Preparation Course for PMI-ACP (PMI Agile Certified Professional) Certification

Based on the Agile Practice Guide and PMI-ACP Handbook. Complies with the 2014 PMI-ACPExamination Content Outline.

Description

Unlock Your Agile Potential: Are you an agile enthusiast with a knack for collaboration and a passion for tackling complex challenges head-on? Your unique skills are in high demand. The PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) certification is your ticket to officially showcasing your expertise in agile principles and techniques. With the PMI-ACP certification, you can demonstrate to peers, employers, and stakeholders that your agile knowledge goes beyond the surface.

Why PMI-ACP Certification Matters: Agilists created the PMI-ACP certification, tailored for professionals like you. Agile organizations that swiftly adapt to market dynamics have a track record of achieving project success rates of 75%, compared to 56% for slower-paced counterparts (as revealed in our 2015 Pulse of the Profession® report). By pursuing PMI-ACP, you’re aligning yourself with the agile movement that gets results.

A World of Agile Expertise: The PMI-ACP certification covers a spectrum of agile methodologies, including Scrum, Kanban, Lean, extreme programming (XP), and test-driven development (TDD). This breadth enhances your adaptability, allowing you to excel on diverse projects, regardless of their nature.

Course Highlights: Our PMI-ACP preparation course combines comprehensive theory with hands-on exercises, grounding you in essential project management concepts outlined in the Agile Practice Guide and PMBOK. We employ a proven technique to prepare you, which involves identifying knowledge gaps, focused study of challenging areas, and reinforcement through practice tests featuring typical exam questions (courtesy of KnowledgeMap.pm).

Your Instructor:

Anatolii Savin, PfMP, PMP, M.S.P.M., MCP

Course Details:

• Duration: 3 days* (21 hours)
• Post-training support during preparation: 1 month
• Ideal class size: 8-12 participants

*Upon request, the course intensity can be customized to your preferences. For example, we can offer a 5-day schedule with 4 hours of study per day or other flexible options.

Target Audience

Unlock Your Agile Potential: If you’re involved in agile teams or your organization is transitioning to agile methodologies, then the PMI-ACP certification is tailor-made for you. The PMI-ACP serves as concrete evidence of your practical, hands-on experience and competence as an integral part of an agile team.

Who Should Consider PMI-ACP Certification: This course is thoughtfully designed for professionals aspiring to excel in the competitive job market and maximize their earning potential. If you belong to any of the following categories, the PMI-ACP* certification can be a game-changer for your career:

• Professionals specializing in agile project management
• Agile project managers seeking to validate their skills
• Managers and personnel working in project management offices
• Product owners and project facilitators guiding project success
• Agile project management consultants contributing expertise
• Team leaders and members actively involved in agile project teams

*Additionally, professionals in these roles can claim 21 contact hours of formal project management training from training providers categorized as Type E ‘Training companies and consultants (e.g., training schools)’.

Join us on the path to PMI-ACP certification and empower your agile journey today.

Course Objectives

Your Path to PMI-ACP Certification.
This course aims to help you achieve the following objectives:

• Assess and refine your approach to learning, studying, and test-taking.
• Evaluate your individual strengths and areas for improvement.
• Recognize and internalize the essential terms and concepts within the project management framework.
• Demonstrate a profound understanding of the key elements of each project management process.
• Describe the intricate interactions among these processes.
• Distinguish between vital study areas and those considered “nice to know.”
• Explain key points pertaining to professional responsibility in project management.
• Navigate the PMI-ACP exam with confidence, avoiding common pitfalls along the way.

Embark on this journey to PMI-ACP certification with the knowledge, skills, and objectives you need to succeed.

Prerequisites

• Secondary degree.
• 21 contact hours of training in agile practices.
• 12 months of general project experience within the last 5 years. A current PMP® or PgMP® will satisfy this requirement but is not required to apply for the PMI-ACP.
• 8 months of agile project experience within the last 3 years.

Knowledge and Skills

Your Roadmap to PMI-ACP Success: This course equips you not only with the essential knowledge needed to ace the PMI-ACP exam but also with a concrete action plan on how to acquire it. After completing the training, you’ll gain a wealth of knowledge and a versatile skill set, including:

• Mastering the art of navigating the PMI website and completing your application with ease.
• Skillfully documenting months of experience and training hours.
• Simplifying the audit process for a hassle-free experience.
• Understanding the ins and outs of exam fee payment and scheduling.
• Making an informed choice between online and test center exam formats.
• Recognizing the different types of exam questions and the best strategies for dissecting them.
• Discovering the most valuable literature and simulators for effective exam preparation.
• Familiarizing yourself with the PMI-ACP exam structure and the user-friendly interface.
• Avoiding common pitfalls associated with exam-taking.
• Uncovering invaluable PMI-ACP exam preparation tips and tricks to boost your chances of success.
• Assessing your strengths and weaknesses, identifying knowledge gaps, and plotting your personalized study schedule.
• Mastering the critical terms and concepts outlined in the Agile Practice Guide.
• Understanding the key elements of the Agile Practice Guide and the PMI-ACP Content Outline Requirements.

Advantages of the Course

Empowering Your PMI-ACP® Journey. Our accelerated course offers numerous advantages, placing the candidate firmly in control of their PMI-ACP® Exam preparation:

• Tailored Pre-testing: Begin with an insightful pre-test to gauge your existing knowledge levels and pinpoint areas that require attention.
• Expert Application Guidance: Receive comprehensive assistance in crafting your application to PMI, ensuring a smooth process.
• Tackling Tough Topics: Grasp challenging subjects and conquer complex questions with ease through our targeted training.
• Personalized Learning Path: Create your own schedule for further training, aligning with your unique pace and requirements.
• Valuable Certification: Obtain a certificate attesting to 21 hours of dedicated study, enhancing your professional profile.
• Resource Accessibility: Benefit from unrestricted access to course materials and track your progress with detailed training results.

Post-training Support

Your Success Continues. Our support doesn’t end with the course. Enjoy ongoing assistance to solidify your knowledge and skills:

• Knowledge Map Platform: Access the full suite of resources on the Knowledge Map platform, a valuable tool for continuous learning.
• Progress Tracking: Keep tabs on your progress and gather essential statistics to measure your advancement.
• Interactive Learning: Participate in two additional online classes, each lasting 1 hour, scheduled at strategic intervals (7 and 21 days after training), to reinforce your understanding and address any queries.

Embark on your PMI-ACP® certification journey with confidence and success in mind, empowered by our comprehensive course and robust post-training support.

Course Outline

Navigating Your PMI-ACP® Journey:

Day 1

• Navigating PMI Formal Requirements
  Discover the essentials of PMI-ACP certification and fulfill PMI’s prerequisites:
  • Explore the PMI website and official documents like the “PMI-ACP Handbook” and “PMI-ACP Content Outline.”
  • Uncover the advantages of PMI membership.
  • Master the art of completing and reviewing your application, including insights into the audit process.
  • Learn about different exam delivery methods, payment options, and effective exam date planning.
  • Establish your approach to exam preparation.
  • Familiarize yourself with the Knowledge Map interface.
• Domain I: Agile Principles and Mindset
  Explore and embrace agile principles and mindset within the project team and organization’s context.
• Domain II: Value-Driven Delivery
  Achieve value-driven results by consistently delivering high-value increments for stakeholder review. Solicit stakeholder feedback to prioritize and enhance future increments, while also defining positive value, avoiding potential downsides, and mastering incremental development.

Day 2

• Domain III: Stakeholder Engagement
  Build trust among current and future stakeholders, aligning their needs and expectations with project goals. Effectively manage their involvement, balance requests against effort considerations, and foster a participative and collaborative environment for informed decision-making.
• Domain IV: Team Performance
  Foster a high-performance culture within the team. Promote trust, learning, collaboration, and conflict resolution to enable team self-organization and enhance relationships. Explore team formation, empowerment, and commitment.
• Domain V: Adaptive Planning
  Develop and maintain a dynamic project plan from initiation to closure, incorporating goals, values, risks, constraints, stakeholder feedback, and review insights. Learn to adapt, practice agile sizing and estimation, and appreciate different planning levels.

Day 3

• Domain VI: Problem Detection and Resolution
  Identify, prioritize, and promptly address problems, impediments, and risks. Monitor and communicate resolution progress and implement process enhancements to prevent recurrence.
• Domain VII: Continuous Improvement (Product, Process, People)
  Commit to continuous improvement across product quality, process efficiency, and team development. Elevate the product’s value, streamline processes, and nurture your team’s growth for ongoing success.
• Acing the Certification Exam
  Boost your confidence for success on the PMI-ACP exam:
  • Take on a PMI-ACP Mock Exam to hone your skills.
  • Navigate the exam registration process seamlessly.
  • Receive final instructions for the big day.
  • Gain valuable PMI-ACP exam strategies and hacks to maximize your performance.

Master these domains to succeed in your PMI-ACP® certification journey, equipped with a comprehensive understanding of agile principles and practices.