Cambridge
Academy
In London

Introduction

The Agile Certified Practitioner (ACP) course is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of Agile principles, practices, tools, and techniques used in modern project management. The course prepares professionals to successfully lead Agile projects, work effectively in Agile teams, and build the knowledge required for ACP certification. Participants will gain practical insights into Agile frameworks, adaptive planning, stakeholder collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

·        Understand Agile values, principles, and mindset.

·        Apply Agile methodologies in project environments.

·        Utilize Agile tools and techniques for planning and delivery.

·        Manage stakeholder engagement and team collaboration.

·        Implement Agile estimation, prioritization, and risk management practices.

·        Prepare effectively for the ACP certification examination.

Target Audience

This course is designed for:

·        Project Managers and Project Coordinators

·        Scrum Masters and Agile Coaches

·        Team Leaders and Supervisors

·        Product Owners and Business Analysts

·        PMO Professionals

·        Professionals preparing for ACP certification

·        Anyone involved in Agile project delivery

Course Outline

Day 1: Agile Mindset and Principles

·        Introduction to Agile and its evolution

·        Agile Manifesto and core principles

·        Agile values and mindset

·        Predictive vs. Agile project management

·        Agile frameworks overview (Scrum, Kanban, Lean, XP)

·        Understanding Agile roles and responsibilities

Day 2: Agile Planning and Estimation

·        Agile project lifecycle

·        Creating and managing product backlogs

·        User stories and acceptance criteria

·        Agile estimation techniques (Story Points, Planning Poker, T-Shirt Sizing)

·        Release planning and iteration planning

·        Prioritization techniques and value-driven delivery

Day 3: Agile Team Performance and Stakeholder Engagement

·        Building high-performing Agile teams

·        Servant leadership principles

·        Collaboration and communication strategies

·        Stakeholder engagement and expectation management

·        Agile facilitation techniques

·        Managing conflict and fostering team accountability

Day 4: Agile Delivery, Risk Management, and Continuous Improvement

·        Agile execution and workflow management

·        Kanban boards and work-in-progress limits

·        Quality management in Agile projects

·        Risk identification and adaptive risk response

·        Agile metrics and performance measurement

·        Retrospectives and continuous improvement practices

Day 5: ACP Exam Preparation and Practical Application

·        ACP examination domains overview

·        Common ACP exam concepts and question techniques

·        Agile tools and techniques review

·        Practice questions and mock exam exercises

·        Group case study: Applying Agile practices to a project scenario

·        Course review, lessons learned, and certification preparation guidance