PMI-ACP Project Management Institute Agile Certified Practitioner Exam Study Guide

Häftad, Engelska, 2018

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The ultimate study package for the new PMI-ACP examThe 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 coverageReinforce critical concepts with hands-on practice and real-world scenariosTest your knowledge with challenging chapter review questionsOne year of FREE access to the Sybex online test bank featuring practice tests, flashcards, a glossary, and moreProject 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.

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Utgivningsdatum:2018-04-11
Mått:185 x 234 x 25 mm
Vikt:567 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:416
Förlag:John Wiley & Sons Inc
ISBN:9781119434450

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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.

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Preface xixIntroduction xxiAssessment Test xliiChapter 1 Agile Foundations 1History and the Agile Manifesto 2The Agile Alliance 2The Agile Manifesto 3The 12 Principles of the Agile Manifesto 5The 12 Principles Simplified 6The Declaration of Interdependence 7The Declaration of Interdependence Simplified 8Empirical Process Control 9Agile vs. Waterfall Project Management 10The Benefits of Using Agile in Any industry 11Satir Model 14Organizational Agility Tips 15Summary 15Exam Essentials 16Review Questions 17Chapter 2 Scrum and eXtreme Programming (XP) 21What Is Scrum? 22Transparency 23Inspection 23Adaptation 24Scrum Values 24The Scrum Team 26The Product Owner 27The Development Team 28Scrum Master 28Scrum Artifacts 30The Product Backlog 30The Sprint Backlog 32Scrum Events 34Sprint Planning 34The Sprint 36The Daily Scrum 37Scrum of Scrums 38The Sprint Review 39Elements of the Sprint Review 40The Sprint Retrospective 40The Purpose of the Sprint Retrospective 41eXtreme Programming (XP) Overview 42Key Aspects Of XP 43XP Core Values 43XP Core Values Simplified 44XP Roles 45Core Practices of XP 46The 13 Core Practices of XP 47The 13 Core Practices Simplified 48Summary 54Exam Essentials 54Review Questions 56Chapter 3 Key Aspects of Additional Agile Methodologies 61Dynamic Systems Development Method 63The Eight Principles of DSDM 64Kanban 68Kanban Board 70The Six Principles of Kanban 71The Six Principles of Kanban Simplified 72What Is Lean Product/Software Development? 74The Seven Principles of Lean 75How Lean Complements Agile 75The Seven Wastes of Lean Manufacturing 76The Seven Wastes of Lean Manufacturing Simplified 76The Seven Wastes of Lean Software Development 78The Seven Wastes of Lean Software Development Simplified 79Continuous Improvement 82Feature-Driven Development 83The Five Processes of FDD 84Best Practices of FDD 85Best Practices of FDD Simplified 85Crystal Methods 86Crystal Family Color Codes 87The Crystal Family 87Adaptive Software Development (ASD) 88Adaptive Software Development Cycle 89Adaptive Software Development (ASD) Cycle Simplified 89Creating a Successful Mindset 90Three Main Aspects of Leading an Agile Project Effectively 91Three Main Aspects of Leading an Agile Project Effectively Simplified 91Summary 93Exam Essentials 94Review Questions 95Chapter 4 Agile Initiation and Stakeholder Engagement 99Charters and Agile Projects 101Determining Return on Investment 105Payback Period 106Internal Rate of Return 106Net Present Value 107Techniques of Pre-Project Engagement 109Elevator Statements 109Tweeting 112The Definition of Done 115Wireframes 115User Stories 116User Story Workshops 118Agile Knowledge Sharing and Communication 121INVEST for User Stories 122The INVEST Acronym 123Communication and Knowledge Sharing Basics 128Summary 133Exam Essentials 133Review Questions 135Chapter 5 The Human Side of Agile Project Management 139Interpersonal Skills 141Communication 142Self-Directed Teams 147Negotiation 147Aspirational Skills 149Motivation 150Conflict Resolution 151Adaptive Leadership 154Summary 155Exam Essentials 155Review Questions 157Chapter 6 Agile Estimation and Planning 163Iteration Zero 165Analyzing Based on Business Value 166The Product Owner 167Development Team 168Agile Project Manager 170Timeboxing 171Themes, Epics, and User Stories 172Themes 173Epics 174User Stories 175Personas 179Wireframes 179Backlog Refinement 180Definition of Done 181Story Mapping 182Relative Sizing 183Wideband Delphi 184The Fibonacci Sequence 184Planning Poker 185Planning Poker Best Practices 186Initial Velocity 188Iteration/Sprint Calculations 189Story Point Estimates and Spikes 192Summary 193Exam Essentials 193Review Questions 195Chapter 7 Effective Team Performance on Agile Projects 201Tuckman’s Ladder 203Shu Ha Ri and Skill Mastery 204Dreyfus Model: Five Stages of Skill Acquisition 205Collaborative Working Environments 207Distributed Teams 211Context and Culture 214Osmotic Communication 216Team and Individual Coaching 217Velocity Tracking 218Burn Down and Burn Up Charts 220Burn Down Charts 220Burn Up Charts 222Summary 223Exam Essentials 224Review Questions 226Chapter 8 Agile Execution and Tracking of Iterations 231Return on Investment and Benefit Measurement Methods 233Earned Value Analysis 234Controlling the Schedule 235Controlling the Budget 236Earned Value Technique 238The Formulas 241Key Performance Indicators 243The Triple Constraints 246The Gulf of Misunderstanding 247Dot Voting, or Multi-Voting 248MoSCoW 249Monopoly Money 250100 Points 251Kano Analysis 252Customized Procurement 254Summary 256Exam Essentials 257Review Questions 258Chapter 9 Detecting Problems and Working Through Changes 263The Cost of Changes 264Rolling Wave Planning 265Technical Debt 266Refactoring 267Refactoring When You Don’t Code Software 267Determining Defects 269Common Causes 270Special Causes 271Risk Management 271Spikes 273Risk-Adjusted Backlog 274Expected Monetary Value 275Assessing Risk 278Risk Burn Down Charts 281Summary 283Exam Essentials 283Review Questions 285Chapter 10 Tailoring, Quality Management, and Improving Project Processes 291Tailoring 292Tailoring and the PMBOK® Guide 295Lead Time and Cycle Time 296Process Improvement 299Value Stream Mapping 301Continuous Product Improvement 304Intraspectives 304Premortem 305Retrospectives 305Summary 306Exam Essentials 307Review Questions 308Appendix A Next Steps 313What Is the PMI-ACP Certification? 314Real-World Considerations 315Tools and Techniques Overview 316Agile Toolkit 316PMI Ethical Decision-Making Framework 317Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct 317Task Overview 317Agile Principles and Mindset Considerations 318Value-Driven Delivery 318Stakeholder Engagement 320Team Performance 321Adaptive Planning 322Problem Detection and Resolution 323Continuous Improvement 323Tools and Techniques Overview 324Knowledge and Skills 327Concluding Thoughts 328Appendix B Answers to Review Questions 329Chapter 1 330Chapter 2 331Chapter 3 333Chapter 4 334Chapter 5 336Chapter 6 338Chapter 7 339Chapter 8 341Chapter 9 343Chapter 10 344Index 347