PMI-ACP Training Outline

Day 1: Introduction to Agile Principles and Mindset (7 hours)

1. Welcome and Course Introduction

   - Introduction to the trainer and participants

   - Overview of the course structure and objectives

   - Importance and benefits of PMI-ACP certification

2. Agile Frameworks and Methodologies (1 hour)

   - Overview of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, Lean, XP, etc.)

   - Comparison between traditional Waterfall and Agile approaches

3. Agile Principles and the Agile Manifesto

   - Understanding the Agile Manifesto values and principles

   - Case studies and real-world applications

4. The Agile Mindset 

   - Developing an Agile mindset

   - Importance of collaboration and continuous improvement

   - Role of leadership in fostering an Agile culture

5. Scrum Framework

   - Roles (Scrum Master, Product Owner, Development Team)

   - Events (Sprint, Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review, Sprint Retrospective)

   - Artifacts (Product Backlog, Sprint Backlog, Increment)

6. Kanban and Lean Practices

   - Introduction to Kanban

   - Visualizing workflow, limiting work in progress (WIP), managing flow

   - Lean principles and practices for waste reduction

7. Q&A and Wrap-Up

   - Open discussion and questions

   - Summary of key takeaways

 Day 2: Agile Project Management and Delivery (7 hours)

1. Agile Project Lifecycle

   - Initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closing in Agile projects

   - Differences between Agile and traditional project lifecycles

2. Agile Planning and Estimation

   - User stories, story points, and estimation techniques

   - Release planning, iteration planning, and daily planning

3. Managing Stakeholder Engagement

   - Identifying and analyzing stakeholders

   - Techniques for effective stakeholder communication and collaboration

4. Agile Metrics and Reporting

   - Common Agile metrics (velocity, burndown charts, burnup charts)

   - Using metrics for decision-making and process improvement

5. Risk Management in Agile Projects

   - Identifying and assessing risks

   - Strategies for mitigating and managing risks in Agile environments

6. Quality Management

   - Ensuring quality through continuous integration, automated testing, and peer reviews

   - Practices for maintaining high-quality standards in Agile projects

7. Q&A and Wrap-Up

   - Open discussion and questions

   - Summary of key takeaways

 Day 3: Agile Teams and Continuous Improvement (7 hours)

1. Building High-Performance Agile Teams

   - Characteristics of high-performance teams

   - Team dynamics, roles, and responsibilities

   - Techniques for fostering collaboration and self-organization

2. Coaching and Mentoring in Agile

   - Role of the Agile coach

   - Techniques for effective coaching and mentoring

   - Addressing team challenges and conflicts

3. Agile Tools and Techniques

   - Techniques for effective backlog management, tracking progress, and collaboration

4. Continuous Improvement and Retrospectives

   - Importance of continuous improvement in Agile

   - Conducting effective retrospectives

   - Implementing feedback and lessons learned

5. Scaling Agile

   - Introduction to scaling frameworks (SAFe, and Disciplined Agile)

   - Challenges and best practices for scaling Agile in large organizations

6. Preparing for the PMI-ACP Exam (1 hour)

   - Overview of the PMI-ACP exam format and content

   - Study tips and resources

   - Practice questions and mock exams

7. Final Q&A and Course Conclusion (1 hour)

   - Open discussion and final questions

   - Course summary and key takeaways

   - Feedback and evaluations