Course description
Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) Exam Preparation
In many industries, such as IT and software development, project managers are often faced with complex projects that call for a great deal of vision and originality — while also requiring flexibility and compliance. Agile project management offers additional project planning, execution and control techniques which can be used in conjunction with traditional project management methodologies to effectively manage the most challenging projects.
Achieving the Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)®certification clearly illustrates to your colleagues, organizations, and potential employers that you are ready and able to lead in this new age of product development, management, and delivery. Acquiring the Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)®certification now will make you one of the first software professionals to achieve this valuable industry designation from The Project Management Institute (PMI)®.
This course is a preparation for those individuals who are considering pursuing PMI®'s Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)®certification and can beapplied towardthe 21 hours of education in the specialized area of Agile Project Management set forth by PMI®and required for all (PMI-ACP)®credential candidates. The course is a combination of instructor-led training and self-dependent work. The first two days of training include a stimulating combination of class interaction, active learning exercises, and group collaboration. Each exercise is designed to allow participants to learn through practice and immediately apply tools to daily work efforts. The third day of training focuses on self-dependent work and actual exam preparation. Supplemental materials and specific instruction on how to prepare for the certification exam are provided.
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Who should attend?
This course is best suited for any individual preparing to become an Agile Certified Practitioner and sit for the PMI®'s Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI- ACP)SM exam.
The 21 education hours from this course can be used to fulfill the education requirement from the PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)SM.
Training content
Program outline:
- Understanding Agile Project Management
- The Project Schedule
- The Project Scope
- The Project Budget
- The Product Quality
- The Project Team
- Project Metrics
- Continuous Improvement
- Project Leadership
- Successfully Transitioning to Agile Project Management
- Exam Review
For more information on PMI's requirements, please fill out an information request.
Instructional Method and Format
A mixture of lectures, discussions, individual- and group exercises, and exam prep - this program is designed to prepare participants for the Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)®certification exam.
Costs
The cost of this course is $1,395.
Certification / Credits
Students will receive 21 Hours-PDUs/ 2.1 CEUs upon completion of this course.
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Reviews
Average rating 5
Well organized and led by a highly experienced and knowledgeable instructor (Barbara Zimmerman). I would recommend this PMI-ACP prep class to anyone who want sto get ready to s...
Great class! The engaging and collaborative teaching approcah prepared us as an organiziation to benefit from agile principles and evangelize the value to our clients.
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The interaction with other students is useful and the practice questions are a good tool for studying for the exam. Good instructor, very knowledgeable and engaged!