PMI® Agile Certified Practitioner Training Course Syllabus
Full curriculum breakdown — modules, lessons, estimated time, and outcomes.
Overview: This comprehensive PMI® Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP®) training course is designed to prepare beginners for the PMI-ACP® certification exam while building practical Agile skills. The curriculum spans approximately 6 weeks of part-time study, combining foundational concepts, hands-on simulations, and exam-focused strategies. Learners will explore Agile principles, frameworks, value-driven delivery, stakeholder engagement, team performance, adaptive planning, risk resolution, and continuous improvement. The course concludes with full-length mock exams and personalized feedback to ensure exam readiness. With lifetime access, learners can progress at their own pace.
Module 1: Introduction to Agile
Estimated time: 10 hours
- Agile Manifesto and its core values
- Twelve Agile principles
- Agile mindset and philosophy
- Analyzing real-world Agile scenarios
Module 2: Agile Frameworks and Methodologies
Estimated time: 10 hours
- Scrum framework and roles
- Kanban principles and flow management
- Extreme Programming (XP) practices
- Lean and Crystal methodologies
Module 3: Value-Driven Delivery
Estimated time: 5 hours
- Value-based analysis and delivery
- Backlog prioritization techniques
- MoSCoW and Kano models
Module 4: Stakeholder Engagement
Estimated time: 5 hours
- Stakeholder identification and management
- Collaboration and communication strategies
- Drafting a stakeholder engagement plan
Module 5: Team Performance and Continuous Improvement
Estimated time: 10 hours
- Empowered Agile teams and leadership styles
- Team dynamics and conflict resolution
- Retrospectives and Kaizen for continuous improvement
Module 6: Adaptive Planning and Problem Resolution
Estimated time: 10 hours
- Release and iteration planning
- Story points and velocity-based estimation
- Risk management and root cause analysis
- Issue tracking and continuous integration
Prerequisites
- Familiarity with basic project management concepts
- Introductory knowledge of Agile principles
- Experience in a project-based role is beneficial
What You'll Be Able to Do After
- Apply Agile principles and mindset in real-world projects
- Implement Scrum, Kanban, XP, and Lean practices effectively
- Lead Agile teams with strong stakeholder engagement
- Plan and estimate Agile projects using industry-standard techniques
- Pass the PMI-ACP® certification exam with confidence