Agile Certified Practitioner

Welcome to Althris Agile Project Management Training, where we provide the knowledge and skills you need to succeed in today’s rapidly changing business world. Our PMI Agile Certified Practitioner Course will help you develop the expertise to deploy effective Agile practices.

Enhance Your Agile Skills and Boost Your Career

Becoming a PMI Agile Certified Practitioner can significantly boost your career by giving you valuable skills highly sought after in today’s fast-paced business environment. Learn to manage projects more efficiently, adapt swiftly to market changes, and collaborate better with team members.

Having this Project Management Institute certification could open up a broad spectrum of job opportunities worldwide. Most organisations consider Certified Agile Practitioners as valuable assets, and they often enjoy rapid career advancement and higher earning potential.

What Is an Agile Certified Practitioner?

PMI ACP certification is for professionals who have gained a deep understanding and proficiency in the principles and practices of Agile methodology and can apply Agile techniques in real-world scenarios, ensuring Agile project teams deliver projects efficiently and effectively.

Agile Certified Practitioners are distinguished by their ability to foster collaboration, flexibility, and responsiveness, making them an asset in any project-driven business environment.

Importance of Agile in today’s dynamic project environment

Agile’s importance in project-driven work environments cannot be overstated. Agile tools promote flexibility, efficiency, and collaboration.

Ideally, an experienced Agile team can respond quickly to changes, minimise project risks, and deliver value to customers faster and more consistently through continuous feedback, ongoing refinement of project goals and deliverables, and fostering a culture of test-driven development and improvement.

Moreover, Agile encourages active stakeholder involvement, ensuring better alignment between project outcomes and business objectives. Doing so results in a more streamlined, dynamic, and effective approach to managing projects, making Agile an indispensable tool in any work project environment.

Why Become a Certified Agile Practitioner?

Becoming a Certified Agile Practitioner comes with a myriad of benefits:

• Enhanced Knowledge and Skills: Equip yourself with an in-depth understanding of Agile processes, enabling you to navigate and lead projects more efficiently.
• Improved Career Prospects: Transform yourself into a more valuable asset in the current job market. Or increase opportunities for job placements or promotion within your organisation.
• Higher Earning Potential: Certified Agile Practitioners often earn more than their non-certified counterparts due to their specialised skills and knowledge.
• Expanded Professional Network: The certification provides opportunities to connect with a community of Agile practitioners, fostering networking and knowledge sharing.
• Recognition in the Field: Holding this certification demonstrates your commitment to professional development and continuous learning, distinguishing you as a professional in the field.

Why Choose Althris?

We take you beyond traditional training, using interactive initiatives and active learning to help you achieve measurable and sustainable results. Our innovative approach to Agile and Project Management training ensures you are fully prepared to excel in the modern-day business world.

Course Availability Across Ireland

We’re proud to offer our Agile Certified Practitioner Course to learners all across the Emerald Isle. Whether you’re in the bustling heart of Dublin or nestled in a quiet corner of County Donegal, our course is accessible to you.

In particular, we’ve seen considerable success and engagement within Dublin’s thriving tech and business communities. Rest assured, wherever you are, Althris is committed to helping you advance your project management skills and understanding of Agile methodologies.

Agile Certified Practitioner Course Overview

Our course is built upon the PMI-ACP Certification Exam Content Outline, covering:

• Tools & Techniques for managing Agile Projects (50% of exam questions)
• Knowledge & Skills (50% of exam questions)

We provide training on the key principles and values of the Agile Manifesto, as well as the most common Agile methodologies included in the PMI ACP exam, including:

• The Scrum Framework
• Lean Software Development
• Extreme Programming (XP)
• Kanban in Software Development
• Dynamic Systems Development Method (DSDM)
• Feature Driven Development (FDD)
• Crystal Clear

Topics Covered

Each module provides you with specific skills and deliverables:

1. Value-Driven Delivery: This module focuses on the importance of delivering high-value features in each iteration. You’ll learn how to prioritise features according to their value and master different techniques for measuring the value of various functions.
2. Stakeholder Engagement: Learn how to develop the essential skills to effectively communicate with stakeholders, manage their expectations and involve them actively in the project. You’ll understand different stakeholder management strategies and learn how to utilise them in projects.
3. Boosting Team Performance Practices: Discover how to improve the performance of Agile teams. You’ll gain insights into team dynamics, collaboration, and productivity. Also, you’ll learn various practices to facilitate healthy, productive and high-performing teams.
4. Adaptive Planning: Understand how to make your project planning flexible and easily adaptable to changes. Learn about the techniques and principles behind Agile planning and estimating and how to implement them.
5. Problem Detection and Resolution: Develop the skills to identify potential problems and risks early in projects and effectively resolve them. Learn how to implement proactive measures to mitigate risks and tackle issues head-on.
6. Continuous Improvement: Learn how to instil a culture of continuous improvement in projects. You’ll understand the principles behind Agile retrospectives and how to use them so your processes, products, and teams continually improve.

By mastering these areas, you’ll be equipped with the tools and knowledge necessary to create effective, value-driven solutions for your organisation.

With our hands-on learning approach, you’ll become prepared for real-world challenges and ready to make an immediate impact in your workplace.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to elevate your career – join the Agile Certified Practitioner Course at Althris today!

Testimonials

“I recently completed the Agile Certified Practitioner Course at Althris, and it was a truly incredible experience. The instructors were extremely knowledgeable and provided valuable insights throughout the course. I’ve already seen a great improvement in my understanding of managing Agile projects and recommend this course to anyone interested in learning more.” – Past Participant, Project Manager

“The Agile Certified Practitioner Training by Althris was an invaluable resource for me, as I’m transitioning from traditional project management to Agile. The course gave me the skills and confidence to make this shift smoothly while helping me learn how to apply the Agile principles in my day-to-day work. Highly recommend!” – Past Participant, Software Engineer

Who Is This Course For?

This course is ideal for a wide range of professionals involved in project management, or who wish to transition to managing Agile projects.

• Project Managers and Scrum Masters: These professionals can utilise Agile methodologies to organise and manage projects more efficiently and effectively, ensuring successful outcomes in a faster timeframe. They will gain a deep understanding of Agile principles which aid in decision-making and problem-solving.
• Product Owners and Developers: These roles can benefit from understanding how to work within Agile frameworks, prioritising tasks based on user value and adjusting work strategies based on feedback and changes. These skills lead to better product development and higher customer satisfaction.
• Quality Assurance Testers: Agile emphasises iterative development and continuous testing, which can help testers identify and address issues more quickly. This course will equip them with strategies to seamlessly integrate their work into the Agile process.
• Business Analysts: Agile methodologies can help Business Analysts better understand customer needs, prioritise requirements, and collaborate more effectively with the development team. This course will teach them how to adapt their role to an Agile environment.
• Non-IT professionals (Marketing, Sales, Operations, HR, or Finance): All these professionals can learn to apply Agile principles to manage project workflows in their respective fields, increasing efficiency and responsiveness to change.
• Leaders and Managers: This course can help leaders foster a culture of continuous improvement, adaptability, and resilience within their teams. They can use Agile techniques to facilitate decision-making, improve team collaboration, and drive organisational success.

Certification Details

Upon completing the Agile Certified Practitioner Course, participants will be ready to take the certification exam (the course price does not include the exam fee of €750).

The exam consists of 120 multiple-choice questions, which must be completed within three hours.

The questions cover all six course modules, testing theoretical understanding and practical application of Agile principles and practices.

A passing score of 70% is required to achieve certification and become an Agile Certified Practitioner.

FAQ

Is Agile Certified Practitioner worth it?

The Agile Certified Practitioner Course is suitable for professionals in all sectors and roles. It offers a comprehensive approach to Agile principles and practices, focusing on practical application.

It’s an excellent choice for those looking to boost project management skills and understanding of Agile methodologies. Completion prepares you for the certification exam, enhancing your professional standing and career prospects.

How do I become an Agile practitioner?

To become an Agile Certified Practitioner, follow these steps:

1. Enrol for the Agile Certified Practitioner Course: Choose a reputable training provider like Althris and enrol in the course.
2. Complete the Course: Attend all sessions, participate actively in discussions, and complete any assigned tasks.
3. Prepare for the Exam: Review the course materials and practice answering multiple-choice questions like those on the certification exam.
4. Register for the Exam: When you feel ready, register for the ACP exam at your nearest centre. The exam consists of 120 multiple-choice questions to complete within three hours.
5. Take the Exam: On exam day, arrive at the test centre early and make sure you are well-rested and focused. Answer the questions carefully, ensuring a good balance between speed and accuracy.
6. Receive Your Certification: After passing the exam with a score of at least 70%, you will receive your Agile Certified Practitioner certification.

Is Agile Practitioner the same as Scrum Master?

No, the Agile Certified Practitioner Course is not the same as a Scrum Master course. While both courses focus on project management and Agile principles, they teach different skill sets.

The Agile Certified Practitioner Course covers all aspects of managing projects in an Agile environment, including topics such as understanding customer needs, setting priorities, and refining processes.

On the other hand, a Scrum Master course focuses specifically on the role of a Scrum Master in an Agile team, teaching skills such as facilitating sprints, resolving conflicts, and encouraging collaboration.