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Agile-Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)® Exam Prep

Course Training : PMI-ACP Exam Prep 11 | 12 | 2024

Where Over the Web
Format Three full days
Fee $1,100 until 2 weeks before start date, $1,300 afterwards

Group discounts available up to 30%.

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RefineM's Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)® Exam Prep Course includes the key skills and knowledge areas of Agile to help you prepare for the exam. By the time you leave this course, you will be better prepared to take the PMI-ACP® exam and to utilize Agile principles, tools and techniques. You will have the resources to pass the exam and continue your Agile journey.
Kari Boots
Project Manager,
PMI-ACP, Program Manager, Valorem Consulting

RefineM’s PMI-ACP Exam Prep course was exactly the type of training I needed to Pass Guaranteehelp me successfully prepare for the ACP exam. The trainer was extremely knowledgeable in the core principles and foundations of Agile and his real world experience provided relatable examples to actual usage and application of Agile outside of the classroom. I have attended many trainings before but the course material and smaller classroom setting really makes RefineM stand out among other training classes.


This course is also useful if you want to learn about Agile methodologies, even if you are not planning to take the PMI-ACP® exam. The course covers Agile concepts such as Scrum, XP and Kanban, and includes a number of individual/group exercises to reinforce concepts.
What to Expect

Our course is delivered by experienced instructors certified by PMI specifically to teach PMI-ACP Exam Prep. There will be opportunities for discussion, practice exams, and hands-on activities, making the entire course experience engaging and fun. You receive unlimited free phone/email support after the course to help you prepare to take the exam with confidence.

Course Objectives

After completing the course, you will be able to

  • Develop better/increased understanding of Agile Fundamentals.
  • Have a better understanding of the PMI-ACP exam course material and topics.
  • Know tips and tricks for passing the PMI-ACP exam.
  • Be prepared to take the PMI-ACP exam.
Who should attend
Who Should Attend

This course is primarily designed for anyone who is planning to get PMI-ACP certification. The course will also help those looking for a deeper understanding of agile methodologies. Project managers, project leads, technical leads, or project team members in software development or IT could also attend.

Organizations that want to prepare their employees to receive the PMI-ACP certification should also benefit from sending them to this training.

Contact Hours

21 Contact Hours (Business Acumen: 2 PDUs, Power Skills: 2 PDUs, Ways of Working: 17 PDUs)

Course Delivery

This course will be delivered over the Web over three consecutive days

From 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Central time

Course Material

RefineM will prepare and provide the necessary training course material for all attendees. Training course material to be provided by RefineM includes the following:

  • Lifetime access to RefineM's Agile Fundamentals Self-Paced Online Course to help you gain foundational Agile knowledge for the exam.
  • Supplemental readings and exercises.
  • Any other necessary training course material.

Our Awesome Instructors

RefineM's instructors are experienced and certified in project management and Agile and bring real-world experience to their instruction. Our instructors not only teach concepts, we also provide insights and hands-on experience. And we don’t waste time. Our training is focused and hard-hitting. We offer practical targeted training in just the key topics that will make the most impact.

Lesson and Topic

Lesson Topic
1. IntroductionsBasic Concepts
2. Agile ConceptsBasic Concepts
2.1. Manifesto for Agile SoftwareBasic Concepts
2.2. DevelopmentBasic Concepts
2.3. Agile PrinciplesBasic Concepts
2.4. Challenges in Agile AdoptionBasic Concepts
3. Agile MethodologiesMethodologies
3.1. ScrumMethodologies
3.2. XP (Extreme Programming)Methodologies
3.3. LeanMethodologies
3.4. KanbanMethodologies
3.5. Other Agile MethodologiesMethodologies
4. Agile TeamsAgile Teams
4.1. Self-Organizing TeamsAgile Teams
4.2. Team Size, Selection, & ParticipationAgile Teams
4.3. ColocationAgile Teams
4.4. Empowered TeamsAgile Teams
5. Agile Planning & EstimationPlanning and Estimation
5.5. Stakeholder AnalysisPlanning and Estimation
5.6. Agile PlanningPlanning and Estimation
5.7. Agile EstimationPlanning and Estimation
5.8. Agile Release PlanningPlanning and Estimation
Lesson Topic
1. Agile Project ExecutionExecution
1.1. Agile Backlogs (Product Release Backlog & Iteration Backlogs)Execution
1.2. Agile Metrics (Velocity, Cycle time,Burn Rate, Escaped Defects etc.)Execution
1.3. Information RadiatorsExecution
2. User StoriesUser Stories
2.1. User Story DefinitionUser Stories
2.2. User Story FormatUser Stories
2.3. Stories, Epics, and ThemesUser Stories
2.4. Who Writes Them and WhyUser Stories
2.5. Story PointsUser Stories
3. Writing User StoriesUser Stories
3.1. The INVEST ModelUser Stories
3.2. Other GuidelinesUser Stories
4. Gathering Information for User StoriesUser Stories
4.1. User InterviewsUser Stories
4.2. QuestionnairesUser Stories
4.3. ObservationUser Stories
4.4. Story-Writing WorkshopsUser Stories
5. Estimating User StoriesUser Stories
5.1. Estimating OverviewUser Stories
5.2. Planning PokerUser Stories
5.3. Poker ExerciseUser Stories
6. Planning Sprints with User StoriesUser Stories
6.1. Spring Planning MeetingsUser Stories
6.2. Planning Meeting ArtifactsUser Stories
7. Last and Lasting ThoughtsReview
7.1. Is Agile a Silver Bullet?Review
7.2. Most Suitable Candidates for AgileReview
7.3. Agile/Scrum StepsReview
7.4. Agile ToolReview
Lesson Topic
1. About the PMI-ACP ExamOverview of ACP Exam
2. About the Exam & Eligibility CriteriaOverview of ACP Exam
3. Additional PMI-ACP Exam TopicsAdditional ACP Exam Topics
3.1. Project JustificationAdditional ACP Exam Topics
3.2. Value-Stream MappingAdditional ACP Exam Topics
3.3. Problem DetectionAdditional ACP Exam Topics
3.4. Continuous ImprovementAdditional ACP Exam Topics
3.5. Agile ContractsAdditional ACP Exam Topics
4. Tips and Tricks for Passing the ExamTips and Tricks
4.1. Tips for Study PlanTips and Tricks
4.2. Tips for the ExamTips and Tricks
5. Full Length Practice TestPractice Test
6. Review and Final Q&AFinal Review

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