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PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)

Offered by PMI

Validates agile principles and practices across Scrum, Kanban, Lean, XP, and SAFe frameworks. Recognised across tech and non-tech industries.

Certification Profile

DifficultyIntermediate
Cost$435–$495
Study Duration12 Weeks~80 total hours
Pass Rate65%
Exam Format

Multiple choice & scenario-based, 120 questions

Worth It Rating
8.7 / 10

Skills Taught

Primary Focus

agilescrumproject management

Additional Skills

kanbanSAFesprint planningbacklog managementJira

Prerequisites

  • 2,000 hours of project team experience + 1,500 hours on agile teams + 21 hours agile education

Career & Market Value

Salary Increase+$5,000 – $14,000
Active Job Postings demanding this cert35,000 jobs

Target Career Paths

Scrum MasterAgile CoachProduct OwnerProject ManagerDelivery ManagerProgram Manager

What certifications should you take after PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)?

After obtaining this certification, consider pursuing the following to advance your credentials:

#1SAFe Agilist
#2Certified Scrum Master