Here is a high-level course outline of the PMI-ACP Workshop:

Day 1: Agile Foundations & Mindset

• Welcome & Workshop Overview

  • Introductions, workshop objectives, and an overview of the PMI-ACP certification process
  • Discuss the importance of an agile mindset in today’s project environments

• Agile Principles & Values

  • Deep dive into the Agile Manifesto, its 12 principles, and how they drive decision making
  • Interactive discussion on real-world examples of agile principles in action

• Agile Roles & Responsibilities

  • Overview of key roles (e.g., Scrum Master, Product Owner, Development Team) and responsibilities
  • Group exercise: Role-playing typical agile team interactions to highlight accountability and collaboration

• Exploring the Agile Ecosystem

  • Introduction to various agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, Lean, XP) and when to use each
  • Overview of agile practices (backlog management, iterative planning, daily stand-ups)

• Wrap-Up & Q&A

  • Recap of foundational concepts and open forum for initial questions

Day 2: Agile Frameworks, Tools & Techniques

• Review & Warm-Up

  • Brief recap of Day 1’s key concepts and address any emerging questions

• Deep Dive into Scrum

  • Detailed look at Scrum ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review, Sprint Retrospective)
  • Hands-on exercise: Simulating a sprint planning session and backlog refinement

• Exploring Kanban & Lean

  • Overview of Kanban’s visual management, work-in-progress limits, and flow efficiency
  • Introduction to Lean principles and practices for waste reduction and continuous improvement
  • Interactive activity: Creating a Kanban board for a sample project

• Agile Estimation & Planning

  • Techniques for estimating work (story points, planning poker) and building agile roadmaps
  • Case study discussion: Applying agile estimation in a real-world scenario

• Tool Spotlight & Practical Tips

  • Overview of popular agile tools (Jira, Trello, or similar) and how they support agile processes
  • Open discussion on adapting tools to your team’s needs

• Wrap-Up & Q&A

  • Summarize key techniques and practices from the day
  • Interactive Q&A session to clarify concepts

Day 3: Exam Preparation & Advanced Agile Practices

• Review of Agile Practices & Frameworks

  • Quick recap of Days 1 and 2
  • Group discussion on how different agile practices integrate in various environments

• PMI-ACP Exam Overview & Strategy

  • Detailed review of the PMI-ACP Exam Content Outline and key domains
  • Tips and strategies for tackling exam questions, managing time, and avoiding common pitfalls

• Practice Exam & Interactive Q&A

  • Work through sample exam questions in groups to explain thought processes and answers
  • Discuss real exam scenarios and how agile practices are applied

• Advanced Agile Topics

  • Explore scaling agile practices for larger, more complex environments (e.g., SAFe, LeSS)
  • Discussion on continuous improvement, agile metrics, and performance measurement

• Final Wrap-Up & Next Steps

  • Summarize all key learnings and provide additional resources for continued exam preparation
  • Open forum for final questions, feedback, and discussion on applying agile practices in the workplace

Disclaimer: Course content and structure may change without notice due to the dynamic nature of the evolving field of Agile and Project Management.