Certified Agile Practitioner (PMI-ACP®) Training

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Intermediate

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This specialization features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the specialization. This specialization helps learners master Agile principles and prepare for the PMI-ACP® certification with hands-on projects and practical examples. You’ll explore Agile methodologies, frameworks, and practices while developing skills to lead and coach teams effectively. The specialization starts with Agile fundamentals, PMI-ACP® requirements, and key practices. You’ll engage with real-world projects aligned to the Exam Content Outline, apply metrics, plan iterations, and measure progress while practicing Scrum, Kanban, XP, FDD, and Crystal frameworks. Advanced modules cover coaching, leadership, and organizational transformation strategies. Interactive exercises, quizzes, and applied examples ensure learners retain knowledge and are ready for the PMI-ACP® exam. Ideal for project managers, team leads, and professionals aiming for PMI-ACP® certification, this intermediate specialization requires basic project management familiarity. By the end of the specialization, you will be able to apply Agile principles, tailor frameworks, lead high-performing teams, and confidently prepare for the PMI-ACP® certification exam.

Syllabus

Course 1: Agile Foundations and PMI-ACP® Exam Context
Course 2: Applying Agile Frameworks and Practices in Real Projects
Course 3: Advanced Agile Frameworks, Scaling, & Organizational Change

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This course features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. This course equips you with advanced Agile knowledge, covering frameworks like Crystal, Scrumban, SAFe, and Large Scale Scrum, helping you adapt Agile practices to team and organizational needs. You’ll gain practical skills in Agile coaching, scaling Agile, and guiding organizations through change for improved delivery and collaboration. The course is structured to guide you from understanding individual frameworks to mastering scaling techniques. You’ll explore team roles, core strategies, and lifecycle practices in Crystal, followed by hybrid and scaling frameworks like DSDM, AUP, Scrum of Scrums, and Enterprise Scrum. Interactive exercises and quizzes reinforce your learning at each step. Next, you will dive into Agile coaching principles, learning to assess team maturity, provide feedback, and implement coaching strategies that foster high-performing teams. The course then shifts to organizational change management, covering Agile suitability filters, change models, and techniques for leading enterprise-wide Agile transformations. This course is ideal for project managers, Scrum Masters, Agile coaches, and organizational leaders aiming to scale Agile practices. Beginners with basic Agile knowledge can follow along, but prior exposure to Scrum or Agile fundamentals is recommended. The course difficulty is advanced, emphasizing real-world application and strategic impact. By the end of the course, you will be able to implement advanced Agile frameworks, scale Agile across teams and organizations, coach teams effectively, and guide organizational change for improved project outcomes.
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This course features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. This course empowers learners to master Agile principles while preparing thoroughly for the PMI-ACP® certification. You will gain practical insights into Agile methodologies, project management frameworks, and real-world application strategies that boost your professional impact. The journey begins with a clear introduction to Agile and the PMI-ACP® certification process, covering prerequisites, exam structure, and application steps. You will learn how to navigate the Exam Content Outline, handle audit scenarios, and understand the critical components required for successful certification. Next, you will dive into Agile project fundamentals, exploring key principles, mindsets, team operations, servant leadership, and the core and execution practices that ensure project success. Through interactive examples, you’ll understand remote team dynamics, measuring project progress, and applying Agile in complex environments. This course is ideal for project managers, team leads, and professionals seeking PMI-ACP® certification or looking to strengthen their Agile expertise. Prior experience with project management basics is recommended, and the course is suitable for intermediate learners ready to advance their Agile knowledge. By the end of the course, you will be able to confidently apply Agile principles, lead high-performing teams, navigate the PMI-ACP® exam content with ease, and implement core and execution practices to deliver value in real-world projects.
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This course features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. This course equips you with practical, hands-on experience in applying Agile frameworks across real-world projects, enabling you to effectively manage teams, streamline workflows, and deliver high-value outcomes. You’ll gain deep insight into project planning, risk management, stakeholder engagement, and iterative delivery through detailed examples aligned with PMI-ACP® standards. The course begins with an in-depth exploration of initiating and managing Agile projects, including team formation, stakeholder engagement, product metrics, and the creation of high-level models. You will then dive into defining and prioritizing features, using frameworks like Scrum, Kanban, and XP, while mastering estimation, risk mitigation, and backlog management techniques. Next, the course focuses on execution and continuous improvement, covering collaboration methods, leadership, motivation, conflict resolution, problem-solving methodologies, and integrating Agile practices with quality management and financial measures. You’ll also explore advanced Agile frameworks including eXtreme Programming, Feature Driven Development, and Kanban, gaining practical knowledge of their roles, values, principles, and implementation strategies. This course is ideal for project managers, team leads, business analysts, and software professionals looking to implement Agile practices in real projects. No prior certification is required, though familiarity with project management concepts is helpful. Difficulty level is Intermediate, offering practical learning for professionals seeking to enhance Agile expertise and project delivery capabilities. By the end of the course, you will be able to effectively initiate, plan, and execute Agile projects; tailor frameworks to project needs; apply Scrum, XP, Kanban, and FDD principles; manage risks and stakeholders; optimize team performance; and deliver high-quality, value-driven results using real-world Agile practices.