PMI PMI-ACP Exam
PMI Certification Practice Exam
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PMI PMI-ACP Exam Overview
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Duration
180 Minutes
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Questions
~120
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Passing Score
720 / 100
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Multiple choice & multiple response
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PMI PMI-ACP Certification FAQ
The PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) is a globally recognized certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI). It validates an individual's knowledge and experience in applying various agile principles, practices, and tools across different agile methodologies such as Scrum, Kanban, Lean, extreme programming (XP), and Test-Driven Development (TDD). It's not tied to a single agile approach, demonstrating versatility in an agile environment.
This certification is ideal for individuals who work on agile teams or organizations using agile methodologies. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Project Managers
- Agile Team Leads
- Scrum Masters
- Product Owners
- Developers
- Agile Coaches
- Business Analysts
- Anyone seeking to validate their agile knowledge and experience across various agile approaches.
The average salary for a PMI-ACP certified professional can vary significantly based on location, years of experience, specific role, and industry. Globally, professionals holding the PMI-ACP typically earn between $110,000 and $130,000 per year, with experienced individuals in high-demand regions potentially exceeding $140,000. These figures are general estimates and depend heavily on market conditions.
The PMI-ACP certification is valid for three years. To maintain the certification, holders must earn 30 Professional Development Units (PDUs) related to agile topics within each three-year cycle. Along with earning the required PDUs, a renewal fee must be paid to PMI to keep the certification active for the next three-year period.
The PMI-ACP certification was first released in 2011. Unlike software with fixed version releases, PMI certifications undergo continuous review and updates to their Exam Content Outlines (ECOs) to ensure they reflect current industry best practices and standards. There isn't a fixed 'next version' date; rather, the exam content evolves incrementally as the agile landscape changes, ensuring its relevance and rigor.
The PMI-ACP exam covers a comprehensive range of agile topics and domains, as outlined in the Exam Content Outline (ECO). Key domains include:
- Agile Principles and Mindset: Understanding agile values, principles, and the agile manifesto.
- Value-driven Delivery: Delivering value frequently, prioritizing features, and managing scope.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Effective communication, collaboration, and managing stakeholder expectations.
- Team Performance: Building high-performing teams, fostering collaboration, and conflict resolution.
- Adaptive Planning: Iteration planning, release planning, estimating, and progressive elaboration.
- Problem Detection and Resolution: Identifying impediments, risks, and implementing continuous improvement.
- Continuous Improvement (Product, Process, People): Retrospectives, process analysis, and knowledge sharing.