Agile Certified Practitioner (ACP)

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