You can see it againUnder pressure people bring back shapes and positions long after the wording has gone.
Picture superiority · Shepard 1967, Standing 1973
PMIPMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)
The PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) certification validates your ability to apply agile principles and practices across a range of methodologies, including Scrum, Kanban, Lean, and XP. It is designed for project practitioners who work on agile teams or in agile environments and want to demonstrate their agile expertise. Earning the PMI-ACP shows you can lead agile projects with confidence and adapt to changing requirements.
Exam formatMultiple choice
Duration180 minutes
DeliveryPMI
Free questions641
The certification
What PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) proves, and what it asks of you
What this certification covers, who it is written for, and what the exam itself looks like on the day.
4domains
24objectives
127concepts
US $435 (member) / US $495 (non-member)exam fee
What it is
What this certification is
What it validates, who it is written for, and the experience it assumes.
About this certification
The PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) certification recognizes professionals who understand agile principles and can apply agile practices across various methodologies. It goes beyond a single agile approach, covering Scrum, Kanban, Lean, extreme programming (XP), and test-driven development, ensuring you have a broad and practical understanding of agile.
Earning the PMI-ACP demonstrates your ability to lead agile teams, manage projects in iterative cycles, and respond effectively to change. It validates your experience and knowledge in agile tools and techniques, making you a valuable asset to organizations embracing agile transformation. The certification is built on PMI's Agile Practice Guide and the exam outline, ensuring it reflects current industry standards.
Who it’s for
This certification is for project practitioners, including project managers, scrum masters, and team leads, who work in agile environments or are transitioning to agile practices. It is ideal for those who want to formalize their agile experience and demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of agile methodologies beyond a single framework. You are likely someone who collaborates closely with cross-functional teams, facilitates iterative delivery, and thrives in dynamic, change-oriented settings. The PMI-ACP is designed for practitioners who apply agile principles in their daily work and seek to advance their careers in agile project management.
Recommended experience
PMI recommends 1,500 hours of experience working on agile project teams or with agile methodologies, in addition to 2,000 hours of general project experience. This is a recommendation, not a mandatory prerequisite. 1,500 hours of agile project experience or experience with agile methodologies; 2,000 hours of general project experience (if not already a PMP); 21 contact hours of agile training
The syllabus
What you’ll learn
Every domain and objective PMI measures, with the weight they carry on the exam.
The official PMI exam outline · See the source
Domain 1 Mindset
- Task 1 Experiment Early
- Task 2 Embrace Agile Mindset
- Task 3 Promote Collaborative Team Environment
- Task 4 Build Transparency
- Task 5 Foster Psychological Safety
- Task 6 Shorten Feedback Loops
- Task 7 Embrace Change
Domain 2 Leadership
- Task 1 Empower Teams
- Task 2 Facilitate Problem Resolution
- Task 3 Promote Knowledge Sharing
- Task 4 Promote agile mindset principles and practices
- Task 5 Promote shared vision and purpose
- Task 6 Facilitate conflict management
Domain 3 Product
- Task 1 Refine product backlog
- Task 2 Manage increments
- Task 3 Visualize work
- Task 4 Manage value delivery
Domain 4 Delivery
- Task 1 Seek early feedback
- Task 2 Manage agile metrics
- Task 3 Manage impediments and risk
- Task 4 Recognize and eliminate waste
- Task 5 Perform continuous improvements
- Task 6 Actively engage customers
- Task 7 Optimize flow
On the day
The exam itself
Everything PMI publishes about sitting it, and nothing we inferred.
Prerequisites
2,000 hours of general project experience (unless you are a current PMP)
CertificationPMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)
Exam formatMultiple choice
Duration180 minutes
DeliveryPMI
LanguagesEnglish, Arabic, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), French, German, Hebrew, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese (Brazilian), Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Turkish, Ukrainian
PricingUS $435 (member) / US $495 (non-member)
Certification levelPractitioner
After you pass
Where this credential goes next
The path PMI lays out, how the credential is kept, and where to book.
Step-by-step path to PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)
Prerequisite2,000 hours of general project experience (unless you are a current PMP)
Credential earnedPMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) Practitioner level certification Renewal and maintenance
The PMI-ACP certification is valid for three years. To maintain it, you must earn 30 Professional Development Units (PDUs) in agile topics during each three-year cycle. Stay current with the latest technologies and maintain your certification.
Learn more about renewal requirements Lifecycle status
This certification is currently active and available. PMI maintains this certification to validate current skills and industry relevance.
Exam status: ActiveMaintained by PMI
Exam registration
Register for the exam through PMI, PMI’s authorized testing partner.
Schedule your examVisit the official PMI certification page for exam policies and requirements.
View the official pageYour coach
And when you are serious, your coach Pip takes over
Your coach in the app reads what you have answered with the book closed and tells you one thing to do tonight. It will not count an answer you gave with the page open, and it will tell you when you are not ready.
See how the coach worksBefore you book
Questions people ask
How does the PMI-ACP relate to the PMP certification?
The PMP is a general project management certification, while the PMI-ACP focuses specifically on agile practices. Holding a PMP satisfies the general project experience requirement for the PMI-ACP, but it is not required to take the exam.
Is there a hands-on or lab component in the PMI-ACP exam?
No, the PMI-ACP exam is a multiple-choice exam delivered online or at a test center. There is no hands-on or lab-based component.
What is the retake policy if I fail the PMI-ACP exam?
If you fail the exam, you must wait at least 30 days before your second attempt. For subsequent attempts, you must wait 90 days between each retake.
Can I schedule, reschedule, or cancel my PMI-ACP exam appointment?
Yes, you can schedule, reschedule, or cancel your exam appointment through the PMI website or Pearson VUE, depending on your testing option. Rescheduling and cancellation policies may apply, so review the terms at the time of booking.
What job roles does the PMI-ACP credential map to?
The PMI-ACP is relevant for roles such as agile project manager, scrum master, product owner, agile coach, and project lead working in agile environments.
Can I recertify by passing a different PMI exam?
No, the PMI-ACP must be renewed by earning 30 PDUs in agile topics every three years. Passing another PMI exam does not automatically renew the PMI-ACP.
Are there testing accommodations for candidates with disabilities?
Yes, PMI provides testing accommodations for candidates with disabilities. You must submit a request for accommodations along with appropriate documentation before scheduling your exam.
How soon will I receive my exam results?
For online proctored exams, you will receive a preliminary pass/fail result immediately after completing the exam. Official results are typically available within a few business days.
Practice free questions 641 questions, free, no account needed.
The curriculum
The whole exam, mapped and written
Every domain, every objective, and every concept PMI measures — each one written out.
4domains
24objectives
127concepts
138free pages
The domains, and what sits inside them
Every objective below is a page you can open and practise now, without an account.
The official PMI exam outline · See the source
1Domain 1 Mindset205 questions
Task 1 Experiment Early6 concepts · 6 pagesOpen →Task 2 Embrace Agile Mindset5 concepts · 5 pagesOpen →Task 3 Promote Collaborative Team Environment9 concepts · 7 pagesOpen →Task 4 Build Transparency7 concepts · 7 pagesOpen →Task 5 Foster Psychological Safety9 concepts · 8 pagesOpen →Task 6 Shorten Feedback Loops5 concepts · 6 pagesOpen →Task 7 Embrace Change4 concepts · 5 pagesOpen →
2Domain 2 Leadership155 questions
Task 1 Empower Teams8 concepts · 6 pagesOpen →Task 2 Facilitate Problem Resolution4 concepts · 5 pagesOpen →Task 3 Promote Knowledge Sharing3 concepts · 5 pagesOpen →Task 4 Promote agile mindset principles and practices9 concepts · 8 pagesOpen →Task 5 Promote shared vision and purpose3 concepts · 5 pagesOpen →Task 6 Facilitate conflict management3 concepts · 5 pagesOpen →
3Domain 3 Product90 questions
4Domain 4 Delivery191 questions
Task 1 Seek early feedback3 concepts · 5 pagesOpen →Task 2 Manage agile metrics4 concepts · 5 pagesOpen →Task 3 Manage impediments and risk5 concepts · 6 pagesOpen →Task 4 Recognize and eliminate waste7 concepts · 6 pagesOpen →Task 5 Perform continuous improvements3 concepts · 5 pagesOpen →Task 6 Actively engage customers5 concepts · 6 pagesOpen →Task 7 Optimize flow8 concepts · 7 pagesOpen →
Not a table of contents
Every line on this map already opens
In front of every objective the practice pages are already there, free and without an account. This is one objective, opened.
Task 1 Experiment Early6 pagesOpen →
Free in front of it
30 questions on this objective, five to a page. Every range above is a real page, open now, with no account.
Reading the map is not the same as knowing the ground
The curriculum tells you what is on the exam. Proving you know it is a different job — and it is the one the closed-book run does.
Free questions
641 questions. No account, no card.
The whole bank is open. 5 questions to a page, every answer explained, and a discussion thread on each one.
641questions
138pages
24objectives
Freealways
Browse by domain
Every objective, and every page range, is a link — so you can pick up exactly where you left off.
1Domain 1 Mindset205 questions
2Domain 2 Leadership155 questions
3Domain 3 Product90 questions
4Domain 4 Delivery191 questions
What a practice page gives you
1Five to a page
Short enough to finish, long enough to matter.
2Every answer explained
Not only which one is right — why the others are wrong.
3A discussion on each
Ask, answer, and vote. Every question has its own thread.
A question, and the idea behind it
Every question comes from a concept
These are not trivia. Each one is written against a concept in the book, so when you get one wrong there is somewhere to go and find out why.
The visual book
See it once. Carry it into the exam.
The pages shown here come from our AI-900 book — an example of how each concept is written in plain language and, where the idea needs one, drawn as a full page you can take in at a glance.
127concepts
641free questions
Why a picture, and not another paragraph
Three reasons, and each one is a real finding rather than a slogan.
You can see it againThe whole idea at onceWhere it starts, what happens in the middle, what comes out, and the mistake to avoid.
Multimedia principle · MayerThe look-alikes sit togetherThe pairs the exam tests are drawn side by side, so the difference is seen, not told.
Dual coding · PaivioWhat one page is made of
You are never asked to read a poster here — only to see how one is built. After that, every other page is legible at a glance.
1A numbered strip on top
The idea as a sequence, followed with a finger before a word is read.
2Panels for the parts
What it is, how the machine learns it, when it is the right tool.
3The trap, framed
The distinction the exam tests, given its own box instead of buried in prose.
4One line at the bottom
The sentence to carry into the exam room.
Open book, on purpose
Answer it with the picture beside you
This is the part that teaches. The illustration and the written explanation stay where they are while you work, so a scenario stops being a memory test and becomes something you can simply look at.
It teaches · it does not count
A smartphone uses AI to unlock when the owner looks at the camera. Which AI capability is being used?
AImage classification
BFacial recognition
COptical character recognition
DObject detection
Look at the five steps. Detect finds a face, align straightens it, encode turns it into numbers, search compares it with a stored face, and decide answers one question: is this the same person? Classification would only say “a face”. Detection would only draw a box. Neither decides whose.
Then the page shuts, and it starts counting
The same questions come back with the book closed — that run is the one that counts. After it, your coach picks one thing for tonight, sized to the time you have, and brings pages back before you lose them.
Testing effect · Roediger & Karpicke 2006 · spacing effect · Cepeda et al. 2006
Official resources
Straight from PMI
Where the exam is defined, scheduled and scored.
1official link
127concepts mapped
The source
PMI’s own pages
We link to them rather than repeat them, so nothing here goes stale behind them.
Checked against the source
Every objective on the official PMI outline already has questions here
We build from the official skills outline, not from a summary of it — 24 objectives, 127 concepts written under them, and free questions against every one. When PMI changes the outline, this page changes with it.
24objectives on the outline→127concepts written→641free questions
An official page tells you what will be asked. It cannot tell you what you will get right.
That is the only question worth answering the night before, and no link answers it. You answer it by taking the questions with the book closed, and seeing what comes back.