PMI-ACP: Agile Certified Practitioner

The PMI-ACP certification demonstrates knowledge of agile principles and practices across multiple methodologies, not just Scrum. It covers Scrum, Kanban, Lean, Extreme Programming (XP), and test-driven development, as well as agile leadership and stakeholder management.

The PMI-ACP is an appropriate certification for practitioners who work with agile teams or in agile environments but may not be focused solely on Scrum. It's particularly valued by project managers transitioning to agile delivery.

Key Points

• PMI-ACP covers multiple agile frameworks, not just Scrum
• Frameworks covered: Scrum, Kanban, Lean, XP, Crystal, FDD, DSDM
• Seven domains: Agile Principles & Mindset, Value-Driven Delivery, Stakeholder Engagement, Team Performance, Adaptive Planning, Problem Detection & Resolution, Continuous Improvement
• Prerequisite: 2,000 hours general project experience + 1,500 hours agile experience + 21 hours agile training
• Exam: 120 questions in 3 hours
• Agile Manifesto values and 12 principles are core knowledge
• Servant leadership is a key concept throughout

Key Terms & Definitions

Agile Manifesto

The foundational document of agile, signed by 17 software developers in 2001, outlining four values and twelve principles.

Servant Leadership

A leadership philosophy where the leader's primary role is to serve the team, removing impediments and enabling high performance.

Velocity

A measure of the amount of work a team completes in a sprint, used for forecasting future capacity.

Definition of Done (DoD)

A shared understanding of what it means for work to be complete, ensuring quality and transparency.

Kanban Board

A visual tool representing the flow of work through a system, showing work in progress across different stages.