PMI-ACP

If you have experience using agile approaches, possess strong collaboration skills, thrive in complex environments, and respond quickly to change, your talents are in high demand.

If you have experience using agile approaches, possess strong collaboration skills, thrive in complex environments, and respond quickly to change, your talents are in high demand.

Brought to you by the creators of the PMP®, the PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)® formally recognizes your knowledge of agile principles and your expertise with agile techniques. Earning this certification demonstrates to peers, employers, and stakeholders that your agile knowledge is both deep and practical.

Developed by agilists for agilists, the PMI-ACP® is PMI’s fastest-growing certification—and for good reason. According to PMI’s Pulse of the Profession® report, highly agile organizations complete 75% of their projects successfully, compared to just 56% for their slower-moving counterparts.

The PMI-ACP® certification covers a wide range of agile approaches, including Scrum, Kanban, Lean, Extreme Programming (XP), and Test-Driven Development (TDD). Gaining this certification will broaden your versatility and prepare you for agile project environments across various industries.

You can find official information about the PMI-ACP certification on the PMI website: PMI.org/certifications/Agile-ACP. You can also watch a quick introduction to the certification in this video:

Why Earn the PMI-ACP® Certification?

In today’s fast-changing world, agility is no longer optional — it’s essential. Organizations that embrace agile principles outperform their competitors, delivering more value and completing projects more successfully. The PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP®) certification positions you at the forefront of this evolution, showcasing your expertise in agile frameworks and your ability to drive results in dynamic environments.

The PMI-ACP certification:

• Validates Your Expertise
  PMI-ACP is the industry’s only experience-based, agnostic, ISO-accredited agile certification, covering a wide range of agile methodologies including Scrum, Lean, Kanban, XP, and TDD. It demonstrates that you can apply agile practices across different industries and teams with a truly agile, team-centric approach.

• Boosts Your Career Opportunities
  Agile talent is in high demand. PMI reports show that 86% of PMI-ACP holders qualified for new opportunities and 84% gained recognition for career advancement. Holding this certification signals to employers, clients, and peers that you have the advanced skills they are seeking.

• Sets You Apart in a Competitive Market
  With organizations seeking professionals who can navigate complexity, adapt rapidly, and lead agile transformations, PMI-ACP makes you stand out as someone who can confidently handle real-world challenges.

• Supports Long-Term Professional Growth
  Maintaining your PMI-ACP certification ensures you continue evolving as a professional, requiring you to earn 30 PDUs (Professional Development Units) every three years. This ongoing commitment strengthens your knowledge and keeps you at the leading edge of agile practices.

• Backed by the Global Leader in Project Management
  The PMI-ACP is offered by PMI, the world’s most recognized and respected project management organization. Earning their credential connects you to a prestigious global community and a wealth of professional resources.

Whether you’re already working in an agile environment or looking to expand your project management toolkit, earning the PMI-ACP certification is a smart investment for your future.

PMI-ACP Preparation Course

The KnowledgeMap PMI-ACP preparation course consists of the following phases:

• PMI-ACP Certification Process
• PMI-ACP Domains Learning:
  • Learning the ‘Mindset‘ domain
  • Learning the ‘Leadership‘ domain
  • Learning the ‘Product‘ domain
  • Learning the ‘Delivery‘ domain
• PMI-ACP Preparation Run-In