PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)

The PMI Agile Certified Practitioner, also known as the PMI-ACP certification, is offered by the Project Management Institute and is a globally relevant credential that recognizes the expertise of a professional in Agile methodologies. PMI-ACP training includes several agile approaches like Scrum, Kanban, Lean, and Extreme Programming (XP), which makes it an essential and significant qualification for project management professionals worldwide. 

It provides a balanced perspective on ‘Agile’ and ‘Waterfall’ project management methodologies that will encourage learners to view them not as two opposing systems, but as two complementary methods. Emphasis is placed on cultivating a flexible and adaptive mindset to blend traditional pragmatism with agile principles for the requirements of any given project. This course is part of the PMI-ACP Agile Project Management series.

Eligibility for PMI-ACP Certification

The Project Management Institute (PMI) has defined the following requisites to qualify for the PMI-ACP (Agile Certified Practitioner) certification. 

The Project Management Institute (PMI) requires the following for PMI-ACP certification:

Secondary Degree: High school diploma, associate’s degree, or global equivalent.

General Project Experience: A minimum of 2,000 hours working on project teams. (Note: Holding a current PMP or PgMP credential fulfills this requirement, but is not mandatory to apply for PMI-ACP.)

Agile Project Experience: An additional 1,500 hours specifically working with Agile project teams or methodologies

Agile Training: 21 contact hours of formal education in Agile practices.

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will be able to:

• Understand and differentiate the key principles and practices of prominent Agile methodologies
• Understand the Agile development lifecycle and distinguish the factors of success for Agile projects
• Leverage practical Agile tools and techniques for successful project delivery
• Understand how Agile tasks, activities, and practices interconnect in the project context
• Establish and enhance the roles and responsibilities of Agile team members
• Foster effective collaboration and communication in Agile teams
• Help to effectively lead an Agile capability and contribute as an effective member of a high-performing team
• Make informed preparations for and pass the PMI-ACP certification examination.

Our Agile Certified Practitioner course in Qatar is delivered and organized on a student-centric approach to learning.

• Complete Study Guides: Each module will have well-organized, concise study materials and examples so that students can grasp the primary content of each module.

• Easy Language: We use simple and direct language accompanied by accepted teaching methods so that every student can understand difficult topics.
• Active Learning: Students are trained on the application of Agile concepts, particularly through simulations, case studies, and exercises.
• Exam Preparation: We will prepare you to meet the PMI-ACP exam readiness requirements.

1. Industry Recognition

PMI-ACP is globally recognized and framework agnostic, unlike other Agile certifications, which can be focused on specific methodologies. This unique characteristic gives certified professionals the flexibility to work with organizations and project environments of any type.

2. Career Development

Obtaining your PMI-ACP can be a major contributor to successful career growth. PMI’s data suggests that 86% of PMI-ACP holders were qualified for and/or obtained improvement in career opportunities, largely due to the results of obtaining the PMI-ACP® certification.

3. Competitive Advantage

As organizations around the world are seeing the benefits from transformation to Agile practices, as a PMI-ACP certified individual, you are going to be in a stronger position to take that leadership role in the transformation and/or be part of the Agile transformation to realize improvements in project delivery via Agile practices and methods.

Module 1: Agile Principles & Mindsets (2.5 hrs)

Domain: Agile Principles & Mindsets

Topics Covered:

• Introduction to Agile principles and values
• What is an Agile mindset, and how can we apply this?
• Compare and contrast the agile project management style with the traditional project management style.

Module 2: Value-Driven Delivery (4 hrs)

Domain: Value-Driven Delivery

Topics Covered:

• Value is delivered through iterative and incremental delivery.
• Identify techniques to prioritize work based on value.
• Identification of stakeholder engagement and expectations.

Module 3: Stakeholder Engagement (3 hrs)

Domain: Stakeholder Engagement

Topics Covered:

• Identify and analyze stakeholders.
• Identify techniques for effective stakeholder communication.
• Identification of stakeholder management through the project lifecycle

Module 4: Team Performance (3.5 hrs)

Domain: Team Performance

Topics Covered:

• Build and develop high-performance Agile teams. 
• Identify techniques to establish trust and collaboration.
• Identify team dynamics and how to resolve conflicts.

Module 5: Adaptive Planning (3.5 hrs)

Domain: Adaptive Planning

Topics Covered: 

• Create and maintain flexible project plans.
• Identify techniques to plan and re-plan frequently.
• Managing the changes and adapting to changing requirements.

Module 6: Problem Detection & Resolution (3 hrs)

Domain: Problem Detection and Resolution

Topics Covered:

• Recognizing and solving problems and impediments
• Root cause analysis and problem-solving techniques
• Implementing corrective actions and process improvements.

Module 7: Continuous Improvement (1.5 hrs)

Domain: Continuous Improvement

Topics Covered:

• Building a culture of continuous improvement
• Process improvement and learning techniques
• Executing feedback loops and retrospectives.