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® 6th 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.
Autorentext
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® to maintain quality in submitted materials.
Zusammenfassung
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® 6th 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.
Inhalt
Preface xix
Introduction xxi
Assessment Test xlii
Chapter 1 Agile Foundations 1
History and the Agile Manifesto 2
The Agile Alliance 2
The Agile Manifesto 3
The 12 Principles of the Agile Manifesto 5
The 12 Principles Simplified 6
The Declaration of Interdependence 7
The Declaration of Interdependence Simplified 8
Empirical Process Control 9
Agile vs. Waterfall Project Management 10
The Benefits of Using Agile in Any industry 11
Satir Model 14
Organizational Agility Tips 15
Summary 15
Exam Essentials 16
Review Questions 17
Chapter 2 Scrum and eXtreme Programming (XP) 21
What Is Scrum? 22
Transparency 23
Inspection 23
Adaptation 24
Scrum Values 24
The Scrum Team 26
The Product Owner 27
The Development Team 28
Scrum Master 28
Scrum Artifacts 30
The Product Backlog 30
The Sprint Backlog 32
Scrum Events 34
Sprint Planning 34
The Sprint 36
The Daily Scrum 37
Scrum of Scrums 38
The Sprint Review 39
Elements of the Sprint Review 40
The Sprint Retrospective 40
The Purpose of the Sprint Retrospective 41
eXtreme Programming (XP) Overview 42
Key Aspects Of XP 43
XP Core Values 43
XP Core Values Simplified 44
XP Roles 45
Core Practices of XP 46
The 13 Core Practices of XP 47
The 13 Core Practices Simplified 48
Summary 54
Exam Essentials 54
Review Questions 56
Chapter 3 Key Aspects of Additional Agile Methodologies 61
Dynamic Systems Development Method 63
The Eight Principles of DSDM 64
Kanban 68
Kanban Board 70
The Six Principles of Kanban 71
The Six Principles of Kanban Simplified 72
What Is Lean Product/Software Development? 74
The Seven Principles of Lean 75
How Lean Complements Agile 75
The Seven Wastes of Lean Manufacturing 76
The Seven Wastes of Lean Manufacturing Simplified 76
The Seven Wastes of Lean Software Development 78
The Seven Wastes of Lean Software Development Simplified 79
Continuous Improvement 82
Feature-Driven Development 83
The Five Processes of FDD 84
Best Practices of FDD 85
Best Practices of FDD Simplified 85
Crystal Methods 86
Crystal Family Color Codes 87
The Crystal Family 87
Adaptive Software Development (ASD) 88
Adaptive Software Development Cycle 89
Adaptive Software Development (ASD) Cycle Simplified 89
Creating a Successful Mindset 90
Three Main Aspects of Leading an Agile Project Effectively 91
Three Main Aspects of Leading an Agile Project Effectively Simplified 91
Summary 93
Exam Essentials 94
Review Questions 95
Chapter 4 Agile Initiation and Stakeholder Engagement 99
Charters and Agile Projects 101
Determining Return on Investment 105
Payback Period 106
Internal Rate of Return 106
Net Present Value 107
Techniques of Pre-Project Engagement 109
Elevator Statements 109
Tweeting 112
The Definition of Done 115
Wireframes 115