Agile is a set of methods and methodologies that help your team to think more effectively, work more efficiently, and make bettr decisions. These methods and methodologies address all the areas of traditional software engineering, including project management, software design, and process improvement. Each of these methods and methodologies consists of practices. Agile is also a mindset, because the right mindset, because the right mindset can make a huge difference in how effectively a team uses the practices. The Agile Mindset Foundation is an entry-level certification intended for IT professionals seeking to validate their knowledge of Agile.
This exam includes topics such as the Agile Manifesto, the Agile Values, the 12 Principles of Agile Software, the Agile Coach, Lean Thinking, Lean Values, XP (Practices, Values, and Principles), Kanban (Principles and Practices), The Design Sprint, Management 3.0, Design Thinking, The Lean Startup, MVP (Minimum Viable Product), The Origins of Scrum, Roles (Product Owner, Scrum Master and Development Team), Definition of Done, Sprint, Scrum Events (Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review and Sprint Retrospective), and Scrum Artifacts (Product Backlog, Sprint Backlog).
The Agile Mindset Foundation certification exam is an online, closed-book, and remotely-proctored exam. It includes 40 multiple-choice questions and the passing score is 70%. You will have 60 minutes to complete the exam. Validate your knowledge of Agile and advance your career. Register for your online exam now!
Exam code |
ITC-047 |
Launch date |
August 24, 2019 |
Exam description |
The Agile Mindset Foundation exam tests the candidate knowledge in Agile. |
Current version |
1.0 |
Exam format |
Multiple choice; computer-based; closed book |
Number of questions |
40 questions |
Passing score |
70% (28 out of 40) |
Exam duration |
60 minutes |
Level |
Foundation |
Languages |
English and Portuguese (Brazilian) |
Exam description |
The Agile Manifesto, the Agile Values, the 12 Principles of Agile Software, the Agile Coach, Lean Thinking, Lean Values , XP, the XP Values (Communication, Simplicity, Feedback, Courage, and Respect), the XP Principles (Humanity, Economics, Mutual Benefit, Self similarity, Improvement, Diversity, Reflection, Flow, Opportunity, Redundancy, Failure, Quality, Accepted Responsibility, and Baby Steps), XP Practices (Pair programming, Continuous Integration, Energized Work, Ten-minute build, Incemental Design, Whole Team, Refactoring, Sit Together, and Test-driven development), Kanban (Principles and Practices), Kaizen, The Design Sprint, Management 3.0, Design Thinking, The Lean Startup, MVP (Minimum Viable Product), The Origins of Scrum, Roles (Product Owner, Scrum Master and Development Team), Definition of Done, Sprint, Scrum Events (Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review and Sprint Retrospective), and Scrum Artifacts (Product Backlog, Sprint Backlog). |
RECOMMENDED HOURS OF STUDY |
16 hours |
Bloom's Taxonomy |
Level 1 (Remembering), Level 2 (Understanding) and Level 3 (Applying) |
Recommended reading |
• Learning Agile by Andrew Stellman and Jennifer Greene |
Prerequisites |
There are no prerequisites for this certification |
Recommended experience |
Six months of work experience in Agile |
Validity period |
Lifetime |
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