PMI-Agile Certified Practitioner

The PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) certification, offered by the Project Management Institute (PMI), is designed for professionals who want to demonstrate their expertise in agile practices and methodologies. It is a globally recognized credential that validates a practitioner’s ability to apply agile principles and practices across various agile frameworks.

Key Aspects of PMI-ACP Certification:

1. Eligibility Requirements:
   • General Project Experience: 2,000 hours of general project experience within the last 5 years. This can include experience working on projects in any role, not just as an Agile practitioner.
   • Agile Project Experience: 1,500 hours of agile project experience within the last 3 years. This experience should be in roles that involve agile practices and principles.
   • Training in Agile Practices: 21 contact hours of formal training in agile practices.
2. Exam Content:
   • The PMI-ACP exam covers a range of agile methodologies and practices, including Scrum, Kanban, Lean, Extreme Programming (XP), and others. It focuses on the following domains:
     • Agile Principles and Mindset: Understanding the agile philosophy and mindset.
     • Value Delivery: Focusing on delivering value and ensuring that the work is aligned with business objectives.
     • Stakeholder Engagement: Engaging and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure their needs and expectations are met.
     • Team Performance: Building and leading effective agile teams and fostering collaboration.
     • Adaptive Planning: Planning and adapting based on changing requirements and circumstances.
     • Problem Detection and Resolution: Identifying and resolving issues to ensure the successful delivery of projects.
     • Continuous Improvement: Implementing practices for continuous improvement and learning.
3. Certification Benefits:
   • Enhanced Knowledge: Gain a deeper understanding of agile practices and methodologies.
   • Career Advancement: Increase your marketability and career opportunities in agile project management.
   • Recognition: Gain recognition as a knowledgeable and skilled agile practitioner.
   • Professional Development: Demonstrate your commitment to continuous learning and professional growth.
4. Preparation:
   • Study Materials: Use PMI’s recommended study materials, including the PMI-ACP Exam Prep Guide, practice exams, and agile reference books.
   • Training Courses: Attend PMI-ACP preparatory courses offered by PMI Registered Education Providers (REPs) or other accredited institutions.
5. Maintaining the Certification:
   • Continuing Education: PMI-ACP certification holders must earn 30 professional development units (PDUs) in agile topics every 3 years to maintain their certification.

The PMI-ACP certification is ideal for project managers, agile coaches, team leads, and other professionals who work in agile environments and want to validate their expertise in agile project management practices.