PMI-ACP® Certification Training Course

Agile Certified Practitioner

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Course Overview

This PMI-ACP course covers agile methodologies, tools, and techniques and provides real-life scenarios throughout the course. It also includes the concepts of the newly added Agile Practice Guide, a reference resource for the PMI-ACP exam. This training program is aligned with the 2017 PMI® guidelines to help you pass your PMI-ACP exam.

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  • 1 industry case study and 61 real life examples
  • 21 PDUs offered
  • 102 end-of-chapter quizzes & 4 simulation exams
  • 1 industry case study and 61 real life examples
  • 102 end-of-chapter quizzes & 4 simulation exams
  • 21 PDUs offered
  • 1 industry case study and 61 real life examples
  • 102 end-of-chapter quizzes & 4 simulation exams
  • 21 PDUs offered

Skills Covered

  • Agile Principles and Mindset
  • Working knowledge of Agile
  • Delivering highvelocity stories
  • Adaptive Planning
  • Multiiterative models
  • Agile principles
  • Agile Principles and Mindset
  • Adaptive Planning
  • Working knowledge of Agile
  • Multiiterative models
  • Delivering highvelocity stories
  • Agile principles
  • Agile Principles and Mindset
  • Adaptive Planning
  • Working knowledge of Agile
  • Multiiterative models
  • Delivering highvelocity stories
  • Agile principles

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Benefits

Agile Certified Practitioners earn more than their uncertified colleagues, often with annual salaries exceeding USD $100,000.

  • Designation
  • Annual Salary
  • Hiring Companies
  • Annual Salary
    $60KMin
    $85KAverage
    $136KMax
    Source: Glassdoor
    Hiring Companies
    EY
    Vodafone
    IBM
    Genpact
    Cognizant
    Source: Indeed
  • Annual Salary
    $59KMin
    $83KAverage
    $113KMax
    Source: Glassdoor
    Hiring Companies
    Citi
    Wells Fargo
    Deutsche Bank
    Oracle
    EY
    Source: Indeed
  • Annual Salary
    $59KMin
    $83KAverage
    $113KMax
    Source: Glassdoor
    Hiring Companies
    Wells Fargo
    CITI
    EY
    Accenture
    Source: Indeed
  • Annual Salary
    $46KMin
    $66KAverage
    $107KMax
    Source: Glassdoor
    Hiring Companies
    IBM
    Standard Chartered
    Oracle
    VMware
    Source: Indeed

Training Options

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  • Blended learning delivery model (self-paced eLearning and/or instructor-led options)
  • Flexible pricing options
  • Enterprise grade Learning Management System (LMS)
  • Enterprise dashboards for individuals and teams
  • 24x7 learner assistance and support

Course Curriculum

Eligibility

PMI Agile certification is a professional requirement throughout the IT and tech industries for all project management roles globally. This PMI-ACP Certification course is best suited for project managers, agile team members, associate managers, team leads, managers, project executives, software developers, and any professionals aspiring to become project managers.
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Pre-requisites

To apply for the PMI Agile Certified Practitioner certification PMI, it is mandatory to have a secondary degree or higher, 2000 hours of general project management experience in the last five years, and at least 1500 hours of experience working on agile project teams during the last three years.
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Course Content

  • Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)®

    Preview
    • Lesson 1: Course Introduction

      16:42Preview
      • 0.1 Course Introduction
        03:36
      • 0.2 Eligibility Requirements
        05:36
      • 0.3 Certification Fees and Renewal
        05:30
      • 0.4 About Our Course
        02:00
    • Lesson 2: Agile Principles and Mindset - Part 1

      25:18Preview
      • 1.01 Agile Principles and Mindset - Part One
        00:41
      • 1.02 Introduction to Agile
        03:06
      • 1.03 Agile Engineering Practices
        02:35
      • 1.04 The Agile Manifesto
        01:36
      • 1.05 Agile Manifesto Explained
        02:25
      • 1.06 Principles of Agile Manifesto
        02:17
      • 1.07 Applying the Principles of Agile Manifesto
        01:43
      • 1.08 Agile Core Principles and Practices
        03:41
      • 1.09 Benefits of Agile
        02:56
      • 1.10 Project Life Cycle Characteristics
        03:46
      • 1.11 Key Takeaways
        00:32
      • Knowledge Check
    • Lesson 3: Agile Principles and Mindset - Part 2

      52:31Preview
      • 2.01 Agile Principles and Mindset - Part Two
        00:48
      • 2.02 Agile Methodologies
        01:36
      • 2.03 Agile Mindset
        02:45
      • 2.04 Where to Apply Agile
        01:06
      • 2.05 Meaning of Scrum
        01:06
      • 2.06 Features of Scrum
        02:15
      • 2.07 Three Pillars of Scrum
        02:25
      • 2.08 Scrum Roles
        00:55
      • 2.09 Key Terms of Scrum
        02:40
      • 2.10 Scrum Meetings
        02:31
      • 2.11 Scrum: An Empirical Process
        02:05
      • 2.12 Extreme Programming
        02:45
      • 2.13 Extreme Programming Practices - Part A
        01:36
      • 2.14 Extreme Programming Practices - Part B
        01:28
      • 2.15 Roles in Extreme Programming
        02:03
      • 2.16 Process Diagram of XP
        02:01
      • 2.17 Crystal Method
        00:30
      • 2.18 Properties of Crystal Method
        03:04
      • 2.19 Key Categories of Crystal Method - Part A
        03:40
      • 2.20 Key Categories of Crystal Method - Part B
        00:47
      • 2.21 Dynamic Systems Development Method (DSDM)
        00:29
      • 2.22 Basic Principles of Atern
        02:41
      • 2.23 Planning Philosophy in DSDM
        00:57
      • 2.24 DSDM Techniques
        02:21
      • 2.25 DSDM Phases
        01:43
      • 2.26 Feature-Driven Development
        01:05
      • 2.27 Agile Project Management
        03:22
      • 2.28 Key Takeaways
        01:47
      • Knowledge Check
    • Lesson 4: Value-Driven Delivery - Part 1

      30:52Preview
      • 3.01 Value-Driven Delivery - Part One
        00:56
      • 3.02 Quantifying Customer Value
        01:53
      • 3.03 Time Value of Money
        02:03
      • 3.04 Time Value of Money: Example
        01:29
      • 3.05 The Financial Feasibility of Projects
        00:55
      • 3.06 Return on Investment ROI
        00:36
      • 3.07 Net Present Value (NPV)
        02:19
      • 3.08 Net Present Value (NPV): Example
        02:41
      • 3.09 Internal Rate of Return (IRR)
        01:21
      • 3.10 Payback Period
        00:41
      • 3.11 Payback Period: Example
        03:07
      • 3.12 Prioritization of Functional Requirements
        03:19
      • 3.13 MoSCoW
        01:40
      • 3.14 Kano Model
        01:29
      • 3.15 Relative Weighting
        02:25
      • 3.16 Prioritization of Non-Functional Requirements
        01:35
      • 3.17 Risk Management in Agile
        01:28
      • 3.18 Key Takeaways
        00:55
      • Knowledge Check
    • Lesson 5: Value-Driven Delivery - Part 2

      23:27Preview
      • 4.01 Value-Driven Delivery - Part Two
        00:48
      • 4.02 Minimal Viable Product
        00:43
      • 4.03 Project Planning Using MVP
        03:11
      • 4.04 Agile Compliance
        00:35
      • 4.05 Key Drivers of Agile Compliance
        00:33
      • 4.06 Incremental Delivery
        00:58
      • 4.07 Review and Feedback
        02:02
      • 4.08 Earned Value Management
        02:31
      • 4.09 Earned Value Metrics
        03:02
      • 4.10 Earned Value Metrics: Example
        02:17
      • 4.11 Agile Contracts: Components
        00:55
      • 4.12 Agile Contracting Methods
        00:30
      • 4.13 Fixed-Price or Fixed-Scope Contract
        00:26
      • 4.14 Time and Materials (T and M) Contract
        00:29
      • 4.15 T and M with Fixed Scope and Cost Ceiling
        00:31
      • 4.16 T and M with Variable Scope and Cost Ceiling
        00:27
      • 4.17 Bonus or Penalty Clauses
        00:51
      • 4.18 Rolling Agile Contracts
        00:35
      • 4.19 Terms Used in Agile Contracts
        00:53
      • 4.20 Key Takeaways
        01:10
      • Knowledge Check
    • Lesson 6: Stakeholder Engagement - Part 1

      20:45Preview
      • 5.01 Stakeholder Engagement - Part One
        00:43
      • 5.02 Stakeholder Management
        02:04
      • 5.03 Project Charter
        01:22
      • 5.04 Understanding Stakeholder Needs
        00:39
      • 5.05 Agile Wireframes
        01:27
      • 5.06 User Story
        03:11
      • 5.07 Story Card Information
        02:30
      • 5.08 Agile Personas
        03:04
      • 5.09 Theme and Epic
        02:21
      • 5.10 Agile Story Maps
        01:27
      • 5.11 Community and Stakeholder Values
        01:16
      • 5.12 Key Takeaways
        00:41
      • Knowledge Check
    • Lesson 7: Stakeholder Engagement - Part 2

      25:18Preview
      • 6.01 Stakeholder Engagement - Part Two
        00:51
      • 6.02 Community Management
        01:14
      • 6.03 Communication and Knowledge Sharing
        00:56
      • 6.04 Social Media Communication
        01:17
      • 6.05 Information Radiators
        00:38
      • 6.06 Burnup and Burndown Charts
        03:02
      • 6.07 Kanban or Task Board
        00:49
      • 6.08 Impediment Logs
        00:46
      • 6.09 Characteristics of Information Radiators
        01:06
      • 6.10 Agile Modeling
        01:47
      • 6.11 Active Listening
        00:30
      • 6.12 Key Elements of Active Listening
        00:59
      • 6.13 Globalization Diversity and Cultural Sensitivity
        01:24
      • 6.14 Cultural Diversity Issues: Recommendations
        01:20
      • 6.15 Agile Facilitation Methods
        02:24
      • 6.16 Agile Negotiation and Conflict Management
        02:28
      • 6.17 Five Levels of Conflict
        02:48
      • 6.18 Key Takeaways
        00:59
      • Knowledge Check
    • Lesson 8: Team Performance - Part 1

      13:07Preview
      • 7.01 Team Performance - Part One
        00:41
      • 7.02 Features and Composition of Agile Teams
        02:59
      • 7.03 Stages of Agile Team Formation
        01:19
      • 7.04 High Performance Teams
        01:27
      • 7.05 Generalizing Specialist
        01:05
      • 7.06 Team Responsibility
        01:53
      • 7.07 Self-Organization
        02:52
      • 7.08 Key Takeaways
        00:51
      • Knowledge Check
    • Lesson 9: Team Performance - Part 2

      36:11Preview
      • 8.01 Team Performance - Part Two
        00:48
      • 8.02 Agile Leadership
        01:00
      • 8.03 Best Practices of Agile Leadership
        00:58
      • 8.04 Management vs Leadership
        00:58
      • 8.05 Servant Leadership
        01:16
      • 8.06 Coaching and Mentoring
        00:35
      • 8.07 Agile Coaching
        02:16
      • 8.08 Agile Emotional Intelligence
        01:46
      • 8.09 Team Motivation
        00:37
      • 8.10 Maslow’s Theory
        04:31
      • 8.11 Frederick Herzberg's Theory
        00:56
      • 8.12 McClelland's Theory
        01:20
      • 8.13 Boehm's Theory
        00:45
      • 8.14 Team Space
        01:47
      • 8.15 Co-Located Teams
        00:36
      • 8.16 Distributed Teams
        01:03
      • 8.17 Co-Located vs. Distributed Teams
        01:47
      • 8.18 Osmotic Communication
        00:29
      • 8.19 Team Collaboration and Coordination
        01:23
      • 8.20 Collaboration Technology
        00:44
      • 8.21 Communication Gap-Example One
        02:35
      • 8.22 Communication Gap-Example Two
        01:21
      • 8.23 Brainstorming Sessions
        01:18
      • 8.24 Team Velocity
        01:36
      • 8.25 Velocity-Example One
        00:36
      • 8.26 Velocity-Example Two
        00:53
      • 8.27 Sample Velocity Chart
        00:34
      • 8.28 Agile Tools
        00:39
      • 8.29 Key Takeaways
        01:04
      • Knowledge Check
    • Lesson 10: Adaptive Planning - Part 1

      32:03Preview
      • 9.01 Adaptive Planning - Part One
        00:53
      • 9.02 Planning Philosophy
        02:11
      • 9.03 Aligning Agile Projects
        01:37
      • 9.04 Rolling Wave Planning
        01:33
      • 9.05 Timeboxing
        00:56
      • 9.06 Best Practices of Timeboxing
        01:01
      • 9.07 Advantages of Timeboxing
        01:25
      • 9.08 Agile Estimation
        01:49
      • 9.09 Story Points
        02:41
      • 9.10 Assigning Story Points
        02:19
      • 9.11 Story Points Estimation
        02:24
      • 9.12 Story Points Estimation Scale: Example
        01:01
      • 9.13 Value Points
        00:47
      • 9.14 Ideal Days
        01:25
      • 9.15 Story Points vs. Ideal Days
        01:30
      • 9.16 Wideband Delphi Technique
        01:58
      • 9.17 Planning Poker
        01:05
      • 9.18 Planning Poker: Example
        01:37
      • 9.19 Affinity Estimation
        02:31
      • 9.20 Key Takeaways
        01:20
      • Knowledge Check
    • Lesson 11: Adaptive Planning - Part 2

      32:12Preview
      • 10.1 Adaptive Planning - Part Two
        00:49
      • 10.2 Project Size Estimation
        02:20
      • 10.3 Release Plan
        01:57
      • 10.4 Release Plan: Example
        02:51
      • 10.5 Iteration Plan
        02:43
      • 10.6 Types of Iteration Planning
        02:23
      • 10.7 Iteration Lifecycle: Example
        01:49
      • 10.8 Release Plan vs. Iteration Plan
        01:02
      • 10.9 Agile Product Roadmap
        02:07
      • 10.10 Backlog Refinement - Part Two
        01:52
      • 10.11 Value-Based Analysis and Decomposition
        01:28
      • 10.12 Agile Cone of Uncertainty
        02:39
      • 10.13 Velocity Variations
        01:17
      • 10.14 Sprint Reviews
        01:40
      • 10.15 Sprint Retrospectives
        01:19
      • 10.16 Mid-Course Corrections
        02:56
      • 10.17 Key Takeaways
        01:00
      • Knowledge Check
    • Lesson 12: Problem Detection and Resolution - Part 1

      24:27Preview
      • 11.1 Problem Detection and Resolution - Part One
        00:52
      • 11.2 Agile Problem Detection
        01:17
      • 11.3 Problem Detection Techniques
        00:24
      • 11.4 Fishbone Diagram
        01:41
      • 11.5 Five Whys Technique
        01:50
      • 11.6 Control Charts
        01:16
      • 11.7 Lead Time and Cycle Time
        01:22
      • 11.8 Kanban
        01:39
      • 11.9 Kanban Process
        00:44
      • 11.10 Example of Kanban Board
        01:49
      • 11.11 Work In Progress
        02:12
      • 11.12 Managing Constraints
        01:51
      • 11.13 Little’s Law
        01:24
      • 11.14 Escaped Defects
        02:23
      • 11.15 Agile Problem Solving
        02:47
      • 11.16 Key Takeaways
        00:56
      • Knowledge Check
    • Lesson 13: Problem Detection and Resolution - Part 2

      22:27Preview
      • 12.1 Adaptive Planning
        00:57
      • 12.2 Metrics and Measures
        00:52
      • 12.3 Benefits of Metrics
        01:37
      • 12.4 Examples of Metrics
        01:04
      • 12.5 Baseline Metrics
        00:54
      • 12.6 Variance and Trend Analysis
        02:44
      • 12.7 Risk Management Life Cycle
        01:23
      • 12.8 Step One-Risk Identification
        01:07
      • 12.9 Step Two-Risk Assessment
        01:18
      • 12.10 Step Three-Risk Response Strategies
        01:09
      • 12.11 Step Four-Risk Review
        00:19
      • 12.12 Risk Log
        00:50
      • 12.13 Risk Burndown Chart
        00:53
      • 12.14 Risk Profile Graph
        01:15
      • 12.15 Spike
        01:02
      • 12.16 Agile Failure Modes
        01:28
      • 12.17 Agile Coach Failure Modes
        01:48
      • 12.18 Troubleshooting Guidelines
        00:35
      • 12.19 Key Takeaways
        01:12
      • Knowledge Check
    • Lesson 14: Continuous Improvement - Part 1

      27:36Preview
      • 13.1 Continuous Improvement - Part One
        00:48
      • 13.2 Kaizen
        01:46
      • 13.3 Kaizen in Agile
        00:40
      • 13.4 Lean
        02:13
      • 13.5.Defining Waste Manufacturing and Software Development
        02:20
      • 13.6 A Five Step Process to Becoming Lean
        00:46
      • 13.7 Value Stream Mapping
        04:16
      • 13.8 Agile Retrospectives
        01:20
      • 13.9 Cargo Smells
        02:24
      • 13.10 Conducting a Retrospective
        03:00
      • 13.11 Brainstorming Techniques
        01:45
      • 13.12 Process Analysis Techniques
        01:13
      • 13.13 Agile Process Tailoring
        02:27
      • 13.14 Project Factors That Influence Tailoring
        01:54
      • 13.15 Key Takeaways
        00:44
      • Knowledge Check
    • Lesson 15: Continuous Improvement - Part 2

      22:12Preview
      • 14.1 Continuous Improvement - Part Two
        00:43
      • 14.2 Quality in Agile
        01:14
      • 14.3 Best Practices for Quality in Agile
        00:40
      • 14.4 Best Practice One-Verification and Validation
        00:58
      • 14.5 Best Practice Two-Exploratory Testing
        00:50
      • 14.6 Best Practice Three-Usability Testing
        00:59
      • 14.7 Best Practice Four-Test-Driven Development
        01:57
      • 14.8 Test-Driven Development Advantages
        02:34
      • 14.9 Acceptance Test-Driven Development Cycle (ATDD)
        01:29
      • 14.10 Best Practice Five: Continuous Integration
        02:19
      • 14.11 Best Practice Six: Definition of Done
        00:39
      • 14.12 Testing Pyramid and Quadrant
        01:45
      • 14.13 Checklist for Story Completion
        01:36
      • 14.14 Agile Flowchart
        01:22
      • 14.15 Agile Spaghetti Diagram
        01:35
      • 14.16 Organizational Self Assessment
        00:36
      • 14.17 Key Takeaways
        00:56
      • Knowledge Check

Project

  • Project 1

    Ecommerce Website Functionality Creation

    You will learn how the three agile roles (Product Owner, Scrum Master, and Scrum Team) complement each other in a real-time project on Jira.

  • Project 2

    Smart Weather

    You will complete two industry-based tasks for the product owner of a new technology division. The projects involve creating a portal to provide weather-based services.

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Course Advisor

  • Bryan Campbell

    Bryan Campbell

    President at 7 C's Consulting and Agile Project and Program Manager

    Bryan Campbell is a highly respected Agile Coach and Project Manager with more than 25 years of experience managing projects, programs and PMOs around the world.  He specializes in agile transformation for enterprise, scale PMOs.

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Exam & Certification

PMI-ACP Certificate
  • How will I become a PMI®-Agile Certified Practitioner?

    You must take formal training on PMI Agile Certified Practitioner, gain PMI membership and pay the exam fee directly to schedule your exam. Once you pass the exam successfully, you will be awarded the prestigious PMI-ACP certificate from PMI.
     
    Disclaimer:
    PMI, PMBOK, PMP, PgMP, CAPM, PMI-RMP, PMI-ACP are registered trademarks of the Project Management Institute, Inc.

  • What are the prerequisites for PMI Agile Certified Practitioner exam?

    To apply for the PMI Agile Certified Practitioner certification PMI, you should have:
    • A secondary degree or higher
    • 2000 hours of general project management experience in the last five years
    • At least 1,500 hours of experience working on agile project teams during last three years

  • Do you provide any practice tests as part of this course?

    Yes, we provide 1 practice test as part of our course to help you prepare for the actual certification exam. You can try this free PMI-ACP® Exam Practice Test to understand the type of tests that are part of the course curriculum.

  • How do I become an Agile Project Manager?

    Agile is an established software development and project management methodology that assists managers in delivering value to their customers faster. Individuals can use the PMI ACP to enhance overall management procedure and strategy. Seeking a PMI ACP certification is thus the first step toward becoming an Agile Project Manager.

  • What Are The Steps To Get PMI ACP Certification?

    We have curated this step-by-step guide that helps you know how to obtain PMI ACP certification and get better employment options. 

    Get Trained 

    To get PMI ACP certification, you need to get trained properly. There are so many online and offline PMI ACP training courses you can enroll in. Simplilearn's PMI ACP Certification Training Course is one of the best-advanced courses that is ideal for beginners and novices as well. 

    In this PMI ACP training course, a variety of agile methodologies, methods, and tools are covered. After finishing this training course, you will excel in various skills, such as Scrum Kanban, adaptive planning, agile principles, multi-iterative models, agile mindset, agile practices, agile project management, working knowledge of agile, Scrum Kanban lean extreme and test-driven development TDD, etc. 

    For this course, self-paced and instructor-led training options are available. In this PMI agile certified practitioner course, the experts will teach you one case study, and you will get hands on experience and 61 real-world examples. You will also get access to 102 end-of-chapter quizzes. In addition, you can try 4 simulation exams offered as part of this PMI ACP training course.  

    Take The Exam 

    After completing the training course and learning the required concepts and skills, you will need to take the PMI ACP exam. You need to submit your application to PMI.org to take the PMI ACP exam. Make sure to fill in your contact information, education details, and your work experience. Verify the eligibility criteria for the PMI ACP exam and make the payment. 

    If you choose the computer-based testing exam option, you need to pay $435 if you are a PMI member and $495 if you are not a PMI member. The agile certified practitioner PMI ACP exam fee for the paper-based testing exam option is $385 for PMI members and $445 for PMI members. 

    The duration of the PMI ACP exam is 3 hours, and there will be a total of 120 multiple-choice questions, out of which 100 are scored, and the rest 20 are unscored questions. To help you prepare for the exam, the weightage of the questions for the agile certified practitioner PMI exam is listed here: 

    • Agile principles and mindset - 16% of questions 

    • Value-driven delivery - 20% of questions 

    • Stakeholder engagement - 17% of questions 

    • Team performance - 16% of questions 

    • Adaptive planning - 12% of questions 

    • Problem detection and resolution - 10% of questions 

    • Continuous improvement - 9% of questions 

    Get Certified 

    If you pass the PMI ACP certification exam, you can obtain the PMI ACP certification to upskill your career. To pass this exam, you need to secure approximately a 70% score. After passing the agile certified practitioner PMI ACP exam, you will get the official PMI ACP certification that will be valid for three years. To renew this certification, it is essential to have at least 30 PDUs.

  • Who Should Take The PMI ACP Certification?

    Anyone who wants to acquire agile knowledge and work in the field can obtain the PMI ACP certification. Here are some of the working professionals who will greatly benefit from having a certified practitioner PMI ACP certification. 

    Software Engineers 

    If you are working as a software engineer, getting the PMI ACP certification will help you understand agile principles and methods much better, and you can even implement them in various agile projects.

    Product Managers 

    By acquiring a PMI ACP certification, you will master the customer-centric strategy of agile methodologies. This will help product managers easily understand the customers' needs and create products accordingly.

    Team Leaders 

    By acquiring certified practitioner PMI ACP certification, you will learn various non-technical and soft skills like clear communication, collaboration, and many more. These skills will be helpful for team leaders to lead and manage their teams effectively. 

    Business Analysts 

    If you are a business analyst, you can benefit from PMI ACP certification in many ways. For example, you will be able to easily understand the customer experiences and ensure that the development procedure is running smoothly.

    Development Team Members 

    As the development team members mainly handle software processes from the design to the testing, having the PMI agile certified credential will make their job easier.

  • What Knowledge And Skills Can I Expect To Have After Completing The PMI - ACP Course?

    After finishing the PMI ACP certification, you will gain knowledge about various topics, including agile evolution, agile best practices, agile project management, agile principles, agile methodologies, agile frameworks and processes, etc. You will also learn about the three pillars of scrum, many approaches to agile, the scrum framework, how it works, and many more. 

    Some of the high-end skills and knowledge you will obtain after certified practitioner PMI ACP certification include: 

    • Extreme programming XP and test-driven development  

    • Kanban lean extreme programming 

    • XP and test-driven development TDD 

    • Scrum Kanban lean extreme programming XP

    You will become an expert in writing, formatting, and breaking down user stories. This course will help you gain in-depth knowledge about value stream mapping, quick prototyping, and many more. Apart from these technical skills, you will learn and master a wide range of non-technical skills, such as collaboration skills, communication skills, critical thinking skills, problem-solving skills, etc, that will be helpful when working on an agile project. 

  • What Can You Do With A PMI ACP?

    If you have an agile certified practitioner PMI ACP certification, you can work in various career roles, such as: 

    • Agile Project Manager

    • Agile Coach

    • Software Project Manager

    • Certified ScrumMaster

    • Business Analyst

    • Kanban Coach

    • Product Developer

    • Software Engineer

    • Quality Assurance Tester

    • Agile Team Lead

    • IT Manager 

    • Product Owner

    • Project Director 

  • What Are The Benefits Of PMI ACP Certification?

    There are numerous benefits of obtaining your PMI ACP certification, which are mentioned here: 

    • PMI ACP certification is a globally recognized certificate, so you can get employment opportunities from global companies. 

    • The demand for professionals with PMI ACP certification is relatively high as many businesses are opting for agile practices and methodology. 

    • You will gain in-depth knowledge of agile principles and various agile project skills as well. 

    • Having a PMI ACP certification will strengthen your professional work portfolio and make you stand out from other candidates. 

    • With your PMI ACP certification, you can upskill your career and it helps you grow your career as well. 

    • People who have PMI agile certified practitioner ACP certification get high salary packages compared to those who don't have this certificate. 

    • PMI ACP agile certified credential will give you plenty of employment opportunities and job security as well. 

  • How Much Does PMI ACP Increase Salary?

    If you have a PMI ACP certification, you can expect about a 28% increase in your salary compared to the salary of those who do not have this certification. Here is a brief look at the salaries of employees who have PMI ACP agile certified practitioner certification in different countries. 

    Country 

    PMI ACP Certification Salary

    India

    INR 2,000,000

    USA

    USD 1,13,000

    UK

    GBP 51,000 

    Australia 

    AUD 1,33,000

    Canada

    CAD 1,03,000

Reviews

  • Kellye Bennett

    Kellye Bennett

    Program Management at Fingertips Consulting

    Simplilearn is one of most resourceful in preparation for certifications. The courses prepare you for immediate application to process improvement, coaching and project management. I would highly recommend Simplilearn to busy professionals, seeking to expand their knowledge and prepare for certifications.

  • Bob Hays

    Bob Hays

    Founder at Selwyn Web Design

    I love these guys! I have enrolled in the PMI-ACP® Certification at Simplilearn. I highly recommend these guys. Their customer service, learning management system (LMS), course content, and cloud labs are very helpful.

  • Myron C McCloud

    Myron C McCloud

    Project Manager @Wells Fargo

    The trainer was excellent. I feel much better about learning PMI-ACP, and my chances of passing the exam the first time.

  • Balamurugan Gunasekaran

    Balamurugan Gunasekaran

    Consultant

    The training really provided valuable knowledge and the trainer had in-depth knowledge on the subject. Simplilearn is quiet vibrant in proving all training with best trainer.

  • Marites Lucaben

    Marites Lucaben

    Manager

    Course material was informative. Instructor explained the materials well and ensured student understood the materials and value.

  • Opinderjit S. Bhella

    Opinderjit S. Bhella

    Program Manager/Scrum Master

    The PMI-ACP Live Virtual class (LVC) provided a great overview of agile with enough information of the key concepts. I enjoyed taking this class.

  • Vincent Sposato

    Vincent Sposato

    Sr. Software Engineer & Team Lead

    The instructor was having very good knowledge in the agile methodology, and helped navigate us through the material.

  • Miguel D Jimenez

    Miguel D Jimenez

    I am thankful to Simplilearn for helping me increase my versatility and making me master the agile techniques. I also liked the online format of the program as I can learn from anywhere, be it my office or home. Having passed the certification at one go, I am now full of confidence.

  • Sylvia David

    Sylvia David

    Project Engineer at Harris Corporation

    Simplilearn's PMI-ACP certification helped me in my transition towards being a scrum master. I was able to navigate through the course material easily and at my own pace. The platform was very easy to use.

  • Alaine Karoleff

    Alaine Karoleff

    Agile Project Manager

    I really loved the Simplilearn course. It was easy to use and I gained a lot of valuable information and knowledge which I needed to successfully complete the PMI-ACP certification. Thank you Simplilearn.

  • Doug Stobee

    Doug Stobee

    DGSC Consulting

    Awesome! Great instructor! Really good pace, and great experience references!

  • Alan Johnson

    Alan Johnson

    Excellent training, the instructor was very knowledgeable, and explained the concepts well.

  • Soundari Krishnan

    Soundari Krishnan

    Client Services @Agilone

    Very simple and helpful... Good material to understand the Agile concepts...

  • Aaron Lowe

    Aaron Lowe

    Project Manager @GVC Holdings PLC

    Excellent quality of training, I won't hesitate to recommend and also return for future courses. Good training package and excellent value for money!

  • Vujwala Vangury

    Vujwala Vangury

    The tips and tricks offered by the instructor are very handy. Appreciate them. All the participants have demonstrated Project Management and Agile Practice experience. I think we should be able to handle a little faster pace.

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Why Online Bootcamp

  • Develop skills for real career growthCutting-edge curriculum designed in guidance with industry and academia to develop job-ready skills
  • Learn from experts active in their field, not out-of-touch trainersLeading practitioners who bring current best practices and case studies to sessions that fit into your work schedule.
  • Learn by working on real-world problemsCapstone projects involving real world data sets with virtual labs for hands-on learning
  • Structured guidance ensuring learning never stops24x7 Learning support from mentors and a community of like-minded peers to resolve any conceptual doubts

FAQs

  • Who are our instructors and how are they selected?

    All of our highly qualified trainers are PMI-ACP® credentials holders with at least 15 years of experience training and working in the agile domain. Each of them has gone through a rigorous selection process that includes profile screening, technical evaluation, and a training demo before they are certified to train for us. We also ensure that only those trainers with a high alumni rating remain on our faculty.

  • Is the course aligned to the latest exam and course changes implemented by PMI?

    Yes our training is completely aligned to the latest update done to the course by PMI for the year 2018.

  • What certification will I receive?

    After successful completion of the training, you will be awarded the course completion certificate along with the 21 hours PDU certificate from Simplilearn. Once you successfully pass the PMI-ACP Certification exam, you will also receive the Prestigious PMI-ACP certification from PMI.

  • Is this live training, or will I watch pre-recorded videos?

    All of the classes are conducted via live online streaming. They are interactive sessions that enable you to ask questions and participate in discussions during class time. We do, however, provide recordings of each session you attend for your future reference. Classes are attended by a global audience to enrich your learning experience.

  • What tools do I need to attend the PMI ACP training sessions?

    The tools you’ll need to attend PMI ACP training are:
    Windows: Windows XP SP3 or higher
    Mac: OSX 10.6 or higher
    Internet speed: Preferably 512 Kbps or higher
    Headset, speakers and microphone: You’ll need headphones or speakers to hear instruction clearly, as well as a microphone to talk to others. You can use a headset with a built-in microphone, or separate speakers and microphone.

  • What is included with the PMI ACP training?

    You will get access to our e-learning content, practice simulation tests and an online participant handbook that cross references the e-learning to reinforce what you’ve learned.

  • Is PMI ACP exam fee included in the course fee?

    No. The PMI ACP exam fee is not included in the course fee. It must be paid by you directly to the Project Management Institute (PMI) for the application and examination.

  • How many questions are there in the PMI-ACP® exam?

    The PMI-ACP examination consists of 100 scored items and 20 unscored (pre-test) items. The unscored items will not be identified and will be randomly distributed throughout the exam. The duration of the exam is three hours.

  • Do you provide assistance for the PMI ACP exam application process?

    The course provides an introduction to the application process for the PMI ACP certification exam and will show you how to best pass the exam with tips and tricks, strategies and tools. You can also receive assistance from community.simplilearn.com and get your questions answered from others who have taken the course.

  • How does Simplilearn assure me that the training and course material delivered are effective?

    Our PMI ACP course is designed to deliver a first attempt pass rate of 100%. With a hands-on learning approach, the training not only gives you the confidence to clear the exam but also helps you retain the knowledge beyond the examination.

  • Can I cancel my enrollment? Do I get a refund?

    Yes, you can cancel your enrollment. We provide you a refund after deducting the administration fee. To learn more, please see our Refund Policy.

  • I’d like to learn more about this training program. Whom should I contact?

    Contact us using the form on the right of any page on the Simplilearn website, or select the Live Chat link. Our customer service representatives can provide you with more details.

  • What is the Certification Process?

    Simplilearn has a well-defined certification process that helps you face the challenges of the IT world.  You need to meet following conditions to unlock the certificate:

    • You need to complete at least 85% of the course or attend one complete batch
    • If your course has simulation exams you will need to complete it with the minimum passing score.
    • You need to submit a project and get it approved by our panel of subject matter experts.
    • In the case that your project is rejected, our subject matter experts will provide all necessary help to pass the project in your next attempt.

  • What is Global Teaching Assistance?

    Our teaching assistants are a dedicated team of subject matter experts here to help you get certified in your first attempt. They engage students proactively to ensure the course path is being followed and help you enrich your learning experience, from class onboarding to project mentoring and job assistance. Teaching Assistance is available during business hours.

  • What is covered under the 24/7 Support promise?

    We offer 24/7 support through email, chat, and calls. We also have a dedicated team that provides on-demand assistance through our community forum. What’s more, you will have lifetime access to the community forum, even after completion of your course with us.

  • You offer money back guarantee. How does it work?

    Our training course comes with a 100% money-back guarantee. Simplilearn believes in our highly effective blended learning methodology and its ability to provide learners with the knowledge and confidence to pass the PMI-ACP exam in the first attempt. If you do not pass the PMI-ACP exam on the first attempt, Simplilearn will refund the course price to you.
     
    To ensure your success, we strongly recommend that you take the PMI-ACP exam within a week of the course completion date—or a maximum of 45 days from the completion of the online training. This way, the course materials will be fresh in your mind.

    PMP® Exam Attempts: Maximum Three Per Year
     

    Attempt Time Frame Result Money back
    First Within 45 days of course completion Did Not Pass Refund full course price

    Refund Process: If you do not pass the exam in the first attempt, Simplilearn will refund the full course price to you. To receive a refund, you must make a request through the Help and Support Forum. You must submit a copy of your scorecard along with the date you completed your online classroom training. Simplilearn will refund the course price within 30 days of receiving all required documentation. We will process the refund using the same method you used to pay for the course.
     

    Terms and Conditions: This money-back guarantee applies only to Simplilearn’s PMI-ACP instructor-led training. It is not applicable for Simplilearn’s Self-Paced Learning PMI-ACP courses. The guarantee is only valid for participants who have paid the entire enrollment fee.

    The guarantee becomes void if:

    • Participants do not take the PMI-ACP examination within 45 days of unlocking the certificate
    • Participants do not maintain 100% attendance in at least one batch of the 28-Hour Live Online Classroom Training sessions
    • Participants do not complete the e-learning content. The full online study (100% completion) is required to learn the course materials
    • Participants fail to score at least 80% in any three of the five available online PMI-ACP simulation tests available at Simplilearn.com
    • Participants do not follow the instructions of the trainer and do not complete the exercises given in the online classroom training
    • Participants do not submit the required documents to Simplilearn
    • Participants fail to request a refund within 15 days of receiving their results 

  • What is PMI ACP used for?

    The PMI ACP is a popular certification that demonstrates your understanding of agile principles and knowledge of agile techniques. It helps professionals improve their versatility by including many approaches to agile like Lean, Scrum, extreme programming, Kanban, and test-driven development. Our PMI ACP course can help you achieve this valuable credential. 

  • Is the PMI ACP course difficult to learn?

    Agile Project Managers can obtain globally recognized certification through Simplilearn. It is not tough to pass the exam if you use some tactics and prepare well. The PMI ACP course assists you in mastering all the concepts of agile project management with ease. 

  • Is Agile Project Manager a good career option?

    Agile is already a standard project management methodology followed by organizations worldwide to ensure the rapid delivery of products and services. With the demand for skilled project managers increasing like never before, achieving a PMI ACP certification will help you learn how Agile projects work from beginning to end.

  • How do beginners learn PMI ACP?

    Simplilearn provides PMI ACP training, which introduces beginners to a broad range of agile methodologies. Our training is entirely online, self-paced, mobile-friendly, and hosted within their learning management system. The course helps students master the agile project management discipline at an advanced level.

  • Is the PMI ACP certification worth it?

    Companies and businesses can achieve improved performance and a competitive edge by employing professionals holding a PMI ACP certification. The certification is valuable for aspirants aiming to advance their careers in project management. The PMI ACP training also aids newbies to gain knowledge of team dynamics, team leadership, and the capability to distribute tasks, roles and responsibilities among team members.

  • What are the job roles available after getting a PMI ACP certification?

    The PMI ACP certification is highly valued among organizations and opens your doors to many job opportunities like an agile trainer, business analyst, PMP scrum master, and agile project manager.

  • What do Agile Project Managers do?

    Agile project managers lead and manage large and complex enterprise-level projects. They plan, lead, organize, and motivate agile project teams and achieve a high level of performance and quality. In other words, they are facilitators of progress and remove blockers of the project. If you want to become an agile project manager, then consider achieving a PMI ACP certification.

  • What skills should agile project managers possess?

    An agile project manager is a senior-level role and companies expect candidates to have the right blend of technical and soft skills to hire for such positions. Some of the top skills include the knowledge of Agile fundamentals, using Agile software processes, facilitating collaboration throughout the project lifecycle, and understanding of metrics used to track project progress. The PMI ACP certification can help you develop all these skills.

  • What industries use agile project management most?

    Agile project management is used in many industrial verticals like healthcare, aviation, services, finance, engineering, construction, and supply chain management. Our PMI ACP course can help you step into any of these fields.

  • Which companies hire agile project managers?

    Agile project managers, especially those holding a PMI ACP certification, are in high demand in companies like HP, Visa, Microsoft, Dell, and American Express.

  • What book do you suggest reading for the PMI ACP?

    Aside from our PMI ACP course, the following are the best books to help you improve, grow, and perfect your agile skills:

    • Agile Estimating and Planning by Mike Cohn
    • Agile Practice Guide by Project Management Institute, Inc.
    • Agile Project Management: Creating Innovative Products by Jim Highsmith

  • What is the pay scale of agile project managers across the world?

    According to PayScale data, project managers with PMI ACP certification earns over an annual average salary across various countries of 

    • India - ?15 lakhs
    • US - $93K
    • UK - £43K
    • Singapore - S$98K

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