PMI® – Agile Training

The use of Agile as an approach to managing projects is growing rapidly all over the world. The PMI-ACP(R) (Agile Certified Practitioner) certification recognizes knowledge of agile principles and tools and techniques across agile methodologies. This covers the PMI-ACP(R) Examination Content Outline, on which the PMI-ACP(R) certification exam is based. It provides an essential knowledge of Agile along with a detailed coverage of the examination content.

Learning Objectives
  • Learn about the requirements and process for PMI ACP® certification
  • Learn the 7 Domain areas that constitute the PMI ACP Examination Content Outline
  • Understand the Agile Manifesto and Principles
  • Acquire in-depth knowledge of scrum – the most commonly used Agile framework
  • Understand the basics of other major agile frameworks – XP, Lean and KANBAN
  • Learn popular Agile techniques for estimation, planning, requirements definition, etc.
  • Understand project management in the Agile context
Who Should Attend?

This PMI-ACP® course is intended to provide certification of an individual’s project management experience and skill with Agile methodologies. Therefore, this course would be most beneficial for

  • Experienced Project Managers
  • Experience Agile Software Developers
  • Agile Team Members
  • Aspiring Team Leaders
Prerequisites

In order to apply for the Project Management Institute Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)® Certification exam, you must have all of the following:

  • 2000 hours of project experience
  • 1500 hours of experience with Agile methodologies or on Agile teams
  • 21 hours of contact training in Agile practices
Course outline

1 Introduction to Agile
2 Agile Communication
3 Planning and Monitoring
4 Agile Metrics and Estimations
5 Agile Analysis and Design
6 Product Quality
7 Value Based Prioritization
8 Risk Management
9 Agile Project Management Office
10 Knowledge and Skills
11 Agile Methodologies
12 PMI Code of Ethics, PMI-ACP
13 Summary & directed studies