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PMI Agile Certified Practitioner Certification Requirements & Eligibility Criteria for 2026
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Understand the full PMI-ACP-defined eligibility criteria including Agile project experience and the required 21 contact hours of agile training. - Straightforward PMI-ACP Eligibility Checklist:
Know exactly what you need—education, agile experience hours, and training—to qualify for the Agile Certified Practitioner exam. - Step-by-Step Guidance to Meet PMI-ACP Requirements:
PMTI provides the training, documentation support, and application assistance needed to satisfy all PMI-ACP certification requirements.
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Exam fees are $435 for PMI members and $495 for non-members.
Requires 2,000 hours of general project experience (or PMP/PgMP) and 1,500 hours in Agile projects. Requires 24 months (2 years) of Agile experience in the last 5 years or a PMP.
Secondary degree or higher, plus 21 contact hours in Agile practices.
Submit your application online, await PMI approval, schedule your exam, and complete the 120 multiple-choice questions within three hours.
The Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) Credential is targeted towards professionals who are looking to validate and sharpen their Agile project management skills. This certification is an ideal way to demonstrate knowledge in Agile project management methodologies and best practices.
PMI-ACP Certification Eligibility Criteria
PMI-ACP eligibility requires a minimum of a secondary degree (high school diploma) or higher, two (2) years of Agile experience in the last five (5) years, and twenty-one (21) Agile training hours from an Authorized Training Provider.
For those just entering the field of project management with no prior experience, the CAPM certification (link to the CAPM page) is a better place to start. If you are already experienced and looking to elevate your career with a PMI-ACP certification, use the table below to ensure you are eligible to sit for the exam.
Educational background
Secondary degree (high school diploma), associate’s degree or global equivalent.
General project experience
24 months (2 years) as an Agile team member in the last 5 years.
Agile training
21 contact hours in Agile practices.
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Educational background
Secondary degree (high school diploma), associate’s degree or global equivalent.
General project experience
24 months (2 years) as an Agile team member in the last 5 years.
Agile training
8 months working on project teams using Agile methodologies in the past 3 years.
Training in Agile practice
21 contact hours of formal education.
What is required for PMI ACP Certification?
To qualify for the PMI-ACP exam, you need a secondary degree (or higher), 24 months (2 years) of Agile experience, and 21 contact hours of Agile training. Training can be completed through PMI ATPs, PMI chapters, or accredited providers to meet the eligibility requirements.
For professionals focused on Agile methodologies, our PMI-ACP Training covers all aspects of the PMI-Agile Certified Practitioner exam. From Agile tools and techniques to real-world scenario practice, our course ensures you’re fully prepared to earn your PMI-ACP certification with confidence.
2,000 hours of general project experience hours must have been earned over the last five (5) years
Must be part of project group(s) that are non-overlapping and must be documented and summarized by project and process groups to be counted for the PMI-ACP application. Refer to the above table for full PMI-ACP experience requirements.
Tip: a current PMP or PgMP will satisfy this requirement.
You are required to have a Secondary Degree* to qualify for the PMI-ACP exam
You will need the name of the institution, the year you graduated, and your major.
Agile Project Experience
24 months (2 years) of Agile experience in the last 5 years and must be documented on the PMI-ACP application. Refer to the above table for full PMI-ACP experience requirements.
Tip: A current PMP or PgMP will satisfy this requirement. Tip: PMI will credit 12 months towards the 2 years Agile project experience if you have any Scrum, SAFe or other Agile certifications and can provide proof of documentation.
Training in Agile Practices
You will need to show 21 contact hours of Agile Project Management Education. Agile training topics can include topics covering agile philosophy, agile methodologies, and agile principles and practices. PMTI plans ahead for our students and provides an inclusive online course so you qualify for this requirement even prior to attending the class.
ACP Online Course Schedule
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What do I Need to Apply for PMI-ACP?
To apply for the PMI-ACP certification, visit PMI’s certification website at certification.pmi.org. You will need to provide the following information:
- Contact Information
Home address, work address, email, and phone number - Educational Background
School/university name, address, degree, year awarded, and field of study - Experience Details
General Project Management Experience: Project title, start/end dates, role, industry, and hours for each project Agile Project Management Experience: Project title, start/end dates, role, industry, and hours for each project - Project Management Education
Course title, institution, start/end dates, hours completed, and certificate details (including full name for certificate)
PMI-ACP Application Fees
| Cost Category | PMI® Member | Non-Member |
|---|---|---|
| PMI® Membership Fee | $169 | N/A |
| PMI-ACP Exam Fee | $435 | $495 |
| PMI-ACP Re-Examination Fee | $335 | $395 |
PMI-ACP Application Audit Process
PMI randomly audits 20-25% of applications to ensure certification integrity. You’ll be notified of an audit after payment via email or the portal. If you receive an approval code, no audit is required, and you can schedule your exam.
Why Does PMI Audit PMI-ACP Applications?
In order to maintain the integrity of the PMI-ACP certification and enhance the credibility of PMI-ACP credential holders, PMI routinely conducts random audits of a certain percentage the PMI-ACP exam applications. Although PMI does not publish what percentage gets audited, our 22+ years of experience shows about one in four or five of the applications get audited.
How Will I Know if I'm Being Audited?
After you submit your PMI-ACP application, PMI will notify you immediately on the screen and by email if your application has been selected for audit. If selected, you will receive detailed instructions outlining the documents you need to provide—such as proof of education, agile training hours, and project experience verification. The audit process must be completed before PMI will allow you to schedule your PMI-ACP exam.
I'm Being Audited by PMI, What do I do Now?
While the auditing process may appear intimidating just from the phrase, it is not as long as you follow the steps outlined by PMI. As part of our application prep tool assistance process we provide several tips that will simplify this process and will make it easy for you to navigate.
Once PMI informs you of your audit, you will be able to access the audit instructions. These audit instructions will contain guidance for providing verifications for the various items submitted with your PMI-ACP application. PMI will require you to provide proof of:
Academic Education:
This could be a copy of your education stated in your application. If you do not have a copy of the certificate or if the certificate is too big to copy, PMI will accept transcripts. Most schools and universities will provide a means of verification upon request.
Agile Education:
This refers to the 21 contact hours of training you have included in your PMI-ACP exam application. Most companies will provide a certificate and a copy of this certificate should suffice. Please ensure it states the number of hours you spent in training. The training must be in areas related to Agile project management.
Agile Project Management Experience:
As part of the PMI audit instructions stated above, you will be required to provide the email of the supervisor or any colleague who can verify for each of your position experience to verify.
TIP: If your immediate supervisor for the position is not available, identify any other person who has knowledge of the project and is able to verify it for PMI.
How Long is the Audit Approval Process?
PMI must receive all reference verifications before they can approve an audit. On their website, PMI states that it can take anywhere from 5-7 days from the time they receive your documentation to approve your application. Often though, we see applicants that are prompt in providing all necessary audit paperwork get approved in just a few days.
Approval & Eligibility Period
It generally takes PMI® 24 hours to review your application and respond. Once your application is approved you will receive an invitation to pay for and schedule the exam. You will schedule your exam with Pearson VUE at http://www.pearsonvue.com/pmi/. You will have one year to take the exam after your application has been approved and may take the exam up to three (3) times during the eligibility.
PMI-ACP Examination Process
Once approved, schedule your PMI-ACP exam at a Pearson VUE test center using the testing code provided by PMI. The exam consists of 120 questions, with 100 scored and 20 unscored pretest questions, to be completed within 3 hours(180 minutes). The test is offered in English only, with no language aids available.
Scheduling the Exam
Once you have been approved to take the PMI-ACP certification exam, you will need to schedule, take, and pass the test at a Pearson VUE test center near you. You can find a complete list of testing locations on the Pearson VUE website. You will need the testing code PMI has provided you to successfully schedule your exam. This code should be included in your application acceptance email as well as in your PMI.org account, if you do not receive your Pearson VUE testing code contact PMI directly. There are not language aids available.
Taking the PMI-ACP Exam
The PMI-ACP Exam is taken at your nearest Pearson VUE test center. The exam is only administered in English; however, there are 14 languages (listed below) supported via language aids. Keep in mind that these language aids are for the test only and not the pre-exam tutorial session.
PMI-ACP Language Aids
There are currently no language aids provided for the PMI-ACP exam. This exam is only offered in English.
PMI-ACP Exam Format
The exam is 120 questions with a 3 hour time limit. 100 questions are scored while 20 questions are pretest questions. Pretest questions are questions that are used by PMI to test the validity of future exam questions. The table below breaks down the question pool by chapter in the PMI-ACP Examination Content Outline.
PMI-ACP Examination Content Outline
| Domain Number | Chapter Title | Percentage of Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Domain I | Mindset | 28% |
| Domain II | Leadership | 25% |
| Domain III | Product | 19% |
| Domain IV | Delivery | 28% |
One of the advantages of a computer-based exam is that you receive your score immediately. If your test results show a passing score, congratulations! You are now a PMI-ACP! You may begin using this prestigious credential immediately for the next three (3) years. During this time, you must accumulate 30 PDU hours to renew your certification. If your certification expires, you will have to take the exam again.
How to Maintain Your PMI-ACP Certification
To maintain your PMI-ACP certification, you must participate in the Continuing Certification Requirements (CCR) program. This program ensures that you stay current with agile practices and maintain your professional edge. Here’s what you need to do:
Over a three-year cycle, you need to earn at least 30 PDUs in agile-related education and professional development activities PDUs can be earned by attending workshops, webinars, or conferences, or by volunteering in agile initiatives.
Log in to your PMI account and submit your PDUs through the CCR System. Ensure your activities align with the PMI Talent Triangle®: Technical, Leadership, and Strategic & Business Management skills
PMI Members: $60 Non-Members: $150
Once your PDUs are approved and the fee is paid, your certification will be renewed for another three years.
PMI-ACP Certificate Verification Process
PMI provides a simple and efficient way to verify a PMI-ACP certification for employers or stakeholders. Here’s how the verification process works:
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Go to the PMI Certification Registry page on PMI’s official website.
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Use the certificate holder’s first and last name to locate their certification status.
Alternatively, search by their PMI certification number.
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The registry will confirm the individual’s certification title, validity period, and whether it is active or expired
The PMI Certification Registry ensures transparency and allows organizations to validate the credentials of PMI-ACP holders.
I Failed my PMI-ACP exam, Now What
The PMI-ACP certification exam is a difficult exam and non-passing scores are no need for alarm. If you have failed an attempt it is extremely important not to get discouraged. You have 3 attempts during your eligibility period to pass the PMI-ACP certification exam. Here are some simple next steps you can take to get ready for your next attempt.
Simply let PMTI know and we will assist you with preparations to retake the test. With the PMTI guarantee backed by our dedicated instructors, our detailed retake study plan, and our online learning tools, you can feel confident you will be ready before your next test. After following your customized study plan, you simply need to schedule your 2nd PMI-ACP exam attempt through Pearson VUE.
You should take your detailed score report and note the areas where you scored below proficient. Re-read the PMI-ACP Examination Content Outline, paying particular attention to areas you noted. When you feel you are ready, you can re-schedule your exam with Pearson VUE. The fee to retake the test is $335 for PMI® members and $395 for non-members. Please visit the PMTI guarantee for details.
PMI-ACP Certification FAQs
What are the official PMI-ACP requirements?
PMI requires a secondary degree (high school diploma, associate degree, or global equivalent), 12 months of general project experience, 8 months of agile project experience, and 21 contact hours of agile training.
Does the PMI-ACP certification require project management experience?
Yes. Unlike CAPM, the PMI-ACP certification requires both general project experience and hands-on agile experience.
What counts as agile project experience?
Any work performed on agile teams—Scrum, Kanban, XP, Lean, hybrid or scaled-agile—counts toward the 8 months of agile experience requirement.
Does PMI require documentation of my experience?
Yes. You must describe your agile and project experience in your application. PMI may request verification if your application is selected for audit.
Do I need agile certifications before applying for PMI-ACP?
No. The PMI-ACP does not require prior agile certifications; only the required experience and training hours.
Can my PMI-ACP training count toward the 21 contact hours?
Yes. PMTI’s PMI-ACP training fully satisfies the required 21 contact hours of agile education.
Are PMI-ACP eligibility requirements the same worldwide?
Yes. PMI enforces the same global requirements regardless of country or industry.
How long does it take to meet all PMI-ACP requirements?
Most candidates meet the training requirement quickly by completing a PMI-ACP course and then documenting their project and agile experience.
How long is my PMI-ACP certification valid?
Your PMI-ACP certification is valid for three years.
How many PDUs do I need to renew my PMI-ACP certification?
To renew the PMI-ACP, you must earn 30 PDUs every three years, with at least 18 PDUs in agile-related Education categories.
Do I need to retake the PMI-ACP exam to renew?
No. As long as you earn the required PDUs and submit your renewal, you do not need to retake the exam.
