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PMI-ACP® Certification

PMI Agile Certified Practitioner

Prove your agile expertise across Scrum, Kanban, Lean, XP and hybrid approaches with the PMI-ACP®.

Train with Skylartech from anywhere in the world: live online classes on Google Meet, weekend cohorts, hybrid programmes, or on-site training for your team.

  • Agile principles, practices and tools across frameworks
  • Scrum, Kanban, Lean, XP and hybrid approaches
  • Adaptive planning and iterative delivery
  • Globally recognized agile certification
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500+ professionals trained worldwide, a 95% first-attempt success rate, and PMI® Premier Authorized Training Partner status.

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PMI-ACP® exam

Questions
120 multiple-choice
Duration
3 hours
PMI® member
US $435
Non-member
US $495

PMI exam fees as of October 2026. Fees are set by PMI, paid directly to them and may vary by region, so confirm them before you register.

Official fees on pmi.org(opens in a new tab)

Is the PMI-ACP® right for you?

This certification is designed for:

  • Professionals working in agile project environments
  • Scrum Masters, Agile Coaches and Product Owners
  • Project managers moving to agile delivery
  • Team members using Scrum, Kanban, Lean or hybrid methods

Why choose the PMI-ACP®

  • Career growth

    Move into agile leadership and delivery roles.

  • Global recognition

    Join a worldwide community of agile-certified professionals.

  • Framework breadth

    Validate skills across Scrum, Kanban, Lean and hybrid practice.

  • Competitive edge

    Stand out in fast-moving agile and digital environments.

What you'll master.

Our PMI-ACP® preparation covers the skills the exam tests, and the ones you'll use on the job.

  • Master agile principles, values and mindset
  • Apply Scrum, Kanban, Lean and XP practices effectively
  • Facilitate agile teams and stakeholder collaboration
  • Improve adaptive planning and continuous delivery

Do you qualify?

You'll need the following to apply.

Not sure? Ask an advisor

Requirements

  • Secondary degree (high school diploma, associate degree or global equivalent)
  • 21 contact hours of training in agile practices
  • 2,000 hours (12 months) on project teams within the last 5 years, waived if you hold an active PMP® or PgMP®
  • 1,500 hours (8 months) on agile project teams or with agile methods within the last 3 years

Requirements are set by PMI and can change. Check the current PMI-ACP® handbook on pmi.org before you apply. We can help you check your experience.

PMI-ACP® questions, answered.

What candidates ask us most before they enroll.

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Can I take the PMI-ACP® course online?

Yes. Skylartech teaches it in live online classes on Google Meet, so you can join from any country. You can also study in a weekend cohort, a hybrid programme, or on-site with your team.

Who can apply for the PMI-ACP®?

PMI asks for the following:

  • Requirements
    • Secondary degree (high school diploma, associate degree or global equivalent)
    • 21 contact hours of training in agile practices
    • 2,000 hours (12 months) on project teams within the last 5 years, waived if you hold an active PMP® or PgMP®
    • 1,500 hours (8 months) on agile project teams or with agile methods within the last 3 years

What is the PMI-ACP® exam like?

  • Questions: 120 multiple-choice
  • Duration: 3 hours

How much does the PMI-ACP® exam cost?

PMI charges US $435 for PMI® members and US $495 for non-members, as of October 2026. You pay PMI directly when you book the exam, separately from your Skylartech course. Official fees on pmi.org (opens in a new tab)

Is Skylartech authorized by PMI?

Yes. Skylartech is a PMI® Premier Authorized Training Partner (ATP No. C004927), the highest tier of PMI's training partner programme. View the credential on Credly (opens in a new tab)

How do I book, and when do I pay?

Send a booking request. An advisor will contact you about dates, fees and the best format for you. Nothing is charged when you send the request.

What if I need to cancel?

It depends on how long before the start date you cancel:

  • More than 14 daysFull refundLess any non-recoverable third-party fees.
  • 7–14 days50% refundOr a credit toward a future session.
  • Less than 7 daysNon-refundableMay be eligible for a one-time reschedule at our discretion.

Read the full Refund Policy

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