PMI Agile Certified Practitioner

PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)® certification is the most sort after in the agile world. This includes the agile practices from various methodologies such as Scrum, Extreme Programming (XP), Lean, Kanban, DSDM Atern, etc. World has very fast realized that "one size does not fit all", hence PMI-ACP helps you perform a fit-gap analysis and use practices from various agile methodologies which best addresses the pain area. The training offered by ExcelR Solutions includes the content which is aligned with PMI. In addition we compliment the training by briefly explaining about the possibilities of using various Agile tools while implementing Agile methodology.

Through various case studies and fun filled games and exercises, participants learn about the various Agile processes, methods, Agile testing techniques etc. One change in the present world is that change and evolution in all spheres of life has never been so fast. Competition is increasing, customer requirements are changing, customer demands are increasing, with such a fast-paced-ever-changing world, comes new challenges. This is the crux of the advent of new methodology - Agile. Various research bodies such as Gartner, Forrester, Kennedy etc., predict that Agile methodology will be the next disruption.

Though it is true that we increasingly associate the word, Agile, to Information Technology (IT) industry because of the latest trends in technological advancement (Social, Cloud, Analytics, Mobility), one common myth is that Agile methodology is applicable to IT world alone. ExcelR answer to this is "Agile is not applicable to an industry which is stagnated or growing at a snail pace". Agile is finding its root deep in varied industries such as construction, product development, electrical, etc.

Almost 90% of the IT companies have already migrated to Agile methodology because of the every changing customer requirements, which arise because of the pace at which the world around is changing. Also 70% of these companies are claiming mature Agile implementation.

PMI-ACP Eligibility Requirements

• Education QualificationAgile Project ExperienceGeneral Project Management ExperienceTraining on Agile
• Secondary degree or high school diploma,1,500 hours (8 months) experience in Agile Practices in the last 3 years
• (In addition to the 2,000 hours required in general project experience.2,000 hours (12 months)
• working on project in the last 5 years21 contact hours

Benefits of  PMI ACP

• Globally recognized Agile certification from Project Management Institute (PMI)
• Enhances participants skills pertaining to agile methodologies and principles
• Showcases one's agile knowledge and experience to potential employers
• Helps in building an excellent career road map in Agile Project Management methodology

Who Should do The Course

Any professional wants to obtain  knowledge on agile methodologies, agile principles and agile tools and techniques should pursue PMI-ACP® certification. PMI-ACP certification establishes individual's proficiency in various Agile methodologies. Project Managers, aspiring Project managers, Project team members who want to move from traditional project management to Agile project environment.