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The Project Management Institute offers a certification for agile practitioners, such as product owners, scrum masters, and agile project managers named Project Management Institute-Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP®) which is a globally recognized certification that validates an individual’s expertise in agile methodologies, principles, and tools. This certification is designed for professionals who work in agile environments and want to demonstrate their ability to apply agile practices effectively.
With the increasing and continuous adoption of agile frameworks like Scrum, Kanban, Lean, XP, and SAFe, the PMI-ACP® covers a broad spectrum of agile approaches, making it ideal for project managers, agile practitioners, team leads, and professionals looking to enhance their careers in agile project management.
Upon completion of this PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) ™ course, you will then be prepared to write the Agile Certified Professional exam with PMI.
Global Recognition: PMI-ACP is recognized worldwide, providing credibility and demonstrating your expertise in agile project management on an international scale.
Industry-Relevant Skills: The certification focuses on practical, real-world skills and knowledge tailored specifically to the complexities of agile projects.
Enhanced Career Opportunities: Holding a PMI-ACP certification distinguishes you from other professionals, enhancing your employability and career advancement prospects in the competitive industry.
Comprehensive Knowledge Verification: It validates your expertise in managing budgets, timelines, risks, and resources, proving your ability to deliver successful construction projects.
Network Expansion: Joining the PMI-certified community connects you with a vast global network of professionals and project management experts.
Commitment to Excellence: Earning this certification reflects your dedication to continuous learning, professional growth, and adherence to industry best practices.
Skills Development: Acquire the skills to initiate, plan, execute, monitor and control, and close projects effectively. Enhance behavioural competencies vital for 21st-century project environments.
Elevate your leadership skills: PMI-ACP certification sharpens your communication, active listening and commitment-based management skills — all of which empower you to elevate your leadership.
Empower innovation and sustainability: PMI-CP certification instils the necessary skills to adapt to current industry dynamics and sustainability demands.
Alignment to Agile Best Practices: Ensures professionals are up to date with agile methodologies, values, and principles from the Agile Manifesto.
Practical, Experience-Based Certification: Unlike some other certifications, PMI-ACP® requires real-world agile experience, making it more credible.
Outcome-Oriented: The primary goal is to prepare attendees to pass the PMI® certification exam and to become Agile Certified Professionals (PMI-ACP).
The course uses authorized material developed and maintained by PMI® and is delivered by a seasoned project management consultant who is a PMI® Authorized Training Partner and Instructor certified PMI-ACP.
Project Managers
Scrum Masters,
Agile Coaches,
Product Owners,
Professionals involved in iterative, incremental project delivery,
Individuals aiming to enhance their understanding of agile best practices
Associate / Assistant Project Managers
Team Members & Leads / Team Managers in Agile Teams
Project Controls / Project Support Staff
1. Secondary school diploma: Grade 12/Matric Certificate
2. 24 months or 2 years of agile experience within the last 5 years
OR
Have a current/active PMP® certification
OR
Have 1-year agile experience and a third-party agile certification (must be current and earned more than 1 year ago)
OR
Have 1-year experience and have completed a Global Accreditation Centre (GAC) core project management course, are pre-approved to fulfil this requirement.
3. 28 hours of training in agile practices, frameworks, and methodologies: This requirement is met by attending this course with us.
Our diverse instructional approaches ensure effective learning:
– Lectures & Presentations: Engage with expert-driven, stimulating content.
– Course Material: Access well-crafted supporting resources.
– Group Work: Collaborate on discussions and case studies for practical insights.
– Workshops & Role-Play: Participate in immersive, scenario-based activities.
– Practical Application: Focus on applying theoretical knowledge in real situations.
– Post-Training Support: Receive extensive support after training for skill implementation.
Module 1: Agile Principles & Mindset
Understanding the Agile Manifesto & Principles
Differences Between Agile & Traditional Project Management
Agile Values & Culture in Organizations
Module 2: Agile Frameworks & Methodologies
Overview of Scrum, Kanban, XP, Lean, and SAFe
Choosing the Right Agile Approach for Your Organization
Agile Lifecycle & Iterative Development
Module 3: Agile Team Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement
Building High-Performing Agile Teams
Effective Communication & Collaboration in Agile Environments
Engaging Stakeholders & Managing Expectations
Module 4: Agile Planning & Product Management
Defining Product Vision & Roadmaps
Backlog Grooming & Prioritization
Release Planning & Adaptive Planning
Module 5: Value-Driven Delivery & Risk Management
Delivering Incremental Value & Measuring Success
Managing Risks in Agile Projects
Quality Assurance & Continuous Improvement
Module 6: Agile Metrics & Continuous Improvement
Key Agile Metrics: Velocity, Burndown Charts, Lead Time
Feedback Loops & Retrospectives
Scaling Agile & Organizational Agility
Module 7: PMI-ACP® Exam Preparation & Mock Tests
PMI-ACP® Exam Content Breakdown
Practice Questions & Mock Exams
Tips & Strategies to Pass the Exam on Your First Attempt
Upon successfully finishing the course, you will be awarded a digital PMI® Certificate of Attendance, validating the completion of 28 hours of formal project management education.
Once you have confirmed that you are eligible for the PMI-ACP exam, it is recommended that you schedule your exam within 3 months of completing this course while the knowledge is still fresh. Although you are allowed to take it within 1 year after completing the exam prep.
All the information that you need on how to apply will be discussed during the workshop – or you can find the information on the PMI® website. Visit (https://www.pmi.org/certifications/agile-acp#right) for more information on PMI-ACP.
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