PMI Agile Certified Practitioner
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.
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| Formato: | Libro electrónico |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Pearson India
2016.
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| Edición: | 3rd ed |
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| Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull: | https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009820525306719 |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Chapter 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
- Chapter 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
- Chapter 8 Product Quality and Process Improvement
- Introduction
- Frequent Verification and Validation
- Test-Driven Development (TDD)
- 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
- 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
- Chapter 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
- Chapter 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.
