- 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.
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Experience
2+ years of experience
Exam length
120 questions
Exam time
180 minutes
English
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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.
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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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
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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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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%
- 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.
Learning
Teaching others
Presenting
Reading
Volunteering
Content creating
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