The Project Management Institute Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)® credential validates your understanding of agile concepts, practices, tools, and techniques across agile methodologies. The popularity of the Agile methodology among project managers continues to rise, increasing the demand for such knowledge. According to research, employing Agile approaches helps teams work more productively and deliver more business value while reducing product defects. See below for PMI-ACP certification requirements. As you begin the process of earning your PMI-ACP credential, you should read the PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)® Handbook and visit the PMI.org website for additional information.
PMI-ACP Certification Eligibility Requirements
Educational Background (Secondary Diploma)
- High school diploma, GED, associate’s degree, or global equivalent
Professional Agile Experience (one of the following)
- 2 years of agile experience in past 5 years
- 1 year of agile experience and degree from Global Accreditation Center (GAC) Program
- 1 year of agile experience and active 3rd party agile certification (current & earned more than 1 year ago)
- Active PMP Certification
Professional Learning (in Agile Practices)
- 28 contact hours
- Hours of formal training must be earned in agile practices, frameworks, and methodologies
- Note: 21 contact hours will be accepted until 31 March 2025 due to the previous 21-hour PMI-ACP requirement
Who Should Take This Exam?
The PMI-ACP is an ideal option for you if you work on agile teams or your firm is implementing agile methods.
Steps to Achieve Your PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)® Certification
- Attend PMI Agile Certified Professional (PMI-ACP)® Exam Preparation. This course will satisfy the required 28 contact hours (PDUs) education requirement.
- Submit your PMI-ACP application through the PMI website & pay the fee.
- Recommended – Register to become a member of PMI. It will save you money on exam fees.
- Once your application is approved, you will receive an invitation to pay for and schedule your exam.
- Schedule and pass the following exam through Pearson Vue:
- PMI Agile Certified Professional (PMI-ACP)® Exam