Fundamentals of project management
Having a basic understanding of project management is advantageous.
Agile project management
according to PMI-ACP® syllabus
Do you work in an agile environment and do you manage multiple agile teams? If you want to learn everything about agile project management, then this training is just what you need. Together, we will explore agile frameworks, estimation techniques, value-based prioritization, metrics for controlling, and leadership tasks, all aimed at ensuring the successful implementation of projects in an agile setting.
Advising
Objectives
- Understand agile methods in project management
- Plan and estimate agile projects
- Gain insights into value-based prioritization
- Implement continuous product quality assurance and risk management
- Preparation for the PMI-ACP® certification
Target groups:
Scrum Master, Project Manager, Product Owner, Project Director, IT Project Director and for all who are ready to explore the possibilities.
Certificate - PMI-ACP®
The course is based on the current PMI-ACP® syllabus and prepares you for the exam which you may take online.
Note:
There is an additional fee for the certification exam. Refer to the exam modalities and fees page for more information.
Syllabus
1. Agile communication methods
2. Planning and managing agile projects
- Retrospectives
- KANBAN Boards
- Timeboxing techniques
- Iteration and release planning
- WIP limits
- Burn-down/up charts
- Cumulative flow charts
- Process tailoring
3. Agile estimation methods
- Story points
- Planning poker
- Delphi
4. Agile analysis and design
- Product roadmap
- User stories/backlog
- Story maps
- Wireframes
- Personas
- Agile modeling
5. Product quality
- Test-driven development
- Definition of Done
- Continuous Integration
6. Soft skills and negotiation techniques
- Emotional intelligence
- Leadership
- Resolution techniques
7. Value-based prioritization
- Return of Investment (ROI)
- Minimal Marketable Feature (MMF)
- Customer-driven prioritization
- Relative prioritization
8. Risk management
- Risk burndown chart
- Risk-adjusted backlog
- Risk-based spike
9. Metrics
- Velocity
- Cycle Time
- Earned Value Management (EVM) for agile projects
- Error metrics
10. Value stream analysis
- Value stream mapping
- Value stream management
- Value stream design
- Value stream planning
11. Understanding of agility – Level 1
- Active listening
- Agile principles
- Stakeholder management
- Brainstorming
- Team building
- Coaching and mentoring teams
- Communication management
- Feedback techniques
- Sharing knowledge
- Team motivation
12. Understanding of agility – Level 2
- Business case development
- Working with distributed teams
- Process analysis techniques
- Value-based analysis
- PMI’s Code of Ethics and professional conduct
13. Understanding of agility – Level 3
- Agile contracts
- Introducing agile processes in the organisation
- Compliance
- Variants of agile methods
- Limitations of agile methods and projects