Have you ever led a system product development with only high level product requirements and a drop dead project schedule? How do you negotiate with project governance body to reduce project management documentation and yet able to gain their confidence that your project will be tightly controlled with disciple approach? You are serious about getting the credential of PMI-ACP, but you are not sure how to prepare for the exam. This unique course is aimed at project managers and leaders who are looking for skills beyond traditional heavy-weight Project Management approach. In this intensive 3-day exam preparation course, your instructor will explain the fundamental techniques of Agile Project Management approach, how these techniques differ from traditional methods, and why Agile techniques will improve your project outcomes. He will also show you what you need to know in order to pass the PMI-ACP exam at the first attempt. 

Course Content

The course content covers the same knowledge domains as described in the PMI-ACP Examination Content outline. They are:

1. Agile Concepts & Principles
2. Value-Driven Delivery
3. Stakeholder Engagement
4. Booting Team Performance Practices
5. Adaptive Planning
6. Problem Detection and Resolution
7. Continuous Improvement  

Upon completion of the course, you will be able to:

• Quote the basic principles & techniques of Agile Project Management & Product Development processes, and to consider its implementation at work
• Take the first step in preparing for the PMI-ACP® Exam

Audience

• Those who are interested in applying light-weight Project management process to keep-up with the continuing pace of business changes during system development cycle and be successful in creating innovative products
• Project Managers and Team Leaders who want to know the new trend in Project Management
• Those who are interested in the PMI-ACP Credential
• PMPs aiming at gaining PDU

Format

• Interactive classroom instruction
• Class open discussion and mini exercises
• Practice Examination Questions, Answers and Explanations

Instructor’s Profile – Mr. Raymond Wong, PMIHK Ex-President

PMP, PMI-ACP, PMI-PBA, CSM, CSPO, CPIT(PD)

Being a seasoned executive and project director with expertise in ICT Technology, Raymond understands the significance of professional project management, business analysis, technical development methods and how these competencies are increasing importance to an organization. Raymond has over 30 years of IT experience with leading edge corporations. He has held senior positions such as Managing Director, General Manager, and Principal Consultant of leading-edge technology and system integration firms in Canada, Hong Kong and China. Raymond is very passionate about the professionalism in Project Management, Agile Approach & Business Analysis. He was one of the founders of the Project Management Institute (PMI), Hong Kong Chapter in 1997 and has been serving as an Executive Committee Member of the Hong Kong Chapter from 1997-2013. He is the Past President of PMI Hong Kong Chapter. Currently, Raymond is managing his own consultancy business.