Presentation: Why PMI-ACP(r)? A certification overview.
Abstract: This presentation provides an overview of the PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)® certification. You will learn why you should pursue this certification, even for those not working in IT, as well as expectations for the certification examination.
Today, more and more companies are adopting the Agile approach to projects. Highly agile and responsive organizations complete more of their projects successfully than non-agile organizations. The Project Management Institute’s Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)® recognizes your knowledge of agile principles and your skill with agile techniques.
Biography: Dr. Julie DeSot, PMP, PMI-ACP, is a Professional Development and Project Management Coach, Instructor, and Consultant. With over 20 years experience, Dr. DeSot helps individuals and organizations improve their performance through process improvement, professional development, and consulting. Training topics include project management, agile, leadership, management, team, and processes. Julie has been a project manager as a government contractor supporting TSA, US Marine Corps, and US Navy, as well as many public organizations, and is an affiliate with Management Concepts. She provides coaching to her clients in a trusted advisor role, which include organizations, individuals and small business owners. Dr. DeSot received her Project Management Institute (PMI), Project Management Professional (PMP) certification in 2004 and her PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) in 2015; and received her Doctoral in 2010 from the University of Maryland University College.
