PMI-ACP Training Classes:

Training Type:            Classroom Training &  Online

Location:                     Downtown Toronto

Fee:                              In person:  $1000             Online:  $899

Duration:                      3 days ( 10 AM – 5 PM)

Options:                       Weekdays ( Monday – Wed)  OR   Weekends ( Sat- Sun-Sat )

Number of students per session:  Our PMI-ACP Exam Prep class sizes are typically 4-6 students per session. Our PMI-ACP  classes are intentionally kept small in order to foster more interaction between the instructor and students. We limit classes to a maximum of six (6) students unless we are teaching a private group or organization.

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PMI-ACP Training Classes

PMI Agile Certified Practitioner certificate by Project Management Institute (PMI-ACP)® is one of the most sought-after credentials globally in the IT industry in the area of Project Management.

 The PMI Agile Certified Practitioner  “PMI-ACP” certification recognizes an individual’s expertise in using agile practices in their projects while demonstrating their increased professional versatility through agile tools and techniques. To earn the Agile certification, professionals need to clear the PMI-ACP exam conducted by PMI®.

This PMI-ACP training program is designed to help aspiring professionals earn Agile Certification (PMI-ACP)® and empower current & future project managers to demonstrate their level of professionalism in Agile principles, practices, tools, and techniques.

What You’ll Learn

After completing our PMI-ACP Agile Certified Practitioner course, you should be able to:

• Identify the similarities and differences among Agile methodologies
• Learn the Agile best practices and concepts to ensure project goals are met within time and budget constraints
• Get a thorough understanding of developing soft skills such as emotional intelligence, collaboration, conflict relationships and others
• Understand the tools to lower defect density, enhance transparency, reduce risks to market-viable products faster, and enhance corporate reputation
• Describe the stages of the Agile development cycle and identify the factors that promote project success
• Understand how to apply specific tools and techniques to successfully complete Agile projects
• Understand the interrelationships of tasks, activities, and practices in Agile projects
• Understand the specific roles and responsibilities of team members and enhance interaction on Agile teams
• Effectively lead and work with Agile teams

PMI-ACP Training Course Topics:

I- Introduction to Agile 

1. Overview of Agile principles and values
2. Comparison of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, XP, etc.)
3. Benefits and challenges of Agile project management

II- Agile Project Management Framework 

1. Roles and responsibilities in Agile teams
2. Agile project lifecycle and iterative development
3. Agile project charter and visioning
4. Agile planning and estimation techniques

III. Agile Planning and Monitoring 

1. User stories and backlog management
2. Agile release planning and iteration planning
3. Agile metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs)
4. Agile monitoring and adaptation techniques

1. Agile Project Execution 

1. Daily stand-ups and team collaboration
2. Agile communication and stakeholder engagement
3. Agile risk management and mitigation
4. Quality management in Agile projects

1. Agile Product Quality 

1. Continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD)
2. Test-driven development (TDD) and acceptance criteria
3. Agile testing techniques and approaches
4. Product validation and customer feedback

1. Agile Value Stream Analysis 

1. Value stream mapping and process flow analysis
2. Lean principles and waste elimination in Agile projects
3. Agile project optimization and value delivery

VII. Agile Stakeholder Engagement 

1. Stakeholder identification and analysis
2. Agile negotiation and conflict resolution
3. Leadership and coaching in Agile teams
4. Building high-performance Agile teams

VIII. Agile Continuous Improvement 

1. Retrospectives and lessons learned
2. Agile feedback loops and process improvement
3. Agile governance and compliance
4. Scaling Agile in large organizations

Is the PMI Agile Certified Practitioner PMI-ACP® Certification Right for Me?

This PMI-ACP exam prep course is intended for anyone who wants to learn the principles and practices of agile.

This certification may be right for you if:

• If you work on agile teams or if your organization is adopting agile practices
• You already use agile practices in your projects
• Your organization is planning to adopt an agile approach
• You wish to become a more versatile project manager
• You need to adapt more quickly to basic business needs
• You would like to take a more value- and people-driven approach to projects
• You want to advance your career as a project manager

Eligibility

General Project Experience:

• 2,000 hours working on project teams
• These hours must be earned within the last 5 years
• Active Project Management Professional (PMP)^® or Program Management Professional (PgMP)^® will satisfy this requirement

Agile Project Experience:

• 1500 hours working on agile project teams or with agile methodologies
• These hours are in addition to the 2,000 hours required in “general project experience”
• These hours must be earned within the last 3 years

Training in Agile Practices:

• 21 contact hours
• Hours must be earned in agile practices

Examination:

• Tests knowledge of agile fundamentals

The PMI-ACP Exam:

The computer-based PMI-ACP^® examination is comprised of 120 multiple-choice questions and has to be completed in 3 hours. 100 questions are scored, and 20 pre-test questions which are not scored will be distributed randomly through the exam.

Please note that the credential must be maintained in 3 year cycles, by adding 30 PDUs in agile project management per three year cycle

PMI-ACP® Exam Application Process

• Register to become a member of the Project Management Institute (PMI).
  • This step is optional.
  • It costs $139 to become a member, but it saves you $60 on exam fees.
  • The standard non-member price to take the exam is $495. The PMI member price for the exam is $435.
• Take our PMI-ACP Exam Prep Course to satisfy the required 21 contact hours (PDUs) education requirement.
• Submit your PMI-ACP application through the PMI website & pay the fee.
  • There is no rush to do this step, we will help you with this as part of our PMI-ACP exam prep course and per PMI rules you must complete your 21 hours of training first anyway.
  • PMI® will review your application and respond within 3 to 5 business days.
  • Once your application is approved you will receive an invitation to pay for and schedule the exam.
• Schedule your exam with Pearson VUE.
  • You have one year to take the exam after your application has been approved.
  • You may take the exam up to three (3) times during the eligibility period.
  • To learn more about the testing centers, please visit Pearson VUE.
• Take and Pass the PMI-ACP Exam
  • 1 year to take the exam after your application is approved.
  • The PMI-ACP Exam has a total 120 questions (with 100 scored and 20 unscored questions).
  • 3 hour time limit.
  • The questions are broken down into 7 domains: Agile Principles and Mindset (16%), Value-driven Delivery (20%), Stakeholder Engagement (17%), Team Performance (16%), Adaptive Planning (12%), Problem Detection and Resolution (10%), and Continuous Improvement (9%).
  • Moment you pass you are certified for a 3 year cycle, need 30 PDUs to renew after 3 years.

More details about the PMI-ACP Certification (PMI Agile Certified Practitioner)

More details about the PMI-ACP EXAM : PMI-ACP Handbook

Take the PMI-ACP Practice Tests

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