PMI Agile Certified Practitioner

PMI Agile Certified Practitioner Training Course Outline

PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) 

Overview

• Introduction to Agile principles, methodologies, and frameworks based on PMI-ACP certification domains
• Understanding Agile mindset, values, and principles for modern project management
• Learning how to manage Agile projects using adaptive and iterative approaches
• Understanding Agile frameworks such as Scrum, Kanban, Lean, XP, and Crystal
• Developing practical skills in Agile planning, estimation, team collaboration, and delivery
• Understanding Agile leadership, stakeholder engagement, and continuous improvement
• Introduction to Agile tools, techniques, and best practices used in real-world projects
• Preparation for the PMI-ACP certification examination

Training Objectives

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand Agile principles, values, and mindset
• Explain the differences between Agile and traditional project management approaches
• Understand key Agile frameworks and methodologies
• Apply Agile planning, estimation, and delivery techniques
• Manage Agile teams and stakeholder engagement effectively
• Understand Agile project lifecycle and adaptive planning
• Identify Agile risks, issues, and quality management approaches
• Apply continuous improvement and retrospective practices
• Understand servant leadership and team empowerment concepts
• Use Agile metrics and reporting techniques
• Improve collaboration, communication, and value delivery
• Prepare for the PMI-ACP certification examination

Training Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Agile and PMI-ACP

• What is Agile?
• Evolution of Agile methodologies
• Agile Manifesto and principles
• Benefits of Agile project management
• Overview of PMI-ACP certification
• Agile mindset and culture

Module 2: Agile Frameworks and Methodologies

• Scrum framework
• Kanban methodology
• Lean principles
• Extreme Programming (XP)
• Crystal methodology
• Feature-Driven Development (FDD)
• Dynamic Systems Development Method (DSDM)
• Comparison between Agile frameworks

Module 3: Agile Project Lifecycle

• Agile project phases
• Product vision and roadmap
• Iterative and incremental delivery
• Adaptive planning concepts
• Release planning
• Sprint and iteration management
• Agile delivery lifecycle

Module 4: Agile Roles and Responsibilities

• Product Owner role
• Scrum Master role
• Agile team responsibilities
• Stakeholder engagement
• Servant leadership
• Team collaboration and empowerment
• Cross-functional teams

Module 5: Agile Planning and Estimation

• Agile planning techniques
• User stories and story writing
• Product backlog management
• Sprint backlog management
• Story points and estimation methods
• Planning poker
• Velocity and forecasting
• Prioritization techniques

Module 6: Agile Communication and Collaboration

• Daily stand-up meetings
• Sprint reviews and demos
• Retrospectives
• Information radiators
• Agile communication techniques
• Conflict resolution
• Stakeholder communication
• Distributed and remote Agile teams

Module 7: Agile Quality and Risk Management

• Agile quality principles
• Definition of Done (DoD)
• Test-driven development (TDD)
• Continuous integration concepts
• Risk identification and mitigation
• Technical debt management
• Quality assurance in Agile environments

Module 8: Agile Monitoring and Metrics

• Agile performance metrics
• Burndown and burnup charts
• Velocity tracking
• Cycle time and lead time
• Earned value concepts in Agile
• Reporting and transparency
• Continuous improvement metrics

Module 9: Agile Tools and Best Practices

• Agile project management tools
• Kanban boards and task tracking
• Backlog refinement techniques
• Scaling Agile concepts
• Agile governance
• Best practices for Agile adoption
• Common Agile implementation challenges

Module 10: Practical Agile Scenarios and Workshops

• Scrum simulation exercises
• User story workshops
• Sprint planning exercises
• Retrospective activities
• Agile estimation exercises
• Real-world Agile project case studies
• Team collaboration scenarios

Module 11: PMI-ACP Certification Preparation

• PMI-ACP exam structure and domains
• Exam question techniques
• Practice questions and mock exams
• Agile terminology review
• Study guidance and preparation tips
• Exam readiness assessment