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PMI Agile Certified Practitioner.

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Format:
Book
Author/Creator:
Chandramouli, Subramanian.
Subramanian Chandramouli
Contributor:
Dutt, Saikat.
Language:
English
Subjects (All):
Agile software development.
Project management--Examinations, questions, etc.
Project management.
Project management--Examinations--Study guides.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (489 pages)
Edition:
3rd ed.
Other Title:
PMI Agile Certified Practitioner
Place of Publication:
: Pearson India, 2016.
Summary:
This self-study guide is essential reading for all PMI-ACP® aspirants to clear the certification exam. Following an easy and a step-by-step learning approach, this book presents not only the basic.
Contents:
Cover
Title
Copyright
About the Authors
Preface
New to the Third Edition
Foreword
Chapter 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
Chapter 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
Chapter 3 Agile Methodologies
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
Chapter 4 Agile Project Communications
Communications in Agile Projects
Dimensions of Communication
Barriers to Communications
Plan Communications
Communication Methods
Chapter 5 Planning, Monitoring, and Adapting
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
Chapter 6 Agile Metrics and Estimations
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
Chapter 7 Agile Analysis and Design
Collecting and Validating Requirements of Agile Projects
Participatory Decision Model
Product Vision
Product Roadmap
Backlog
Story Maps
Agile Modeling
Business Case Development
Chartering
Chapter 8 Product Quality and Process Improvement
Frequent Verification and Validation
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
Chapter 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
Chapter 10 Value-based Prioritization
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
Chapter 11 Agile Project Risk Management
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
Chapter 12 PMI Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct
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.
Notes:
Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
Includes index.
ISBN:
93-325-8518-0
OCLC:
1024283430

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