PMI-ACP (Agile Certified Practitioner)
The only PMI agile credential covering multiple frameworks; bridges traditional and agile PM worlds.
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Sitio web oficial →Fundado
2011
Sede
Newtown Square, PA, USA
Público objetivo
PM professionals working in agile environments wanting a vendor-neutral agile credential.
Características principales
- 120 multiple-choice questions, 3 hours
- Covers Scrum, Kanban, Lean, XP, and other agile methods
- Vendor-neutral — not tied to one agile framework
- 3-year renewal cycle with 30 PDUs
- Recognized alongside PMP for hybrid PM roles
Cómo obtener esta certificación
Prerrequisitos
21 hrs agile training + 12 months general project experience + 8 months agile project experience (within last 5 yrs). Current PMP satisfies experience requirement.
Por qué certificarse — ROI
Impacto salarial
PMI-ACP holders average ~$112,000-$123,000 USD.
Beneficios profesionales
- Lo que la distingue
- The only PMI agile credential covering multiple frameworks; bridges traditional and agile PM worlds.
- Reconocimiento del sector
- ANSI/ISO 17024 accredited
Reconocimiento laboral
ANSI/ISO 17024Costo vs retorno
$435
Precios
$112,000/yr
Impacto salarial
~1w
Retorno estimado
Quién debería obtener esta certificación
Ideal para:
- PM professionals working in agile environments wanting a vendor-neutral agile credential.
Considere alternativas si:
- Competes with cheaper CSM and PSM for agile roles
- Less name recognition than PMP or CSM in agile job postings
Cómo mantener esta certificación
- Ciclo de renovación:
- 3 años
- Educación continua requerida:
- 30 PDUs/CEUs
- Tarifa de renovación:
- $60 (member) / $150 (non-member)
Precios
| Concepto | Precio |
|---|---|
| Exam Fee Member | $435 |
| Exam Fee Nonmember | $495 |
| Pmi Membership Annual | $139 |
| Training Range | 1595–2000 |
| Renewal Fee Member | $60 |
| Renewal Fee Nonmember | $150 |
| Total Budget Path | 600–1000 |
| Total Premium Path | 2000–3000 |
Debilidades
- Competes with cheaper CSM and PSM for agile roles
- Less name recognition than PMP or CSM in agile job postings
- Expensive training requirement (21 hrs minimum)
- Some employers prefer framework-specific certs (CSM, SAFe)
Mercados disponibles
Global
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