J. Ashley Hunt

PMI-ACP Project Management Institute Agile Certified Practitioner Exam Study Guide (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

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.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
• Seitenzahl: 416
• Erscheinungstermin: 23. Januar 2018
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781119434467
• Artikelnr.: 52557661

Autorenporträt

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.

Inhaltsangabe

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

User Stories 116

User Story Workshops 118

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