1. What is PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)®?
PMI-ACP® certification validates an individual’s knowledge of agile principles and practices:
- Ability to deliver customer and business value in challenging and dynamic environments
- Adaptability across agile contexts and methods, including Scrum, Lean, Kanban, and more
- Leadership and collaboration skills in any agile environment, with a team-centric approach
- Broad and versatile skillset for long-term career success in agile delivery
The PMI-ACP Exam Details:
- 180 minutes
- 120 questions
- Offered in 6 languages: English, Arabic, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), French, German, Brazilian Portuguese, Japanese
Prerequisites to take the exam:
- Secondary degree
- 28 contact hours of agile practices training
- 24 months of agile experience within the last 5 years (a current PMP® satisfies this requirement)
2. Why Choose PMI-ACP®?
PMI-ACP® Key Benefits:
- Validated Expertise and Recognition: Hiring confidence from the rigor of our experience-based, ISO accredited exam that only PMI® can deliver.
- An Adaptable Agile Mindset: An approach-agnostic certification that
delivers results in varied, complex contexts and is the solution to rigid single methodologies. - Up-to-Date and Broadly Relevant: Newly updated with the latest knowledge and best practices to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving agile landscape.
- Flexible, Team-Centric Approach: Tools that give professionals the skills to lead and collaborate effectively in any agile environment, crucial for product owners.
- Comprehensive Learning Ecosystem: A suite of learning and preparation resources, including instructor-led training, that support the learner journey to success.
3. Who Should Get PMI-ACP® Certified?
PMI-ACP® provides a robust, flexible foundation for agile practitioners, coaches, and cert holders.
- Agile Practitioners: PMI-ACP® is perfect for all agile practitioners, including Scrum Masters, Developers, Agile Project Managers, and
Product Owners. - Current Agile Cert Holders: Agile cert holders across CSM, PSM, SAFe and more are prime candidates for PMI-ACP®, as it offers an opportunity to broaden expertise and validate skills across multiple methodologies.
- Agile Coaches and Consultants: PMI-ACP® validates experts'
credibility while providing a complete, up-to-date coaching toolkit. - PMP® Holders: PMI-ACP® is a natural progression for PMPs looking to deepen their expertise and better integrate agile methodologies into existing project management practices.
Teams and Organizations: Implementing PMI-ACP® helps businesses cultivate a well-rounded agile perspective to enhance team performance, collaboration, and ability to deliver value in complex business environments.
86% of PMI-ACP® certification holders qualified for new opportunities.
84% of PMI-ACP® certification holders gained recognition for career advancement.
4. PMI Authorized Training Partner PMI-ACP® Exam Prep Course Content
The PMI Authorized PMI-ACP® Exam Prep Course content includes the following digital offerings:
- Instructor Materials: Manual/Facilitator Guide and Instructor Slides
- Student Manual: Workbook with instructional content and real-world activities
- Mastery Builders: End-of-chapter knowledge checks to ensure comprehension of key concepts
- Real World Scenario Learning: Scenario exercise that flows through the full course and allows students to participate in small group exercises
- Exam Practice: More than 120 PMI-ACP® exam practice questions
5. How is the PMI-ACP® prep course from a PMI® Authorized Training Partner different?
Our course includes:
- High-quality PMI-ACP® exam prep course content that aligns with PMI® global standards
- A PMI-approved and affiliated training provider
- Classes taught by valid PMI-ACP® certification holders
- Content aligned with the PMI-ACP® Exam Content Outline
- Effective training that prepares you for your exam
- PMI-developed exam prep material
When you take one of our instructor-led classes, you:
- Receive tailored instruction and learn through discussion and dialogue, unlike mass online training providers
- Can ask questions (and never have to wait for an answer)
- Earn the 28 training hours you need to apply for the PMI-ACP® exam
- Can give PMI® and Authorized Training Partners feedback
- Have the opportunity to network and learn in partnership with other students
