PMI-ACP Agile Certified Practitioner

To be eligible for the PMI-ACP® credential, the candidate must meet professional and academic criteria established by The Project Management Institute. Depending on your level of education, you must meet the following requirements:  

• Secondary degree 

• 21 contact hours of agile practices training 

• 12 months of general project experience within the last 5 years (a current PMP® or PgMP® satisfies this requirement but is not mandatory) 

• 8 months of agile project experience within the last 3 years

Ensure you have the required work experience before you apply.

To pursue certification successfully, first, complete the required course modules to build foundational knowledge. Next, ensure you have relevant work experience, as this is often a prerequisite for certification eligibility. Then, apply to take the certification exam, following the specified procedures.  
 
Prepare diligently for the exam by studying the exam content and practising exam-style questions. After passing the exam, maintain your certification by fulfilling any continuing education or renewal requirements to stay current in your field. 

Our preparation course costs €1200 and gives you the learning hours required to be allowed to apply for the -ACP® exam. 
 
The PMI-ACP® exam and certification are administered by the US-based certification body, which is the PMI. The examination fee is currently $435 for PMI members and $495 for non-members. This fee is paid directly to PMI. 

The course fee includes access to all course materials on the Student Hub, live expert-led virtual classes, recordings for a limited period of time, and unlimited follow-up support from our Student Support team.

Online. Classes typically run over three consecutive days online from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Your instructor is a certified PMP practitioner with real-industry experience. Do not worry about missing an online class – a recording of each online class will be available for playback in the Student Hub for a limited period of time. 
 
Classroom. Choose classes on campus for in-person learning with industry-expert lecturers. Classes run at the National College of Ireland (Dublin). Please note the scheduling of in-person classes is subject to demand. 

To be eligible for the PMI-ACP® credential, you must meet professional and academic criteria established by The Project Management Institute. You must carefully review the qualification requirements.  

Agile Methodology was initially developed for software development, but other industries can also benefit from it. PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)® credential holders can use Agile principles in various industries such as marketing agencies, manufacturing, retail, and construction. With your PMI-ACP certification, you can lead the Agile revolution and apply Agile approaches beyond software development. 

PMI-ACP certification can boost your career by providing diverse industry opportunities, in-demand skillset, leadership in Agile adoption, increased marketability, and enhanced project delivery. It opens doors to new opportunities and allows you to excel in diverse industries beyond software development. 

You should make your application at www.PMl.org and schedule your exam as soon as you finish our preparatory course. Please read the instructions carefully to avoid delays in processing your application. However, plan to spend some time studying the core material while preparing for the exam. As you can appreciate, this is very dependent on each individual’s capability. After the application is approved, PMI will e-mail your instructions for scheduling your exam using your eligibility code. 

A recording of each online class will be available for playback in the Student Hub, so you do not need to worry about missing a class.