PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)® Examination Preparatory
PMI-ACP (PMI)
- The PMI-ACP is the fastest PMI's growing certification. It approaches to agile such as Scrum, Kanban, Lean, extreme programming (XP) and test-driven development (TDD.)
- For Agile Practitioners, Project Practitioners, Engineerts, Team Leaders, Project Managers etc
- 21 Hrs of Project Management Education (PDUs)
Public Class
Live Virtual Class
Private Class
Key points about this course
Duration: 3 Days
Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm
Course Fee: RM 4,590.00
HRD Corp Claimable
Course Overview
PMI-ACP® qualification is awarded by the Project Management Institute (PMI)®. This three- day intensive course provides participants with comprehensive and immersive exposure to Agile.
Project Management processes, skills, tools and techniques to prepare for the PMI- ACP® examination as outlined in the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) by the Project Management Institute, USA.
If you’re experienced using agile approaches, have good collaboration skills, eagerly embrace complexity and thrive on rapid response times, then your talents are in demand.
This training is available on face to face or virtual classroom. You can join our class in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia or anywhere through online.
Learning Objectives
The workshop session effectively teaches Agile Project Management methodology concepts through diverse examples and case studies cutting across industries. The session is also focus preparatory course for the PMI-ACP® certification examination.
This training prepares and equips participants with the knowledge, comprehension and strategy to pass the PMI-ACP® exam! It covers the Agile principles and practices and all the 7 domains (including tools and techniques, knowledge and skills) that are being tested.
Who Should Attend
Value Added Bonus
- Complete the PMI-ACP examination application process
- Prepare a detailed working experience portfolio (required as part for PMI vetting process)
Course Outline
Course overview
- Explore, embrace, and apply agile principles and mindset within the context of the project team and organization
- Deliver valuable results by producing high-value increments for review, early and often, based on stakeholder priorities. Have the stakeholders provide feedback on these increments, and use this feedback to prioritize and improve future increments
- Engage current and future interested parties by building a trusting environment that aligns their needs and expectations and balances their requests with an understanding of the cost/effort involved. Promote participation and collaboration throughout the project life cycle and provide the tools for effective and informed decision making.
- Create an environment of trust, learning, collaboration, and conflict resolution that promotes team self-organization, enhances relationships among team members, and cultivates a culture of high performance
- Produce and maintain an evolving plan, from initiation to closure, based on goals, values, risks, constraints, stakeholder feedback, and review findings
- Continuously identify problems, impediments, and risks; prioritize and resolve in a timely manner; monitor and communicate the problem resolution status; and implement process improvements to prevent them from occurring again
- Continuously improve the quality, effectiveness, and value of the product, the process, and the team
- Exam-Taking Tips
- PMI-ACP Exam Prep
About the PMI-ACP Certification
PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) formally recognizes your knowledge of agile principles and your skill with agile techniques. It shows your peers, employers, and stakeholders that you are competence in agile knowledge.
The PMI-ACP includes many approaches to agile such as Scrum, Kanban, Lean, extreme programming (XP) and test-driven development (TDD.) So it will increase your versatility, wherever your projects are.
Prerequisite
- Secondary degree
- 21 contact hours of training in agile practices
- 12 months of general project experience within the last 5 years. A current PMP® or PgMP® will satisfy this requirement but is not required to apply for the PMI-ACP.
- 8 months of agile project experience within the last 3 years
Gain and Maintain Your PMI-ACP Certification
- The certification exam has 120 multiple-choice questions and you have three hours to complete it.
- To maintain your PMI-ACP, you must earn 30 professional development units (PDUs) in agile topics every three years.
Exam Fee
Member: US$348.00
Non-member: US$396.00
Frequently Asked Questions
PMI: The Project Management Institute (PMI) is a global organization that offers certifications, standards, and resources for project management professionals.
ACP: Agile Certified Practitioner (ACP) is a certification from PMI that validates a professional’s expertise in using agile practices in project management.
It depends on your career goals and the methodologies you use in project management.
PMP (Project Management Professional): Ideal if you want a broad, globally recognized certification that covers various project management methodologies, not just agile.
PMI-ACP (Agile Certified Practitioner): Best for professionals who primarily work with agile methodologies. It’s a specialized certification that shows your expertise in agile practices.
If you work across various project management methodologies or aim to do so, getting both certifications can be valuable. However, if you specialize in either traditional or agile project management exclusively, you might choose the certification that aligns best with your specialization.
The cost of the PMI-ACP (Agile Certified Practitioner) certification varies depending on your membership status with the Project Management Institute (PMI).
- For PMI Members: The exam fee is usually lower for PMI members. As of my last update, it was around $348.00
- For Non-Members: Non-members pay a higher fee, which was about $396.00
It’s important to note that these prices are subject to change, and it’s always a good idea to check the latest fees on the PMI website.
The PMI-ACP (Agile Certified Practitioner) certification is quite popular, especially in sectors that widely use agile methodologies. Its popularity stems from the growing adoption of agile practices, the broad range of methodologies it covers, and the global recognition of PMI certifications. It’s highly valued by professionals and organizations seeking expertise in agile project management.
Yes, you can obtain the PMI-ACP (Agile Certified Practitioner) certification without having the PMP (Project Management Professional) certification. They are independent certifications with different prerequisites, and the PMI-ACP is specifically focused on agile project management.