PMI · Agile Certified Practioner, 3ed by Chandramouli, S. -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Title Page Contents About the Authors Foreword New to the Third Edition Preface 1 Introduction

Contents of the Exam Tools and Techniques Agile Knowledge and Skills Chapter-wise Coverage of Exam Content Eight Steps for PMI-ACP® Exam Preparation Tips and Tricks for PMI-ACP® Exam

2 Introduction to Agile Principles and Mindset

Introduction What is Agile? Agile Manifesto Values and Principles Agile Methodologies Agile Principles and PMI-ACP Domains Agile Frameworks and Terminology Agile vs Plan-Driven Management Agile Project Life Cycle

3 Agile Methodologies

Introduction Variance in Agile Methods and Approaches Applying New Agile Practices Scrum Extreme Programming (XP) Test-Driven Development (TDD) Feature-Driven Development (FDD) Kanban Method Agile Unified Process (AUP) Dynamic Systems Development Method (DSDM) Crystal Methods Lean Software Development

4 Agile Project Communications

Communications in Agile Projects Dimensions of Communication Barriers to Communications Plan Communications Communication Methods

5 Planning, Monitoring, and Adapting

Introduction What is Adaptive Planning? Progressive Elaboration Iteration and Release Planning Daily Planning Adaptive Planning and Organizational Culture Agile Contracting Methods Agile Project Tracking Agile Project Accounting Principles

6 Agile Metrics and Estimations

Introduction Relative Sizing Story Points Wideband Delphi PROBE Technique Planning Poker Ideal Time Affinity Estimation Velocity/Throughput/Productivity Lead Time Cycle Time Key Points in Agile Estimation Agile Project Cost Management Project Cost Management Earned Value Management (EVM) Defect Detection Rate Escaped Defects

7 Agile Analysis and Design

Introduction Collecting and Validating Requirements of Agile Projects Participatory Decision Model Product Vision Product Roadmap Backlog Story Maps Agile Modeling Business Case Development Chartering

8 Product Quality and Process Improvement

Introduction Frequent Verification and Validation Test-Driven Development (TDD) Basic Concepts of Configuration Management Definition of Done Incremental Delivery Feedback Techniques for Product Continuous Improvement Process Process Analysis and Improvement Techniques Value Stream Mapping Five Whys Cause and Effect/Fishbone Diagrams Control Limits

9 Interpersonal Skills

Emotional Intelligence Quotient (EQ) Collaboration Adaptive Leadership Negotiations Conflict Resolution Quick Quiz on Conflict Management Servant Leadership Brainstorming Techniques Building Empowered Team Coaching and Mentoring Team Motivation and Knowledge Sharing Leadership Styles Problem-solving Steps Culture and Team Diversity

10 Value-based Prioritization

Introduction Definition of Value ROI, NPV, IRR Value-driven Delivery Elicit Non-functional Requirements Relative Prioritization and Ranking Value-based Prioritization Minimally Marketable Feature (MMF) Agile Compliance Regulatory Compliance

11 Agile Project Risk Management

Introduction Approaching Risk in Agile Projects Identify Risks Risk Adjusted Backlog Risk Burn-down Graphs Perform Qualitative Risk Analysis Risk-based Spike Architectural Spike Plan Risk Responses Monitoring and Control Risks Checkpoints in Agile Projects

12 PMI Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct

Introduction Structure of the Code PMI Code of Conduct

Model Question Paper–1 Model Question Paper–2 Model Question Paper–3 Model Question Paper–4 Important Points Index Copyright