The PMI®-Authorized PMI On-Demand Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)® Exam Preparation Course prepares you to sit for the PMI-ACP certification, which formally acknowledges your agile expertise with the industry’s only approach-agnostic, experienced-based ISO-accredited exam. This self-paced, online course will boost your knowledge of agile approaches, where and when to apply them, and how to empower teams and drive remarkable results.
The course aligns to the PMI-ACP Exam Content Outline and satisfies the 28 training hours required to apply for the ACP certification.
This is the "official" PMI-ACP Exam Prep course created by PMI for use only by PMI Authorized Training Partners. In addition, instructors for this course must hold the new PMI-ACP certification, and complete a train-the-trainer course and exam so that PMI can verify that the course will be taught according to their standards. These instructors will be awarded a PMI-ACP Authorized Training Partner Instructor designation by PMI and must maintain this accreditation regularly to meet PMI quality standards.
Participants will gain practical skills to:
The PMI-ACP® Exam Preparation course is appropriate for individuals who have had previous agile training and experience who want to broaden their understanding of agile practices and prepare to write the PMI-ACP certification exam.
There is no pre-requisite for this course.
In addition to the PMI-provided course workbooks and course slides, Procept supplements the materials with these additional items:
| Post-class access to Procept’s own online Agile Exam Simulator – Our exam simulator has a question bank with practice questions. Each time someone attempts a practice exam, the simulator randomly selects questions from the question bank, reflecting the topics on the real PMI-ACP exam. The simulator times the exam, allowing for a more realistic practice experience. By using this resource, participants will be better able to focus their study efforts. |
| Access to Procept’s Members Portal that contains free resources including agile project management templates organized by project lifecycle phase; articles on agile project management and other topics; case studies; 60+ videos; 130+ recorded webinars; and much more. Thus, Procept helps you maintain your PMI-ACP certification by earning free PDUs. |
This course strengthens your ability to drive excellence across approaches, including Scrum, Lean, Kanban, and more—with a truly agile mindset and a team-centric approach sure to earn recognition from peers, employers, and stakeholders alike. PMI’s comprehensive self-paced format includes directed multimedia content, a guided review of Exam Content Outline (ECO) references, and structured independent study activities, allowing learners to progress at their own pace while building a deep understanding of the material.
Module 1: MindsetCultivate an agile mindset, focusing on early experimentation, creating a collaborative environment, and building transparency. Foster psychological safety and a growth mindset to shorten feedback loops and empower continuous improvement. Module 2: LeadershipEmpower your team with agile principles. Explore techniques to resolve conflicts, promote knowledge sharing, and reinforce a shared vision and purpose. This module equips you to facilitate team dynamics that drive collaboration and agile success. Module 3: ProductGain skills to manage the product backlog, oversee increments, and visualize workflows. These practices enable you to prioritize effectively and focus on value delivery, ensuring each step aligns with customer needs and business goals. Module 4: ProductOptimize workflows and maintain agile practices throughout the project lifecycle. Learn to manage metrics, address impediments, engage customers for feedback, and eliminate inefficiencies, while focusing on continuous improvement for project success. |
Course ID: 7201
Course Level: Intermediate
Duration: 4 days
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The following table provides the breakdown of the professional development units (PDUs) for this course aligned with the PMI Talent TriangleTM.
| WoW | PS | BA | |
| PMP | 14 | 10 | 4 |
| PgMP | 14 | 10 | 4 |
| PfMP | 0 | 10 | 4 |
| PMI-ACP | 14 | 10 | 4 |
| PMI-SP | 2.5 | 10 | 4 |
| PMI-RMP | 3.5 | 10 | 4 |
| PMI-PBA | 14 | 10 | 4 |
The three columns in the above table are Ways of Working, Power Skills & Business Acumen.
Other professional (re)certification credits are available, including:
