Courses – Afrissance Academy https://academy.afrissance.com - Fri, 13 Sep 2024 10:15:44 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 Prosci Change Management Certification https://academy.afrissance.com/prosci-change-management-certification-october-9-2024/ Wed, 11 Sep 2024 12:01:48 +0000 https://academy.afrissance.com/?post_type=product&p=400 Prosci’s Change Management Certification Program gives you the knowledge, skills and tools you need to drive successful change initiatives. During this three-day experiential session, you’ll apply Prosci’s change management methodology to one of your active projects. In addition to learning Prosci’s best-practices approach to change management and gaining access to our industry-leading tools and content, you and your peers can share challenges, solutions and insights during the program. Graduates earn the distinction of being a Prosci Certified Change Practitioner. ]]>
Course overview

Prosci’s Change Management Certification Program gives you the knowledge, skills and tools you need to drive successful change initiatives. 

During this three-day experiential session, you’ll apply Prosci’s change management methodology to one of your active projects. In addition to learning Prosci’s best-practices approach to change management and gaining access to our industry-leading tools and content, you and your peers can share challenges, solutions and insights during the program. Graduates earn the distinction of being a Prosci Certified Change Practitioner. 

Program Benefits

Become Certified via Flexible Online Learning 

Learn Prosci’s industry-leading change management methodology in an engaging online environment. Interact with peers, participate in focused breakout sessions, and more. 

Grow Your Change Management Skills 

Gain access to proven change management tools and methodologies, Prosci change management experts, and 25 years of industry research. And set yourself apart in the marketplace. 

Help Meet the Strategic Objectives of Your Organization 

Drive efficiencies and increase project ROI. Help employees adapt to change and improve company culture. Build your organization’s change competency one practitioner at a time. 

Who should attend
  • Change leaders 
  • Project managers 
  • Change management practitioners 
  • Continuous improvement specialists 
  • IT professionals 
  • Human resource business partners 
  • Organizational development professionals 
  • Project team members 
Learning Objectives

During the Change Management Certification Program, participants learn how to: 

  • Define change management  
  • Explain the value of change management 
  • Apply the Prosci ADKAR® Model to facilitate individual change 
  • Apply the Prosci 3-Phase Process for organizational change 
  • Activate roles that contribute to change success 
  • Formulate the foundation of a Change Management Plan to address a specific project 
Program Agenda

Day 1 

  • Welcome and connection 
  • Foundation 
  • PCT Model 
  • ADKAR Model 
  • Prosci 3-Phase Process: Phase 1 – Prepare Approach 
  • Knowledge Check 

Day 2 

  • Day 1 Review 
  • Prosci 3-Phrase Process: Phase 1 – Prepare Approach 
  • Prosci 3-Phase Process: Phase 2 – Manage Change 
  • Knowledge Check 

Day 3 

  • Day 2 Review 
  • Prosci 3-Phase Process: Phase 2 – Manage Change 
  • Prosci 3-Phase Process: Phase 3 – Sustain Outcomes 
  • Deliver Presentations 
  • Next Steps and Evaluation 
  • Graduation 
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Disciplined Agile Scrum Master (DASM) https://academy.afrissance.com/discipline-agile-scrum-master-dasm-3-december-9-2024/ Mon, 19 Aug 2024 19:11:27 +0000 https://academy.afrissance.com/?post_type=product&p=385 Are you struggling with finding the most appropriate Agile framework to fit your team’s context? If you’re looking for ways to break free from frameworks and evolve the best way of working (WoW) for you and your team, then Disciplined Agile Scrum Master (DASM) is the course for you. Disciplined Agile is not a framework, but rather a toolkit that focuses on the decisions you need to consider, the options available to you, and the trade-offs associated with these options. It shows you how to effectively combine strategies from multiple agile and lean approaches in a tailorable and scalable manner. Organizations that adopt Disciplined Agile go to market sooner, deliver value faster and make their customers happier. You will develop the strategies to improve your processes and drive better team results with the Disciplined Agile toolkit.  Disciplined Agile enables you to improve your team’s performance by introducing strategies from leading agile and lean approaches like Scrum, Kanban, SAFe®, and more. This frees you from any single agile framework and opens your options.  Filled with activities, animations, supplemental reading, and more, this 14 PDU course will prepare you to take the DASM exam and start using Disciplined Agile immediately, setting yourself up for career success. ]]> Are you struggling with finding the most appropriate Agile framework to fit your team’s context? If you’re looking for ways to break free from frameworks and evolve the best way of working (WoW) for you and your team, then Disciplined Agile Scrum Master (DASM) is the course for you. Disciplined Agile is not a framework, but rather a toolkit that focuses on the decisions you need to consider, the options available to you, and the trade-offs associated with these options. It shows you how to effectively combine strategies from multiple agile and lean approaches in a tailorable and scalable manner.

Organizations that adopt Disciplined Agile go to market sooner, deliver value faster and make their customers happier. You will develop the strategies to improve your processes and drive better team results with the Disciplined Agile toolkit. 

Disciplined Agile enables you to improve your team’s performance by introducing strategies from leading agile and lean approaches like Scrum, Kanban, SAFe®, and more. This frees you from any single agile framework and opens your options. 

Filled with activities, animations, supplemental reading, and more, this 14 PDU course will prepare you to take the DASM exam and start using Disciplined Agile immediately, setting yourself up for career success. 

Who should attend

While this course provides an opportunity to certify as a DA Scrum Master, the skills learned are valuable to any team member. Anyone interested in learning Agile methodology 

  • Anyone who wishes to build a career in Agile
  • Any stakeholder who interacts with Agile projects in their business environment 

PS: No agile experience is required. 

Learning Objectives

Understand the Disciplined Agile mindset and its underlying principles, such as pragmatism, the power of choice and adapting to context. 

  • Explore multiple leading agile and lean approaches like Scrum, Kanban, SAFe® and more.
  • Learn about the fundamentals of agile and lean, and how to use both approaches effectively.
  • Understand how to put these strategies into action on your agile team and ensure effective implementation.
  • Learn how to apply the Disciplined Agile tool kit to discover the best way of working (WoW) for you and your agile team in your unique situation.
  • Be prepared to take the Disciplined Agile Scrum Master (DASM) Certification exam.
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Disciplined Agile Scrum Master (DASM) https://academy.afrissance.com/discipline-agile-scrum-master-dasm-2-november-14-2024/ Mon, 19 Aug 2024 19:10:37 +0000 https://academy.afrissance.com/?post_type=product&p=384 Are you struggling with finding the most appropriate Agile framework to fit your team’s context? If you’re looking for ways to break free from frameworks and evolve the best way of working (WoW) for you and your team, then Disciplined Agile Scrum Master (DASM) is the course for you. Disciplined Agile is not a framework, but rather a toolkit that focuses on the decisions you need to consider, the options available to you, and the trade-offs associated with these options. It shows you how to effectively combine strategies from multiple agile and lean approaches in a tailorable and scalable manner. Organizations that adopt Disciplined Agile go to market sooner, deliver value faster and make their customers happier. You will develop the strategies to improve your processes and drive better team results with the Disciplined Agile toolkit.  Disciplined Agile enables you to improve your team’s performance by introducing strategies from leading agile and lean approaches like Scrum, Kanban, SAFe®, and more. This frees you from any single agile framework and opens your options.  Filled with activities, animations, supplemental reading, and more, this 14 PDU course will prepare you to take the DASM exam and start using Disciplined Agile immediately, setting yourself up for career success. ]]> Are you struggling with finding the most appropriate Agile framework to fit your team’s context? If you’re looking for ways to break free from frameworks and evolve the best way of working (WoW) for you and your team, then Disciplined Agile Scrum Master (DASM) is the course for you. Disciplined Agile is not a framework, but rather a toolkit that focuses on the decisions you need to consider, the options available to you, and the trade-offs associated with these options. It shows you how to effectively combine strategies from multiple agile and lean approaches in a tailorable and scalable manner.

Organizations that adopt Disciplined Agile go to market sooner, deliver value faster and make their customers happier. You will develop the strategies to improve your processes and drive better team results with the Disciplined Agile toolkit. 

Disciplined Agile enables you to improve your team’s performance by introducing strategies from leading agile and lean approaches like Scrum, Kanban, SAFe®, and more. This frees you from any single agile framework and opens your options. 

Filled with activities, animations, supplemental reading, and more, this 14 PDU course will prepare you to take the DASM exam and start using Disciplined Agile immediately, setting yourself up for career success. 

Who should attend

While this course provides an opportunity to certify as a DA Scrum Master, the skills learned are valuable to any team member. Anyone interested in learning Agile methodology 

  • Anyone who wishes to build a career in Agile
  • Any stakeholder who interacts with Agile projects in their business environment 

PS: No agile experience is required. 

Learning Objectives

Understand the Disciplined Agile mindset and its underlying principles, such as pragmatism, the power of choice and adapting to context. 

  • Explore multiple leading agile and lean approaches like Scrum, Kanban, SAFe® and more.
  • Learn about the fundamentals of agile and lean, and how to use both approaches effectively.
  • Understand how to put these strategies into action on your agile team and ensure effective implementation.
  • Learn how to apply the Disciplined Agile tool kit to discover the best way of working (WoW) for you and your agile team in your unique situation.
  • Be prepared to take the Disciplined Agile Scrum Master (DASM) Certification exam.
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Project Management Professional (PMP) https://academy.afrissance.com/project-management-professional-pmp-4-december-4-2024/ Mon, 19 Aug 2024 19:02:22 +0000 https://academy.afrissance.com/?post_type=product&p=381 Our Project Management training is customized towards imparting global Project Management best practices on participants. The Project Management workshop will give participants an overview of the entire project management process, gain a strong working knowledge of the basics of project management as well as key project management tools that they can use every day. ]]> Course overview

Our Project Management training is customized towards imparting global Project Management best practices on participants. The Project Management workshop will give participants an overview of the entire project management process, gain a strong working knowledge of the basics of project management as well as key project management tools that they can use every day. 

Program Benefits

Become Certified via Flexible Online Learning 

Learn Prosci’s industry-leading change management methodology in an engaging online environment. Interact with peers, participate in focused breakout sessions, and more. 

Grow Your Change Management Skills 

Gain access to proven change management tools and methodologies, Prosci change management experts, and 25 years of industry research. And set yourself apart in the marketplace. 

Help Meet the Strategic Objectives of Your Organization 

Drive efficiencies and increase project ROI. Help employees adapt to change and improve company culture. Build your organization’s change competency one practitioner at a time. 

Who should attend
  • PMP Exam candidates 
  • Project Managers
Learning Objectives
  • Identify and apply project management process groups and knowledge areas. 
  • Identify and apply Project Management best practices to real world project scenarios. 
  • Learn all project management knowledge areas. 
  • Define a project’s scope and write a project plan 
  • Build a work breakdown schedule 
  • Create a project budget 
  • Identify and manage risks 
  • Perform a project needs assessment and write goals, requirements, and deliverables 
  • Create key project documents. 
  • Build a project schedule by estimating time, costs, and resources 
  • Understand and use the work breakdown structure 
  • Create project planning documents, such as a schedule, risk management plan, and communication plan 
  • Establish and use baselines 
  • Monitor and maintain the project 
  • Perform basic management tasks, including leading status meetings and ensuring all documents are complete at the end of the project 
Program Agenda

MODULE 1 

Creating a High-Performing Team – This lesson addresses tasks from the people domain of the PMP Exam content outline. 

Topics 

  1. Build a Team
  2. Define Team Ground Rules
  3. Negotiate Project Agreements
  4. Empower Team Members and Stakeholders
  5. Train Team Members and Stakeholders
  6. Engage and Support Virtual Teams
  7. Build a Shared Understanding about a Project

MODULE 2 

Starting the Project – This lesson addresses tasks from the process domain of the PMP Exam content outline. 

Topics 

  1. Determine Appropriate Project Methodology/Methods and Practices
  2. Plan and Manage Scope
  3. Plan and Manage Budget and Resources
  4. Plan and Manage Schedule
  5. Plan and Manage Quality of Products/Deliverables
  6. Integrate Project Planning Activities
  7. Plan and Manage Procurement
  8. Establish Project Governance Structure
  9. Plan and Manage Project/Phase Closure

MODULE 3 

Doing the work – This lesson addresses tasks from the process domain of the PMP Exam content outline. 

Topics 

  1. Assess and Manage Risks
  2. Execute Project to Deliver Business Value
  3. Manage Communications
  4. Engage Stakeholders
  5. Create Project Artifacts
  6. Manage Project Changes
  7. Manage Project Issues
  8. Ensure Knowledge Transfer to Project Continuity

MODULE 4 

Keeping the team on track – This lesson addresses tasks from the people domain of the PMP Exam content outline. 

Topics: 

  1. Lead a Team
  2. Support Team Performance
  3. Address and Remove Impediments, Obstacles, and Blockers
  4. Manage Conflict
  5. Collaborate with Stakeholders
  6. Mentor Relevant Stakeholders
  7. Apply Emotional Intelligence to Promote Team Performance

MODULE 5 

Keeping the business in mind – This lesson addresses tasks from the Business Environment domain of the PMP Exam content outline. 

Topics 

  1. Manage Compliance Requirements
  2. Evaluate and Deliver Project Benefits and Value
  3. Evaluate and Address Internal and External Business Environment Changes
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Project Management Professional (PMP) https://academy.afrissance.com/project-management-professional-pmp-3-november-7-2024/ Mon, 19 Aug 2024 19:01:16 +0000 https://academy.afrissance.com/?post_type=product&p=380 Our Project Management training is customized towards imparting global Project Management best practices on participants. The Project Management workshop will give participants an overview of the entire project management process, gain a strong working knowledge of the basics of project management as well as key project management tools that they can use every day. ]]> Course overview

Our Project Management training is customized towards imparting global Project Management best practices on participants. The Project Management workshop will give participants an overview of the entire project management process, gain a strong working knowledge of the basics of project management as well as key project management tools that they can use every day. 

Program Benefits

Become Certified via Flexible Online Learning 

Learn Prosci’s industry-leading change management methodology in an engaging online environment. Interact with peers, participate in focused breakout sessions, and more. 

Grow Your Change Management Skills 

Gain access to proven change management tools and methodologies, Prosci change management experts, and 25 years of industry research. And set yourself apart in the marketplace. 

Help Meet the Strategic Objectives of Your Organization 

Drive efficiencies and increase project ROI. Help employees adapt to change and improve company culture. Build your organization’s change competency one practitioner at a time. 

Who should attend
  • PMP Exam candidates 
  • Project Managers
Learning Objectives
  • Identify and apply project management process groups and knowledge areas. 
  • Identify and apply Project Management best practices to real world project scenarios. 
  • Learn all project management knowledge areas. 
  • Define a project’s scope and write a project plan 
  • Build a work breakdown schedule 
  • Create a project budget 
  • Identify and manage risks 
  • Perform a project needs assessment and write goals, requirements, and deliverables 
  • Create key project documents. 
  • Build a project schedule by estimating time, costs, and resources 
  • Understand and use the work breakdown structure 
  • Create project planning documents, such as a schedule, risk management plan, and communication plan 
  • Establish and use baselines 
  • Monitor and maintain the project 
  • Perform basic management tasks, including leading status meetings and ensuring all documents are complete at the end of the project 
Program Agenda

MODULE 1 

Creating a High-Performing Team – This lesson addresses tasks from the people domain of the PMP Exam content outline. 

Topics 

  1. Build a Team
  2. Define Team Ground Rules
  3. Negotiate Project Agreements
  4. Empower Team Members and Stakeholders
  5. Train Team Members and Stakeholders
  6. Engage and Support Virtual Teams
  7. Build a Shared Understanding about a Project

MODULE 2 

Starting the Project – This lesson addresses tasks from the process domain of the PMP Exam content outline. 

Topics 

  1. Determine Appropriate Project Methodology/Methods and Practices
  2. Plan and Manage Scope
  3. Plan and Manage Budget and Resources
  4. Plan and Manage Schedule
  5. Plan and Manage Quality of Products/Deliverables
  6. Integrate Project Planning Activities
  7. Plan and Manage Procurement
  8. Establish Project Governance Structure
  9. Plan and Manage Project/Phase Closure

MODULE 3 

Doing the work – This lesson addresses tasks from the process domain of the PMP Exam content outline. 

Topics 

  1. Assess and Manage Risks
  2. Execute Project to Deliver Business Value
  3. Manage Communications
  4. Engage Stakeholders
  5. Create Project Artifacts
  6. Manage Project Changes
  7. Manage Project Issues
  8. Ensure Knowledge Transfer to Project Continuity

MODULE 4 

Keeping the team on track – This lesson addresses tasks from the people domain of the PMP Exam content outline. 

Topics: 

  1. Lead a Team
  2. Support Team Performance
  3. Address and Remove Impediments, Obstacles, and Blockers
  4. Manage Conflict
  5. Collaborate with Stakeholders
  6. Mentor Relevant Stakeholders
  7. Apply Emotional Intelligence to Promote Team Performance

MODULE 5 

Keeping the business in mind – This lesson addresses tasks from the Business Environment domain of the PMP Exam content outline. 

Topics 

  1. Manage Compliance Requirements
  2. Evaluate and Deliver Project Benefits and Value
  3. Evaluate and Address Internal and External Business Environment Changes
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Project Management Professional (PMP) https://academy.afrissance.com/project-management-professional-pmp-2-november-27-2024/ Mon, 19 Aug 2024 18:59:37 +0000 https://academy.afrissance.com/?post_type=product&p=379 Our Project Management training is customized towards imparting global Project Management best practices on participants. The Project Management workshop will give participants an overview of the entire project management process, gain a strong working knowledge of the basics of project management as well as key project management tools that they can use every day. ]]> Course overview

Our Project Management training is customized towards imparting global Project Management best practices on participants. The Project Management workshop will give participants an overview of the entire project management process, gain a strong working knowledge of the basics of project management as well as key project management tools that they can use every day. 

Program Benefits

Become Certified via Flexible Online Learning 

Learn Prosci’s industry-leading change management methodology in an engaging online environment. Interact with peers, participate in focused breakout sessions, and more. 

Grow Your Change Management Skills 

Gain access to proven change management tools and methodologies, Prosci change management experts, and 25 years of industry research. And set yourself apart in the marketplace. 

Help Meet the Strategic Objectives of Your Organization 

Drive efficiencies and increase project ROI. Help employees adapt to change and improve company culture. Build your organization’s change competency one practitioner at a time. 

Who should attend
  • PMP Exam candidates 
  • Project Managers
Learning Objectives
  • Identify and apply project management process groups and knowledge areas. 
  • Identify and apply Project Management best practices to real world project scenarios. 
  • Learn all project management knowledge areas. 
  • Define a project’s scope and write a project plan 
  • Build a work breakdown schedule 
  • Create a project budget 
  • Identify and manage risks 
  • Perform a project needs assessment and write goals, requirements, and deliverables 
  • Create key project documents. 
  • Build a project schedule by estimating time, costs, and resources 
  • Understand and use the work breakdown structure 
  • Create project planning documents, such as a schedule, risk management plan, and communication plan 
  • Establish and use baselines 
  • Monitor and maintain the project 
  • Perform basic management tasks, including leading status meetings and ensuring all documents are complete at the end of the project 
Program Agenda

MODULE 1 

Creating a High-Performing Team – This lesson addresses tasks from the people domain of the PMP Exam content outline. 

Topics 

  1. Build a Team
  2. Define Team Ground Rules
  3. Negotiate Project Agreements
  4. Empower Team Members and Stakeholders
  5. Train Team Members and Stakeholders
  6. Engage and Support Virtual Teams
  7. Build a Shared Understanding about a Project

MODULE 2 

Starting the Project – This lesson addresses tasks from the process domain of the PMP Exam content outline. 

Topics 

  1. Determine Appropriate Project Methodology/Methods and Practices
  2. Plan and Manage Scope
  3. Plan and Manage Budget and Resources
  4. Plan and Manage Schedule
  5. Plan and Manage Quality of Products/Deliverables
  6. Integrate Project Planning Activities
  7. Plan and Manage Procurement
  8. Establish Project Governance Structure
  9. Plan and Manage Project/Phase Closure

MODULE 3 

Doing the work – This lesson addresses tasks from the process domain of the PMP Exam content outline. 

Topics 

  1. Assess and Manage Risks
  2. Execute Project to Deliver Business Value
  3. Manage Communications
  4. Engage Stakeholders
  5. Create Project Artifacts
  6. Manage Project Changes
  7. Manage Project Issues
  8. Ensure Knowledge Transfer to Project Continuity

MODULE 4 

Keeping the team on track – This lesson addresses tasks from the people domain of the PMP Exam content outline. 

Topics: 

  1. Lead a Team
  2. Support Team Performance
  3. Address and Remove Impediments, Obstacles, and Blockers
  4. Manage Conflict
  5. Collaborate with Stakeholders
  6. Mentor Relevant Stakeholders
  7. Apply Emotional Intelligence to Promote Team Performance

MODULE 5 

Keeping the business in mind – This lesson addresses tasks from the Business Environment domain of the PMP Exam content outline. 

Topics 

  1. Manage Compliance Requirements
  2. Evaluate and Deliver Project Benefits and Value
  3. Evaluate and Address Internal and External Business Environment Changes
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Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) https://academy.afrissance.com/certified-associate-in-project-management-capm-3-december-18-2024/ Mon, 19 Aug 2024 18:45:26 +0000 https://academy.afrissance.com/?post_type=product&p=377 Regardless of your career stage, the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® is an asset that will distinguish you in the job market and enhance your credibility and effectiveness working on — or with — project teams. Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) is the globally recognized training for becoming the project manager of tomorrow.

Achieve career goals and heights by learning the concepts, tools, and best practices to move up the ladder with new organizational roles and responsibilities by taking the Certified Associate in the Project Management (CAPM) training.

The CAPM certification training provides you with the knowledge of the five process groups, synopsis of the core project manager philosophies, and ten knowledge areas as described in the Project Management Institute (PMI). This course prepares you for the CAPM certification examination with the fundamental knowledge and in-depth concepts of the CAPM project management. 

Who should attend

 If you’d like to manage larger projects and gain more responsibility or add project management skills into your current role, then the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) is right for you. 

Requirement

Prerequisites 

  • Secondary degree (high school diploma, associate’s degree or the global equivalent) 
  • 23 hours of project management education completed by the time you sit for the exam. Our Project Management Basics online course fulfills this educational prerequisite. 
Program Agenda
  • Introduction to Project Management (6%)  
  • Project Environment (6%)  
  • Role of the Project Manager (7%)  
  • Project Integration Management (9%)  
  • Project Scope Management (9 
  • Project Schedule Management (9%)  
  • Project Cost Management (8%)  
  • Project Quality Management (7%)  
  • Project Resource Management (8%)  
  • Project Communication Management (10%)  
  • Project Risk Management (8%)  
  • Project Procurement Management (4%)  
  • Project Stakeholder Management (9%)  
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Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) https://academy.afrissance.com/certified-associate-in-project-management-capm-2-november-21-2024/ Mon, 19 Aug 2024 18:44:31 +0000 https://academy.afrissance.com/?post_type=product&p=376 Regardless of your career stage, the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® is an asset that will distinguish you in the job market and enhance your credibility and effectiveness working on — or with — project teams. Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) is the globally recognized training for becoming the project manager of tomorrow.

Achieve career goals and heights by learning the concepts, tools, and best practices to move up the ladder with new organizational roles and responsibilities by taking the Certified Associate in the Project Management (CAPM) training.

The CAPM certification training provides you with the knowledge of the five process groups, synopsis of the core project manager philosophies, and ten knowledge areas as described in the Project Management Institute (PMI). This course prepares you for the CAPM certification examination with the fundamental knowledge and in-depth concepts of the CAPM project management. 

Who should attend

 If you’d like to manage larger projects and gain more responsibility or add project management skills into your current role, then the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) is right for you. 

Requirement

Prerequisites 

  • Secondary degree (high school diploma, associate’s degree or the global equivalent) 
  • 23 hours of project management education completed by the time you sit for the exam. Our Project Management Basics online course fulfills this educational prerequisite. 
Program Agenda
  • Introduction to Project Management (6%)  
  • Project Environment (6%)  
  • Role of the Project Manager (7%)  
  • Project Integration Management (9%)  
  • Project Scope Management (9 
  • Project Schedule Management (9%)  
  • Project Cost Management (8%)  
  • Project Quality Management (7%)  
  • Project Resource Management (8%)  
  • Project Communication Management (10%)  
  • Project Risk Management (8%)  
  • Project Procurement Management (4%)  
  • Project Stakeholder Management (9%)  
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Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) https://academy.afrissance.com/agile-certified-practitioner-pmi-acp-3-september-11-2024/ Mon, 19 Aug 2024 18:34:54 +0000 https://academy.afrissance.com/?post_type=product&p=372 If you’re experienced using agile approaches, have good collaboration skills, eagerly embrace complexity and thrive on rapid response times, then your talents are in demand. From the people who brought you the PMP® , the PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) formally recognizes your knowledge of agile principles and your skill with agile techniques. Show your peers, employers, and stakeholders that your agile knowledge runs deep.

Created by agilists for agilists, the PMI-ACP is our fastest growing certification, and it’s no wonder. Organizations that are highly agile and responsive to market dynamics complete more of their projects successfully than their slower-moving counterparts-75 percent versus 56 percent-as shown in our 2015 Pulse of the Profession® report.

The PMI-ACP spans many approaches to agile such as Scrum, Kanban, Lean, extreme programming (XP) and test-driven development (TDD.) So, it will increase your versatility, wherever your projects may take you.

Who should attend

If you work on agile teams or if your organization is adopting agile practices, the PMI-ACP is a good choice for you. The PMI-ACP is evidence of your real-world, hands-on experience and skill as part of an agile team.

Prerequisites
  • Secondary degree
  • 21 contact hours of training in agile practices
  • 12 months of general project experience within the last 5 years. A current PMP® or PgMP® will satisfy this requirement but is not required to apply for the PMI-ACP.
  • 8 months of agile project experience within the last 3 years
Learning Objectives
  • Accelerate your ability to lead high-profile initiatives that are critical to enterprise success.
  • Take a deep dive into the Disciplined Agile tool kit to develop a comprehensive understanding of the hundreds of practices and strategies it contains and the trade-offs of applying them.
  • Apply the Disciplined Agile tool kit in hands-on exercises to guide your team in choosing and evolving your best way of working (WoW) in real-life situations.
  • Use the tool kit to solve complex challenges commonly encountered in development and operational teams, the value stream, and at the enterprise level.
  • Learn how to design and implement metrics that measure your improvements in areas where your teams are struggling.
  • Understand how to nurture emotional intelligence.
  • Feel confident empowering others on your team(s).
Program Agenda
Agile Framework
  • Introduction of scrum
  • Users Story
  • Agile Estimation
  • Value Based Prioritizations

This program is currently offered in a virtual instructor-led training format and In-person training. It’s delivered by instructors highly experienced in virtual training using a robust platform, making it a truly interactive experience.

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Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) https://academy.afrissance.com/agile-certified-practitioner-pmi-acp-2-november-11-2024/ Mon, 19 Aug 2024 18:31:16 +0000 https://academy.afrissance.com/?post_type=product&p=370 If you’re experienced using agile approaches, have good collaboration skills, eagerly embrace complexity and thrive on rapid response times, then your talents are in demand. From the people who brought you the PMP® , the PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) formally recognizes your knowledge of agile principles and your skill with agile techniques. Show your peers, employers, and stakeholders that your agile knowledge runs deep.

Created by agilists for agilists, the PMI-ACP is our fastest growing certification, and it’s no wonder. Organizations that are highly agile and responsive to market dynamics complete more of their projects successfully than their slower-moving counterparts-75 percent versus 56 percent-as shown in our 2015 Pulse of the Profession® report.

The PMI-ACP spans many approaches to agile such as Scrum, Kanban, Lean, extreme programming (XP) and test-driven development (TDD.) So, it will increase your versatility, wherever your projects may take you.

Who should attend

If you work on agile teams or if your organization is adopting agile practices, the PMI-ACP is a good choice for you. The PMI-ACP is evidence of your real-world, hands-on experience and skill as part of an agile team.

Prerequisites
  • Secondary degree
  • 21 contact hours of training in agile practices
  • 12 months of general project experience within the last 5 years. A current PMP® or PgMP® will satisfy this requirement but is not required to apply for the PMI-ACP.
  • 8 months of agile project experience within the last 3 years
Learning Objectives
  • Accelerate your ability to lead high-profile initiatives that are critical to enterprise success.
  • Take a deep dive into the Disciplined Agile tool kit to develop a comprehensive understanding of the hundreds of practices and strategies it contains and the trade-offs of applying them.
  • Apply the Disciplined Agile tool kit in hands-on exercises to guide your team in choosing and evolving your best way of working (WoW) in real-life situations.
  • Use the tool kit to solve complex challenges commonly encountered in development and operational teams, the value stream, and at the enterprise level.
  • Learn how to design and implement metrics that measure your improvements in areas where your teams are struggling.
  • Understand how to nurture emotional intelligence.
  • Feel confident empowering others on your team(s).
Program Agenda
Agile Framework
  • Introduction of scrum
  • Users Story
  • Agile Estimation
  • Value Based Prioritizations

This program is currently offered in a virtual instructor-led training format and In-person training. It’s delivered by instructors highly experienced in virtual training using a robust platform, making it a truly interactive experience.

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