Preliminary Readings

PMI-ACP Web Page

The official PMI-ACP® certification page from PMI is the most reliable source of information about the exam. It’s your go-to resource for understanding the certification and how to earn it.

Key Reasons to Visit:

  • Overview & Benefits
    Learn what the PMI-ACP® is, who it’s for, and how it applies to multiple agile approaches like Scrum, Kanban, XP, and TDD.

  • Eligibility & Requirements
    Get clear details on required education, agile experience, and training hours so you know if you’re ready to apply.

  • Fees & Scheduling
    See current exam pricing and understand how to apply and schedule your test with Pearson VUE.

  • Official Resources
    Download the PMI-ACP Examination Content Outline and explore guides, policies, and exam tips straight from PMI.

  • Career Value
    Understand how this certification boosts credibility and opens doors to agile roles across industries.

Visiting the PMI-ACP certification page is a smart first step in your preparation — ensuring you have accurate, up-to-date, and complete guidance from the source.


PMI-ACP Examination Content Outline

PMI-ACP® Examination Content Outline

The PMI-ACP® Examination Content Outline is a foundational document for anyone preparing to earn the PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)® credential. It defines the structure of the exam and provides detailed insight into the knowledge and skills that will be assessed.

Reading this outline is essential because:

  • It clearly identifies the domains, tasks, and enablers that form the basis of the exam — ensuring you know exactly what to expect.
  • It reflects real-world agile practices, validated by global agile subject matter experts and aligned with current agile frameworks and methodologies.
  • Every exam question is mapped directly to this outline, helping maintain the validity and relevance of the certification.
  • It supports focused preparation by helping you prioritize topics based on how they are weighted in the exam.

Download your free copy of the PMI-ACP Examination Content Outline here: 👉 ACP-Exam-Outline.pdf

If this link is ever unavailable, you can also access it through the PMI official website at PMI.org/certifications/agile-acp.


PMI Agile Practice Guide

PMI Agile Practice Guide

The PMI Agile Practice Guide, developed in collaboration with the Agile Alliance, is one of the core reference documents for the PMI-ACP® exam. It offers practical guidance on applying agile principles across a wide range of project types and organizational contexts. Whether you’re new to agile or already working in an agile environment, the guide helps you deepen your understanding, bridge gaps between frameworks, and navigate real-world challenges with confidence.

Start with Section 1: Introduction

Before diving into domain-specific preparation, it’s highly recommended to review Section 1: Introduction of the Agile Practice Guide. This section provides foundational insights on:

  • The purpose and scope of the guide, including its focus on team-level agility.
  • The collaborative origin of the guide and how it blends predictive and agile thinking.
  • The relevance of agile in today’s fast-changing, disruptive environments.
  • How agile supports innovation, rapid delivery, and customer satisfaction across sectors like manufacturing, education, and healthcare.
  • What the guide does and does not cover, helping you focus your preparation appropriately.

Reading this section first ensures that you begin your certification journey with the right perspective and context.

PMI members can download the Agile Practice Guide for free at: PMI.org/standards/Agile

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