2. Agile Principles and Mindset

• The Agile Manifesto: Values and Principles

• Lean principles and agile frameworks

• Embracing an agile mindset

• Agile leadership and team dynamics

• Key agile concepts: iterative development, incremental delivery, and continuous improvement

3. Value-Driven Delivery

• Delivering value early and often

• Prioritization techniques (e.g., MoSCoW, Kano model)

• Minimum Viable Product (MVP) and incremental delivery

• Managing changes and adapting to feedback

• Agile contracting and compliance considerations

4. Stakeholder Engagement

• Identifying and engaging stakeholders

• Building trust and collaboration with stakeholders

• Effective communication strategies in agile projects

• Managing stakeholder expectations

• Agile modeling and documentation

5. Team Performance

• Building high-performing agile teams

• Team roles and responsibilities in agile (e.g., Scrum Master, Product Owner)

• Coaching and mentoring agile teams

• Managing conflicts and fostering collaboration

• Measuring team performance and productivity

6. Adaptive Planning

• Levels of planning in agile: release, iteration, and daily planning

• Estimation techniques (e.g., story points, planning poker)

• Creating and managing product backlogs

• Release planning and roadmaps

• Handling changes and maintaining a flexible plan

7. Problem Detection and Resolution

• Identifying and managing risks in agile projects

• Continuous risk management and mitigation strategies

• Using retrospectives for continuous improvement

• Problem-solving techniques in agile

• Tools for monitoring project health (e.g., burn-down charts, cumulative flow diagrams)

8. Continuous Improvement

• Implementing continuous improvement processes

• Using agile metrics to drive improvements

• Conducting effective retrospectives

• Applying Kaizen for incremental improvements

• Scaling agile practices for larger projects and teams

9. Agile Tools and Techniques

• Scrum: Roles, events, and artifacts

• Kanban: Principles, practices, and visual boards

• Extreme Programming (XP): Practices like pair programming and TDD

• Lean: Waste reduction and value stream mapping

• Agile modeling and documentation techniques

• Agile testing and quality assurance

10. Agile Methodologies Covered

• Scrum: Framework, roles, and ceremonies

• Kanban: Flow management and continuous delivery

• Lean: Waste reduction and value stream mapping

• Extreme Programming (XP): Engineering practices and technical excellence

• Crystal, DSDM, and FDD: Overview of other agile methodologies

11. Professional Conduct and Ethics

• PMI’s Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct

• Ethical decision-making in agile projects

• Balancing agility with governance and compliance

12. PMI-ACP Exam Preparation

• Review of exam content and key concepts

• Practice questions and mock exams

• Exam-taking strategies and time management tips

• Final review and Q&A sessions

13. Conclusion and Next Steps

• Final course review

• Study plan and resources for further preparation

• Application process for the PMI-ACP exam

• Maintaining PMI-ACP certification through PDUs (Professional Development Units)

14. Workshops and Case Studies

• Real-world case studies to apply agile concepts

• Group discussions and role-playing exercises

• Hands-on workshops to practice agile tools and techniques

This course outline is designed to comprehensively cover the PMI-ACP exam domains, ensuring candidates are well-prepared to pass the exam and effectively apply agile practices in their professional work. The course typically includes interactive elements such as workshops, case studies, and practice exams to reinforce learning and provide practical experience.