Course Description:
This intermediate-level course is designed to prepare learners for the Project Management Institute®'s Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)® exam. As such, learners should have some experience in Agile project management prior to enrolling. The course begins with the Agile Basics and Agile Applications modules from our Introduction to Agile course, before continuing on to cover the key tools, techniques, and strategies that PMI® has listed as important for Agile practitioners to understand to achieve their certification.
Learning Outcomes:
- Identify the similarities and differences among Agile methodologies
- Describe the stages of the Agile development cycle and identify the factors that promote project success
- Understand how to apply specific tools and techniques to successfully complete Agile projects
- Understand the interrelationships of tasks, activities, and practices in Agile projects
- Understand the specific roles and responsibilities of team members and enhance interaction on Agile teams
- Successfully complete the PMI-ACP® certification exam
- Effectively lead and work with Agile teams
Estimated Length: 20 hours
CEUs: 2.1 CEUs | 21 PDUs
Notes:
After successful completion, you will receive 21 PDUs/contact hours to qualify to take the PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)® Exam. Successful completion means completing all assignments in the course, and scoring a minimum of 70% (84 points out of a possible 120 points) on the second 120-question practice test.
Learners who pass this course's final assessment (Practice Exam #2) with a score of 70% or higher (84 points out of a possible 120 points) on their first attempt, but who do not pass the PMI-ACP® exam, will be able to take the MindEdge Agile Certified Practitioner Exam Prep course again for free. To be eligible, students must take the PMI-ACP® exam within 45 days of completing the MindEdge course and passing the MindEdge practice exam.
Learners must achieve an average test score of at least 70% to meet the minimum successful completion requirement and qualify to receive IACET CEU credit. Learners will have three attempts at all graded assessments.
Project Management Institute, PMI, the Registered Education Provider logo, Project Management Professional, PMP, Project Management Body of Knowledge, PMBOK, PMI Agile Certified Practitioner, PMI-ACP, PMI Risk Management Professional, PMI-RMP, the PMI Talent Triangle, and the PMI Talent Triangle logo are marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc.
Information in this course has been taken from A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, (PMBOK® Guide) — Fifth Edition, Project Management Institute Inc., 2013.
The following list outlines the PDUs you will earn for completing this course, based on the certification you have.
PMP®/PgMP®
Technical: 10 Leadership: 4
Strategic/Business: 7 TOTAL: 21
PMI-RMP®
Technical: 0 Leadership: 4
Strategic/Business: 7 TOTAL: 11
PMI-SP®
Technical: 0 Leadership: 4
Strategic/Business: 7 TOTAL: 11
PMI-ACP®
Technical: 10 Leadership: 4
Strategic/Business: 7 TOTAL: 21
PfMP®
Technical: 0 Leadership: 4
Strategic/Business: 7 TOTAL: 11
PMI-PBA®
Technical: 0 Leadership: 4
Strategic/Business: 7 TOTAL: 11
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