PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)® Certification Training

Learning outcomes

At the end of this PMI ACP course you will have gained an understanding of agile principles and values, agile project life cycles, agile approaches and methods, delivering in an agile environment, considerations for your organization for becoming more agile, and be prepared to sit the PMI management and be ready to pass the PMI ACP exam.

Structure

This PMI-ACP course consists of 6 self-paced interactive modules spread over 33 bite-size episodes which cover the full PMI ACP syllabus.

After completing all modules, you can use the exam simulator to prepare for your PMI ACP exam. The modules are:

1. Agile values and principles;
2. Project life cycles;
3. Agile approaches and methods;
4. Creating an agile environment;
5. Delivering in an agile environment;
6. Organizational considerations for project agility.

Exam prep

With quizzes to aid knowledge retention, you will be well-equipped to pass the PMI-ACP exam.

Time

We expect that it will take about 10 hours to complete the full course. Because each person learns at a different pace, some students may require more time, others less time.

After you study this PMI ACP course, you will need to book your ACP exam from the PMI. The PMI-ACP exam is a 120-question, multiple-choice test.

To earn the PMI-ACP certification, you will need to meet the experience and education requirements below as well:

• 2,000 hours of general project experience working on teams. A current PMP® or PgMP® will satisfy this requirement but these qualifications are not required to apply for the PMI-ACP;
• 1,500 hours working on agile project teams or with agile methodologies. This requirement is in addition to the 2,000 hours of general project experience;
• 21 contact hours of training in agile practices.

Benefits of PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)

Gaining a PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (ACP) Certification is beneficial for your career because:

• You will gain the knowledge of agile methods and approaches to work confidently in your organisation;
• Being an Agile Certified Practitioner shows your professional understanding of agile;
• PMI ACP increases your ability to work effectively within an agile environment.

Benefits of PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) online study

Studying online is ideal for busy people. If you study PMI ACP online rather than in a classroom there are some key benefits:

• Saves time – studying online means you don’t need to travel to a course;
• Saves money – the price of our courses is very competitive;
• Flexible schedule – you can study where and when you want. The only requirement is that you need internet access;
• Flexible delivery – you can study on any device. You can even study on your mobile whilst on the move, or in the coffee shop.

Benefits of good course design

Designed for long lasting learning

This online PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI ACP) course has been designed using the latest best practices in elearning.

Some competitors develop elearning cheaply by simply filming a trainer in a classroom. We don’t think that’s a good way to help students learn, nor does it engage learners.

Our courses are highly interactive, and exercises have been designed to aid a deeper level of understanding, leading to longer-lasting learning.

We are confident that our interactive online course will help you gain an understanding of agile so that you can sit your PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) exam with confidence.

Which handbook is the course based on?

Our PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI ACP) training course is mainly based on the Agile Practice Guide Handbook from PMI but other agile sources have been used too.

Are there any prerequisites for the course?

No. But there are prerequisites in gaining the PMI ACP certification, which are:

1. Meet the experience and education requirements:
   • 2,000 hours of general project experience working on teams. A current PMP® or PgMP® will satisfy this requirement but is not required to apply for the PMI ACP.
   • 1,500 hours working on agile project teams or with agile methodologies. This requirement is in addition to the 2,000 hours of general project experience.
   • 21 contact hours of training in agile practices
2. Pass the PMI-ACP exam, a 120-question, multiple-choice test.

How long does this qualification last?

The PMI ACP certificate is valid for 3 years. You need to collect 30 professional development units (PDUs) in agile concepts before the expiry date in order to renew it.

Are there any example exam questions?

Yes. You will be given access to a sample exam for PMI ACP.