PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)® Course Overview

The PMI-ACP® certification is a globally recognized credential from the Project Management Institute (PMI®) that recognizes knowledge of Agile principles and familiarity with an Agile approach to project management. This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of Agile and its core principles as well as an in-depth comprehension of the Project Management Institute’s (PMI) Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP®) certification requirements. The knowledge and skills gained in this course will help the participants to understand, recognize and apply Agile Principles and understand how to apply Agile approaches to projects effectively.
The course provides comprehensive training on the Agile body of knowledge and prepares the participants to take the PMI-ACP® (Project Management Institute – Agile Certified Practitioner) certification exam.
The course starts by introducing a framework for Agile and how it is used in projects, following with an overview of different processes so the participants get familiar with the Iterative and Incremental lifecycle as well as with Agile approaches like Scrum, XP and Lean.
Additionally, the course covers topics in detail such as team dynamics, requirements gathering techniques, project planning, management, and more. Students learn the key skills needed for effective Agile project management such as collaborating with customers, stakeholders, and members of the team, effectively performing Agile ceremonies and applying appropriate Agile estimation techniques.
After completing the course, students will be able to demonstrate proficiency in Agile principles, practices, and tools and have the knowledge to apply the Agile approach to any project. They will also be able to demonstrate the necessary knowledge and skills needed to pass the PMI-ACP® exam.

Course Prerequisites

PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)® training does not require any specific prerequisites for enrolling in the course. However, it is recommended that course participants have prior experience in working in project teams and knowledge of Agile principles. They should also be familiar with the Agile Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK). Additionally, candidates should have experience working with one or more of the popular Agile frameworks, such as Scrum, Kanban, Lean, and XP.

Target Audience

The potential target audience for a PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)® training session are project managers, Scrum Masters, Agile Coaches, PMO Members, Product Managers and Analysts involved in Agile and hybrid methodologies

The training serves as the perfect platform for professionals to gain knowledge and hone their practical skills to become certified, thus helping them transition to Agile roles
The training coursework will cover Agile principles and frameworks such as lean, scrum, Kanban, XP, and others; how to apply Agile methodologies in different scenarios, Agile project management, how to adapt and adopt an Agile mindset and culture, and how to address various problems faced during Agile operations
Professionals who already have some experience with Agile may benefit more as the course aims to provide a greater insight into advanced topics and their successful application

The PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)® training is ideal for professionals from diverse backgrounds in the business, IT and software industry that are seeking to transition their career to Agile and gain the necessary skill set to become certified in the same
It is also beneficial for organisations that seek to make the transition from traditional to a more Agile approach and require experienced resources to help them in the transition

Learning Objectives of PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)®

1. Understand Agile principles and Practices: Develop an understanding of the core concepts of Agile as well as common Agile frameworks and how to apply them in real work environments.
2. Become PMI-ACP Certified: Learn the elements of a successful PMI-ACP application and prepare for the PMI-ACP certification exam.
3.Master common Agile techniques: Come away with a comprehensive understanding of techniques such as User Stories, User Experience Design, quick prototyping, value stream mapping and more.
4. Gain communication and collaboration skills: Understand how to create cross-functional teams, address conflict and choose appropriate Agile techniques.
5. Become an Agile project leader: Improve your ability to articulate Agile roles, facilitate meetings, and learn how to think differently about project success.