PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)
PMI's agile credential: eligibility routes, the four-domain exam launched in November 2024, renewal, and the training-hours question to check with PMI.
Last verified: October 8, 2026 · Official PMI page · All certifications
At a glance
- Issued by: PMI
- Best for: practitioners working on agile teams
- Exam: 120 multiple-choice questions, 180 minutes (includes one 10-minute break)
- Domains: Mindset 28%, Leadership 25%, Product 19%, Delivery 28%
- Keep it active: 30 PDUs every 3 years
Eligibility (official requirement)
A secondary diploma (high school or equivalent), plus one of:
- 2 years of agile project experience within the last 5 years
- A degree from a PMI GAC-accredited program plus 1 year of agile experience
- An active third-party agile certification plus 1 year of agile experience
- An active PMP
Training hours, please check: PMI's PMI-ACP page currently says 21 contact hours of agile training. PMI's 2024 update FAQ said this would rise to 28 hours, with 21-hour courses accepted until 31 March 2025. Confirm the current number with PMI before you book a course.
Exam format (official)
- 120 multiple-choice questions in 180 minutes
- Test centre or online, in 10 languages
- The current exam launched on 8 November 2024 and moved from seven domains to four
Fees
PMI does not publish one global exam price on its public certification pages. Its certification handbook says prices vary by membership status and region. Check the current fee in your PMI account before you apply. We don't list a figure here because we couldn't confirm it on an official page.
Keeping it active (official)
30 PDUs every 3 years, at least 18 in Education (with at least 4 in each Talent Triangle area). PMI's Continuing Certification Requirements handbook lists a renewal fee of US$60 for members and US$150 for non-members. That handbook is older than PMI's current Maintain page, which shows no amount, so confirm before you renew.
How to prepare (our recommendation)
- Study agile principles and why they work, not just Scrum ceremonies. The exam covers mindset and leadership as much as process.
- Agile scenarios also make up a large part of the PMP, so Decision Lab practice helps with both.
Sources
Official pages checked on 8 October 2026. Requirements and fees can change, so confirm on the issuer's site before you apply.