PMI-ACP Agile Certified Practitioner

To be eligible for the PMI-ACP® credential, candidates must meet certain professional and academic criteria set by The Project Management Institute. The requirements depend on your education level, and are as follows: 

• Secondary degree 
• 28 contact hours of agile practices training 
• 12 months of general project experience within the last 5 years (a current PMP® or PgMP® can fulfil this requirement but is not mandatory) 
• 8 months of agile project experience within the last 3 years 

Ensure you meet these work experience requirements before applying. 

To earn your certification, start by completing the required course modules to build your foundational knowledge. Next, ensure you have the necessary work experience, as this is a key eligibility criterion. After that, submit your application to take the exam following the outlined procedures. 

Get ready for the exam by studying the exam content and practising questions similar to those on the test.

Once you pass the exam, maintain your certification by meeting any continuing education or renewal requirements to stay current in the field. 

Our preparation course costs €1200 and provides the learning hours necessary to qualify for the PMI-ACP® exam.
The PMI-ACP® exam and certification are managed by PMI, the US-based certification body. The exam fee is currently $435 for PMI members and $495 for non-members. This fee is paid directly to PMI.

The course fee covers access to all course materials through the Student Hub, live expert-led virtual sessions, temporary access to class recordings, and unlimited follow-up support from our Student Support team.

Online:
The classes take place online over three consecutive days (9:00 am – 5:00 pm). The instructor is a certified PMP practitioner with practical industry experience.
If you miss a session, do not worry—recordings of each class will be available for limited-time access in the Student Hub.

Classroom:
If you prefer in-person learning, you can attend classes on campus at the National College of Ireland (Dublin), where industry-expert lecturers lead the sessions. Please note, in-person classes are scheduled based on demand. 

To be eligible for the PMI-ACP® credential, candidates must meet certain professional and academic requirements set by PMI. Please make sure to thoroughly review the eligibility criteria before applying.

While Agile methodology was initially developed for software development, it is now widely adopted across various industries. PMI-ACP® certified professionals can apply Agile principles in industries such as marketing, manufacturing, retail, and construction. With the PMI-ACP certification, you’ll be equipped to lead Agile transformation in various sectors beyond software development.

The PMI-ACP certification can open new career opportunities by equipping you with an in-demand skill set, making you a leader in Agile adoption, and enhancing your marketability. It helps you excel in a variety of industries, expanding your potential beyond software development.

Once you complete our preparatory course, you can submit your application at www.PMI.org and schedule your exam. Be sure to read the instructions carefully to avoid delays. How long it takes to prepare for the exam varies depending on your learning pace. PMI will send you instructions once your application is approved on schedulling your exam using your eligibility code.

Yes, recordings of each online class will be available in the Student Hub, so you can review the content if you miss a session.