PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)
Exploring Agile Project Management Essentials with PMI-ACP and Beyond
Duration
4 weeksWeekly study
5 hours
PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)
Discover PMI-ACP certification foundations and core Agile methodologies
Embarking on the PMI Agile Certified Practitioner path begins with understanding certification requirements, application processes, and foundational Agile principles. Tracing Agile origins while contrasting predictive and adaptive project frameworks establishes a solid foundation, while exploring Scrum, Extreme Programming (XP), and Kanban reveals how flexible structures streamline project delivery.
Explore value-driven delivery and risk management
Delivering maximum business value requires prioritizing features, managing risk dynamically, and adapting contracting methods. Examining value-stream mapping and incremental release strategies aligns team outputs directly with core organizational goals.
Explore stakeholder engagement and high-performance team leadership
Cultivating effective stakeholder engagement strategies ensures transparent communication and a shared project vision. Developing adaptive leadership skills empowers team members, fosters collaboration, and builds high-performing project environments.
Explore adaptive planning and continuous improvement for exam success
Navigating adaptive planning, problem identification, and root-cause resolution strengthens overall project outcomes. Applying continuous improvement practices alongside targeted exam review ensures readiness to excel on the PMI-ACP certification exam.
Syllabus
Week 1
PMI-ACP Foundations and Agile Fundamentals
Course overview
An introduction to the course objectives and a chance to think about how you will learn. There is also an opportunity to introduce yourself and meet fellow learners.
ACP Exam Preparation
Understand the PMI-ACP certification requirements, application process, exam structure, and preparation strategies for success.
Agile Foundations and Concepts
Learn the origins of Agile, compare project approaches, and explore the principles and terminology that form the basis of Agile project management.
Introduction to Agile Frameworks and Practices
Explore popular Agile frameworks and understand how different methodologies support adaptive project delivery.
Week 2
Agile Practices and Value Delivery
Scaling and Selecting Agile Approaches
Continue exploring Agile frameworks and learn how organizations scale Agile practices, evaluate framework options, and select approaches that best support their business and project needs.
Value-Driven Delivery Fundamentals
Learn how Agile teams define business value, prioritize work, align outcomes with strategic goals, and use planning techniques to maximize value delivery throughout the project.
Delivering Value in Agile Projects
Explore risk management, performance measurement, and decision-making tools used to support value delivery in Agile projects.
Week 3
Stakeholder Engagement and Agile Team Performance
Stakeholder Collaboration in Agile
Discover techniques for understanding stakeholder needs, gathering requirements, and promoting collaboration throughout Agile projects.
Agile Communication and Leadership
Learn communication, leadership, and collaboration practices that help Agile teams maintain stakeholder engagement and project success.
Foundations of High-Performing Agile Teams
Explore leadership styles, emotional intelligence, and team development concepts that contribute to Agile team effectiveness.
Week 4
Adaptive Planning, Problem Solving, and Continuous Improvement
Building High-Performing Agile Teams
Learn coaching and collaboration techniques that help Agile teams improve performance and deliver value consistently.
Planning and Adapting Using Agile Principles
Explore adaptive planning, Agile estimation techniques, and methods for responding effectively to change and uncertainty.
Detecting and Resolving Problems in Agile
Learn how Agile teams identify issues, maintain quality, and apply practical techniques to solve problems and reduce risks.
Continuous Improvement in Agile Projects
Discover how retrospectives and continuous improvement practices help Agile teams learn, adapt, and improve project outcomes.
Learning on this course
On every step of the course you can meet other learners, share your ideas and join in with active discussions in the comments.
What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...
- Understand PMI-ACP exam structure and application
- Apply Agile principles in project management
- Prioritize tasks and manage risks in Agile
- Develop effective stakeholder engagement strategies
- Implement continuous improvement in Agile projects
- Prepare comprehensively for the PMI-ACP exam
Who is the course for?
This course is ideal for project management professionals, Agile team members, and aspiring project leaders seeking to earn their PMI-ACP certification and apply Agile methodologies effectively in their organizations.
Who developed the course?
Packt
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What's included?
This is a premium course. These courses are designed for professionals from specific industries looking to learn with a smaller group of like-minded individuals.
- Unlimited access to this course
- Includes any articles, videos, peer reviews and quizzes
- Certificate of Achievement to prove your success when you're eligible
- Download and print your Certificate of Achievement anytime
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- Learn through a mix of bite-sized videos, long- and short-form articles, audio, and practical activities
- Stay motivated by using the Progress page to keep track of your step completion and assessment scores
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- Experience the power of social learning, and get inspired by an international network of learners
- Share ideas with your peers and course educators on every step of the course
- Join the conversation by reading, @ing, liking, bookmarking, and replying to comments from others
Map your progress
- As you work through the course, use notifications and the Progress page to guide your learning
- Whenever you’re ready, mark each step as complete, you’re in control
- Complete 90% of course steps and all of the assessments to earn your certificate
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