PMI-ACP® Certification Training Cincinnati,OH
PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)® is one of the newest certifications offered by PMI and is expected to become the industry standard certification for agile over the next few years. This PMI-ACP exam prep course is designed to teach you the principles and practices of agile, including Scrum, XP and Lean. This is a great opportunity to further your career, register today for one of our PMI-ACP exam prep courses.
PMI-ACP Certification Training Course
- Instructor-led course, available in 2 convenient formats: Live Virtual Classroom and Video-On-Demand
- This course satifies the 21 contact hours (PDUs) required to take the PMI-ACP exam
- Includes online PMI-ACP exam prep materials, training aids, online resources, sample questions and access to our online training portal
- Our web-based video-on-demand includes online access, which allows you to learn at your own pace
Duration
- Virtual Classroom: 2 days of live instructor PMI-ACP certification training course, plus additional access to online training videos and practice exams taken on your own pace
- Video-On-Demand: 21 hours at your own pace
PMI-ACP Exam Prep Training Portal Features
- On-demand training videos
- Downloadable attachments
- Built-in practice exams
Money-Back Guarantee – Yes, 100%
We stand behind our product. We provide a 100% money-back guarantee. Our Straight-forward criteria:
- You must attend the entire PMI-ACP certification course
- You must complete the full-length mock exam from our online portal
- Should you do not pass the PMP exam in three attempts, we will refund 100% your course fee (Note: the 3 attempts at the PMP exam must be within 120 calendar days of completing the course)
Who Should Attend
This PMI-ACP exam prep course is intended for anyone who wants to learn the principles and practices of agile. For those looking to get certified, please read the PMI-ACP certification requirements found on the PMI-ACP Application Process page.
Outline
Agile Foundation
- Agile Foundation Introduction
- Agile Development Overview
- When is Agile Appropriate
- Agile Manifesto
Agile Fundamentals
- Project Charter
- Product Roadmap
- Product Backlog
- Minimally Marketable Feature (MMF)
- Value-Based Prioritization
- Product Backlog Grooming
- User Stories
- Personas
- Story Maps
- Epics
- Themes
Agile Methodologies
- Methodologies Introduction
- Scrum Introduction
- Sprint Planning Meeting
- Sprint Goal
- Modeling
- Sprint Backlog
- Daily Scrum Meeting
- Sprint Review Meeting
- Retrospective
- Scrum of Scrums
- The Scrum Team
- Extreme Programming (XP)
- Lean Software Development
Agile Communications
- Communications Management
- Colocation/Distributed Teams
- Team Space
- Osmotic Communications
- Agile Tooling
- Information Radiators
- Task/Kanban Board
- Work in Progress (WIP) Limits
- Cumulative Flow Diagram
- Sprint Burndown Chart
- Release Burnup Chart
Agile Estimating
- Relative Sizing
- Story Points
- Wideband Delphi Technique
- Planning Poker
- Consensus Building
- Velocity
- Cycle Time
Agile Metrics
- Agile Earned Value Management (Agile EVM)
- Test-Driven Development (TDD)
- Unit Testing
- Acceptance Testing
- Frequent Verification and Validation
- Escaped Defects
- Risk-Adjusted Backlog
- Risk Burn-Down Chart
Agile Leadership
- Leadership Theories
- Knowledge Sharing
- Active Listening
- Brainstorming
- Emotional Intelligence
- Conflict Resolution
- Negotiation
- Stakeholder Management
- Coaching and Mentoring
Agile Contracts and Accounting Principles
- Agile Contracts and Accounting Principles
- Value-Based Analysis
- Burn Rate
- Compliance
Questions
How do I get PMI ACP certification?
Prerequisites
1. Secondary degree.
2. 21 contact hours of training in agile practices.
3. 12 months of general project experience within the last 5 years. A current PMP® or PgMP® will satisfy this requirement but is not required to apply for the PMI-ACP.
4. 8 months of agile project experience within the last 3 years.
Is the PMI ACP exam hard?
The PMI-ACP exam is not as difficult as the PMP exam, however, it does require a broad range of knowledge, a familiarity with the topics, and an ability to answer questions quickly.
How long does it take to prepare for PMI ACP?
100-150 hours
Prepare And Stick To A Good Routine Plan For Study
Good PMI-ACP preparation needs 100-150 hours. According to this, you would require taking out 4 to 5 hours a day to complete your preparation on time. When it comes to exam questions and practice tests, there is a need to invest some more time.
How much does the PMI ACP exam cost?
PMI-ACP® Exam Application Process
The standard non-member price to take the exam is $495. The PMI member price for the exam is $435.
Which is better PMP or PMI ACP?
In general, PMI-ACP tends to focus only on Agile, while PMP takes project management to a higher level.Dec 1, 2014
Which is better PMP or agile?
Each certification method has specific requirements you must meet before you can take a proper exam. PMP requirements are more strict than Agile, but PMI justifies their strictness based on two fundamental reasons. ... That's why a comprehensive project management experience is a requirement for the PMP certification.Mar 14, 2019
Are PMI certifications worth it?
Is the PMI ACP worth it?
In my experience, PMP certification is worth it. ... PMI salary survey suggests that project managers with PMP credential earn 20% more than the non-credentialed professionals. Even after knowing the salary benefits, you still might have doubts.
Better Salary for PMI-ACP :
The salary of a certified PMI-ACP is about 28% higher than that a non-certified professional. PMI-ACPs are highly valued in the industry, which is why they receive such a higher pay. There is no doubt that becoming certified as a PMI-ACP certainly pays off.May 22, 2019
What is the passing score for PMI ACP exam?
around 70%
However, according to the trainers of PMI-ACP Agile Certification aspirants, most of them would estimate that the passing score is around 70%.
Is PMP obsolete?
Some elements of PMBOK and PMP are definitely useful as a foundation for any kind of project management. The full PMP certification would still be appropriate for any project managers who plan to specialize in traditional plan-driven project management.
Is PMI ACP Exam open book?
This is an open book exam so you can give this from anywhere. What is the PMI-ACP exam format? PMI-ACP is a 3 hours exam with 120 questions.
Which certification is best for agile?
Best Agile and Scrum Certifications in 2021
- Who Can Take Up This Training?
- Agile Certified Practitioner.
- ICAgile- Agile Certified Coach.
- SAFe® 4 Agilest.
- Certified Scrum Master.
- Certified Scrum Professional.
- Benefits of Agile Certification training.
Are Agile certifications worth it?
Any agile certification that doesn't require candidates to have some kind of hands-on, practical training or testing is detrimental, not just for the candidates, but for organizations that hire them and for the software development field in general, says Dave West, product owner at Scrum.org, which provides ...
How long does it take to get Agile certified?
Review Certification Eligibility Requirements
1,500 hours working on agile project teams or with agile methodologies. These hours are in addition to the 2,000 hours of general project experience required, and they must have been earned within the last three years.
Is PMI ACP changing?
One Change to the PMI-ACP Exam
The only change to the PMI-ACP exam that will occur in March, 2018 is a minor lexicon update to harmonize the terminology between the terms used in the exam questions with the new Agile Practice Guide.Jan 30, 2018
Who needs PMI ACP?
For PMI-ACP® certification, you need to show at least 1500 (i.e., eight months) hours of Agile experience. You need this experience working in an Agile team in the last three years. For these 1500, PMI considers your involvement in practices which supports agile values and principles.
Where do I take the PMI ACP exam?
nearest Pearson VUE test center
Taking the PMI-ACP Exam
The PMI-ACP Exam is taken at your nearest Pearson VUE test center.