Agile Certified Practitioner (ACP)

Introduction

The Agile Certified Practitioner (ACP) course is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of Agile methodologies and practices, enabling them to become proficient Agile practitioners. This five-day course offers a modern and advanced introduction to Agile concepts, focusing on practical implementation strategies and real-world case studies. Participants will gain the knowledge and skills needed to effectively lead Agile projects and drive organizational agility.

Objectives

• Gain a deep understanding of Agile principles, values, and mindset.
• Learn how to apply Agile frameworks, such as Scrum, Kanban, and Lean, to project management.
• Develop proficiency in Agile planning, estimation, and tracking techniques.
• Acquire skills in facilitating Agile ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives.
• Understand the role of the Agile practitioner in fostering collaboration and communication within cross-functional teams.
• Learn advanced Agile techniques, such as scaling Agile, managing dependencies, and handling distributed teams.
• Explore strategies for managing stakeholder expectations and ensuring customer satisfaction in an Agile environment.
• Gain insights into Agile leadership and coaching, including servant leadership and promoting self-organizing teams.
• Discover techniques for continuous improvement and optimizing Agile processes.
• Prepare for the Agile Certified Practitioner (ACP) exam, administered by the Project Management Institute (PMI).

Course Outline

Day 1

 Introduction to Agile Principles and Frameworks

• Understanding Agile values and principles
• Overview of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, Lean, etc.)
• Agile roles and responsibilities
• Introduction to Agile project management

Day 2

 Agile Planning and Estimation

• Agile project initiation and visioning
• User stories and backlog management
• Agile estimation techniques (planning poker, affinity estimation, etc.)
• Release and iteration planning

Day 3

 Agile Execution and Delivery

• Sprint planning and execution
• Daily stand-ups and task tracking
• Agile metrics and progress tracking
• Managing risks and impediments in Agile projects

Day 4

 Agile Collaboration and Leadership

• Facilitating effective Agile ceremonies
• Cross-functional collaboration and self-organizing teams
• Agile leadership and servant leadership
• Stakeholder management in Agile projects

Day 5

 Advanced Agile Practices and Exam Preparation

• Scaling Agile for large projects and organizations
• Distributed Agile teams and managing dependencies
• Continuous improvement and Agile retrospectives
• Exam preparation and practice questions