PMI-ACP®: Agile Development, Quality, and Testing Practices (6 of 11) from Pluralsight

This course will provide an in-depth understanding of Agile development practices, as well as quality and testing processes. This course is part of the PMI-ACP® Agile Project Management series.

Are you looking to further develop your Agile Project Management background to help you lead your team and project(s) with greater efficiency and effectiveness? In this course, PMI-ACP®: Agile Development, Quality, and Testing Practices, you will take the next step in becoming an Agile Project Manager who assumes a strong, cross-functional leadership role in these functions. First, you will learn about Agile development practices and what's different about Agile development. Next, you'll dive into Agile architecture and prototyping methods and techniques for product feedback. Finally, you will delve into Agile quality management and testing practices. When you are finished with this course, you will have an in-depth understanding of Agile development practices, along with quality and testing processes to utilize on your own projects. This course is part of the PMI-ACP® Agile Project Management series.

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Agile Development Practices

Agile Quality Management and Testing Practices

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Know what's good

, what to watch for

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Covers Agile development, a project management standard in the industry

Taught by Chuck Cobb, a recognized leader in Agile Project Management

Examines Agile architecture, a highly relevant topic in development and project management

May require students to have taken other courses or have some background knowledge, which could be a caveat for some

May require access to additional items and goods that are not readily available in a typical household or in a library, which could be a caveat for some

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Learners who complete PMI-ACP®: Agile Development, Quality, and Testing Practices (6 of 11) will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Application Developer

An Application Developer designs, builds, tests, deploys, and maintains applications. To succeed in this role, you must have a strong understanding of Agile development practices, as well as quality and testing processes. This course can help you build a foundation in these areas, which will make you a more effective Application Developer. In particular, the course's coverage of Agile architecture and prototyping methods and techniques for product feedback will be especially relevant to your work.

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Business Analyst

A Business Analyst is responsible for eliciting, analyzing, and documenting the business needs of an organization. To be successful in this role, you must have a strong understanding of Agile development practices, as well as quality and testing processes. This course can help you build a foundation in these areas, which will make you a more effective Business Analyst. In particular, the course's coverage of Agile quality management and testing practices will be especially relevant to your work.

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Project Manager

A Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and closing projects. To be successful in this role, you must have a strong understanding of Agile development practices, as well as quality and testing processes. This course can help you build a foundation in these areas, which will make you a more effective Project Manager. In particular, the course's coverage of Agile development practices and Agile quality management and testing practices will be especially relevant to your work.

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Quality Assurance Analyst

A Quality Assurance Analyst is responsible for testing software to ensure that it meets the requirements of the customer. To be successful in this role, you must have a strong understanding of Agile development practices, as well as quality and testing processes. This course can help you build a foundation in these areas, which will make you a more effective Quality Assurance Analyst. In particular, the course's coverage of Agile quality management and testing practices will be especially relevant to your work.

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Software Developer

A Software Developer is responsible for designing, developing, and testing software applications. To be successful in this role, you must have a strong understanding of Agile development practices, as well as quality and testing processes. This course can help you build a foundation in these areas, which will make you a more effective Software Developer. In particular, the course's coverage of Agile architecture and prototyping methods and techniques for product feedback will be especially relevant to your work.

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Scrum Master

A Scrum Master is responsible for facilitating Scrum teams and ensuring that they are following Agile principles and practices. To be successful in this role, you must have a strong understanding of Agile development practices, as well as quality and testing processes. This course can help you build a foundation in these areas, which will make you a more effective Scrum Master. In particular, the course's coverage of Agile development practices and Agile quality management and testing practices will be especially relevant to your work.

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Product Owner

A Product Owner is responsible for defining the vision and roadmap for a product. To be successful in this role, you must have a strong understanding of Agile development practices, as well as quality and testing processes. This course can help you build a foundation in these areas, which will make you a more effective Product Owner. In particular, the course's coverage of Agile development practices and Agile quality management and testing practices will be especially relevant to your work.

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Technical Lead

A Technical Lead is responsible for providing technical leadership to a team of developers. To be successful in this role, you must have a strong understanding of Agile development practices, as well as quality and testing processes. This course can help you build a foundation in these areas, which will make you a more effective Technical Lead. In particular, the course's coverage of Agile architecture and prototyping methods and techniques for product feedback will be especially relevant to your work.

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Quality Engineer

A Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring that software products meet the quality standards of the organization. To be successful in this role, you must have a strong understanding of Agile development practices, as well as quality and testing processes. This course can help you build a foundation in these areas, which will make you a more effective Quality Engineer. In particular, the course's coverage of Agile quality management and testing practices will be especially relevant to your work.

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Test Manager

A Test Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and managing software testing activities. To be successful in this role, you must have a strong understanding of Agile development practices, as well as quality and testing processes. This course can help you build a foundation in these areas, which will make you a more effective Test Manager. In particular, the course's coverage of Agile quality management and testing practices will be especially relevant to your work.

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Software Architect

A Software Architect is responsible for designing the architecture of software systems. To be successful in this role, you must have a strong understanding of Agile development practices, as well as quality and testing processes. This course can help you build a foundation in these areas, which will make you a more effective Software Architect. In particular, the course's coverage of Agile architecture and prototyping methods and techniques for product feedback will be especially relevant to your work.

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Information Security Analyst

An Information Security Analyst is responsible for protecting the information assets of an organization. To be successful in this role, you must have a strong understanding of Agile development practices, as well as quality and testing processes. This course may help you build a foundation in these areas, which will make you a more effective Information Security Analyst. In particular, the course's coverage of Agile quality management and testing practices may be especially relevant to your work.

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Database Administrator

A Database Administrator is responsible for managing and maintaining databases. To be successful in this role, you must have a strong understanding of Agile development practices, as well as quality and testing processes. This course may help you build a foundation in these areas, which will make you a more effective Database Administrator. In particular, the course's coverage of Agile quality management and testing practices may be especially relevant to your work.

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Network Administrator

A Network Administrator is responsible for managing and maintaining computer networks. To be successful in this role, you must have a strong understanding of Agile development practices, as well as quality and testing processes. This course may help you build a foundation in these areas, which will make you a more effective Network Administrator. In particular, the course's coverage of Agile quality management and testing practices may be especially relevant to your work.

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Systems Analyst

A Systems Analyst is responsible for analyzing and designing computer systems. To be successful in this role, you must have a strong understanding of Agile development practices, as well as quality and testing processes. This course may help you build a foundation in these areas, which will make you a more effective Systems Analyst. In particular, the course's coverage of Agile development practices and Agile quality management and testing practices may be especially relevant to your work.

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