Pmi-Acp Project Management Institute Agile Certified Practitioner Exam Study Guide - by J Ashley Hunt (Paperback)

Number of Pages: 408
Genre: Computers + Internet
Sub-Genre: Certification Guides
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Sybex
Age Range: Adult
Book theme: General
Author: J Ashley Hunt
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Language: English

About the Book

The PMI-ACP Project Management Institute Agile Certified Practitioner Exam Study Guide is an all-in-one package for comprehensive exam preparation. This up-to-date guide is fully aligned with the latest version of the exam, featuring coverage of 100 percent of the exam domains. Expanded coverage of AGILE includes the basic principles, value-driven delivery, stakeholder engagement, team performance, adaptive planning, problem detection and resolution, and continuous improvement to align with the A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOKª 6th Edition) and its increased emphasis on agile, adaptive and iterative practices. Coverage of 100 % of all exam objectives in thie Study Guide means you'll be ready for: Scrum and eXtreme Programming; Agil Initiation and Stakeholder Engagement; The Human Side of Agile Project Management; Agil Estimation and Planning; Effective Team Performance on Agile Projects; Agil Execution and Tracking of Iterations; Detecting problems and Working Through Change; Tailoring, Quality Management, and Improving Project Processes.

Book Synopsis

The ultimate study package for the new PMI-ACP exam

The PMI-ACP Project Management Institute Agile Certified Practitioner Exam Study Guide is an all-in-one package for comprehensive exam preparation. This up-to-date guide is fully aligned with the latest version of the exam, featuring coverage of 100 percent of the exam domains. Expanded coverage of AGILE includes the basic principles, value-driven delivery, stakeholder engagement, team performance, adaptive planning, problem detection and resolution, and continuous improvement to align with the A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK(R) 6^th Edition) and its increased emphasis on agile, adaptive and iterative practices.

In-depth discussion merges with hands-on exercises and real-world scenarios to provide a well-rounded review of essential exam concepts, while the online learning center provides an assessment test, chapter tests, a practice exam, and study aids to help you ensure complete preparation for the big day.

• Master 100 percent of the exam objectives, including expanded AGILE coverage
• Reinforce critical concepts with hands-on practice and real-world scenarios
• Test your knowledge with challenging chapter review questions
• One year of FREE access to the Sybex online test bank featuring practice tests, flashcards, a glossary, and more

Project management is one of the most in-demand skills in today's job market, making more and more employers turn to AGILE methodologies to enhance delivery and results. The PMI-ACP certification shows employers that you have demonstrated mastery of essential project management skills and a practical understanding of adaptive, iterative processes; this validation puts you among the ranks of qualified project management professionals employers are desperately seeking, and the PMI-ACP Project Management Institute Agile Certified Practitioner Exam Study Guide is your one-stop resource for exam success.

From the Back Cover

Covers 100% of exam objectives, including agile principles and mindset, value-driven delivery, stakeholder engagement, team performance, adaptive planning, problem detection and resolution, continuous improvement (product, process, people), and much more...
Includes online interactive learning environment with:

+Custom practice exam

+100 electronic flashcards

+Searchable key term glossary

The ultimate study package for the new PMI-ACP^(R) exam

The PMI-ACP^(R) Project Management Institute Agile Certified Practitioner Exam Study Guide is an all-in-one package for comprehensive exam preparation. This up-to-date guide is fully aligned with the latest version of the exam, featuring coverage of 100 percent of the exam domains. Expanded coverage of AGILE includes the basic principles, value-driven delivery, stakeholder engagement, team performance, adaptive planning, problem detection and resolution, and continuous improvement to align with A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK^(R) Guide, 6th Edition) and its increased emphasis on agile, adaptive, and iterative practices.

Coverage of 100% of all exam objectives in this Study Guide means you'll be ready for:

• Scrum and eXtreme Programming
• Agile Initiation and Stakeholder Engagement
• The Human Side of Agile Project Management
• Agile Estimation and Planning
• Effective Team Performance on Agile Projects
• Agile Execution and Tracking of Iterations
• Detecting Problems and Working Through Change
• Tailoring, Quality Management, and Improving Project Processes

Interactive learning environment

Take your exam prep to the next level with Sybex's superior interactive online study tools. To access our learning environment, simply visit www.wiley.com/go/sybextestprep, type in your unique PIN, and instantly gain access to:

• One year of FREE access to the interactive test bank.
• Interactive test bank includes a practice exam to help you identify areas where further review is needed. Get more than 90% of the answers correct, and you're ready to take the certification exam.
• 100 electronic flashcards to reinforce learning and last-minute prep before the exam
• Comprehensive glossary in PDF format gives you instant access to the key terms so you are fully prepared

ABOUT PMI'S CERTIFICATION PROGRAM

PMI offers a comprehensive certification program for practitioners with different levels of education and experience. The PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)^(R) formally recognizes your knowledge of agile principles and your skill with agile techniques. The PMI-ACP spans many approaches to agile such as Scrum, Kanban, Lean, extreme programming (XP) and test- driven development (TDD). If you work on agile teams or if your organization is adopting agile practices, the PMI-ACP is a good choice for you.

About the Author

J. Ashley Hunt, PMP, PMI-ACP, MCSA, Project +, CSM, is currently the senior project management instructor at StormWind Studios and is responsible for writing, producing, teaching, and maintaining all the live courses in the field of Project Management. She is the Global REP point of contact and manager of Quality Assurance and Quality Control for StormWind Studios and The Project Management Institute (PMI^(R)) to maintain quality in submitted materials.