Comments for Whitewater Projects http://whitewaterprojects.com Enterprise Agile Project Management & Leadership Fri, 18 May 2012 09:52:03 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on A comparison of the PMI-ACP℠ and the Certified Scrum Master and Certified Scrum Professional by Siddharth Gupta http://whitewaterprojects.com/2012/01/03/a-comparison-of-the-pmi-acpsm-and-the-certified-scrum-master/#comment-11284 Siddharth Gupta Fri, 18 May 2012 09:52:03 +0000 http://whitewaterprojects.com/?p=3628#comment-11284 I am a new agile practitioner and I want to go towards one (CSP or PMI-ACP) of these certifications to add to my skills. This whole thread has given me a very good perspective of what lies ahead. Having said that for me the biggest gain will be to be able to coach and mentor my teams in agile as we push for its "practice" than just adoption. I am a new agile practitioner and I want to go towards one (CSP or PMI-ACP) of these certifications to add to my skills. This whole thread has given me a very good perspective of what lies ahead. Having said that for me the biggest gain will be to be able to coach and mentor my teams in agile as we push for its “practice” than just adoption.

]]> Comment on A comparison of the PMI-ACP℠ and the Certified Scrum Master and Certified Scrum Professional by S.Q. Fatima http://whitewaterprojects.com/2012/01/03/a-comparison-of-the-pmi-acpsm-and-the-certified-scrum-master/#comment-11254 S.Q. Fatima Fri, 04 May 2012 18:18:50 +0000 http://whitewaterprojects.com/?p=3628#comment-11254 i am really interested in PMI-ACP SM training. I will be in New jersey, USA from 10th June to 9th July. Can anyone suggest me a training course during this time closest from Plainsboro township, NJ from a good Registered Education Provider? i am really interested in PMI-ACP SM training. I will be in New jersey, USA from 10th June to 9th July. Can anyone suggest me a training course during this time closest from Plainsboro township, NJ from a good Registered Education Provider?

]]> Comment on A comparison of the PMI-ACP℠ and the Certified Scrum Master and Certified Scrum Professional by PMI’s Agile Certified Practitioner: A cert is born » HD Network Technology Blog http://whitewaterprojects.com/2012/01/03/a-comparison-of-the-pmi-acpsm-and-the-certified-scrum-master/#comment-11252 PMI’s Agile Certified Practitioner: A cert is born » HD Network Technology Blog Tue, 01 May 2012 12:42:16 +0000 http://whitewaterprojects.com/?p=3628#comment-11252 [...] There are other agile certs, such as DSDM, ICAgile, and all of the specific certifications for agile developers, but this is just a summary of the most common ones. (I am not including DSDM because it does not currently have the same global reach as the Scrum certifications, but it is an important certification.) A detailed analysis of the certifications is beyond the scope of this article. You can, however, read on the Whitewater Projects site how the PMI-ACP differs from the CSM and the CSP. [...] [...] There are other agile certs, such as DSDM, ICAgile, and all of the specific certifications for agile developers, but this is just a summary of the most common ones. (I am not including DSDM because it does not currently have the same global reach as the Scrum certifications, but it is an important certification.) A detailed analysis of the certifications is beyond the scope of this article. You can, however, read on the Whitewater Projects site how the PMI-ACP differs from the CSM and the CSP. [...]

]]> Comment on A comparison of the PMI-ACP℠ and the Certified Scrum Master and Certified Scrum Professional by PMI's Agile Certified Practitioner: A cert is born | TechRepublic http://whitewaterprojects.com/2012/01/03/a-comparison-of-the-pmi-acpsm-and-the-certified-scrum-master/#comment-11251 PMI's Agile Certified Practitioner: A cert is born | TechRepublic Mon, 30 Apr 2012 21:57:17 +0000 http://whitewaterprojects.com/?p=3628#comment-11251 [...] There are other agile certs, such as DSDM, ICAgile, and all of the specific certifications for agile developers, but this is just a summary of the most common ones. (I am not including DSDM because it does not currently have the same global reach as the Scrum certifications, but it is an important certification.) A detailed analysis of the certifications is beyond the scope of this article. You can, however, read on the Whitewater Projects site how the PMI-ACP differs from the CSM and the CSP. [...] [...] There are other agile certs, such as DSDM, ICAgile, and all of the specific certifications for agile developers, but this is just a summary of the most common ones. (I am not including DSDM because it does not currently have the same global reach as the Scrum certifications, but it is an important certification.) A detailed analysis of the certifications is beyond the scope of this article. You can, however, read on the Whitewater Projects site how the PMI-ACP differs from the CSM and the CSP. [...]

]]> Comment on A comparison of the PMI-ACP℠ and the Certified Scrum Master and Certified Scrum Professional by Prasanth Gopi http://whitewaterprojects.com/2012/01/03/a-comparison-of-the-pmi-acpsm-and-the-certified-scrum-master/#comment-11235 Prasanth Gopi Mon, 09 Apr 2012 19:01:30 +0000 http://whitewaterprojects.com/?p=3628#comment-11235 I think probably the name Certified "Scrum Master" is to blame here. It projects an idea that the person is already an expert where as in truth ha has just begun. frankly before reading this comparison I actually thought CSM was an exam that you need to pass and I expected CSMs to be really knowledgeable! I think probably the name Certified “Scrum Master” is to blame here. It projects an idea that the person is already an expert where as in truth ha has just begun. frankly before reading this comparison I actually thought CSM was an exam that you need to pass and I expected CSMs to be really knowledgeable!

]]> Comment on A comparison of the PMI-ACP℠ and the Certified Scrum Master and Certified Scrum Professional by Joseph Flahiff http://whitewaterprojects.com/2012/01/03/a-comparison-of-the-pmi-acpsm-and-the-certified-scrum-master/#comment-11233 Joseph Flahiff Sun, 08 Apr 2012 07:20:51 +0000 http://whitewaterprojects.com/?p=3628#comment-11233 Yah, in a creative endevour that is moving and changing as fast as lean/agile the exam is going to need to change quickly. In my classes I teach both. "Here is what you need to know for the exam, but here are the principles that xxx is based on, and YYY is current practice." The key is to understand the principles and thinking that are the foundation of agile so that the folks in the class can evaluate for themselves when a new idea comes along. I don't really think the ACP is so much about codifying and standardizing, I know those words were used. But that was a comment during a webianr. The fully thought out purpose defined by PMI is: + Demonstrate to employers your level of professionalism in Agile practices of project management. + Increase your professional versatility. + Hold a certification that is more credible than existing entry-level, training or exam-only based offerings So the distinction is not so much Change the world of work vs. codify and standardize. It is more (as you siad in your last line) Change the world of work AND Demonstrate professionalism...;-) Yah, in a creative endevour that is moving and changing as fast as lean/agile the exam is going to need to change quickly.
In my classes I teach both. “Here is what you need to know for the exam, but here are the principles that xxx is based on, and YYY is current practice.” The key is to understand the principles and thinking that are the foundation of agile so that the folks in the class can evaluate for themselves when a new idea comes along.

I don’t really think the ACP is so much about codifying and standardizing, I know those words were used. But that was a comment during a webianr. The fully thought out purpose defined by PMI is:
+ Demonstrate to employers your level of professionalism in Agile practices of project management.
+ Increase your professional versatility.
+ Hold a certification that is more credible than existing entry-level, training or exam-only based offerings

So the distinction is not so much Change the world of work vs. codify and standardize. It is more (as you siad in your last line) Change the world of work AND Demonstrate professionalism…;-)

]]> Comment on A comparison of the PMI-ACP℠ and the Certified Scrum Master and Certified Scrum Professional by TImothy Korson http://whitewaterprojects.com/2012/01/03/a-comparison-of-the-pmi-acpsm-and-the-certified-scrum-master/#comment-11232 TImothy Korson Sun, 08 Apr 2012 02:38:14 +0000 http://whitewaterprojects.com/?p=3628#comment-11232 The motto of the Scrum Alliance is "Transforming the world of work" The Scrum certifications are for those who seek and embrace radical transformation - disciplined, intelligent transformation, but radical transformation. The PMI-ACM has no such culture. They seek to "Codify & standardize" agile, which in my mind will stifle the agile movement. A number of PMI's correct answers to the PMI-ACP exam are already incorrect by current agile literature standards. So in my mind the division is clear and marked. Do you want to be part of the "transforming the world of work" movement - or do you want to be part of the "Codify & standardize" movement? The PMI-ACP courses tend to be about preparing for an exam. The ScrumMaster courses seriously focus on changing your mindset., and preparing you to be a change agent in your organization. Huge difference. Because of the differences, I actually recommend that you get both certificates. It is quite natural to do so. A CSM course counts as 14 of your 21 required PMI PDUs, so you might as well get your CSM on your way to a PMI-ACP. As you may have guessed, I consider myself a Scrum ambassador, but I understand that a PMI certification holds a lot of weight with traditional management. I love to see agile advocates who have credibility with upper level management. so I am glad to see agile advocates with a PMI-ACP certificate. I actually practice what I preach. I'm a Scrum trainer, but I am also a R.E.P. for the PMI and teach ACP prep classes. The motto of the Scrum Alliance is “Transforming the world of work” The Scrum certifications are for those who seek and embrace radical transformation – disciplined, intelligent transformation, but radical transformation.

The PMI-ACM has no such culture. They seek to “Codify & standardize” agile, which in my mind will stifle the agile movement. A number of PMI’s correct answers to the PMI-ACP exam are already incorrect by current agile literature standards.

So in my mind the division is clear and marked. Do you want to be part of the “transforming the world of work” movement – or do you want to be part of the “Codify & standardize” movement?

The PMI-ACP courses tend to be about preparing for an exam. The ScrumMaster courses seriously focus on changing your mindset., and preparing you to be a change agent in your organization. Huge difference.

Because of the differences, I actually recommend that you get both certificates. It is quite natural to do so. A CSM course counts as 14 of your 21 required PMI PDUs, so you might as well get your CSM on your way to a PMI-ACP. As you may have guessed, I consider myself a Scrum ambassador, but I understand that a PMI certification holds a lot of weight with traditional management. I love to see agile advocates who have credibility with upper level management. so I am glad to see agile advocates with a PMI-ACP certificate.

I actually practice what I preach. I’m a Scrum trainer, but I am also a R.E.P. for the PMI and teach ACP prep classes.

]]> Comment on Saturday chores with kanban by Houda http://whitewaterprojects.com/2011/02/27/saturday-chores-kanban/#comment-11202 Houda Sun, 25 Mar 2012 04:46:13 +0000 http://whitewaterprojects.com/2011/02/27/saturday-chores-with-kan/#comment-11202 We have been applying kanban for our 3 kids for the last 2 years with exactly same way as in this video but was more for managing their homework. We are in software industry as well, and my husband and I decided to make a modern app for our kids that runs on an android tablet (cheaper than ipad :) ) They have benn using kanplan for 2 months now, it has been great success! they have each a tablet on their desk, and they all manage their tasks themselves, even our 6 years old !!!! If interested, check it in www.kanplan.net , it is a free app, you only need an android tablet :)) We have been applying kanban for our 3 kids for the last 2 years with exactly same way as in this video but was more for managing their homework. We are in software industry as well, and my husband and I decided to make
a modern app for our kids that runs on an android tablet (cheaper than ipad :) )
They have benn using kanplan for 2 months now, it has been great success! they have each a tablet on their desk, and they all manage their tasks themselves, even our 6 years old !!!!
If interested, check it in http://www.kanplan.net , it is a free app, you only need an android tablet :) )

]]> Comment on A comparison of the PMI-ACP℠ and the Certified Scrum Master and Certified Scrum Professional by Joseph Flahiff http://whitewaterprojects.com/2012/01/03/a-comparison-of-the-pmi-acpsm-and-the-certified-scrum-master/#comment-11180 Joseph Flahiff Tue, 13 Mar 2012 23:03:01 +0000 http://whitewaterprojects.com/?p=3628#comment-11180 HEY For all of you who asked... here it is. I added the CSP to the comparison. Let me know where I am not right with any data. thanks peace Joseph HEY For all of you who asked… here it is. I added the CSP to the comparison. Let me know where I am not right with any data.
thanks
peace
Joseph

]]> Comment on A comparison of the PMI-ACP℠ and the Certified Scrum Master and Certified Scrum Professional by Georg Ganslmeier http://whitewaterprojects.com/2012/01/03/a-comparison-of-the-pmi-acpsm-and-the-certified-scrum-master/#comment-11169 Georg Ganslmeier Wed, 29 Feb 2012 23:50:35 +0000 http://whitewaterprojects.com/?p=3628#comment-11169 In Jan 2012, ScrumAlliance has recently revised its CSP (http://www.scrumalliance.org/pages/certified_scrum_professional) , making both PMI-ACP and the new CSP somewhat similar with regard to eligibility, testing, maintaining and fees. I personally see however two main differentiators: 1. CSP seems to strongly focus on Scrum, whereas PMI-ACP tries to cover Agile (Scrum being one part of it) 2. maintainign PDUs for PMI-ACP are also counting for maintaining a PMP - if you are a PMP certification holder In Jan 2012, ScrumAlliance has recently revised its CSP (http://www.scrumalliance.org/pages/certified_scrum_professional) , making both PMI-ACP and the new CSP somewhat similar with regard to eligibility, testing, maintaining and fees.

I personally see however two main differentiators:
1. CSP seems to strongly focus on Scrum, whereas PMI-ACP tries to cover Agile (Scrum being one part of it)
2. maintainign PDUs for PMI-ACP are also counting for maintaining a PMP – if you are a PMP certification holder

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