Pmi-acp Project Management Institute Agile Certified Practitioner Exam

The ultimate study package for the new PMI-ACP exam
 
The PMI-ACP Project Management Institute Agile Certified Practitioner Exam Study Guide is an all-in-one package for comprehensive exam preparation. This up-to-date guide is fully aligned with the latest version of the exam, featuring coverage of 100 percent of the exam domains. Expanded coverage of AGILE includes the basic principles, value-driven delivery, stakeholder engagement, team performance, adaptive planning, problem detection and resolution, and continuous improvement to align with the A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK(r) 6th Edition) and its increased emphasis on agile, adaptive and iterative practices.
 
In-depth discussion merges with hands-on exercises and real-world scenarios to provide a well-rounded review of essential exam concepts, while the online learning center provides an assessment test, chapter tests, a practice exam, and study aids to help you ensure complete preparation for the big day.
* Master 100 percent of the exam objectives, including expanded AGILE coverage
* Reinforce critical concepts with hands-on practice and real-world scenarios
* Test your knowledge with challenging chapter review questions
* One year of FREE access to the Sybex online test bank featuring practice tests, flashcards, a glossary, and more
 
Project management is one of the most in-demand skills in today's job market, making more and more employers turn to AGILE methodologies to enhance delivery and results. The PMI-ACP certification shows employers that you have demonstrated mastery of essential project management skills and a practical understanding of adaptive, iterative processes; this validation puts you among the ranks of qualified project management professionals employers are desperately seeking, and the PMI-ACP Project Management Institute Agile Certified Practitioner Exam Study Guide is your one-stop resource for exam success.

List of contents

Preface xix
 
Introduction xxi
 
Assessment Test xlii
 
Chapter 1 Agile Foundations 1
 
History and the Agile Manifesto 2
 
The Agile Alliance 2
 
The Agile Manifesto 3
 
The 12 Principles of the Agile Manifesto 5
 
The 12 Principles Simplified 6
 
The Declaration of Interdependence 7
 
The Declaration of Interdependence Simplified 8
 
Empirical Process Control 9
 
Agile vs. Waterfall Project Management 10
 
The Benefits of Using Agile in Any industry 11
 
Satir Model 14
 
Organizational Agility Tips 15
 
Summary 15
 
Exam Essentials 16
 
Review Questions 17
 
Chapter 2 Scrum and eXtreme Programming (XP) 21
 
What Is Scrum? 22
 
Transparency 23
 
Inspection 23
 
Adaptation 24
 
Scrum Values 24
 
The Scrum Team 26
 
The Product Owner 27
 
The Development Team 28
 
Scrum Master 28
 
Scrum Artifacts 30
 
The Product Backlog 30
 
The Sprint Backlog 32
 
Scrum Events 34
 
Sprint Planning 34
 
The Sprint 36
 
The Daily Scrum 37
 
Scrum of Scrums 38
 
The Sprint Review 39
 
Elements of the Sprint Review 40
 
The Sprint Retrospective 40
 
The Purpose of the Sprint Retrospective 41
 
eXtreme Programming (XP) Overview 42
 
Key Aspects Of XP 43
 
XP Core Values 43
 
XP Core Values Simplified 44
 
XP Roles 45
 
Core Practices of XP 46
 
The 13 Core Practices of XP 47
 
The 13 Core Practices Simplified 48
 
Summary 54
 
Exam Essentials 54
 
Review Questions 56
 
Chapter 3 Key Aspects of Additional Agile Methodologies 61
 
Dynamic Systems Development Method 63
 
The Eight Principles of DSDM 64
 
Kanban 68
 
Kanban Board 70
 
The Six Principles of Kanban 71
 
The Six Principles of Kanban Simplified 72
 
What Is Lean Product/Software Development? 74
 
The Seven Principles of Lean 75
 
How Lean Complements Agile 75
 
The Seven Wastes of Lean Manufacturing 76
 
The Seven Wastes of Lean Manufacturing Simplified 76
 
The Seven Wastes of Lean Software Development 78
 
The Seven Wastes of Lean Software Development Simplified 79
 
Continuous Improvement 82
 
Feature-Driven Development 83
 
The Five Processes of FDD 84
 
Best Practices of FDD 85
 
Best Practices of FDD Simplified 85
 
Crystal Methods 86
 
Crystal Family Color Codes 87
 
The Crystal Family 87
 
Adaptive Software Development (ASD) 88
 
Adaptive Software Development Cycle 89
 
Adaptive Software Development (ASD) Cycle Simplified 89
 
Creating a Successful Mindset 90
 
Three Main Aspects of Leading an Agile Project Effectively 91
 
Three Main Aspects of Leading an Agile Project Effectively Simplified 91
 
Summary 93
 
Exam Essentials 94
 
Review Questions 95
 
Chapter 4 Agile Initiation and Stakeholder Engagement 99
 
Charters and Agile Projects 101
 
Determining Return on Investment 105
 
Payback Period 106
 
Internal Rate of Return 106
 
Net Present Value 107
 
Techniques of Pre-Project Engagement 109
 
Elevator Statements 109
 
Tweeting 112
 
The Definition of Done 115
 
Wireframes 115
 
User Stories 116
 
User Story Workshops 118
 
Agile Knowledge

About the author

J. Ashley Hunt, PMP, PMI-ACP, MCSA, Project +, CSM, is currently the senior project management instructor at StormWind Studios and is responsible for writing, producing, teaching, and maintaining all the live courses in the field of Project Management. She is the Global REP point of contact and manager of Quality Assurance and Quality Control for StormWind Studios and The Project Management Institute (PMI^®) to maintain quality in submitted materials.

Summary

The ultimate study package for the new PMI-ACP exam

The PMI-ACP Project Management Institute Agile Certified Practitioner Exam Study Guide is an all-in-one package for comprehensive exam preparation. This up-to-date guide is fully aligned with the latest version of the exam, featuring coverage of 100 percent of the exam domains. Expanded coverage of AGILE includes the basic principles, value-driven delivery, stakeholder engagement, team performance, adaptive planning, problem detection and resolution, and continuous improvement to align with the A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK(r) 6th Edition) and its increased emphasis on agile, adaptive and iterative practices.

In-depth discussion merges with hands-on exercises and real-world scenarios to provide a well-rounded review of essential exam concepts, while the online learning center provides an assessment test, chapter tests, a practice exam, and study aids to help you ensure complete preparation for the big day.
* Master 100 percent of the exam objectives, including expanded AGILE coverage
* Reinforce critical concepts with hands-on practice and real-world scenarios
* Test your knowledge with challenging chapter review questions
* One year of FREE access to the Sybex online test bank featuring practice tests, flashcards, a glossary, and more

Project management is one of the most in-demand skills in today's job market, making more and more employers turn to AGILE methodologies to enhance delivery and results. The PMI-ACP certification shows employers that you have demonstrated mastery of essential project management skills and a practical understanding of adaptive, iterative processes; this validation puts you among the ranks of qualified project management professionals employers are desperately seeking, and the PMI-ACP Project Management Institute Agile Certified Practitioner Exam Study Guide is your one-stop resource for exam success.

Product details

• Authors: A Hunt, Ashley Hunt, J Ashley Hunt, J. Ashley Hunt
• Publisher: Sybex Uitgeverij
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 28.02.2018
• EAN: 9781119434450
• ISBN: 978-1-119-43445-0
• No. of pages: 456
• Subjects: Guides > Self-help, everyday life > Family; Humanities, art, music > Education; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > IT, data processing; Projektmanagement, Prüfungsvorbereitung, Zertifizierung, test prep, Zertifizierung f. MSCE u. Novell, Certification (MSCE, Novell, etc.)