PMI-ACP® (Agile Certified Practitioner) Training in Chennai, India

FAQs

• What are the course objectives?

  Our PMI-ACP training program is aligned to the 2017 PMI® guidelines and is designed to help you pass your PMI-ACP® exam in the first attempt. The PMI-ACP course covers agile methodologies, tools, and techniques extensively and provides real-life scenarios plugged in throughout the course. The course also covers the concepts of the Agile Practice Guide, a newly added reference material for the PMI-ACP exam. 
  The course covers the seven domains in the same sequence as specified in PMI’s exam content outline, including: 

  • Agile principles and mindset
  • Value driven delivery
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Team performance
  • Adaptive planning
  • Problem detection and resolution
  • Continuous improvement

• What skills will you learn in PMI-ACP training?

  This PMI ACP training course will enable you to:

  • Understand the history of agile, including founding, evolution, core concepts and principles
  • Develop a working knowledge of the Agile principles of Scrum, Kanban, XP and TDD
  • Develop the expertise of implementing multi-iterative development models for any scale of projects
  • Develop the ability to deliver high velocity stories and epics
  • Develop the knowledge and skills required to clear the PMI-ACP certification exam along with the requisite 21 PDUs 

  The course also provides an introduction to the application process for the certification exam and will show you how to best pass the exam with tips and tricks, strategies and tools.

• Who should take PMI ACP course?

  The PMI Agile Certified Professional training program is a professional requirement across the IT and tech industry for all project management roles around the world. This  PMI ACP certification training is best suited for:

  • Project managers
  • Agile team members
  • Associate/asst. manager - projects
  • Team leads/managers
  • Project executives/engineers
  • Software developers
  • Any professional aspiring to be a project manager

  Certified agile practitioners earn more than their uncertified colleagues, often with annual salaries over $100,000.

• What projects will I work on as a part of the course?

  Project 1: E-commerce Website Functionality Creation
  Participants will learn how the three agile roles (Product Owner, Scrum Master, and Scrum Team) complement each other in a real-time project on Jira. This demo of an e-commerce website will let users understand and create backlogs, user stories, tasks, epics and sub-tasks. It will also show them how to manage multiple releases.
   
  Project 2: Smart Weather
  You will complete two industry-based tasks provided by the product owner of a new technology division. The projects involve creating a portal to provide weather-based services to multiple clients. The portal needs to pull the weather forecast from various public services so that the captured data can be used for various purposes. Implementation of this project should be completed through JIRA. You will choose one of the tasks mentioned below and submit the task screenshots through LMS:
   
  Task 1:
  BigBucks Café, a leading chain of premium coffee shops, wants you to use weather data to regulate and manage its daily operations. As a Scrum Master, you need to resolve and create a prioritized product backlog for the scrum team.
   
  Task 2:
  The world’s largest life insurance company, LeViva, wants to launch an app to serve its customers, and they would like to use the weather forecast. As a Scrum Master, you need to resolve and create a prioritized product backlog for the scrum team.

• What is the average salary for a Agile Coach in Chennai?

  According to PayScale, Agile Coachs in Chennai can earn an average salary of Rs 1,200,000 a year. The earning potential can increase for individuals who have undergone a PMI-ACP^® Certification program.

• What are other types of roles within the Agile and Scrum space available in Chennai?

  Other roles within the Agile and Scrum space available in Chennai are

  • Core Java with Agile
  • Agile Consultant

• Which companies are hiring Agile Coachs in Chennai?

  Companies like Capgemini, TCS, Auxo Technologies, Fidelity, Cognizant are looking for skilled Agile and Scrum experts in Chennai.

• 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 the recommended learning path after completing PMI-ACP® Certification?

  For your career growth, you can consider taking a Post Graduate Program in Agile that will make you an expert in this field.