PMI-ACPPMI Agile Certified Practitioner
Agile across frameworks — not just Scrum
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About this certification
The PMI-ACP validates agile knowledge across frameworks including Scrum, Kanban, Lean, XP, and SAFe. It's the broadest agile certification available and highly valued for professionals working in organizations using multiple agile approaches.
What you'll validate
- ✓Scrum, Kanban, Lean, XP
- ✓Agile estimation
- ✓Retrospectives and continuous improvement
- ✓Stakeholder engagement
- ✓Value-driven delivery
Pros & Cons
Advantages
- +Covers all agile frameworks — not just Scrum
- +Highly valued with PMP — shows hybrid capability
- +PMI brand recognition
Disadvantages
- −Requires significant agile experience
- −More expensive than CSM
Who it's for
Best for
- →Experienced PMs with agile project history
- →PMP holders adding agile credentials
Not ideal for
- ×Beginners
- ×Those without 1,500+ hours of agile project work
Career paths this unlocks
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Jobs for PMI-ACP holders
PMI-ACP holders report $10k–$30k+ salary uplift on average.
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Quick Facts
- Exam Cost
- $495 (PMI member price $345)
- Exam Duration
- 180 minutes
- Questions
- ~120
- Passing Score
- Above the target
- Exam Format
- Multiple Choice
- Study Time
- ~150 hours
- Validity
- 3 years
- Salary Impact
- Strong ($10k–$30k+ uplift reported)
Prerequisites
- !2,000 hours general project experience
- !1,500 hours agile project experience
- !21 hours agile education
Provider
Project Management Institute
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