Course Description

This 5-day intensive course prepares participants for the Agile Certified Professional (ACP) exam. The program covers Agile principles, frameworks, tools, and techniques, with a focus on practical applications, exam strategies, and practice questions. Participants will gain a thorough understanding of Agile methodologies, including Scrum, Kanban, Lean, XP, and SAFe, and develop the skills to apply Agile practices effectively in real-world projects.

Course Objectives

Upon the successful completion of this course, each participant will be able to:

  • Understand Agile principles, values, and frameworks.
  • Apply Agile techniques to manage projects and teams effectively.
  • Prepare strategically for the Agile Certified Professional (ACP) exam.
  • Analyze and solve exam-style questions with confidence.
  • Integrate Agile practices into organizational projects for improved delivery and outcomes.

Who Should Attend?

This course is designed for project managers, team leaders, scrum masters, and professionals preparing for the Agile Certified Professional (ACP) certification.

Course Agenda

Registration

Welcome & Introduction

Pre-Test

Day 1 – Agile Foundations & Principles

  • Agile manifesto, values, and principles
  • Overview of Agile frameworks: Scrum, Kanban, Lean, XP, SAFe
  • Understanding the Agile lifecycle and project environment
  • Hands-on exercise: Mapping Agile principles to project scenarios

Day 2 – Scrum, Kanban & Lean Practices

  • Scrum roles, events, and artifacts
  • Kanban principles and workflow management
  • Lean concepts in Agile projects
  • Hands-on exercise: Simulation of Scrum sprint planning and Kanban board setup

Day 3 – Agile Project Management & Metrics

  • Agile planning, estimation, and prioritization techniques
  • Managing risks, change, and stakeholder expectations
  • Agile metrics: velocity, burn-down, burn-up, cumulative flow diagrams
  • Hands-on exercise: Sprint backlog creation and metrics tracking

Day 4 – Exam Preparation & Practice Questions

  • ACP exam structure, domains, and scoring
  • Tips and strategies for tackling multiple-choice questions
  • Practice exams and review of correct answers with explanations
  • Hands-on exercise: Timed practice exam and group discussion

Day 5 – Advanced Agile Concepts & Final Exam Prep

  • Scaling Agile with SAFe and hybrid frameworks
  • Agile leadership and team facilitation
  • Final review of key Agile concepts and exam tips
  • Q&A, wrap-up, and guidance for next steps

Post Test

End of the Course

Assessment Methodology

All courses conducted by EdTech will begin with a Pre-evaluation and end with a Post-evaluation. The instructor will evaluate the knowledge and skills of the participants according to the feedback given by participants. This will help to recognize the benefits and the level of knowledge gained by participants through the course.

Training Methodology

Facilitated by a highly qualified specialist, who has extensive knowledge and experience; this program will be conducted using extensively interactive methods, encouraging participants to share their own experiences and apply the program material to real-life work situations in order to stimulate group discussions and improve the efficiency of the subject coverage.

Percentages of the total course hour classification are:

  • ​40% Theoretical lectures, Concepts and approach
  • 20% Motivation to develop individual skill and Techniques
  • 20% Case Studies and Practical Exercises
  • 20% Topic General Discussions and interaction

Course Manual

Participants will be provided with comprehensive presentation material as reference manual. This presentation material is a compilation of core valuable information, references, presentation methods and inspiring reading which will be used as a part of the material guide.

Course Certificate

At the completion of the course, all participants who successfully accomplished the required contact hours will receive an EdTech Training Participation Certificate as a testimony to their commitment to professional development and further education.

Why Edtech ?

  • Industry Experienced; Internationally Qualified Trainers
  • Hands-on Practical Sessions & Assignments
  • Intensive Study materials
  • Flexible Schedules
  • Realistic training methodology
  • High-Quality Training in Affordable Course Fees
  • Achievement Certificate, as approved by the Ministry of Education (Abu Dhabi Center for Technical and Vocational Education Training - ACTVET), HABC, AWS, IAOSHE, SHRM, etc.