What the Course Entails and Exam Details

The PMI-ACP preparation material and practice exams focus on testing a candidate's proficiency across seven domains of agile project management. These domains include:

• Agile Principles and Mindset: Understanding the core values and principles of the Agile Manifesto.

• Value-Driven Delivery: Delivering valuable results by prioritizing and managing the flow of work.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Actively engaging and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure alignment.

• Team Performance: Creating and fostering high-performing teams.

• Adaptive Planning: Planning dynamically based on feedback and changing requirements.

• Problem Detection and Resolution: Identifying and addressing risks, issues, and impediments.

• Continuous Improvement (Product, Process, People): Continuously improving quality, flow, and the team environment.

To qualify for the exam, you need to have a combination of general project experience, agile-specific experience, and 21 contact hours of training in agile practices.

What to Expect in the Final Exam

The PMI-ACP final exam is a rigorous test of your agile knowledge and application. Here are the key details:

• Format: The exam consists of 120 multiple-choice questions. Of these, 100 questions are scored, and 20 are pre-test (unscored) questions used for future validation.

• Time Limit: Candidates are given three hours (180 minutes) to complete the entire exam.

• Passing Score: PMI does not publish a specific passing score for the ACP exam; it is determined based on psychometric analysis.

• Rules: The exam is closed-book. For online-proctored exams, strict rules regarding workspace cleanliness and behavior are enforced.

How to Study and Exam Centers

To succeed on the PMI-ACP exam, a comprehensive study strategy is essential. We recommend the following approach:

• Review the PMI-ACP Exam Content Outline (ECO): This is your primary roadmap. Focus your study efforts on the specific domains and tasks outlined in the ECO.

• Study the Recommended Books: PMBOK® Guide (current version) and the Agile Practice Guide are critical resources. Supplementary reading list includes references on Scrum, XP, Lean, and general agile leadership.

• Utilize Practice Exams: Regularly taking high-quality PMI-ACP practice exams is perhaps the single most effective way to prepare. They help you get used to the question format, time constraints, and identify areas where you need to improve. Look for practice tests that offer explanations for the correct answers.

• Form a Study Group: Collaborating with peers can provide support, motivation, and different perspectives on complex agile concepts.

Exam Centers: The PMI-ACP exam is administered globally by Pearson VUE, PMI's testing partner. You can take the exam in two ways:

• Pearson VUE Testing Centers: Schedule your exam at a secure, physical testing facility available in many cities worldwide.

• Online Proctored Exam: For convenience, you can take the exam from your home or office. This option requires a reliable computer with a webcam, a stable internet connection, and a quiet, private location. You will be monitored remotely by a live proctor during the session.

Job Opportunities from the Course

Earning your PMI-ACP certification validates your practical experience and knowledge of agile methodologies, significantly enhancing your career prospects in project management and product development roles. This certification opens doors to various job opportunities, including:

• Agile Project Manager

• Scrum Master

• Agile Coach

• Product Owner

• Project Manager (often required in organizations transitioning to agile)

• Agile Team Lead

• Program Manager (with an agile focus)

• Iteration Manager

• Technical Project Manager (using agile methods)

• Delivery Lead