PMI-ACP Certification Overview
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1. 360PMOAleem Khan MS, PMP, PMI-ACP, CSMChapter 1: PMI- ACP® OverviewPMI Agile Certified Practitioner(PMI-ACP)®
2. Learning Objective> PMI®• About PMI• Library of Global Standards• Globally Recognized Credentials> PMI-ACP® Certification• Overview• Exam Objectives• Eligibility Requirement• Timelines & Certification Process• Continue Certification Requirements (CCR)• Exam Information• Exam Content• Reference Material01-2© 2013 360PMO Project Management Consulting Inc. Reproduction Prohibited
3. About PMI®• Professional Management Institute (PMI)o Project Managemento Program Managemento Portfolio Management• World Largest Associationo More than 700,000 members and credential holderso Across 260+ Chapters in 180 countries around the globeo 39 Communities of Practice (CoP)o 1000’s of Research Papers, Case Studies and Article01-3© 2013 360PMO Project Management Consulting Inc. Reproduction ProhibitedThese strategic competencies enableorganizations to deliver expectedbenefits and valueSource: www.pmi.org/About-Us.aspx, accessed on April 18, 2013
4. Library of PMI® Global Standards01-4© 2013 360PMO Project Management Consulting Inc. Reproduction ProhibitedSource: www.pmi.org/PMBOK-Guide-and-Standards/Standards-Library-of-PMI-Global-Standards.aspx, accessed on April 18 2013Foundation StandardsFoundation StandardsExtensionsPractice Standards&Frameworks
5. Library of PMI Global Standards01-5© 2013 360PMO Project Management Consulting Inc. Reproduction ProhibitedFoundation StandardsA Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge(PMBOK® Guide)—Fifth EditionThe Standard for Program Management—Third EditionThe Standard for Portfolio Management—Third EditionOrganizational Project Management Maturity Model(OPM3®)—Second EditionSource: www.pmi.org/PMBOK-Guide-and-Standards/Standards-Library-of-PMI-Global-Standards.aspx, accessed on April 20, 2013
6. Library of PMI Global Standards01-6© 2013 360PMO Project Management Consulting Inc. Reproduction ProhibitedSource: www.pmi.org/PMBOK-Guide-and-Standards/Standards-Library-of-PMI-Global-Standards.aspx, accessed on April 20, 2013Practice Standards&FrameworksPractice Standard for Work Breakdown Structures—SecondEdition (Reaffirmed)Practice Standard for Scheduling—Second EditionPractice Standard for Project EstimatingProject Manager Competency Development Framework—Second EditionPractice Standard for Project Risk ManagementPractice Standard for Earned Value Management—SecondEditionPractice Standard for Project Configuration Management
7. Library of PMI Global Standards01-7© 2013 360PMO Project Management Consulting Inc. Reproduction ProhibitedFoundation StandardsExtensionsConstruction Extension to the PMBOK® Guide—ThirdEditionGovernment Extension to the PMBOK® Guide—ThirdEditionSource: www.pmi.org/PMBOK-Guide-and-Standards/Standards-Library-of-PMI-Global-Standards.aspx, accessed on April 20, 2013
8. PMI® Globally Recognized Credentials• Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)®• Project Management Professional (PMP)®• Program Management Professional (PgMP)®• PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)®• PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP)®• PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP)®• OPM3® Professional Certification01-8© 2013 360PMO Project Management Consulting Inc. Reproduction ProhibitedSource: www.pmi.org/Certification.aspx accessed on April 20, 2013
9. Forrester Survey• 35% – Agile “closely reflects their current development practices”• 35% – Increased to 46% -When definition of Agile includedRational, Unified Process or Spiral• 11% – Scrum, the favoured form of Agile Project Management01-9© 2013 360PMO Project Management Consulting Inc. Reproduction Prohibited- 1300 IT Professionals
10. PMI-ACP® Certification Overview• Pilot Exam began in Oct, 2011 and End in Nov 30, 2011• PMI-ACP® Official Testing begin in January 31, 2012• 2,461 PMI-ACP® Certified Professional as of 28 February, 201301-10© 2013 360PMO Project Management Consulting Inc. Reproduction Prohibited
11. PMI-ACP® Objectives• Demonstrative Professionalism in Agile Project Management• Increase versatility in Project Management• Demonstrate Ability to lead Agile Team• Provide Framework for Agile Training01-11© 2013 360PMO Project Management Consulting Inc. Reproduction Prohibited
12. Eligibility RequirementRequirement DescriptionGeneral ProjectExperience• 2,000 hours working on project teams• These hours must be earned within the last 5 years• Active PMP® or PgMP® will satisfy this requirementAgile Project Experience • 1500 hours working on agile project teams or withagile methodologies• These hours are in addition to the 2,000 hoursrequired in “general project experience”• These hours must be earned within the last 3 yearsTraining in Agile Practices • 21 contact hours• Hours must be earned in agile practicesExamination • Tests knowledge of agile fundamentalsFees (CBT) • $435 for members and $495 for non-members01-12© 2013 360PMO Project Management Consulting Inc. Reproduction ProhibitedSource: www.pmi.org/en/Certification/New-PMI-Agile-Certification.aspx, accessed on April 20, 2013
13. Certification Process01-13© 2013 360PMO Project Management Consulting Inc. Reproduction Prohibited1 Complete Application23 Pay Fees4 Audit (if selected)5 Book and Take ExamInitial Review1090~ 901yr.1 year from the date of theapplication accepted. You can takethe exam up to 3 times during this 1year.”PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)®Handbook”, accessed April 20, 2013, http://www.pmi.org/~/media/PDF/Certifications/PMI-ACP_Handbook.ashx
14. Continue Certification Requirement(CCR)01-14© 2013 360PMO Project Management Consulting Inc. Reproduction ProhibitedExam Year 1 Year 2 Year 330 PDUs1 Year1YearSuspensionIfnoPDUsExpireSuspend”PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)® Handbook”, accessed April 20, 2013, http://www.pmi.org/~/media/PDF/Certifications/PMI-ACP_Handbook.ashx
15. Exam InformationNumber of Scored Questions 100Number of Pretest (Un-scored) Questions 20Total Examination Questions 120Allotted Examination Time 3 hours01-15© 2013 360PMO Project Management Consulting Inc. Reproduction Prohibited”PMI Agile Certified Practitioner(PMI-ACP)®: Examination Content Outline”, accessed April 20, 2013, http://www.pmi.org/en/Certification /~/media/Files/PDF/Agile/ PMI_Agile_Certification_Content_Outline.ashx2
16. Exam Content Outline01-16© 2013 360PMO Project Management Consulting Inc. Reproduction ProhibitedTools andTechniques50%• Communications• Planning, monitoring, andadapting• Agile estimation• Agile analysis and design• Product quality• Soft skills negotiation• Value-based prioritization• Risk management• Metrics• Value stream analysisLevel 118 skills33%Level 212 skills12%Level 313 skills5%Knowledge& Skills50%”PMI Agile Certified Practitioner(PMI-ACP)®: Examination Content Outline”, accessed April 20, 2013, http://www.pmi.org/en/Certification /~/media/Files/PDF/Agile/ PMI_Agile_Certification_Content_Outline.ashx
17. Tools and Techniques (50% of Exam)01-17© 2013 360PMO Project Management Consulting Inc. Reproduction ProhibitedCommunications Information radiator, team space, agile tooling, osmotic communications for co-located and/or distributed teams, daily stand-upsPlanning, Monitoring,and AdaptingRetrospective, task/Kanban boards, time-boxing, iteration and release planning, WIPlimits, burn down/up charts, cumulative flow diagrams, process tailoringAgile Estimation Relative sizing/story points, wide band Delphi/planning poker, affinity estimating,ideal timeAgile Analysis & Design Product roadmap, user stories, backlog, story maps, progressive elaboration,wireframes, chartering, personas, agile modelingProduct Quality Frequent verification and validation, test-driven development/test first development,acceptance test-driven development, definition of done, continuous integrationSoft Skills Negotiation Emotional Intelligence, collaboration, adaptive leadership, negotiation, conflictresolution, servant leadershipValue-BasedPrioritizationReturn on investment(ROI)/net present value(NPV)/internal rate of return(IRR),compliance, customer-valued prioritization, customer-valued prioritization, minimallymarketable feature(MMF), relative prioritization/rankingRisk Management Risk Adjusted backlog, risk burn down graphs, risk-based spikeMetrics Velocity, cycle time, earn value management(EVM) for agile projects, escaped defectsValue Stream Analysis Value stream mapping”PMI Agile Certified Practitioner(PMI-ACP)®: Examination Content Outline”, accessed April 20, 2013, http://www.pmi.org/en/Certification /~/media/Files/PDF/Agile/ PMI_Agile_Certification_Content_Outline.ashx
18. Knowledge & Skills (50% of Exam)01-18© 2013 360PMO Project Management Consulting Inc. Reproduction ProhibitedLevel 1 SkillsActive ListeningAgile Manifesto value and principlesAssess and incorporating community and stakeholder valuesBrainstorming techniquesBuilding empowered teamsCoaching and mentoring within teamsCommunications managementFeedback, techniques for product (e.g. prototyping,simulation, demonstration, evaluations)Incremental deliveryKnowledge sharingLeadership tools and techniquesPrioritizationProblem-solving strategies, tools and techniquesProject and quality standards for Agile projectsStakeholder managementTeam motivationTime, budget, and cost estimationValue based decomposition and prioritizationLevel 2 SkillsAgile framework and terminologyBuilding high-performance teamsBusiness case developmentColocation (geographical proximity) /distributed teamsContinuous improvement processElements of a project charter for anAgile projectsFacilitation methodsParticipatory decision models 9e.g.input-based, shared collaboration,command)PMI’s Code of Ethics and ProfessionalConductProcess analysis techniquesSelf assessmentValue-based analysisLevel 3 SkillsAgile contracting methodsAgile project accountingprinciplesApplying new AgilepracticesCompliance (organization)Control limits for AgileprojectsFailure modes andalternativesGlobalization, culture, andteam diversityInnovation gamesPrinciples of systemthinking (e.g. complex,adaptive, chaos)Regulatory complianceVariance and trend analysisVerifications in Agilemethods and approachesVendor management”PMI Agile Certified Practitioner(PMI-ACP)®: Examination Content Outline”, accessed April 20, 2013, http://www.pmi.org/en/Certification /~/media/Files/PDF/Agile/ PMI_Agile_Certification_Content_Outline.ashx
19. Domain and Task for PMI-ACP®• Domain 1: Value-Driven Delivery• Domain II: Stakeholder Engagement• Domain III: Boosting Team Performance Practices• Domain IV: Adaptive Planning• Domain V: Problem Detection and Resolution• Domain VI: Continuous Improvement(Product , Process, People)01-19© 2013 360PMO Project Management Consulting Inc. Reproduction Prohibited”PMI Agile Certified Practitioner(PMI-ACP)®: Examination Content Outline”, accessed April 20, 2013, http://www.pmi.org/en/Certification /~/media/Files/PDF/Agile/ PMI_Agile_Certification_Content_Outline.ashx
20. Reference Material01-20© 2013 360PMO Project Management Consulting Inc. Reproduction ProhibitedAgile Retrospectives: Making Good Teams GreatEsther Derby, Diana Larsen, Ken SchwaberISBN #0977616649Agile Estimating and PlanningMike CohnISBN #0131479415″Reference Materials for PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)®” accessed April 20, 2013 http://www.pmi.org/Certification/~/media/Files/PDF/Agile/PMI000-GainInsightsAIGLE418.ashx
21. PMI-ACP® Reference Material01-21© 2013 360PMO Project Management Consulting Inc. Reproduction ProhibitedAgile Software Development: The Cooperative Game – 2ndEditionAlistair CockburnISBN #0321482751The Art of Agile DevelopmentJames ShoreISBN #0596527675″Reference Materials for PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)®” accessed April 20, 2013 http://www.pmi.org/Certification/~/media/Files/PDF/Agile/PMI000-GainInsightsAIGLE418.ashx
22. PMI-ACP® Reference Material(cont.)01-22© 2013 360PMO Project Management Consulting Inc. Reproduction ProhibitedThe Software Project Manager’s Bridge to AgilityMichele Sliger, Stacie BroderickISBN #0321502752User Stories Applied:For Agile Software DevelopmentMike CohnISBN #0321205685″Reference Materials for PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)®” accessed April 20, 2013 http://www.pmi.org/Certification/~/media/Files/PDF/Agile/PMI000-GainInsightsAIGLE418.ashx
23. PMI-ACP® Reference Material(cont.)01-23© 2013 360PMO Project Management Consulting Inc. Reproduction ProhibitedCoaching Agile TeamsLyssa AdkinsISBN #0321637704Agile Project Management with ScrumKen SchwaberISBN #073561993X”Reference Materials for PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)®” accessed April 20, 2013 http://www.pmi.org/Certification/~/media/Files/PDF/Agile/PMI000-GainInsightsAIGLE418.ashx
24. PMI-ACP® Reference Material(cont.)01-24© 2013 360PMO Project Management Consulting Inc. Reproduction ProhibitedAgile Project Management: Creating Innovative Products –2nd EditionJim HighsmithISBN #0321658396Lean-Agile Software Development: Achieving EnterpriseAgilityAlan Shalloway, Guy Beaver, James R. TrottISBN #0321532899″Reference Materials for PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)®” accessed April 20, 2013 http://www.pmi.org/Certification/~/media/Files/PDF/Agile/PMI000-GainInsightsAIGLE418.ashx
25. PMI-ACP® Reference Material(cont.)01-25© 2013 360PMO Project Management Consulting Inc. Reproduction ProhibitedBecoming Agile: …in an imperfect worldGreg Smith, Ahmed SidkyISBN #1933988258″Reference Materials for PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)®” accessed April 20, 2013 http://www.pmi.org/Certification/~/media/Files/PDF/Agile/PMI000-GainInsightsAIGLE418.ashx
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