PPP 074 | How Agile Are You? An interview with author Andy Crowe, PMP, PgMP, PMI-ACP
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- Published: Wednesday, 16 May 2012 14:54
- Written by Andy Kaufman
Agile is getting plenty of attention these days and for good reasons. When done well on aligned projects, great customer value can be delivered.
Many people who listen to this podcast are certified PMP’s or are at least considering certification in the future. You may be aware that Project Management Institute has a relatively new agile certification: the PMI-ACP℠. One of the best new books available to help people pass the ACP exam is from Andy Crowe. You likely know Andy as the author of the popular book entitled The PMP®Exam: How to Pass on Your First Try. Andy recently released The PMI-ACP Exam: How To Pass On Your First Try.
In this episode, I talk with Andy about agile, about the certification, and about project management overall.
Links to Resources
To learn more from Andy, check out his blog at http://www.velociteach.com/blog/. I invite you to check out his books on Amazon, including
- The PMP®Exam: How to Pass on Your First Try
- The PMI-ACP Exam: How To Pass On Your First Try
- Alpha Project Managers: What the Top 2% Know That Everyone Else Does Not
Thank you for joining me for this episode of The People and Projects Podcast! Have a great week!
Total Duration 23:54
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