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This course prepares you for the PMI-ACP exam and to become an Agile Certified Practitioner. The PMI-ACP exam measures professionalism in Agile Management.
The Importance of PMI-ACP Certification
In today’s fast-paced work environment, there is a greater need for experienced project managers across the globe. If you are working on a project and you are experienced in using agile approaches, and have good collaboration skills, accept complexity and thrive in a stressful environment, then your talents are in great demand. The PMI-Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)® is a globally-recognized certification that helps you to demonstrate knowledge of agile principles and your understanding of agile techniques. The PMI-ACP certification helps you to stand out from the crowd and shine in front of your employers and peers.
With PMI-ACP credential, knowledge gained by project managers spans many approaches in agile such as Kanban, Scrum, extreme programming (XP), Lean and test-driven development (TDD). Hence, increasing your adaptability with regards to how you approach your projects.
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LINE with Project VictorThe PMI-ACP Certification Advantage
Certifies your talent:
The PMI-ACP credential is proof that as a project manager you have the experience and skills to apply agile tools and techniques to make the project successful
Improves your earning prospects:
Professionals with PMI-ACP credential usually see better salary hikes than their non-certified counterparts
Opens doors
A PMI-ACP certification gets you access to world renowned organizations of your choice
Widely applicable:
Since PMI-ACP certification is widely-recognized across the globe, its applicability is universal across industries, market segments and geographies
Continuous learning:
In order to maintain your PMI-ACP credential valid, you will have to keep yourself updated at regular intervals with best practices in the domain of agile project management
Did You Know?
- According to PMI’s “2015 Pulse of the Profession” report, it says that 75% enterprises that are highly agile are more responsive to the dynamics of the competitive market and complete their projects successfully than those with low agility at 56%.
- As per research conducted at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, it says that agile enterprises grow revenue 37% faster and also generate 30% higher profits than non-agile enterprises.
Instructor
- President of PMI Thailand Chapter (profile on PMI Thai website)
- He is a Certified Program Management Professional (PgMP®) (Project Management Institute – www.pmi.org); Certificate # 2079271.
- He is a Certified Project Management Professional (PMP/CAPM®) (Project Management Institute – www.pmi.org); Certificate #1258917
- He is an Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP®) (Project Management Institute – www.pmi.org); Certificate #2600926
- He is a Certified Scrum Master (CSM®) (Scrum Alliance – www.scrumalliance.org); Certificant ID: 001062861
- He is a SAFe Program Consultant (SPC)® 5.0; Certificate ID: 50804412-3031
- He is a SAFe Agilist® 5.0 (www.scaledagile.com); Certificate ID: 23353981-8934
- He is Certified Risk Management Professional (RMP®) (Project Management Institute – www.pmi.org); Certificate #2033120
- He has experience managing and leading mega-projects (Information Technology, Airport-related, CCTV-related, Transport-related, and Power Infrastructure) in various industries.
- He is a commercial contract manager, reviewer, and advisor.
- He teaches part-time at King Mongkut University of Technology (Thonburi) – Graduate School of Management and Innovation (Master Degree in Project Management). He is an invited lecturer to Chulalongkorn University.
- He holds a Doctorate degree obtained from Assumption University of Thailand with an international record of publications in refereed journals with a special concentration on business management.
- He has trained more than 5000 program/project managers, project engineers, project coordinators, and project team members since 2010.
- He has helped certify more than 400 Project Management Professionals (PMP/CAPM) in Thailand.
- He is also a highly experienced speaker and trainer who is also passionate about Project Management.
- Passionate about the Agile methodologies and their applications in different business environments.
What You Get in Class
- Project Victor’s Designed PMI-ACP Exam Course Material
- Project Victor Course completion certification
- 2.5 Days at a reputable hotel that includes 2 coffee breaks and International Buffet lunch
- PMI® Contact Hours: Each Contact Hour is 1 PDU (Total of 21 Contact Hours/PDUs for full course)
- Sample PMI-ACP Questions and Answers on each module.
- All the training and content required to pass the Project Management Professional (PMI-ACP®) exam
- Project Victor Project Management Training
- Pens, Pencils, Markers, Eraser
Delivery Method
Instructor led, group-paced, classroom-delivery learning model with structured hands-on activities.
Course Duration
3 Days (equivalent to 21 Contact Hours or Professional Development Units – PDUs)
Course Objectives
Participants will be able to
- Recognize key Agile definitions and developments and advantages of using the Agile Methodology
- Apply the values and principles of the Agile Manifesto
- Map tools, techniques, knowledge and skills to PMI’s seven domains of Agile Development (Agile Principles and Mindset, Value-Driven Delivery, Stakeholder Engagement, Team Performance, Adaptive Planning, Problem Detection and Resolution, and Continuous Improvement).
- Map the Agile project management approach with the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK v6/v7).
Target Audience
- Project Managers
- Project Leaders
- Project Team Members
- Managers (Directors, General Managers)
- Professionals interested in applying for the PMI-ACP Exam
Eligibility
According to the PMI®, the main pre-requisites for taking the PMI-ACP® exam are:
- Bachelor’s university degree (or the global equivalent)
- General Project Experience: At least 2000 hours working on project teams (earned within the last 5 years). An active PMP or PgMP will satisfy this requirement
- Agile Project Experience: At least 1500 hours working on Agile Project Teams or teams that are using Agile Methodologies (earned within the last 3 years).
- Training in Agile Practices: 21 contact hours of training on using the Agile Methodology.
Course Content
This course focuses on PMI-ACP training – and will prepare you to take the PMI-ACP® exam and become an Agile Certified Practitioner, a certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI)®. The PMI-ACP exam measures professionalism in Agile Project Management, increases versatility in PM methods, validates ability to lead Agile teams and finally provides a framework for Agile training.
Day One
- Domain I: Agile Principles and Mindset
Why Use Agile?
Knowledge Work Projects Are Different
Defined versus Empirical Processes
The Agile Mindset
Personal, Team, and Organizational Agility
The Agile Triangle
The Agile Manifesto
The Four Values
The Twelve Principles
Agile Methodologies
Scrum
Extreme Programming (XP)
Lean Product Development
Kanban
Feature-Driven Development (FDD)
Dynamic Systems Development Method (DSDM)
Crystal
Agile Process Overview
Agile Leadership
Management versus Leadership
Servant Leadership
Twelve Principles for Leading Agile Projects
Agile Leadership Practices
Leadership Tasks
Module Review - Domain II: Value-Driven Delivery
What is Value-Driven Delivery?
Deliver Value Early (Eat Your Dessert First!)
Minimize Waste
Assessing Value
Financial Assessment Metrics
Earned Value Management
Agile Project Accounting
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Managing Risk
Regulatory Compliance
Prioritizing Value
Customer Valued Prioritization
Prioritization Schemes
Relative Prioritization/Ranking
Day Two
- Domain 2: Value-Driven Delivery (Continued)
Delivering Incrementally
Minimal Viable Product (MVP)
Agile Tooling
Low-Tech, High-Touch Tools
Task/Kanban Boards
Work in Progress (WIP)
WIP Limits
Cumulative Flow Diagrams (CFDs)
Bottlenecks and the Theory of Constraints
Agile Contracting
Agile Constraints and Contracts
DSDM Contract
Money for Nothing and Change for Free
Graduated Fixed-Price Contract
Fixed-Price Work Packages
Customized Contracts
Verifying and Validating Value
Frequent Verification and Validation
Testing and Verification in Software Development
Module Review
PMI-ACP Practice Exam Questions - Domain III: Stakeholder Engagement
Taking Care of Stakeholders
Stakeholder Stewardship versus Stakeholder Management
Educating Stakeholders about Agile
Keeping Stakeholders Engaged
Why the Big Focus on Stakeholders?
Principles of Stakeholder Engagement
Establishing a Shared Vision
Agile Chartering
Definition of “Done”
Agile Modeling
Wireframes
Personas
Communicating with Stakeholders
Face-to-Face Communication
Two-Way Communication
Knowledge Sharing
Information Radiators
Social Media
Working Collaboratively
Workshops
Brainstorming
Collaboration Games
Using Critical Interpersonal Skills
Emotional Intelligence
Active Listening
Facilitation
Negotiation
Conflict Resolution
Participatory Decision Making
Module Review
Domain IV: Team Performance
Why People Over Processes?
Agile Team Roles
Building Agile Teams
Benefits of Generalizing Specialists
Characteristics of High-Performing Teams
Models of Team Development
Adaptive Leadership
Team Motivation
Training, Coaching, and Mentoring
Creating Collaborative Team Spaces
Co-Located Teams
Osmotic Communication
Global, Cultural, and Team Diversity - Distributed Teams
Tracking Team Performance
Burn Charts
Velocity
Module Review
Domain V: Adaptive Planning
Agile Planning Concepts
Adaptive Planning
Agile versus Non-Agile Planning
Principles of Agile Planning
Agile Discovery
Progressive Elaboration
Value-Based Analysis
Value-Based Decomposition
Timeboxing
Estimate Ranges
Ideal Time
Day Three
- Domain 5 Adaptive Planning (Continued)
Sizing, Estimating, and Planning
Decomposing Requirements
User Stories
User Story Backlog (Product Backlog)
Refining (Grooming) the Backlog
Relative Sizing and Story Points
Affinity Estimating
T-Shirt Sizing
Story Maps
Product Roadmap
Wideband Delphi
Planning Poker
Release and Iteration Planning
Types of Iterations
Spikes
High-Level Planning (Visioning)
Release Planning
Iteration Planning
Daily Stand-Ups
Module Review
Domain 6: Problem Detection and Resolution
Understanding Problems
How Problems Impact a Project
The Cost of Change
Technical Debt
Create a Safe and Open Environment
Failure Modes
Success Modes
Success Strategies
Detecting Problems
Lead Time and Cycle Time
Defects
Variance Analysis
Trend Analysis
Control Limits
Managing Threats and Issues
Risk-Adjusted Backlog
Risk Severity
Risk Burndown Graphs
Solving Problems
Engage the Team
Some Problems Can’t Be Solved
Module Review
Domain 7: Continuous Improvement
Kaizen
Multiple Levels of Improvement
Continuous Improvement-Process
Process Tailoring
Systems Thinking
Process Analysis
Value Stream Mapping
Project Pre-Mortems
Continuous Improvement- Product
Reviews
Product Feedback Loops and Learning Cycles
Feedback Methods
Approved Iterations
Continuous Improvement-People
Retrospectives
Team Self-Assessments
PMI’s Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct
Module Review
PMI ACP Mock Exam Questions
Wrap-up and Adjourn
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