PMI-ACP.AE1
PMI - Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)
Learn the basic principles, value-driven delivery, stakeholder management, and more to become an Agile Certified Practitioner.
- Practice in 25 Hands-On Labs — nothing to install
- 15 Interactive Lessons and 109 topics mapped to the official exam objectives
- 397 Practice Test Questions and 2 Full Length Tests
Intermediate Self-paced · 1 year access 4.3/5 (231 Reviews)
25 Hands-On LiveLabs
Practice real IT tasks in guided environments.
- Real environments
- Auto-graded
- No installation
15Interactive Lessons
109Topics
25LiveLab
397Practice Test Questions
42Videos
92Flashcards
92Glossary of terms
01 / Skills you'll get
What you will be able to do
This PMI Agile Certified Practitioner training course teaches you the skills you need to succeed in agile project management. You'll learn core agile ideas, methods like Scrum and Kanban, and important tools to manage and deliver projects effectively in an iterative and adaptable way. Prepare for the PMI-ACP exam to earn a globally recognized certification.
- Learn core agile principles, the foundation of agile project management.
- Explore popular agile methodologies like Scrum and Kanban, and how to use them in projects.
- Access tools and techniques to manage tasks, workflows, and communication.
- Develop the skills to plan, manage, and deliver projects flexibly.
- Prepare for the PMI-ACP® exam and increase your chances of earning the certification.
Target Career Roles
- Agile Trainer
- Scrum Master
- Agile Practitioner
- Project Administrator
- ACP Certified Project Manager
- Agile Systems Development Lead
02 / Lessons & labs
See exactly what you will learn and practice
Lessons
15 Interactive Lessons · 109 topics01 Introduction 13 topics +
- It Pays to Get Certified
- How Certification Helps Your Career
- Steps to Getting Certified and Staying Certified
- Before You Begin Studying for the PMI-ACP® Certification Exam
- Why Become PMI-ACP® Certified?
- How to Become a PMI-ACP Certified Professional
- Who Should Read This Course?
- What Does This Course Cover?
- Tips for Taking the PMI-ACP Exam
- What’s Included in the Course
- How to Use This Course and the Interactive Online Learning Environment and Test Bank
- PMI-ACP® Exam Objectives
- PMI-ACP® Certification Exam Objective Map
02 Agile Foundations 3 topics · 2 LiveLab +
- History and the Agile Manifesto
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
2 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
03 Scrum and eXtreme Programming (XP) 11 topics · 3 LiveLab +
- What Is Scrum?
- The Scrum Team
- Scrum Artifacts
- Scrum Events
- The Daily Scrum
- The Sprint Review
- The Sprint Retrospective
- eXtreme Programming (XP) Overview
- Core Practices of XP
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
3 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
04 Key Aspects of Additional Agile Methodologies 9 topics · 3 LiveLab +
- Dynamic Systems Development Method
- Kanban
- What Is Lean Product/Software Development?
- Feature-Driven Development
- Crystal Methods
- Adaptive Software Development (ASD)
- Creating a Successful Mindset
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
3 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
05 Agile Initiation and Stakeholder Engagement 7 topics · 3 LiveLab +
- Charters and Agile Projects
- Determining Return on Investment
- Techniques of Pre-Project Engagement
- The Definition of Done
- Agile Knowledge Sharing and Communication
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
3 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
06 The Human Side of Agile Project Management 5 topics · 2 LiveLab +
- Interpersonal Skills
- Conflict Resolution
- Adaptive Leadership
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
2 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
07 Agile Estimation and Planning 14 topics · 3 LiveLab +
- Iteration Zero
- Analyzing Based on Business Value
- Timeboxing
- Themes, Epics, and User Stories
- Backlog Refinement
- Story Mapping
- Relative Sizing
- Planning Poker
- Planning Poker Best Practices
- Initial Velocity
- Iteration/Sprint Calculations
- Story Point Estimates and Spikes
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
3 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
08 Effective Team Performance on Agile Projects 11 topics · 3 LiveLab +
- Tuckman’s Ladder
- Shu Ha Ri and Skill Mastery
- Dreyfus Model: Five Stages of Skill Acquisition
- Collaborative Working Environments
- Distributed Teams
- Osmotic Communication
- Team and Individual Coaching
- Velocity Tracking
- Burn Down and Burn Up Charts
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
3 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
09 Agile Execution and Tracking of Iterations 13 topics · 2 LiveLab +
- Return on Investment and Benefit Measurement Methods
- Earned Value Analysis
- Key Performance Indicators
- The Triple Constraints
- The Gulf of Misunderstanding
- Dot Voting, or Multi-Voting
- MoSCoW
- Monopoly Money
- 100 Points
- Kano Analysis
- Customized Procurement
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
2 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
10 Detecting Problems and Working Through Changes 5 topics · 2 LiveLab +
- The Cost of Changes
- Determining Defects
- Risk Management
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
2 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
11 Tailoring, Quality Management, and Improving Project Processes 8 topics · 2 LiveLab +
- Tailoring
- Tailoring and the PMBOK® Guide
- Lead Time and Cycle Time
- Process Improvement
- Value Stream Mapping
- Continuous Product Improvement
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
2 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
12 Appendix A: Next Steps 6 topics +
- What Is the PMI-ACP Certification?
- Tools and Techniques Overview
- Task Overview
- Tools and Techniques Overview
- Knowledge and Skills
- Concluding Thoughts
13 Appendix B 1 topics +
- Video Tutorial
14 Appendix C 2 topics +
- Topics covered in PMI-ACP according to the Agile Practice Guide
- Topics covered in PMI-ACP according to the PMBOK Guide
15 Appendix: Key Terms 1 topics +
- Glossary
Hands-On Labs Our edge
25 LiveLabs- Understanding the Satir Model
- Applying Agile Manifesto Principles in Software Development
- Applying Scrum Values to Team Practices
- Analyzing Scrum Team Roles
- Analyzing Scrum Artifact
- Improving Workflow Efficiency Using Kanban Principles
- Understanding Philosophies of Agile Framework
- Understanding Practice of Feature-Driven Development
- Understanding Epics and Personas in User Story
- Understanding the INVEST Acronym
- Understanding the Types of Knowledge
- Applying Interpersonal Skills in Agile Project Management
- Analyzing Conflict Resolution Strategy
- Aligning Stakeholder Perspectives for Product Value Delivery
- Understanding Priority Levels of User Stories
- Analyzing Relative Sizing
- Understanding the Dreyfus Model
- Improving Team Collaboration through Agile Characteristics
- Understanding Velocity Tracking Chart
- Analyzing Project Performance Using Earned Value and Agile Practices
- Understanding Agile Procurement
- Understanding Change Control Techniques
- Organizing Risk Identification Using Structured Prompt Lists
- Understanding Agile Framework
- Strengthening Continuous Improvement Practices in Agile Teams
Labs run in your browser — nothing to install.
03 / Exam details
PMI - Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) Details
Prepare for the PMI ACP certification exam with the PMI - Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) course and lab. Lab simulates real-world, hardware, software, and command-line interface environments and can be mapped to any text-book, course, or training. The PMI ACP training course and lab cover the PMI ACP exam objectives and teach you about adaptive planning, team performance, value-driven delivery, stakeholder engagement, agile principles and mindset; problem detection and resolution; and more.
Questions
120
(per exam)
Duration
180 minutes
(per exam)
Passing Score
A pass/fail result score is generated based on your overall performance of the examination.
(scaled score)
Exam Fee
- For PMI members: USD 435
- For non-PMI members: USD 495
Delivered by
Prometric , Pearson VUE
(in-person or online)
Question Format
Multiple choice questions
single/multiple choice, performance-based
Practice Tests
397 Practice Questions
(mapped to official exam objectives)
Certification
PMI-ACP.AE1
PMI credential
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04 / FAQs
Questions before you start
What is a PMI Agile Certified Practitioner?+
A PMI-ACP is a professional recognized by the Project Management Institute (PMI) for their expertise in applying agile methodologies to projects.
What is the PMI Agile Certified Practitioner cost?+
The cost varies for members and non-members:
- Member: $305.00
- Non-Member: $347.00
What is the PMI Agile Certified Practitioner salary?+
Top earners of PMI ACP field makes around $84,000 annually.
What are the prerequisites for the PMI-ACP certification? +
The prerequisites require a secondary degree, 21 hours of training, 8 months of agile project experience within the last 3 years, and 12 months of general project experience within the last 5 years
How is the PMI-ACP exam structured?+
The PMI-ACP exam is a 3-hour, 120-question, multiple-choice exam.
Will I receive a certificate upon completing the PMI-ACP training course?+
uCertify provides a certificate of achievement when you complete the course. However, you'll need to pass the PMI-ACP exam to receive industry certification
How can I benefit from the PMI-ACP certification?+
Benefits of obtaining PMI-ACP certification include increased marketability, potential for higher salary, validation of your agile skills, and a strong understanding of various agile methodologies.
How to become Agile certified?+
There are two main ways to become PMI-ACP certified:
- Experience Track: Have a secondary degree, 8 hours of agile project experience, 21 hours of general project management and consider optional training before applying for the exam.
- Training Track: Enroll in a uCertify PMI-ACP certification training program, then take the exam.
Whichever track you choose, prepare for the 3-hour, 120-question exam to earn your PMI-ACP certification.
What are the prerequisites for this exam?+
PMI has the following prerequisites for ACP exam:
- Secondary degree
- 21 contact hours of training in agile practices
- 12 months of general project experience within the last 5 years. A current PMP® or PgMP® will satisfy this requirement but is not required to apply for the PMI-ACP and
- 8 months of agile project experience within the last 3 years
What is the exam registration fee?+
- For PMI members: USD 435
- For non-PMI members: USD 495
Where do I take the exam?+
What is the format of the exam?+
Multiple choice questions
How many questions are asked in the exam?+
The exam contains 120 questions.
What is the duration of the exam?+
180 minutes
What is the passing score?+
A pass/fail result score is generated based on your overall performance of the examination.
What is the exam's retake policy?+
In the event that you fail your first attempt at passing the ACP examination, PMI's retake policy is:
- Candidates are granted a one-year eligibility period in which they have to pass the examination.
- During the eligibility period, candidates are allowed to give upto three attempts for the examination.
- If a candidate fails the examination three times within one year, they must wait for one year from the date of their last examination to re-apply for the certification.
- PMI members will have to pay the re-examination fees of USD 335 and Non-PMI members will have to pay USD 435 for their second and third attempt to pass the examination.
What is the validity of the certification?+
To maintain your PMI-ACP, you must earn 30 professional development units (PDUs) in agile topics every three years.
Where can I find more information about this exam?+
Want to Lead Agile Projects? Enroll Now!
Our PMI-Agile Certified Practitioner certification course covers key aspects of PMBOK guide to prepare you well for your next role!
- 1 year of full access
- 25 LiveLab included
- Certificate of completion