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Course Code: PMCM 3122
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Agile Certified Professional (ACP)
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Project & Contract Management
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5 Days
Dubai, UAE $4,250
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5 Days
Abu Dhabi, UAE $4,250
Introduction
Training course introducion / brief
This program provides a structured path to becoming an Agile Certified Professional (ACP).The program emphasizes a broad understanding of Agile principles, frameworks, and leadership concepts.
Participants will explore Agile across multiple domains including Scrum, Kanban, Lean, XP, and DSDM, preparing them for certification in an integrated manner.
Course Objectives
At the end of the training course, participants will be able to
- Understand the foundational values and principles of Agile
- Explore key Agile frameworks and their basis
- Learn Agile project planning, estimation, and tracking techniques
- Develop Agile leadership, team facilitation, and collaboration skills
- Prepare for the PMI-ACP or similar Agile certification exams
Course Audience
Who is this course for, and can benefit the most
- Project managers transitioning to Agile environments
- Software development professionals
- Professionals seeking PMI-ACP or similar credentials
Course Outline
The course aims and learning outcomes
Introduction to Agile Mindset and Principles
- Agile Manifesto: values and principles
- Traditional vs. Agile: differences
- Adaptive vs. predictive planning
- Agile’s roots in Lean and Systems Thinking
- Incremental vs. iterative development
- Agile mindset and cultural transformation
- Agile roles and organizational shifts
Agile Frameworks Overview
- Scrum and empirical process control
- Kanban principles: flow, WIP limits, visualization
- Lean thinking: waste reduction and value streams
- Extreme Programming (XP): engineering excellence
- Dynamic Systems Development Method (DSDM) overview
- Crystal and hybrid models: flexibility vs. formality
- Comparison matrix of frameworks
Agile Teams and Leadership Models
- The Five Dysfunctions of a Team
- Agile team structures and dynamics
- Empowerment, accountability, and trust
- Coaching vs. managing in Agile
- Conflict resolution models in team settings
- Building high-performance teams
Agile Project Planning and Estimation
- Stages of Agile planning
- Rolling wave planning and progressive elaboration
- Story points vs. time-based estimation
- Planning Poker, affinity estimation
- Relative estimation and velocity
- Sprint planning and release planning concepts
- Balancing scope, time, and value
Value-Driven Delivery and Prioritization
- Customer value and feedback loops
- Prioritization models: MoSCoW, WSJF, RICE
- Minimum Viable Product (MVP)
- Incremental delivery principles
- Value Stream Mapping
- Business value vs. user value
- Early risk reduction
Agile Monitoring and Metrics
- Agile performance metrics: burn-up, burn-down, velocity
- Cumulative flow diagrams and lead time
- Task boards and work visualization
- Agile forecasting vs. traditional tracking
- Measurement in empirical environments
- KPIs for Agile teams
- Limitations of earned value in Agile
Customer and Stakeholder Engagement
- Stakeholder in Agile
- Feedback loops and fast learning
- Product ownership and visioning
- Communication models for Agile delivery
- The role of the Product Backlog
- Sprint reviews as stakeholder alignment tools
- Managing external and internal expectations
Risk and Quality in Agile Projects
- Risk-adjusted backlog
- Agile risk response strategies
- Built-in quality and test-driven development (TDD)
- Continuous integration and DevOps foundations
- Code quality and refactoring
- Quality assurance in Agile teams
- Avoiding technical debt
Agile Governance and Scaling Frameworks
- Governance in Agile vs. traditional
- SAFe, LeSS, and Disciplined Agile Delivery (DAD)
- Portfolio alignment and Agile budgeting models
- Agile contracts and compliance
- Agile in regulated environments
- Change management in Agile transformations
- Agile maturity models
Exam Preparation:
- Exam structure and eligibility (PMI-ACP focus).
- Study plan and time allocation.
- Practice questions and exam-taking strategies.
- Common misconceptions and pitfalls.
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Boost certificate of completion
BOOST's Professional Attendance Certificate “BPAC” is always given to the delegates after completing the training course, and depends on their attendance of the program at a rate of no less than 80%, besides their active participation and engagement during the program sessions.
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Our Training programs are implemented by combining the participants' academic knowledge and practical practice (30% theoretical / 70% practical activities).
At The end of the training program, Participants are involved in practical workshop to show their skills in applying what they were trained for. A detailed report is submitted to each participant and the training department in the organization on the results of the participant's performance and the return on training. Our programs focus on exercises, case studies, and individual and group presentations.
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