PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)®

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.

Domain 1 Mindset – 28% Agile practitioners should have a deep understanding of the agile mindset and principles and the ability to apply them in practice. They should be able to create an environment that fosters innovation, experimentation, and continuous learning. Additionally, they should be able to promote collaboration and teamwork, establish a shared vision and working agreements, and develop high-performing teams. They should also be able to use retrospective findings to improve the team and breakdown silos. Finally, agile practitioners should be able to evaluate the team's understanding of agile and tailor the approach accordingly, as well as identify the appropriate inter-team coordination approach.

Domain 2 Leadership – 25% Agile practitioners should possess the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively lead within an agile team. This includes a deep understanding of agile principles and methodologies and the ability to create a collaborative team environment that fosters innovation, learning, and growth. They should also be able to apply principles of systems thinking to classify scenarios and identify the importance or risks of each classification. Additionally, they should be able to interpret the output of agile suitability tools and integrate agile models based on needs. Other key skills include the ability to establish team vision and working agreements, form and develop high-performing teams, use retrospective findings to improve the team, and use collaboration practices to break down silos. They should also be committed to the team's decisions even in disagreement and be able to evaluate the team's understanding of agile to tailor the approach.

Domain 3 Product – 19% Agile practitioners should have a deep understanding of agile methodologies, including (but not limited to): Scrum, Kanban, and Lean, and be able to apply them to project management and product development. They should have experience in product development, building product roadmaps, creating user stories, and managing product backlogs. They should have foundational technical knowledge and be able to work closely with development teams to understand technical requirements and constraints. Practitioners should have excellent communication skills and be able to effectively communicate with stakeholders, including customers, development teams, and executives. The candidate should have strong leadership skills and be able to lead cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products. Additionally, they should be committed to continuous learning and be willing to stay up to date with the latest trends and best practices in agile project and product management and development.

Domain 4 Delivery – 28% Agile practitioners should have the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively manage and deliver projects and products using agile approaches. The candidate should have strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams. Experience in agile project management tools and techniques such as user stories, sprint planning, and retrospectives. Knowledge of agile development practices such as continuous integration, continuous delivery, and test-driven development. Familiarity with agile frameworks and methodologies, including but not limited to, Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, and Lean. Ability to adapt to changing requirements and priorities in a fast-paced environment. Experience in using agile metrics to measure project progress and success. Seeking early feedback from internal and external customers to ensure alignment with their needs. Managing risks proactively to minimize impact on project and/or product delivery. Eliminating waste by focusing on delivering value to the customer. Performing continuous improvement to enhance project delivery and team performance. Engaging customers throughout the project to ensure their needs are met. Optimizing flow by focusing on delivering value quickly and efficiently. In addition, agile practitioners should also have a strong commitment to continuous learning & improvement, and a passion for delivering high-quality products & services to customers.

The PMI-ACP is an ideal option for you if you work on agile teams or your firm is implementing agile methods.

1. Attend PMI Agile Certified Professional (PMI-ACP)® Exam Preparation. This course will satisfy the required 28 contact hours (PDUs) education requirement.
2. Submit your PMI-ACP application through the PMI website & pay the fee.
3. Recommended – Register to become a member of PMI. It will save you money on exam fees.
4. Once your application is approved, you will receive an invitation to pay for and schedule your exam.
5. Schedule and pass the following exam through Pearson Vue:

PMI Agile Certified Professional (PMI-ACP)® Exam