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Key Facts: PMI-ACP Exam
120
Exam Questions
PMI PMI-ACP certification details
3h
Exam Time
PMI PMI-ACP certification details
1,500 hrs
Agile Experience Required
PMI
$435/$495
Member/Nonmember Fee
PMI Certification Handbook (2026-01-08)
$335/$395
Retake Fee (Member/Nonmember)
PMI Certification Handbook (2026-01-08)
1 break
Scheduled Breaks
PMI Certification Handbook (2026-01-08)
The PMI-ACP exam has an estimated first-time pass rate of 60-70%. It uses 120 questions (100 scored + 20 pretest) with a 3-hour time limit and one 10-minute break. The exam covers four domains: Mindset (28%), Leadership (25%), Product (19%), and Delivery (28%). Requirements include 8 months agile experience (1,500 hours) within the last 3 years + 28 contact hours of agile training, OR a GAC degree + 1 year agile experience. PMI members pay $435; non-members pay $495.
About the PMI-ACP Exam
The PMI-ACP certification from the Project Management Institute validates your knowledge and experience in agile principles, practices, tools, and techniques. The exam covers four domains: Mindset (28%), Leadership (25%), Product (19%), and Delivery (28%). It tests understanding of multiple agile methodologies including Scrum, Kanban, XP, Lean, and Scaled Agile frameworks.
Questions
120 scored questions
Time Limit
3 hours
Passing Score
Pass/Fail (scaled)
Exam Fee
$435 PMI members / $495 non-members (PMI (Pearson VUE))
PMI-ACP Exam Content Outline
Mindset
Agile manifesto, lean thinking, servant leadership, systems thinking, complexity adaptation, continuous improvement
Leadership
Team leadership, conflict resolution, emotional intelligence, coaching and mentoring, adaptive leadership
Product
Product value, stakeholder engagement, product backlog management, value prioritization, feedback loops
Delivery
Iterative delivery, quality management, risk management, continuous improvement, retrospectives
How to Pass the PMI-ACP Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Pass/Fail (scaled)
- Exam length: 120 questions
- Time limit: 3 hours
- Exam fee: $435 PMI members / $495 non-members
Keys to Passing
- Complete 500+ practice questions
- Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
- Focus on highest-weighted sections
- Use our AI tutor for tough concepts
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the PMI-ACP exam pass rate?
The PMI-ACP exam has an estimated first-time pass rate of 60-70%. PMI does not publish official pass rates. The exam uses 120 questions (100 scored, 20 pretest) in 3 hours with one 10-minute break. It uses scaled scoring, so there is no fixed number of correct answers needed to pass.
How hard is the PMI-ACP compared to PMP?
The PMI-ACP is generally considered less difficult than the PMP but still challenging. While PMP covers predictive, agile, and hybrid approaches across broad project management domains, PMI-ACP focuses exclusively on agile. The PMI-ACP requires deep understanding of agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, XP, Lean) and their practical application. Most successful candidates study 100-150 hours over 6-10 weeks.
What are the PMI-ACP exam requirements?
To sit for the PMI-ACP, you need: (1) 12 months of general project experience within the last 5 years, AND (2) 8 months (1,500 hours) of agile project experience within the last 3 years, AND (3) 28 contact hours of formal agile training. Alternative paths include a GAC-accredited degree + 1 year agile experience, or third-party agile certification + 1 year agile experience. PMP holders satisfy the general project experience requirement automatically.
Which agile methodologies does PMI-ACP cover?
The PMI-ACP covers multiple agile methodologies: Scrum (roles, events, artifacts), Kanban (visualization, WIP limits, flow), Extreme Programming/XP (technical practices, pair programming, TDD), Lean (waste reduction, value stream mapping), Test-Driven Development (TDD), Acceptance Test-Driven Development (ATDD), and Scaled Agile frameworks (SAFe, LeSS, DA). The exam tests when to use each approach.
Is PMI-ACP worth it for agile practitioners?
The PMI-ACP is valuable for agile practitioners seeking formal recognition of their expertise. According to PMI salary surveys, PMI-ACP holders earn approximately 28% more than non-certified agile practitioners. It demonstrates deep agile knowledge across multiple frameworks and is framework-agnostic (unlike CSM which is Scrum-specific). There are over 50,000 PMI-ACP holders worldwide. The certification is valid for 3 years and requires 30 PDUs per cycle.