PMI

PMI-ACP

PMI Agile Certified Practitioner

PMI's agile credential spanning Scrum, Kanban, Lean, XP and other approaches rather than a single framework. Validates real agile experience for practitioners who lead or work on agile teams.

$435180 minutes

What's on the exam

PMI-ACP Exam Content Outline (November 2024)

Mindset

28%

Agile values and principles · Fostering a culture of trust and safety · Continuous improvement and learning · Servant leadership mindset · Embracing change and experimentation

Leadership

25%

Building high-performing teams · Establishing shared vision and goals · Facilitation and conflict resolution · Coaching and mentoring · Stakeholder collaboration and engagement

Product

19%

Value-driven delivery and prioritization · Backlog refinement and roadmaps · Customer and user feedback loops · Incremental delivery of value · Defining and validating outcomes

Delivery

28%

Iterative and adaptive planning · Flow, cadence and work in progress limits · Metrics, forecasting and transparency · Quality and technical practices · Continuous integration and feedback

Frequently asked questions

How much does the PMI-ACP cost?

The PMI-ACP costs $435. PMI member rate; US$495 for non-members (membership is a separate fee).

How long is the PMI-ACP and how many questions does it have?

120 questions — 180 minutes.

What do you need to pass the PMI-ACP?

Pass/fail against PMI proficiency levels — no published numeric cut score.

Can you retake the PMI-ACP?

Up to 3 attempts within the one-year eligibility period.

What is the best way to study for the PMI-ACP?

Study the official blueprint, not random material: the exam is weighted by domain (Mindset 28%, Leadership 25%, Product 19%, Delivery 28%). Spaced-repetition flashcards built domain-by-domain against that blueprint are the most time-efficient way to cover everything the exam tests.

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