PMI-ACP® 21 Hours Exam Prep

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Course Objective

PMI-ACP® 21 Hours Exam Prep (in agile practices) Online Prerequisite Course is ideal for those who need the basics, want to review for the certification exam, or simply wish to fulfill the PMI-ACP® application requirement set forth by the PMI®.

Complete the 21-hour contact/educational hours in agile practices course at a pace that fits you and in the structure that works for you. Engaging interactive lessons and approximately 600 hundred PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP®) Exam– style questions with rationale await you. 

Why Do We Need Agile Project Management?

Traditional project management method or Waterfall project management methodology has been criticized for not being able to cope with constant changes in software projects, and with the inability of customers to specify adequate requirements before they have tried prototypes. Also, the huge overhead of specifying requirements before starting the actual development may cause long delays of a project.

The iterative nature of agile makes it an excellent alternative when it comes to managing development projects, especially software projects. Agile techniques are best used in small-scale projects or on elements of a wider program of work, or on projects that are too complex for the customer to understand and specify before testing prototypes. 

Prerequisite 

NOTE:

  • Students who are pursuing PMI-ACP® certification, MUST meet all four (4) of the following PMI-ACP® application requirements.
    1. Education Requirements
      • Secondary degree
    2. General Project Experience
      • 12 months of general project experience within the last 5 years
        Exemption: If you are a Project Management Professional (PMP)® and/or Program Management Professional (PgMP)® certification holder, then your certification will be accepted to fulfill the general project experience requirement.
    3. Agile Project Experience
      • 8 months of agile project experience within the last 3 years
  • Students who are NOT pursuing PMI-ACP® certification:

If you are planning to make use of this course as part of Continuing Certification Requirements (CCR) program to earn professional development units (PDUs) set forth by the PMI® then there is no eligibility criterion for pursuing this course.

Course Content

Following content is taken from the PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)® Examination Content Outline

1. Domain I. Agile Principles and Mindset(9 tasks)
  • Explore, embrace, and apply agile principles and mindset within the context of the project team and organization
2. Domain II. Value-Driven Delivery(4 sub-domains, 14 tasks)
  • Deliver valuable results by producing high-value increments for review, early and often, based on stakeholder priorities. Have the stakeholders provide feedback on these increments and use this feedback to prioritize and improve future increments
3. Domain III. Stakeholder Engagement(3 sub-domains, 9 tasks)
  • Engage current and future interested parties by building a trusting environment that aligns their needs and expectations and balances their requests with an understanding of the cost/effort involved. Promote participation and collaboration throughout the project life cycle and provide the tools for effective and informed decision making
4. Domain IV. Team Performance(3 sub-domains, 9 tasks
  • Create an environment of trust, learning, collaboration, and conflict resolution that promotes team self-organization, enhances relationships among team members, and cultivates a culture of high performance
5. Domain V. Adaptive Planning (3 sub-domains, 10 tasks)
  • Produce and maintain an evolving plan, from initiation to closure, based on goals, values, risks, constraints, stakeholder feedback, and review findings
6. Domain VI. Problem Detection and Resolution (5 tasks)
  • Continuously identify problems, impediments, and risks; prioritize and resolve in a timely manner; monitor and communicate the problem resolution status; and implement process improvements to prevent them from occurring again
7. Domain VII. Continuous Improvement (Product, Process, People) (6 tasks)
  • Continuously improve the quality, effectiveness, and value of the product, the process, and the team

Target Audience

  • This certification is suitable for professionals working in an Agile context and who have the ambition to facilitate Agile team by assuming the role of Agile Team Lead
  • IT Professionals, Project Managers, Senior Project Managers, Lead Project Managers/Engineers, Senior Business Analysts, and Project Coordinators 
  • PMO leaders, traditional Project Managers working with agile developers and Project Managers looking for more successful ways for projects planning and execution, and people implementing Agile in Waterfall organizations are ideal participants for PMI-ACP® certification.
  • Certified professionals such as Project Management Professional (PMP)®/ Program Management Professional (PgMP)® / Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP)® / PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA)® can make use of this course hours towards submitting PDUs to the Project Management Institute (PMI)® to renew their certification.

Benefits

  1. Upon Completion of this course, ProXalt® will provide a course completion certificate.
  2. Students will be able to demonstrate to employers their level of professionalism in Agile practices of project management
  3. PDUs earned from this course can be submitted to the PMI® towards renewing your professional certification(s)
  4. Students who are pursuing PMI-ACP® certification can make use of this course completion certification towards 21 Contact/Educational Hours (in Agile Practices) prerequisite set forth by the PMI®
  5. Apart from getting the course completion certificate, the student will gain knowledge in:


Exam Format

The official PMI-ACP® Exam consists of:

  • Multiple choice examination questions
  • Number of questions – 120 (100 Scored and 20 Unscored)
  • 120 minutes’ duration
  • Closed book.
Domain Percentage of Items on Test
Domain I. Agile Principles and Mindset 16%
Domain II. Value-driven Delivery 20%
Domain III. Stakeholder Engagement 17%
Domain IV. Team Performance 16%
Domain V. Adaptive Planning 12%
Domain VI. Problem Detection and Resolution 10%
Domain VII. Continuous Improvement (Product, Process, People) 9%

PMI-ACP® Certification Exam Fee:

  • PMI® Members: US $435 EUR 365
  • Non PMI® Members: US $495 EUR 415

Please visit www.PMI.org site for more details

Note:  

  • Please note that for this particular course the student needs to pay the exam fee directly to the PMI® as part of PMI-ACP® application approval process.
  • ProXalt® will not collect PMI-ACP® exam fee as part of this course/package.


PMI® Requirements & PDUs

For all PMI® certifications except Certified Associate Project Management (CAPM)®, you’ll need to follow the Continuing Certification Requirements (CCR) program and earn professional development units (PDUs). The goal is to ensure that your certified competencies stay relevant and up-to-date.

The PMI® requires 60 PDUs to renew your PMP®, PgMP®, PfMP® and PMI-PBA® certifications. These 60 PDUs are divided into two (2) categories: 

Category 1: Education Requirement: 

  • Minimum 35 Hours of educational completion certificate is required from a Registered Educational Provider (R.E.P) of the Project Management Institute (PMI®)
  • Out of these 35 hours, you must earn:
    • Eight (8) hours from Technical area,
    • Eight (8) hours from Leadership area, and
    • Eight (8) hours from Business/Strategic area
PDUs Total
Technical Leadership Business
8 8 8 24
  Remaining 11 PDUs can be obtained from any of the above mentioned three (3) areas. 11
Total #of PDUs from Education Req. 35
  • Remaining 25 hours (60-35=25) can be earned either from category 2 (Giving Back) or from category 1 (Education).

Category 2: Giving Back (optional):

  • Working as professional – 8 hours
  • Volunteering & Creating knowledge – 17 hours 

PDUs for this class:

  • Upon completion of all modules, videos, case studies, study guides and final exam, you will receive 24 PDUs certificate (Technical 12 hours + Leadership 8 hours +Strategic 4 hours = Total 24) from ProXalt® for this course.

NOTE:

  • If you are looking to fulfill 60 PDUs requirement set forth by the PMI®, please visit our PDU Bundle – AGILE SUCCESS Package section.
  • This package will meet the PMI® requirements and save you substantial amount of time and money.

Project Management Institute, A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) – Sixth Edition, Project Management Institute Inc., 2017, Page 57 Fig 3-2



Pricing

PMI-ACP® 21 Hours Online course (E-learning) ONLY
Regular course fee US $449 US $ 50 Savings
Special Promotional Discount US $50 Use Discount Code – US50PMACP
Course ONLY SALE US $399

NOTE

  • Once you register for the course, within 24 hours you will receive Login instruction and the link to the online course to your email.
  • After completing the online course send an email to Contact@ProXalt.com for the course completion certificate.

System Requirements for E-Learning:

  • Laptop/Desktop (PC/MAC) with current version of the web browser software
  • Mobile users: App for Android and iPhone
  • Good quality headset
  • Strong Wi-Fi internet connection


FAQS

Are you a Project Management Institute (PMI®) Registered Education Provider (R.E.P)?
Yes. ProXalt is a Registered Education Provider (R.E.P) for the Project Management Institute (PMI®) since 2006 (R.E.P Id 2697).
What is the course fee?
Course fee is published in the web site under the pricing section of the course with two (2) options (a). Course fee without the exam fee (b). PDU Bundle Package.
Do you sell exam voucher for this course?
No, ProXalt® will not sell exam voucher for this course. You need to pay the exam fee directly to the Project Management Institute (PMI®).
How do I schedule my exam?
Please contact ProXalt® at Contact@Proxalt.com for assistance in scheduling your exam.
Is there any other hidden fee apart from the course fee?
The price what you see on the web site is finalized price and there are no other hidden fees.
How do I receive my course material?
Course material is available in electronic form (E-book). It is available on-line 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
How long will it take to get my course login id and password?
Once you register for the course within 24 hours you will receive your course login id and password along with other instructions.
How long will I have access to the training material?
The course comes with 120 days (24 hours a day 7 days a week) access.
What if I could not finish my training within 120 days?
If you exceed the set course time limit (120 days from the date of registration), you will need to re-register for the course, and pay the FULL course fee. Only then, you can continue the course from wherever you left off.
What tools do I need to attend the training sessions?
 Laptop/Desktop (PC/MAC) with current version of the web browser software  Mobile users: App for Android and iPhone  Good quality headset  Strong Wi-Fi internet connection
Can I cancel my enrollment? Will I get a refund?
Yes, you can cancel your enrollment within 24 hours from the time of registration. A one-time fee of $25 will be charged towards the administration fee. The remaining amount will be refunded by check. With seven (7) days from the date of cancellation.
How long does it take to get official PMI-ACP® exam results?
As part of the web-based exam, the results are displayed immediately after completion of the exam.
When do I receive my course completion and PDU certificate?
Once you complete all the presentation modules, exams, and the final exam then you need to send an email to Contact@Proxalt.com for the course completion certificate. ProXalt will review your course progress and send you the course completion certificate with 24 hours. This certificate includes PDUs, PDU Categories and PDU Claim Code.
I have passed the examination. When and how do I receive my Official certificate?
In case of both online and paper-based exam, your certificate will be mailed to you by the PMI® within 10-14 working days.


Course Package Includes

  • PMI-ACP® 21 Hours Exam Prep Online course (E-learning)
    • Coverage of Agile Methodology, Scrum Framework, Agile way of thinking, Scrum Roles, Scrum Events and the Definition of Done, Scrum Planning, Scrum Estimation and Scrum Monitoring
    • 1650 terms and definitions
    • A full glossary at your fingertips
    • Timed practice exams
    • 4 simulated practice tests
  • PMI-ACP® 21 Hours Exam Prep -style 624 exam questions
    • Brilliant HTML-based lessons
    • Audio supplements
    • 120 Days of access – 24 hours a day – 7 days a week
    • Course Completion Certificate
    • 24 PDUs Certificate

PMI-ACP® Prep
120 Days Access – 20 PDUs

PDU Bundle – Foundation Package
Includes ITIL® V4, PRINCE® 2 Foundation, and Agile Scrum Foundation Courses
360 Days Access – 60 PDUs


NOTE

  • Failure to complete any one module(s)/exam(s) in the course is considered as NOT COMPLETE and the course completion certificate will not be released.
  • If you exceed the set course time limit (120 days from the date of registration), you will need to re-register for the course, and pay the FULL course fee. Only then, you can continue the course from wherever you left off.
  • Absolutely no FREE course extension other than re-registration