Class Overview
The Velociteach 2-Day Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)® Exam Prep Class is comprehensive, accelerated, and focused on a single goal: Equip students with the knowledge and techniques they need to pass the Project Management Institute’s (PMI)® PMI-ACP certification exam. The PMI-ACP certification is a great next step for those who hold the Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification.
This class covers the history and basic concepts of Agile, its methodologies, strategies—all the key areas of required study for the certification exam. Looking beyond the exam, students will learn real-world applications of the Agile approach.
The 2-day instructor-led PMI-ACP class is delivered virtually – no travel needed! For group classes, we are able to send an instructor onsite for face-to-face delivery, and we offer virtual delivery for private groups as well.
Class Objectives:
After completion of the class, students should be able to:
- Pass the PMI-ACP Exam
- Identify the Agile principles, practices, and tools across Agile methodologies
- Understand application of the Agile value of decreasing product defects
- Improve team productivity and delivery of business value
- Increase the likelihood of project success
What is included with the class?
- 21 hours of education in Agile practices (required to apply for the exam). (Also counts as 21 PDUs for current PMPs and 25 CPE Credits.) (PDU Breakdown: 16 Ways of Working (Technical) + 1 Power Skills (Leadership) + 1 Business Acumen (Strategic); the remaining 3 Ways of Working (Technical) PDUs are achieved through the InSite Practice Test A.)
- 2 days of live instruction from a PMP and PMI-ACP-certified Velociteach training expert
- Textbook The PMI-ACP® Exam: How to Pass on Your First Try by Velociteach CEO Andy Crowe, covering exam content and test-taking strategies, with two simulated exams included.
- 6 months of access to additional practice questions through InSite, Velociteach’s exclusive online eLearning program.
- Course workbook with comprehensive memory-device aids covering all aspects of the exam content.
- All classroom supplies (pen, markers, highlighter, etc.)
- PMI-ACP exam application assistance.
- Ongoing, post-class support by Velociteach’s training team.
- 100% Money-back guarantee
PMI-ACP exam prep resources and materials designed for every learning style
We realize that everyone learns differently. Our expert instruction, coupled with resources for auditory, visual, and kinesthetic learners, ensures you will be well-prepared for the PMI-ACP exam.
Our curriculum and materials are unparalleled in their quality. Our goal is to make the content easy to understand and as straight-forward as possible while also engaging and relevant. With resources including expert instruction from experienced PMP and PMI-ACP-certified instructors, the best-selling textbook on how to pass the PMI-ACP exam, our proprietary Mind-Mapping technique, and simulated practice exams in the textbook and in InSite (our eLearning system), you’ll have all the tools and support needed for your success on the PMI-ACP exam.
Frequently Asked Questions
Below are some of the most commonly-asked questions about our PMI-ACP exam prep. Have a question that’s not listed? Contact us…we’re happy to help.
The below is a sample agenda for the Velociteach 2-day PMI_ACP exam prep class. Note: Actual flow/daily schedule may vary slightly depending on Velociteach instructor, but all topics will be covered.
- Introduction
- Baseline Exam Introduction and Score Sheet
- PMI-ACP Application Requirements & Process
- PMI-ACP Exam Specification
- Standardized Exam Strategies & Tips
- The Agile Manifesto
- Value Pairs
- 12 Principles
- Agile Methodologies
- Scrum – Roles, Ceremonies, Artifacts
- eXtreme Programming – Roles, 12 Practices
- Lean – 7 Principles
- Project Justification & Chartering
- Agile Teams & Team Spaces
- Agile Analysis
- Sprint Exam
- Agile Planning
- Agile Estimating
- Working with Agile
- Course Final Exam
- Course Wrap-Up and Next Steps
The ‘virtual’ locations are our course options held online via GotoWebinar. These are live, instructor-led, in real time over two consecutive days, and structured just like our live class—except you’ll attend from your computer so no travel is needed. Attend our Boot Camp without leaving your base camp.
PDU Breakdown: 16 Ways of Working (Technical) + 1 Power Skills (Leadership) + 1 Business Acumen (Strategic); the remaining 3 Ways of Working (Technical) PDUs are achieved through the InSite Practice Test A.
Note that the cost of the exam is not included in course tuition and should be paid directly to PMI.
The 2-day PMI-ACP exam prep course price includes the following:
• Instruction from a PMI-ACP and PMP-certified Velociteach instructor with extensive industry experience
• The best -selling book The PMI-ACP Exam: How to Pass on Your First Try, by Velociteach founder CEO Andy Crowe
• Course workbook containing quizzes, exercises, and interactive lessons
• eLearning: 6-month access to InSite, Velociteach’s interactive eLearning system, with 120 practice questions
• PMI-ACP exam application assistance
• Ongoing, post-class support by Velociteach’s training team
• 21 hours of agile-related education (also counts as 21 PDUs for current PMPs and 25 CPE credits where applicable)
No advance reading or preparation is required for this course; however, students may choose to begin reading the course textbook ahead of time. This is suggested but not required.
Those who plan to take the PMI-ACP Exam upon completion of this course should meet PMI’s requirements for PMI-ACP certification and complete the exam application process with PMI.
If you take one of our Instructor-led, Onsite or Virtual Certification Prep courses and don’t pass the exam after 3 tries within 1 year of your class date, we’ll refund 100% of your tuition. No fine print, no stipulations. Get certified, or get your money back. Period.
If for some reason you do not pass the exam after the first attempt, Velociteach will never leave you hanging! We will ask for your exam analysis report and prepare a personalized detailed study plan for you. In the event of exam failure, you are also welcome to sit in on a future virtual PMI-ACP class free of charge. For more policy details please visit our guarantee and policies page.
We understand that sometimes, unavoidable conflicts arise after you register for a class. For our public, open-enrollment classes, we have policies in place to assist should you need to reschedule or cancel your enrollment in our class. Please see our Guarantees & Policies page for detailed information about class changes and cancellations.
