Course Description

Course Overview

The PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) course is designed to equip professionals with the knowledge and skills required to excel in Agile project management. The PMI-ACP certification is globally recognized and validates an individual’s expertise in Agile principles, practices, tools, and techniques. This course covers a wide range of Agile methodologies, including Scrum, Kanban, Lean, and XP, preparing participants to lead Agile projects effectively and adapt to dynamic project environments.

Prerequisites

To enroll in the PMI-ACP course, participants should meet the following prerequisites:

• A secondary degree (high school diploma or equivalent).
• A minimum of 2,000 hours of general project management experience within the last five years.
• A minimum of 1,500 hours of experience working on Agile project teams within the last three years.
• A minimum of 21 contact hours of Agile practices training.

OR

• A four-year degree (bachelor’s degree or equivalent).
• A minimum of 2,000 hours of general project management experience within the last five years.
• A minimum of 1,500 hours of experience working on Agile project teams within the last three years.
• A minimum of 21 contact hours of Agile practices training.

Methodology

The PMI-ACP course follows a dynamic and interactive learning approach. It combines theoretical instruction, practical examples, case studies, and interactive activities to enhance participants’ understanding of Agile principles and practices. The course incorporates instructor-led sessions, group discussions, individual assignments, and hands-on exercises to reinforce learning and practical application of Agile concepts.

Course Outline

• Introduction to Agile Principles and Mindset
• Agile values and principles
• Agile mindset and cultural shift
• Benefits and challenges of Agile
• Agile Frameworks and Methodologies
• Scrum framework and roles
• Kanban principles and practices
• Lean and XP (Extreme Programming) concepts
• Agile Project Initiation and Planning
• Agile project charter development
• Creating a product vision and roadmap
• Agile release planning and backlog prioritization
• Agile Project Execution and Delivery
• Iterative and incremental development
• User stories and backlog refinement
• Sprint planning and execution
• Agile Team and Stakeholder Management
• Forming and empowering Agile teams
• Collaborating with stakeholders
• Facilitating effective team communication
• Agile Estimation and Planning
• Agile estimation techniques (e.g., relative sizing, planning poker)
• Release planning and iteration planning
• Agile metrics and forecasting
• Agile Quality and Risk Management
• Test-driven development (TDD) and continuous integration
• Agile testing and quality assurance practices
• Agile risk management and risk response strategies
• Agile Monitoring and Control
• Iteration and release-level retrospectives
• Agile project tracking and performance measurement
• Value stream mapping and continuous improvement

Outcome

Upon completion of the PMI-ACP course, participants will be able to:

• Understand Agile principles, methodologies, and practices.
• Apply Agile techniques and tools to manage projects effectively.
• Lead Agile teams and facilitate Agile ceremonies.
• Implement Agile planning, estimation, and tracking techniques.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and manage team dynamics.
• Ensure quality and mitigate risks in Agile projects.
• Successfully pass the PMI-ACP certification exam.

Labs

The PMI-ACP course may include practical labs to provide participants with hands-on experience and practical application of Agile concepts. Some of the lab activities may include:

• Facilitating Agile ceremonies such as Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, and Retrospectives.
• Creating and managing a product backlog using Agile project management tools.
• Applying Agile estimation techniques to develop a release plan.
• Analyzing Agile metrics and visualizing project progress.
• Participating in group exercises to practice effective team collaboration and decision-making in Agile projects.