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.
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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