Software
PMI
PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)
Shows mastery of Scrum, Kanban, and Lean. Vital for engineers in fast-paced software and product environments.
The facts
Exam cost
$495
Difficulty
Medium
Prep time
60 hours
Exam length
3 hours
Passing score
70%
Renewal
Every 3 years
Our estimate of the salary effect of holding this credential: +$14,000. This is an editorial estimate, not a measured figure.
Prerequisites
2000 hours PM + 1500 hours Agile experience
How people prepare
- Mike Griffiths ACP Exam Prep
- Agile Practice Guide
- PM PrepCast
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