PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)
Credential: PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)
Credentialing Agency: Project Management Institute (PMI)
Renewal Period: 3 years
The Project Management Institute (PMI), PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) is an intermediate-level certification for project management professionals especially those who work in software development and IT. The PMI-ACP certifies an individual’s expertise in the agile methodology applied to project work settings. Candidates for the PMI-ACP must meet experiential and training requirements and must pass the exam.
More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.
PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Eligibility Requirements (View Details)
- Credential Prerequisite
- Experience: 2000 hours
- Education: High School Diploma/GED
- Training
- Membership
- Other
- Fee
Note: This credential may have multiple options for becoming eligible. Listed are the minimum requirements based on the minimum degree required. To view other options, see the Eligibility tab.
Exam Requirements (View Details)
- Exam
- Written Exam
- Oral Exam
- Practical Exam
- Performance Assessment
RECERTIFICATION SUMMARY
Renewal Period: 3 years
AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION
Project Management Institute (PMI)
14 Campus Blvd.
Newtown Square, PA 19073-3299
Phone: (610) 356-4600
Fax: (610) 482-9971
Email: customercare@pmi.org
Education REQUIREMENTS
Candidates must have a secondary degree to include a high school diploma, associate's degree, or global equivalent.
Experience REQUIREMENTS
General Project Experience Candidates must have 2,000 hours (12 months) of general project experience working on teams. Eligible experience must have been earned in the last 5 years.
Note: Those who hold a PMP and/or PgMP certifications, PMI has already verified that these individuals have exceeded the project experience requirements. In other words, PMP and/or PgMP certification holders will be accepted as fulfilling the general project experience requirements.
Agile Project Experience Candidates must have 1,500 hours (8 months) working on agile project teams or with agile methodologies. This requirement is in addition to the 2,000 hours of general project experience. This experience must have been earned in the last 3 years.
Training REQUIREMENTS
Candidates must have 21 contact hours of training in Agile Practices.
Other REQUIREMENTS
The PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) credential has the following other requirements:
- Candidates must agree to uphold the Project Management Institute's Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct.
Written Exam
- Domain 1: Agile Principles and Mindset (16%)
- Domain 2: Value-Driven Delivery (20%)
- Domain 3: Stakeholder Engagement (17%)
- Domain 4: Team Performance (16%)
- Domain 5: Adaptive Planning (12%)
- Domain 6: Problem Detection and Resolution (10%)
- Domain 7: Continuous Improvement (Product, Process, People) (9%)
Exam Preparation Resources
There are a number of resources available to help you prepare for the PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) examination:
- Best Sources
Testing Information
Testing for this credential is handled by Pearson VUE. The test centers are located in the U.S. They also have some test centers on military bases.
To find out more, use the following links on the Pearson VUE website:
- Search for Testing Program
- Learn About Testing for Military Communities
- Agency/Certification Specific Testing Information
- Contact Pearson VUE
For more information on the Project Management Institute (PMI) testing process, visit the agency website.
RECERTIFICATION
PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)
Renewal Period: 3 years