PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP®) Certification

  Master Agile Practices with PMI-ACP®

The **PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP®)** certification is a globally recognized credential designed for professionals who want to demonstrate advanced knowledge and practical expertise in agile principles, practices, and methodologies.

Unlike certifications focused on a single framework, PMI-ACP® is **framework-independent**, covering multiple agile approaches including **Scrum, Lean, Kanban, and other agile practices**.

This certification helps agile professionals develop the skills needed to adapt quickly, collaborate effectively, and deliver value in fast-changing business environments.

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 Why Choose PMI-ACP® Certification?

Organizations that embrace agility and adaptability are better positioned to respond to changing market demands and deliver successful outcomes.

PMI-ACP® helps professionals:

* Demonstrate real-world agile experience
* Apply agile principles across different environments
* Improve collaboration and team performance
* Choose the right agile approach for projects
* Strengthen leadership skills in agile teams
* Gain recognition as an experienced agile practitioner

Developed by agile experts, PMI-ACP® validates your ability to work effectively in agile environments and support continuous improvement.

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Who Should Pursue PMI-ACP®?

PMI-ACP® is ideal for:

* Agile practitioners
* Scrum Masters
* Product Owners
* Agile Project Managers
* DevOps professionals
* Project managers working with agile teams
* Team leaders and professionals involved in agile delivery

If your role involves agile practices, collaboration, and adaptive project delivery, PMI-ACP® can help advance your career.

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  PMI-ACP® Exam Overview

The PMI-ACP® exam evaluates your understanding of agile principles, tools, techniques, and practices across multiple agile approaches.

You will gain knowledge in areas such as:

 Agile Principles and Mindset

* Agile values and principles
* Adaptive thinking
* Continuous improvement
* Customer-focused delivery

Agile Frameworks and Methodologies

* Scrum practices
* Lean principles
* Kanban methods
* Agile delivery approaches

Agile Team Collaboration

* Team empowerment
* Communication practices
* Stakeholder engagement
* Collaborative decision-making

Agile Project Delivery

* Iterative planning
* Value-driven delivery
* Managing change
* Improving workflow efficiency

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PMI-ACP® Eligibility Requirements

Before applying for PMI-ACP® certification, candidates must meet the following requirements:

Education Requirement:

* Secondary school diploma or global equivalent

  Agile Experience:

* Minimum **24 months (2 years) of agile experience within the last 5 years**

*(A current PMP® certification can satisfy the agile experience requirement but is not mandatory.)*

  Agile Training Requirement:

21 hours of training in agile practices, frameworks, and methodologies

Candidates with eligible third-party certifications or GAC-approved project management coursework may also fulfill certain requirements.

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  Maintaining Your PMI-ACP® Certification

Earning PMI-ACP® certification is a major professional achievement. Maintaining your certification requires continuous learning and skill development.

PMI-ACP® holders must earn **30 Professional Development Units (PDUs)** every three-year certification cycle.

PDUs can be earned through:

  Learning new skills
  Teaching others
  Giving presentations
  Reading professional content
  Volunteering
  Creating educational content

Continuous development helps agile professionals stay current with evolving industry practices.

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  PMI-ACP® Exam Information

Certification: PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP®)
Experience Required: 2+ years of agile experience
Exam Questions: 120 questions
Exam Duration: 180 minutes
Exam Language: English

Build your agile expertise with PMI-ACP® certification and gain the skills needed to lead, collaborate, and deliver value in modern project environments.