The PMI-ACP (Agile Certified Practitioner) certification is designed for professionals who want to demonstrate their knowledge and skills in agile practices:
1. Introduction to PMI-ACP
- Overview of PMI-ACP Certification
- Exam Requirements and Application Process
- Agile Manifesto and Principles
- Comparison of Agile and Traditional Project Management
2. Agile Principles and Mindset
- Agile Manifesto Values and Principles
- Agile Culture and Mindset
- Servant Leadership
- Agile Methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, Lean, XP, etc.)
3. Value-Driven Delivery
- Delivering Value Incrementally
- User Stories and Acceptance Criteria
- Minimum Viable Product (MVP)
- Prioritization Techniques (MoSCoW, Kano Model)
- Value Stream Mapping
4. Stakeholder Engagement
- Identifying Stakeholders
- Stakeholder Collaboration and Communication
- Managing Expectations
- Agile Team Structures and Roles
- Building High-Performing Teams
- Customer Involvement and Feedback Loops
5. Team Performance
- Team Development Stages (Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing)
- Agile Team Roles (Scrum Master, Product Owner, Development Team)
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Conflict Resolution
- Team Motivation and Empowerment
- Velocity and Burndown Charts
6. Adaptive Planning
- Agile Planning Levels (Release, Iteration, Daily)
- Story Points and Estimation Techniques (Planning Poker, T-shirt Sizing)
- Roadmaps and Backlog Management
- Timeboxing and Sprints
- Agile Project Chartering
7. Problem Detection and Resolution
- Identifying and Managing Risks
- Continuous Improvement (Kaizen)
- Retrospectives and Lessons Learned
- Root Cause Analysis (5 Whys, Fishbone Diagram)
- Adaptive Risk Management
8. Continuous Improvement (Product, Process, People)
- Lean Principles and Practices
- Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)
- Test-Driven Development (TDD)
- Agile Metrics and KPIs
- Feedback Loops and Iteration Reviews
9. Agile Tools and Techniques
- Agile Frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, XP, Lean, DSDM)
- Product Backlog and Kanban Boards
- Burnup and Burndown Charts
- Information Radiators
- Agile Software Tools (JIRA, Trello, etc.)
10. Exam Preparation
- Review of Key Concepts
- Practice Exams and Quizzes
- Test-Taking Strategies
- Study Plans and Tips
- Mock Exams and Simulations
11. Practical Agile Exercises
- Hands-On Scrum Simulation
- Kanban Board Exercises
- Story Mapping Workshop
- Retrospective Facilitation
- Agile Case Studies and Scenarios
12. Professional and Social Responsibility
- Agile Ethics and Values
- PMI Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct
- Role of an Agile Practitioner in Ethical Decision-Making
- Social Responsibility in Agile Projects
13. Additional Agile Knowledge Areas
- Scaling Agile (SAFe, LeSS, Disciplined Agile)
- Agile Contracting and Procurement
- Agile in Hybrid Environments
- Advanced Agile Practices (Lean Startup, DevOps)
This outline provides a comprehensive overview of the topics covered in a PMI-ACP course, ensuring a well-rounded understanding of agile practices and principles.
