PMI® Global Certification Program

PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)®

The PMI-ACP certification highlights your agile expertise with the industry's only agnostic, experience-based, ISO-accredited exam. It validates your ability to drive excellence across methodologies including Scrum, Lean, Kanban, and more—with a customer-centric approach.

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PMI-ACP® Certified Practitioner

2+ years of experience required

Ideal for Product Owners, Scrum Masters, Agile Team Leads, Developers, Project Managers, and Agile Coaches.

Member Price ₹19,622

Full Price ₹22,488

Duration 180 Mins

Requirements Check

Check Your Eligibility

Part of the reason PMI-ACP is the gold standard is because professionals need to meet strict criteria before they can take the certification exam. See if you're ready to apply for the PMI-ACP.

1. Education Requirement

High School (or Secondary School) Diploma or Higher

You qualify with a high school diploma or international equivalent, such as GCSEs, a Secondary School Certificate, or GED.

2. Agile Experience

You must meet ONE of the following:

2 years of agile experience (in the past 5 years)
Degree from GAC-accredited program, plus 1 year of agile experience
Third-party agile certification, plus 1 year of agile experience
PMP® certification

3. Agile Training

21 hours of formal training in agile practices, frameworks, and methodologies via ONE of:

PMI Authorized PMI-ACP Exam Prep Course
Authorized Training Partner Prep Course
Third-party training courses

Step-By-Step Guidance

Your Steps to PMI-ACP® Certification

Follow these 5 structured steps to navigate your journey towards gaining the PMI-ACP credential.

Prepare & Check Eligibility

To apply, you'll need to meet the eligibility requirements including education, agile experience, and agile training.

Education

High School (or Secondary School) Diploma or Higher (GCSEs, Secondary School Certificate, or GED).

Agile Experience

2 years of agile experience in the past 5 years OR PMP® / GAC degree / 3rd-party agile cert with 1 year experience.

Agile Training

21 hours of formal training in agile practices through PMI Authorized courses or instructor-led training.

Complete Your Application

The application process verifies that candidates meet strict criteria, making the credential meaningful to employers.

Create your free PMI.org account.
Complete your application online. It is save-as-you-go, so you can take a break whenever needed.

Study & Exam Resources

After you pay your exam fee and schedule your exam, it's time to study with official resources.

PMI® Study Hall™ PMI-ACP®

PMI® Authorized Online Practice Exam

Agile Practice Guide

PMI's Community of Learners

Earn Your Certification

Take your exam at a Pearson VUE Testing Center (recommended) or securely online.

Exam Structure:

3 Hours (180 mins)
120 questions (Multiple Choice)
Includes one 10-minute break
Up to 3 retakes allowed per year

Exam Content Domain Breakdown:

Mindset 28%

Delivery 28%

Leadership 25%

Product 19%

Maintain Your Certification

PMI-ACP certification holders need to earn 30 Professional Development Units (PDUs) in each 3-year cycle.

Keep learning and growing through webinars, courses, volunteering, or content creation.

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Final Preparation

Get Ready for Exam Day

First, congratulations! You're one step closer to advancing your career. Once your application is accepted, you'll pay your exam fee and schedule your exam.

What to Expect on Exam Day

Format: 120 multiple-choice questions
Time: You'll have 3 hours to complete the exam.
Associated exam content: Mindset 28%, Leadership 25%, Product 19%, Delivery 28%
Breaks: Includes one 10-minute break
Delivery Options: You can take your exam in person at a Pearson VUE Testing Center (recommended) or securely online.
• If testing online, be sure to run a system test, choose a private space, and have a valid photo ID ready.
Exam Retake: You may attempt the exam up to three times in one year if you don't pass.

Need exam accommodations?

PMI offers free modifications to your exam experience for disabilities, medical conditions, or other needs.

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Exam Content Outline (ECO)

Download the PMI-ACP Exam Content Outline for details about the exam, eligibility requirements, and application process.