PMI-ACP® (Agile Certified Practitioner) Training in Seattle, United States

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Course Overview

This PMI-ACP course covers agile methodologies, tools, and techniques and provides real-life scenarios throughout the course. It also includes the concepts of the newly added Agile Practice Guide, a reference resource for the PMI-ACP exam. This training program is aligned with the 2017 PMI® guidelines to help you pass your PMI-ACP exam.

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1 industry case study and 61 real life examples

21 PDUs offered

102 end-of-chapter quizzes & 4 simulation exams

1 industry case study and 61 real life examples

102 end-of-chapter quizzes & 4 simulation exams

21 PDUs offered

1 industry case study and 61 real life examples

102 end-of-chapter quizzes & 4 simulation exams

21 PDUs offered

Skills Covered

Agile Principles and Mindset

Working knowledge of Agile

Delivering highvelocity stories

Adaptive Planning

Multiiterative models

Agile principles

Agile Principles and Mindset

Adaptive Planning

Working knowledge of Agile

Multiiterative models

Delivering highvelocity stories

Agile principles

Agile Principles and Mindset

Adaptive Planning

Working knowledge of Agile

Multiiterative models

Delivering highvelocity stories

Agile principles

Take the first step to your goals

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Benefits

Agile Certified Practitioners earn more than their uncertified colleagues, often with annual salaries exceeding USD $100,000.

Designation
Annual Salary
Hiring Companies

Project Manager
Annual Salary
$60KMin
$85KAverage
$136KMax
Source: Glassdoor
Hiring Companies
Source: Indeed
Technical business analyst
Annual Salary
$59KMin
$83KAverage
$113KMax
Source: Glassdoor
Hiring Companies
Source: Indeed
Business Analyst
Annual Salary
$59KMin
$83KAverage
$113KMax
Source: Glassdoor
Hiring Companies
Source: Indeed
Agile Project Manager
Annual Salary
$46KMin
$66KAverage
$107KMax
Source: Glassdoor
Hiring Companies
Source: Indeed

Training Options

Corporate Training

Upskill or reskill your teams

Flexible pricing & billing options
Private cohorts available
Training progress dashboards
Skills assessment & benchmarking
Platform integration capabilities
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Course Curriculum

Eligibility

PMI Agile certification is a professional requirement throughout the IT and tech industries for all project management roles globally. This PMI-ACP Certification course is best suited for project managers, agile team members, associate managers, team leads, managers, project executives, software developers, and any professionals aspiring to become project managers.

Pre-requisites

To apply for the PMI Agile Certified Practitioner certification PMI, it is mandatory to have a secondary degree or higher, 2000 hours of general project management experience in the last five years, and at least 1500 hours of experience working on agile project teams during the last three years.

Course Content

Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)®
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- Lesson 1: Course Introduction
  16:42Preview
  - 0.1 Course Introduction
    03:36
  - 0.2 Eligibility Requirements
    05:36
  - 0.3 Certification Fees and Renewal
    05:30
  - 0.4 About Our Course
    02:00
- Lesson 2: Agile Principles and Mindset - Part 1
  25:18Preview
  - 1.01 Agile Principles and Mindset - Part One
    00:41
  - 1.02 Introduction to Agile
    03:06
  - 1.03 Agile Engineering Practices
    02:35
  - 1.04 The Agile Manifesto
    01:36
  - 1.05 Agile Manifesto Explained
    02:25
  - 1.06 Principles of Agile Manifesto
    02:17
  - 1.07 Applying the Principles of Agile Manifesto
    01:43
  - 1.08 Agile Core Principles and Practices
    03:41
  - 1.09 Benefits of Agile
    02:56
  - 1.10 Project Life Cycle Characteristics
    03:46
  - 1.11 Key Takeaways
    00:32
  - Knowledge Check
- Lesson 3: Agile Principles and Mindset - Part 2
  52:31Preview
  - 2.01 Agile Principles and Mindset - Part Two
    00:48
  - 2.02 Agile Methodologies
    01:36
  - 2.03 Agile Mindset
    02:45
  - 2.04 Where to Apply Agile
    01:06
  - 2.05 Meaning of Scrum
    01:06
  - 2.06 Features of Scrum
    02:15
  - 2.07 Three Pillars of Scrum
    02:25
  - 2.08 Scrum Roles
    00:55
  - 2.09 Key Terms of Scrum
    02:40
  - 2.10 Scrum Meetings
    02:31
  - 2.11 Scrum: An Empirical Process
    02:05
  - 2.12 Extreme Programming
    02:45
  - 2.13 Extreme Programming Practices - Part A
    01:36
  - 2.14 Extreme Programming Practices - Part B
    01:28
  - 2.15 Roles in Extreme Programming
    02:03
  - 2.16 Process Diagram of XP
    02:01
  - 2.17 Crystal Method
    00:30
  - 2.18 Properties of Crystal Method
    03:04
  - 2.19 Key Categories of Crystal Method - Part A
    03:40
  - 2.20 Key Categories of Crystal Method - Part B
    00:47
  - 2.21 Dynamic Systems Development Method (DSDM)
    00:29
  - 2.22 Basic Principles of Atern
    02:41
  - 2.23 Planning Philosophy in DSDM
    00:57
  - 2.24 DSDM Techniques
    02:21
  - 2.25 DSDM Phases
    01:43
  - 2.26 Feature-Driven Development
    01:05
  - 2.27 Agile Project Management
    03:22
  - 2.28 Key Takeaways
    01:47
  - Knowledge Check
- Lesson 4: Value-Driven Delivery - Part 1
  30:52Preview
  - 3.01 Value-Driven Delivery - Part One
    00:56
  - 3.02 Quantifying Customer Value
    01:53
  - 3.03 Time Value of Money
    02:03
  - 3.04 Time Value of Money: Example
    01:29
  - 3.05 The Financial Feasibility of Projects
    00:55
  - 3.06 Return on Investment ROI
    00:36
  - 3.07 Net Present Value (NPV)
    02:19
  - 3.08 Net Present Value (NPV): Example
    02:41
  - 3.09 Internal Rate of Return (IRR)
    01:21
  - 3.10 Payback Period
    00:41
  - 3.11 Payback Period: Example
    03:07
  - 3.12 Prioritization of Functional Requirements
    03:19
  - 3.13 MoSCoW
    01:40
  - 3.14 Kano Model
    01:29
  - 3.15 Relative Weighting
    02:25
  - 3.16 Prioritization of Non-Functional Requirements
    01:35
  - 3.17 Risk Management in Agile
    01:28
  - 3.18 Key Takeaways
    00:55
  - Knowledge Check
- Lesson 5: Value-Driven Delivery - Part 2
  23:27Preview
  - 4.01 Value-Driven Delivery - Part Two
    00:48
  - 4.02 Minimal Viable Product
    00:43
  - 4.03 Project Planning Using MVP
    03:11
  - 4.04 Agile Compliance
    00:35
  - 4.05 Key Drivers of Agile Compliance
    00:33
  - 4.06 Incremental Delivery
    00:58
  - 4.07 Review and Feedback
    02:02
  - 4.08 Earned Value Management
    02:31
  - 4.09 Earned Value Metrics
    03:02
  - 4.10 Earned Value Metrics: Example
    02:17
  - 4.11 Agile Contracts: Components
    00:55
  - 4.12 Agile Contracting Methods
    00:30
  - 4.13 Fixed-Price or Fixed-Scope Contract
    00:26
  - 4.14 Time and Materials (T and M) Contract
    00:29
  - 4.15 T and M with Fixed Scope and Cost Ceiling
    00:31
  - 4.16 T and M with Variable Scope and Cost Ceiling
    00:27
  - 4.17 Bonus or Penalty Clauses
    00:51
  - 4.18 Rolling Agile Contracts
    00:35
  - 4.19 Terms Used in Agile Contracts
    00:53
  - 4.20 Key Takeaways
    01:10
  - Knowledge Check
- Lesson 6: Stakeholder Engagement - Part 1
  20:45Preview
  - 5.01 Stakeholder Engagement - Part One
    00:43
  - 5.02 Stakeholder Management
    02:04
  - 5.03 Project Charter
    01:22
  - 5.04 Understanding Stakeholder Needs
    00:39
  - 5.05 Agile Wireframes
    01:27
  - 5.06 User Story
    03:11
  - 5.07 Story Card Information
    02:30
  - 5.08 Agile Personas
    03:04
  - 5.09 Theme and Epic
    02:21
  - 5.10 Agile Story Maps
    01:27
  - 5.11 Community and Stakeholder Values
    01:16
  - 5.12 Key Takeaways
    00:41
  - Knowledge Check
- Lesson 7: Stakeholder Engagement - Part 2
  25:18Preview
  - 6.01 Stakeholder Engagement - Part Two
    00:51
  - 6.02 Community Management
    01:14
  - 6.03 Communication and Knowledge Sharing
    00:56
  - 6.04 Social Media Communication
    01:17
  - 6.05 Information Radiators
    00:38
  - 6.06 Burnup and Burndown Charts
    03:02
  - 6.07 Kanban or Task Board
    00:49
  - 6.08 Impediment Logs
    00:46
  - 6.09 Characteristics of Information Radiators
    01:06
  - 6.10 Agile Modeling
    01:47
  - 6.11 Active Listening
    00:30
  - 6.12 Key Elements of Active Listening
    00:59
  - 6.13 Globalization Diversity and Cultural Sensitivity
    01:24
  - 6.14 Cultural Diversity Issues: Recommendations
    01:20
  - 6.15 Agile Facilitation Methods
    02:24
  - 6.16 Agile Negotiation and Conflict Management
    02:28
  - 6.17 Five Levels of Conflict
    02:48
  - 6.18 Key Takeaways
    00:59
  - Knowledge Check
- Lesson 8: Team Performance - Part 1
  13:07Preview
  - 7.01 Team Performance - Part One
    00:41
  - 7.02 Features and Composition of Agile Teams
    02:59
  - 7.03 Stages of Agile Team Formation
    01:19
  - 7.04 High Performance Teams
    01:27
  - 7.05 Generalizing Specialist
    01:05
  - 7.06 Team Responsibility
    01:53
  - 7.07 Self-Organization
    02:52
  - 7.08 Key Takeaways
    00:51
  - Knowledge Check
- Lesson 9: Team Performance - Part 2
  36:11Preview
  - 8.01 Team Performance - Part Two
    00:48
  - 8.02 Agile Leadership
    01:00
  - 8.03 Best Practices of Agile Leadership
    00:58
  - 8.04 Management vs Leadership
    00:58
  - 8.05 Servant Leadership
    01:16
  - 8.06 Coaching and Mentoring
    00:35
  - 8.07 Agile Coaching
    02:16
  - 8.08 Agile Emotional Intelligence
    01:46
  - 8.09 Team Motivation
    00:37
  - 8.10 Maslow’s Theory
    04:31
  - 8.11 Frederick Herzberg's Theory
    00:56
  - 8.12 McClelland's Theory
    01:20
  - 8.13 Boehm's Theory
    00:45
  - 8.14 Team Space
    01:47
  - 8.15 Co-Located Teams
    00:36
  - 8.16 Distributed Teams
    01:03
  - 8.17 Co-Located vs. Distributed Teams
    01:47
  - 8.18 Osmotic Communication
    00:29
  - 8.19 Team Collaboration and Coordination
    01:23
  - 8.20 Collaboration Technology
    00:44
  - 8.21 Communication Gap-Example One
    02:35
  - 8.22 Communication Gap-Example Two
    01:21
  - 8.23 Brainstorming Sessions
    01:18
  - 8.24 Team Velocity
    01:36
  - 8.25 Velocity-Example One
    00:36
  - 8.26 Velocity-Example Two
    00:53
  - 8.27 Sample Velocity Chart
    00:34
  - 8.28 Agile Tools
    00:39
  - 8.29 Key Takeaways
    01:04
  - Knowledge Check
- Lesson 10: Adaptive Planning - Part 1
  32:03Preview
  - 9.01 Adaptive Planning - Part One
    00:53
  - 9.02 Planning Philosophy
    02:11
  - 9.03 Aligning Agile Projects
    01:37
  - 9.04 Rolling Wave Planning
    01:33
  - 9.05 Timeboxing
    00:56
  - 9.06 Best Practices of Timeboxing
    01:01
  - 9.07 Advantages of Timeboxing
    01:25
  - 9.08 Agile Estimation
    01:49
  - 9.09 Story Points
    02:41
  - 9.10 Assigning Story Points
    02:19
  - 9.11 Story Points Estimation
    02:24
  - 9.12 Story Points Estimation Scale: Example
    01:01
  - 9.13 Value Points
    00:47
  - 9.14 Ideal Days
    01:25
  - 9.15 Story Points vs. Ideal Days
    01:30
  - 9.16 Wideband Delphi Technique
    01:58
  - 9.17 Planning Poker
    01:05
  - 9.18 Planning Poker: Example
    01:37
  - 9.19 Affinity Estimation
    02:31
  - 9.20 Key Takeaways
    01:20
  - Knowledge Check
- Lesson 11: Adaptive Planning - Part 2
  32:12Preview
  - 10.1 Adaptive Planning - Part Two
    00:49
  - 10.2 Project Size Estimation
    02:20
  - 10.3 Release Plan
    01:57
  - 10.4 Release Plan: Example
    02:51
  - 10.5 Iteration Plan
    02:43
  - 10.6 Types of Iteration Planning
    02:23
  - 10.7 Iteration Lifecycle: Example
    01:49
  - 10.8 Release Plan vs. Iteration Plan
    01:02
  - 10.9 Agile Product Roadmap
    02:07
  - 10.10 Backlog Refinement - Part Two
    01:52
  - 10.11 Value-Based Analysis and Decomposition
    01:28
  - 10.12 Agile Cone of Uncertainty
    02:39
  - 10.13 Velocity Variations
    01:17
  - 10.14 Sprint Reviews
    01:40
  - 10.15 Sprint Retrospectives
    01:19
  - 10.16 Mid-Course Corrections
    02:56
  - 10.17 Key Takeaways
    01:00
  - Knowledge Check
- Lesson 12: Problem Detection and Resolution - Part 1
  24:27Preview
  - 11.1 Problem Detection and Resolution - Part One
    00:52
  - 11.2 Agile Problem Detection
    01:17
  - 11.3 Problem Detection Techniques
    00:24
  - 11.4 Fishbone Diagram
    01:41
  - 11.5 Five Whys Technique
    01:50
  - 11.6 Control Charts
    01:16
  - 11.7 Lead Time and Cycle Time
    01:22
  - 11.8 Kanban
    01:39
  - 11.9 Kanban Process
    00:44
  - 11.10 Example of Kanban Board
    01:49
  - 11.11 Work In Progress
    02:12
  - 11.12 Managing Constraints
    01:51
  - 11.13 Little’s Law
    01:24
  - 11.14 Escaped Defects
    02:23
  - 11.15 Agile Problem Solving
    02:47
  - 11.16 Key Takeaways
    00:56
  - Knowledge Check
- Lesson 13: Problem Detection and Resolution - Part 2
  22:27Preview
  - 12.1 Adaptive Planning
    00:57
  - 12.2 Metrics and Measures
    00:52
  - 12.3 Benefits of Metrics
    01:37
  - 12.4 Examples of Metrics
    01:04
  - 12.5 Baseline Metrics
    00:54
  - 12.6 Variance and Trend Analysis
    02:44
  - 12.7 Risk Management Life Cycle
    01:23
  - 12.8 Step One-Risk Identification
    01:07
  - 12.9 Step Two-Risk Assessment
    01:18
  - 12.10 Step Three-Risk Response Strategies
    01:09
  - 12.11 Step Four-Risk Review
    00:19
  - 12.12 Risk Log
    00:50
  - 12.13 Risk Burndown Chart
    00:53
  - 12.14 Risk Profile Graph
    01:15
  - 12.15 Spike
    01:02
  - 12.16 Agile Failure Modes
    01:28
  - 12.17 Agile Coach Failure Modes
    01:48
  - 12.18 Troubleshooting Guidelines
    00:35
  - 12.19 Key Takeaways
    01:12
  - Knowledge Check
- Lesson 14: Continuous Improvement - Part 1
  27:36Preview
  - 13.1 Continuous Improvement - Part One
    00:48
  - 13.2 Kaizen
    01:46
  - 13.3 Kaizen in Agile
    00:40
  - 13.4 Lean
    02:13
  - 13.5.Defining Waste Manufacturing and Software Development
    02:20
  - 13.6 A Five Step Process to Becoming Lean
    00:46
  - 13.7 Value Stream Mapping
    04:16
  - 13.8 Agile Retrospectives
    01:20
  - 13.9 Cargo Smells
    02:24
  - 13.10 Conducting a Retrospective
    03:00
  - 13.11 Brainstorming Techniques
    01:45
  - 13.12 Process Analysis Techniques
    01:13
  - 13.13 Agile Process Tailoring
    02:27
  - 13.14 Project Factors That Influence Tailoring
    01:54
  - 13.15 Key Takeaways
    00:44
  - Knowledge Check
- Lesson 15: Continuous Improvement - Part 2
  22:12Preview
  - 14.1 Continuous Improvement - Part Two
    00:43
  - 14.2 Quality in Agile
    01:14
  - 14.3 Best Practices for Quality in Agile
    00:40
  - 14.4 Best Practice One-Verification and Validation
    00:58
  - 14.5 Best Practice Two-Exploratory Testing
    00:50
  - 14.6 Best Practice Three-Usability Testing
    00:59
  - 14.7 Best Practice Four-Test-Driven Development
    01:57
  - 14.8 Test-Driven Development Advantages
    02:34
  - 14.9 Acceptance Test-Driven Development Cycle (ATDD)
    01:29
  - 14.10 Best Practice Five: Continuous Integration
    02:19
  - 14.11 Best Practice Six: Definition of Done
    00:39
  - 14.12 Testing Pyramid and Quadrant
    01:45
  - 14.13 Checklist for Story Completion
    01:36
  - 14.14 Agile Flowchart
    01:22
  - 14.15 Agile Spaghetti Diagram
    01:35
  - 14.16 Organizational Self Assessment
    00:36
  - 14.17 Key Takeaways
    00:56
  - Knowledge Check

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Project

Project 1
Ecommerce Website Functionality Creation
You will learn how the three agile roles (Product Owner, Scrum Master, and Scrum Team) complement each other in a real-time project on Jira.
Project 2
Smart Weather
You will complete two industry-based tasks for the product owner of a new technology division. The projects involve creating a portal to provide weather-based services.

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Course Advisor

Bryan Campbell
President at 7 C's Consulting and Agile Project and Program Manager
Bryan Campbell is a highly respected Agile Coach and Project Manager with more than 25 years of experience managing projects, programs and PMOs around the world. He specializes in agile transformation for enterprise, scale PMOs.

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Exam & Certification

What are the prerequisites for the PMI Agile Certified Practitioner exam?
To apply for the PMI Agile Certified Practitioner Certification PMI, you should have:
- A secondary degree or higher
- 2000 hours of general project management experience in the last five years
- At least 1,500 hours of experience working on agile project teams during the last three years
Do you provide any practice tests as part of this course?
Yes, we provide one practice test as part of our course to help you prepare for the certification exam, so that you can clear the exam on the first attempt. You can try this free PMI-ACP® Exam Practice Test to understand the type of tests in the course curriculum and prepare for the agile experience.
What are the steps to get PMI-ACP certification?
We have curated this step-by-step guide to help you obtain PMI-ACP certification and improve your employment options.

Get Trained

To get PMI-ACP certification, you need to get trained properly. There are many online and offline PMI-ACP training courses you can enroll in. Simplilearn's PMI-ACP Certification Training Course is one of the best, and advanced courses, ideal for any beginner and novice agile trainer.

Take The Exam

You must take the PMI-ACP exam after completing the training course and learning the required concepts and skills. You need to submit your application to PMI.org to take the PMI-ACP exam. Ensure you fill in your contact information, education details, and work experience.

If you pass the PMI-ACP certification exam, you can obtain the PMI-ACP certification to upskill your career. You must secure an approximate 70% score to pass this exam. After passing the Agile Certified Practitioner, PMI-ACP exam, you will get the official PMI-ACP certification, which is valid for three years.
Who should take the PMI-ACP certification?
Adopting an agile mindset enables teams to adapt quickly to changing circumstances and continuously improve their processes. So, anyone who wants to acquire agile knowledge and work in the field as a disciplined agile scrum master can obtain the PMI-ACP certification.

Here are some working professionals who will significantly benefit from a certified practitioner PMI-ACP certification.
- Software Engineers
- Product Managers
- Team Leaders
- Business Analysts
- Development Team Members
What knowledge and skills can I expect after completing the PMI-ACP course?
By implementing agile methodologies, organizations can enhance their flexibility, improve team collaboration, and deliver projects more efficiently. After finishing the PMI-ACP certification, you will gain knowledge about various topics, including agile evolution, agile best practices, agile project management, agile principles, methodologies, frameworks, and processes. You will also learn about the three pillars of scrum, many approaches to agile, the scrum framework, how it works, and more.
What can you do with a PMI-ACP?
With a PMI-ACP certification, you open up opportunities for diverse career roles, including:
- Agile Project Manager
- Agile Coach
- Software Project Manager
- Certified ScrumMaster
- Business Analyst
- Kanban Coach
- Product Developer
- Software Engineer
- Quality Assurance Tester
- Agile Team Lead
- IT Manager
- Product Owner
- Project Director
What are the benefits of PMI-ACP certification?
There are numerous benefits of obtaining your PMI-ACP certification, which are listed here:
- PMI-ACP certification is a globally recognized certification that allows you to get employment opportunities from global companies.
- The demand for professionals with PMI-ACP certification is relatively high, as many businesses adopt agile practices and methodologies.
- You will gain in-depth knowledge of agile principles and various agile project skills.
- A PMI-ACP certification will strengthen your professional work portfolio and make you stand out from other candidates.
- People who have PMI Agile Certified Practitioner ACP certification receive higher salary packages than those who don't have this certificate.
- PMI-ACP Agile Certified credential will offer employment opportunities and job security.
- Agile project experience will help you learn valuable skills in adaptability, collaboration, and delivering high-quality results within dynamic environments.

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Program Management at Fingertips Consulting, Washington
Simplilearn is one of most resourceful in preparation for certifications. The courses prepare you for immediate application to process improvement, coaching and project management. I would highly recommend Simplilearn to busy professionals, seeking to expand their knowledge and prepare for certifications.
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Founder at Selwyn Web Design, Little Rock
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Myron C McCloud
Project Manager @Wells Fargo, Houston
The trainer was excellent. I feel much better about learning PMI-ACP, and my chances of passing the exam the first time.
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Consultant, Houston
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Marites Lucaben
Manager, San Diego
Course material was informative. Instructor explained the materials well and ensured student understood the materials and value.
Opinderjit S. Bhella
Program Manager/Scrum Master, Tampa
The PMI-ACP Live Virtual class (LVC) provided a great overview of agile with enough information of the key concepts. I enjoyed taking this class.
Vincent Sposato
Sr. Software Engineer & Team Lead, Orlando
The instructor was having very good knowledge in the agile methodology, and helped navigate us through the material.
Miguel D Jimenez
Louisville
I am thankful to Simplilearn for helping me increase my versatility and making me master the agile techniques. I also liked the online format of the program as I can learn from anywhere, be it my office or home. Having passed the certification at one go, I am now full of confidence.
Sylvia David
Project Engineer at Harris Corporation, Rochester
Simplilearn's PMI-ACP certification helped me in my transition towards being a scrum master. I was able to navigate through the course material easily and at my own pace. The platform was very easy to use.
Alaine Karoleff
Agile Project Manager, San Francisco
I really loved the Simplilearn course. It was easy to use and I gained a lot of valuable information and knowledge which I needed to successfully complete the PMI-ACP certification. Thank you Simplilearn.
Doug Stobee
DGSC Consulting, Houston
Awesome! Great instructor! Really good pace, and great experience references!
Alan Johnson
Houston
Excellent training, the instructor was very knowledgeable, and explained the concepts well.
Soundari Krishnan
Client Services @Agilone, Houston
Very simple and helpful... Good material to understand the Agile concepts...
Aaron Lowe
Project Manager @GVC Holdings PLC, Houston
Excellent quality of training, I won't hesitate to recommend and also return for future courses. Good training package and excellent value for money!
Vujwala Vangury
Houston
The tips and tricks offered by the instructor are very handy. Appreciate them. All the participants have demonstrated Project Management and Agile Practice experience. I think we should be able to handle a little faster pace.

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Why Online Bootcamp

Develop skills for real career growthCutting-edge curriculum designed in guidance with industry and academia to develop job-ready skills
Learn from experts active in their field, not out-of-touch trainersLeading practitioners who bring current best practices and case studies to sessions that fit into your work schedule.
Learn by working on real-world problemsCapstone projects involving real world data sets with virtual labs for hands-on learning
Structured guidance ensuring learning never stops24x7 Learning support from mentors and a community of like-minded peers to resolve any conceptual doubts

FAQs

Is the PMI-ACP exam fee included in the course fee?
No. The PMI-ACP exam fee is not included in the course fee. You must pay it directly to the Project Management Institute (PMI) for the application and examination.
Can I cancel my enrollment? Do I get a refund?
Yes, you can cancel your enrollment. We will refund you after deducting the administration fee. To learn more, please see our Refund Policy.
What is the certification Process?
Simplilearn has a well-defined certification process that helps you face the challenges of the IT world. It would help if you met the following conditions to unlock the certificate:

You must complete at least 85% of the course or attend one complete batch.

You must complete your course with the minimum passing score if your course has simulation exams.

You need to submit a project and get it approved by our panel of subject matter experts.

If your project is rejected, our subject matter experts will provide all necessary help to pass it on to your next attempt.
What is PMI-ACP used for?
The PMI-ACP is a popular certification demonstrating your understanding of agile principles and knowledge of agile techniques to lead agile projects. It helps Agile professionals improve their versatility by including many approaches to agile, such as Lean, Scrum, extreme programming, Kanban, and test-driven development. Our PMI-ACP course can prepare you to achieve this valuable credential.
Is the PMI-ACP certification worth it?
Employing PMI-ACP certification professionals can improve performance and give companies and businesses a competitive edge. The certification is valuable for Agile practitioners aiming to advance their careers in project management. The PMI-ACP training also aids newbies in gaining knowledge of the latest project management methodology, team dynamics, team leadership, and the capability to distribute tasks, roles, and responsibilities among team members.
What industries use agile project management most?
Agile project management is used in many industrial verticals, including healthcare, aviation, services, finance, engineering, construction, and supply chain management. Our PMI-ACP course can help you enter any of these fields.
What books would you recommend for studying the PMI-ACP?
Aside from our PMI-ACP course, the following are the best books to help you improve, grow, and perfect your agile skills:
- Agile Estimating and Planning by Mike Cohn
- Agile Practice Guide by Project Management Institute, Inc.
- Agile Project Management: Creating Innovative Products by Jim Highsmith
What is the pay scale of agile project managers across the world?
According to PayScale data, project managers with PMI-ACP certification earn over an annual average salary across various countries of

India - INR 15 lakhs

US - $93K

UK - £43K

Singapore - S$98K

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Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)®

Lesson 1: Course Introduction

0.1 Course Introduction

0.2 Eligibility Requirements

0.3 Certification Fees and Renewal

0.4 About Our Course

Lesson 2: Agile Principles and Mindset - Part 1

1.01 Agile Principles and Mindset - Part One

1.02 Introduction to Agile

1.03 Agile Engineering Practices

1.04 The Agile Manifesto

1.05 Agile Manifesto Explained

1.06 Principles of Agile Manifesto

1.07 Applying the Principles of Agile Manifesto

1.08 Agile Core Principles and Practices

1.09 Benefits of Agile

1.10 Project Life Cycle Characteristics

1.11 Key Takeaways

Knowledge Check

Lesson 3: Agile Principles and Mindset - Part 2

2.01 Agile Principles and Mindset - Part Two

2.02 Agile Methodologies

2.03 Agile Mindset

2.04 Where to Apply Agile

2.05 Meaning of Scrum

2.06 Features of Scrum

2.07 Three Pillars of Scrum

2.08 Scrum Roles

2.09 Key Terms of Scrum

2.10 Scrum Meetings

2.11 Scrum: An Empirical Process

2.12 Extreme Programming

2.13 Extreme Programming Practices - Part A

2.14 Extreme Programming Practices - Part B

2.15 Roles in Extreme Programming

2.16 Process Diagram of XP

2.17 Crystal Method

2.18 Properties of Crystal Method

2.19 Key Categories of Crystal Method - Part A

2.20 Key Categories of Crystal Method - Part B

2.21 Dynamic Systems Development Method (DSDM)

2.22 Basic Principles of Atern

2.23 Planning Philosophy in DSDM

2.24 DSDM Techniques

2.25 DSDM Phases

2.26 Feature-Driven Development

2.27 Agile Project Management

2.28 Key Takeaways

Knowledge Check

Lesson 4: Value-Driven Delivery - Part 1

3.01 Value-Driven Delivery - Part One

3.02 Quantifying Customer Value

3.03 Time Value of Money

3.04 Time Value of Money: Example

3.05 The Financial Feasibility of Projects

3.06 Return on Investment ROI

3.07 Net Present Value (NPV)

3.08 Net Present Value (NPV): Example

3.09 Internal Rate of Return (IRR)

3.10 Payback Period

3.11 Payback Period: Example

3.12 Prioritization of Functional Requirements

3.13 MoSCoW

3.14 Kano Model

3.15 Relative Weighting

3.16 Prioritization of Non-Functional Requirements