course | Agile Certified Professional (ACP)
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PMCM-2457 | Agile Certified Professional (ACP)
Course Sector : Project & Contract Management
| Duration | Date from | Date to | Course Venue | Course fees | Book a course |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Days | 02/11/2026 | 06/11/2026 | Abu Dhabi | $4,250 | Book now |
| 5 Days | 04/04/2027 | 08/04/2027 | Riyadh | $4,250 | Book now |
| 5 Days | 10/05/2027 | 14/05/2027 | Abu Dhabi | $4,250 | Book now |
| 5 Days | 30/08/2027 | 03/09/2027 | Dubai | $4,250 | Book now |
Course Introduction
This program provides a structured path to becoming an Agile Certified Professional (ACP). The program emphasizes a broad understanding of Agile principles, frameworks, and leadership concepts.
Participants will explore Agile across multiple domains, including Scrum, Kanban, Lean, XP, and DSDM, preparing them for certification in an integrated manner.
Course objective
- Understand the foundational values and principles of Agile
- Explore key Agile frameworks and their basis
- Learn Agile project planning, estimation, and tracking techniques
- Develop Agile leadership, team facilitation, and collaboration skills
- Prepare for the PMI-ACP or similar Agile certification exams
Course audience
- Project managers transitioning to Agile environments
- Software development professionals
- Professionals seeking PMI-ACP or similar credentials
Course Outline | DAY 01
Introduction to Agile Mindset and Principles
- Agile Manifesto: values and principles
- Traditional vs. Agile: differences
- Adaptive vs. predictive planning
- Agile’s roots in Lean and Systems Thinking
- Incremental vs. iterative development
- Agile mindset and cultural transformation
- Agile roles and organizational shifts
Agile Frameworks Overview
- Scrum and empirical process control
- Kanban principles: flow, WIP limits, visualization
- Lean thinking: waste reduction and value streams
- Extreme Programming (XP): engineering excellence
- Dynamic Systems Development Method (DSDM) overview
- Crystal and hybrid models: flexibility vs. formality
- Comparison matrix of frameworks
Course Outline | Day 02
Agile Teams and Leadership Models
- The Five Dysfunctions of a Team
- Agile team structures and dynamics
- Empowerment, accountability, and trust
- Coaching vs. managing in Agile
- Conflict resolution models in team settings
- Building high-performance teams
Agile Project Planning and Estimation
- Stages of Agile planning
- Rolling wave planning and progressive elaboration
- Story points vs. time-based estimation
- Planning Poker, affinity estimation
- Relative estimation and velocity
- Sprint planning and release planning concepts
- Balancing scope, time, and value
Course Outline | Day 03
Value-Driven Delivery and Prioritization
- Customer value and feedback loops
- Prioritization models: MoSCoW, WSJF, RICE
- Minimum Viable Product (MVP)
- Incremental delivery principles
- Value Stream Mapping
- Business value vs. user value
- Early risk reduction
Agile Monitoring and Metrics
- Agile performance metrics: burn-up, burn-down, velocity
- Cumulative flow diagrams and lead time
- Task boards and work visualization
- Agile forecasting vs. traditional tracking
- Measurement in empirical environments
- KPIs for Agile teams
- Limitations of earned value in Agile
Course Outline | Day 04
Customer and Stakeholder Engagement
- Stakeholder in Agile
- Feedback loops and fast learning
- Product ownership and visioning
- Communication models for Agile delivery
- The role of the Product Backlog
- Sprint reviews as stakeholder alignment tools
- Managing external and internal expectations
Risk and Quality in Agile Projects
- Risk-adjusted backlog
- Agile risk response strategies
- Built-in quality and test-driven development (TDD)
- Continuous integration and DevOps foundations
- Code quality and refactoring
- Quality assurance in Agile teams
- Avoiding technical debt
Course Outline | Day 05
Agile Governance and Scaling Frameworks
- Governance in Agile vs. traditional
- SAFe, LeSS, and Disciplined Agile Delivery (DAD)
- Portfolio alignment and Agile budgeting models
- Agile contracts and compliance
- Agile in regulated environments
- Change management in Agile transformations
- Agile maturity models
Exam Preparation:
- Exam structure and eligibility (PMI-ACP focus).
- Study plan and time allocation.
- Practice questions and exam-taking strategies.
- Common misconceptions and pitfalls.
BOOST’s Professional Attendance Certificate “BPAC”
BPAC is always given to the delegates after completing the training course,and depends on their attendance of the program at a rate of no less than 80%,besides their active participation and engagement during the program sessions.
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