Course Description
For many organizations, business success and even survival hinges on embracing an Agile mindset. Continuous delivery of value, an unwavering customer-centric perspective, and the ability to respond and adapt to change characterize many of today’s best performing organizations. Even if not formally implementing a specific approach, Agile practices are often employed in more traditional organizations competing in today’s disrupted, hyper-dynamic business environment. This exam prep course provides a solid foundation for anyone seeking to develop fluency in Agile concepts, terms, and practices as well as the necessary knowledge to be prepared for the PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)® exam. This course covers the values and principles articulated in the Agile Manifesto, as well as the values of key Agile frameworks and methods, including Scrum, XP, and Lean. Our 2-day PMI-ACP exam prep course, with successful completion of an online mock exam, satisfies the 21 hours of formal education required to sit for the certification exam.
Agenda
Agenda
1 - PMI-ACP® Exam Particulars
PMI-ACP® Exam Particulars Overview
PMI-ACP® Exam Particulars
PMI-ACP® Candidate Requirements
PMI-ACP® Candidate Fees
PMI-ACP® Exam Application Process
2 - Core Agile Concepts
Core Agile Concepts Overview
Traditional Project Management Methodologies
Drawbacks of Waterfall Methodologies
Agile Approach
Empirical Process Control
Agile and Traditional Project Management
Choice of Methodologies/Frameworks
3 - The Agile Manifesto
The Agile Manifesto Overview
Manifesto Contributors
Manifesto Values
Manifesto Principles
4 - Common Agile Methodology Elements
Common Agile Methodology Elements Overview
Project (Product; Release) Initiation
Agile Planning
Iteration Planning and Executing
5 - Project Initiation
Project Initiation Overview
Determine Project Justifications and Metrics
Provide Value-Driven Delivery
Write Project Vision Statement
Create Project Charter
Identify Stakeholders and Leader/Coach
Form Project Team
6 - Agile Teams and Team Space
Agile Teams and Team Space Overview
Scrum Master/Coach
Product Owner/Customer
Team Members/Developers (XP)
Trackers and Testers
Other Roles
Team Space
Physical Space Recommendations
7 - Agile Planning
Agile Planning Overview
Develop Epics and Stories
Create Stories
Non-Customer Facing Stories
Personas and Extreme Personas
Story Maps
Estimating Stories
Prioritizing Stories
Create Product Backlog
Create Product Roadmap
Conduct Release Planning
Create Parking Lot
8 - Iterations/Sprints
Iterations/Sprints Overview
Velocity Determination
Iteration Planning Meeting
Iteration Planning Guidelines
Development
Testing
Daily Standup Meetings
Progress Tracking
Velocity Tracking
Burndown and Burnup Charts
Cumulative Flow Diagrams
Kanban Charts
Earned Value
Communicating Information
Backlog Grooming
Iteration Reviews
Iteration Retrospectives
Release Retrospectives
9 - Interpersonal Aspects of Agile
Interpersonal Aspects of Agile Overview
Methodologies and Uncertainty
Coach/Scrum Master
Team Motivation
Soft Skills
Emotional Intelligence
Collaboration
Negotiations
Active listening
Conflict Resolution
Speed Leas’ Model of Group Conflict
Conducting Retrospectives
Mindsets of Agile Coaches
Leadership Stages
Key Coaching Responsibilities
10 - Agile Methodologies
Agile Methodologies Overview
XP and Scrum Terms
XP Terms and Concepts
XP Primary Practices
XP Corollary Practices
Scrum
Lean Software Development
Seven Principles of Lean
Seven Types of Muda
Responsibilities
Core Beliefs of Lean-Agile Software Development
Other Principles of Lean-Agile Software Development
Value Stream Mapping
Lean-Agile Software Development Portfolio Management
Audience
Who Should Attend
This course is designed for project leaders, scrum masters, coaches, product owners, and team members who intend on taking the PMI-ACP exam.