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PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)®

  • The PMI-ACP certification demonstrates your agile expertise with the industry’s only experienced-based, ISO-accredited exam.
  • Gain a competitive edge in a fast-changing world and establish your ability to tailor your approach.
  • Drive excellence through Scrum, Lean, Kanban and more – all while being truly agile and team-centric.
    Starting 8 November 2024, the PMI-ACP® exam will feature new content aligned with the latest agile practices.
    Ensure your success with our wide range of training options.

Experience

2+ years of experience

Exam length

120 questions

Exam time

180 minutes

English

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Is PMI-ACP right for you?

Organizations that embrace agility and adaptability outperform their counterparts, resulting in increased value.
With the demand for agile practitioners soaring, the PMI-ACP certification is more valuable than ever.
Developed by agile leaders, this certification equips agile practitioners,
with the mindset to apply agile principles effectively,
along with the tools and skills needed to collaborate in any agile environment.
PMI-ACPs qualified for new opportunities.
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PMI-ACPs gained recognition for career advancement.
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Path to PMI-ACP certification

Before you apply, make sure you meet the following CAPM certification requirements

Eligibility Requirement

  • Secondary degree, such as a high school diploma, GED (general educational development), or global equivalent
  • 24 months/ 2 years of agile experience within the last 5 years (a current PMP® satisfies this requirement but is not mandatory)
  • 28 hours of training in agile practices, frameworks, and methodologies (21 hours will be accepted until 31 March 2025). Candidates with a third-party certification or who have completed a GAC core project management course, are pre-approved to fulfill this requirement.
  • PMI offers diverse learning products that satisfy the 28-hour training requirement:
    • PMI Authorized On-Demand PMI-ACP® Exam Prep or
    • PMI Authorized Instructor-led ACP® course
  • PMI also offers additional preparation materials:
    • PMI® Authorized Online PMI-ACP® Practice Exam and
    • PMI-ACP Study Hall

Not ready for certifications?

Check out additional PMI professional development for other ways to build your skills.

Complete the Application

Gather your application materials

  • Document your experience related to past projects and training. Below are some examples to help guide you through your documentation process:
    • Projects you’ve led: where you’ve worked, your role and responsibilities, duration of projects
    • Training you’ve completed: institutions attended, courses completed, qualifying hours

Additional Tips

  • Remember to register a PMI.org user account before moving forward with your application.
  • Take your time. The application is save-as-you-go, so you can take a break if needed.

Pay & Schedule the Exam

Congratulations!

You’re on the path toward career advancement. Once you verify your acceptance, the next step is to pay your exam fee.

In the case you’re selected for an eligibility audit

You must provide the following to confirm your eligibility:

  • Copy of degree
  • Verification of experience signed by supervisor
  • Certification or proof of 35 hours of project management training

Schedule your PMI-ACP exam

After you pay, you can schedule your exam. Below are some helpful details about exam scheduling:

  • You can take your exam at a Pearson Vue Testing Center (recommended) or securely online
  • Upon successfully completing the Panel Review Assessment, you can schedule your exam.
  • You may attempt the exam up to three times in one year if you don’t pass.

Prepare for exam day.

While PMI certifications validate your existing skills and experience, preparation and study is critical to passing the exam.

Whether you’re looking for in-person training, practice exams, or on-demand courses that allow you to go at your own pace, there are plenty of options for exam preparation.

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Countdown to Exam Day.

What to Expect

For more details about the exam and what to expect, check out the PMI-ACP Exam Content Outline.

At a Glance

  • 180 minutes
  • 120 questions
  • Offered in 6 languages

Associated Exam Content

  • Agile Principles and Mindset 16%
  • Value-driven Delivery 20%
  • Stakeholder Engagement 17%
  • Team Performance 16%
  • Adaptive Planning 12%
  • Problem Detection and Resolution 10%
  • Continuous Improvement (Product, Process, People) 9%
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How to prepare for the PMI-ACP exam

Explore the multiple study aids we offer to get you exam day ready.

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Maintaining your PMI-ACP certification

  • Earning your certification is a big step—maintaining it shouldn’t have to be.
  • Continuing education is core to PMI certification.
  • PMI-ACP holders need to earn 30 Professional Development Units (PDUs) in each 3-year cycle to maintain certification.
  • Each PDU represents one hour spent on professional development activities.
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I joined CAPM course in VR Global. Mr.Vasu Rao is the trainer, he taught me the several roles of a project manager with real time examples.He focuses on the quality of teaching,study materials and personal progress. Quality of teaching is incredible. The environment between the teacher and student is friendly. Thank you sir
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Thank you, Mr. Vasu, for providing such wonderful experience throughout this CAPM and sharing your own experience to make us see through different lens as well as how to handle such situations.
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I recently earned my PMP® certification after completing the PMP preparation course with VR Global, and it was an excellent learning experience. The course was well-structured, comprehensive, and covered all the key concepts required for the PMP exam. The content was organized in a way that made it easy to understand and apply the PMI framework effectively. A special thanks to Vasu Sir for his exceptional guidance throughout the journey. His teaching style simplified complex concepts, emphasized the fundamentals, and provided valuable insights into the significance of the PMP certification. His practical approach and constant encouragement played a key role in building my confidence and preparing me for the exam. The overall learning environment was engaging, supportive, and highly motivating. I sincerely appreciate the effort and dedication of Vasu Sir. I highly recommend VR Global and Vasu Sir to anyone planning to pursue PMP® certification. His guidance and structured training can make a significant difference in your preparation journey.
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Dear Vasu sir, Thank you for being such a supportive PMP mentor. Your teaching style and clear explanations truly helped me understand the concepts thoroughly and with clarity. Over the last 10 days, I genuinely enjoyed every session and learned a great deal from your insights. I am sincerely grateful for your guidance and mentorship.
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Vasu Sir has in-depth knowledge of Project Management, covering both Waterfall and Agile methodologies. I attended his PMP training sessions, which were exceptionally interactive and engaging. He gives individual attention to each participant, ensuring that everyone clearly understands the concepts discussed. After completing each topic or knowledge area, he provides exercise, which are then reviewed and discussed in the subsequent sessions. This approach really helps us assess where we stand and identify areas for improvement in our PMP/certification preparation. Overall, his training style is structured, insightful, and highly effective.
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The 5-day project management training was very informative and engaging. The trainer explained concepts with practical, day-to-day examples, which made learning easier and more effective. Vasu San’s rich experience greatly enhanced the overall training and made it highly valuable.
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