PMI-ACP Training Classes:
Training Type: Classroom Training.
Location : Downtown Toronto
Fee : $899 plus tax
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 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 PMI-ACP exam conducted by PMI®.
This pmi-acp training program is designed to help aspiring professionals earn Agile Certification (PMI-ACP)® and empower the 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 relationship and others
- Understand the tools to lower defect density, enhance transparency, and 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 Syllabus
Agile Foundation
- Agile Foundation Introduction
- Agile Development Overview
- When is Agile Appropriate
- Agile Manifesto
Agile Fundamentals
- Project Charter
- Product Roadmap
- Product Backlog
- Minimally Marketable Feature (MMF)
- Value-Based Prioritization
- Product Backlog Grooming
- User Stories
- Personas
- Story Maps
- Epics
Agile Methodologies
- Methodologies Introduction
- Scrum Introduction
- Sprint Planning Meeting
- Sprint Goal
- Modeling
- Sprint Backlog
- Daily Scrum Meeting
- Sprint Review Meeting
- Retrospective
- Scrum of Scrums
- The Scrum Team
- Extreme Programming (XP)
- Lean Software Development
Agile Communications
- Communications Management
- Colocation/Distributed Teams
- Team Space
- Osmotic Communications
- Agile Tooling
- Information Radiators
- Task/Kanban Board
- Work in Progress (WIP) Limits
- Cumulative Flow Diagram
- Sprint Burndown Chart
- Release Burnup Chart
Agile Estimating
- Relative Sizing
- Story Points
- Wideband Delphi Technique
- Planning Poker
- Consensus Building
- Velocity
- Cycle Time
Agile Metrics
- Agile Earned Value Management (Agile EVM)
- Test Driven Development (TDD)
- Unit Testing
- Acceptance Testing
- Frequent Verification and Validation
- Escaped Defects
- Risk-Adjusted Backlog
- Risk Burn-Down Chart
Agile Leadership
- Leadership Theories
- Knowledge Sharing
- Active Listening
- Brainstorming
- Emotional Intelligence
- Conflict Resolution
- Negotiation
- Stakeholder Management
- Coaching and Mentoring
Agile Contracts and Accounting Principles
- Agile Contracts and Accounting Principles
- Value Based Analysis
- Burn Rate
- Compliance
PMI-ACP Exam Sample Test and Questions
You will get Unlimited practice to 650+ exceptionally realistic PMI-ACP exam sample questions – 6 months access
All the questions have exactly one correct answer, and corresponds to the latest version of the exam.
Take our PMI-ACP Practice Tests
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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