Description

Created by Agilists for Agilists

   Increase credibility. The PMI-ACP is the only agile certification that requires a combination of training, experience and proven understanding through examination.

   Spans several agile approaches. Scrum, Kanban, Lean, Extreme Programming (XP) and test-driven development (TDD).

   Deliver results. Prove agility in delivering high value outcomes frequently with a strong focus on client satisfaction.

Download our ACP Brochure here.

For a graphic summary and comparison of all of PMI's Agile Certifications, click here.

Course outcomes

• Gain the confidence, knowledge and the required study materials to pass the PMI-ACP® exam first time!

• Increase project value by applying the right agile framework for your organisation.

• Learn to showcase results and gain more responsibility.

• Apply the knowledge you gain from earning the PMI-ACP® certification to future projects and develop competence in the practice of agile project management.

What's included in the course

• 21 hours of formal project management training in agile practices
• Course materials including slides, activities and templates
• Mock Exams including over 120 practice questions
• PMI-ACP® exam preparation textbook – classroom only*
• Assistance with your exam application
• Attendance certificate

*Virtual courses - we recommend that delegates purchase PMI-ACP® Exam Prep, Updated Second Edition either hard copy or digital.

Not included in the course fee: PMI-ACP® exam fees and PMI membership fees.

Prerequisites

To be able to sit the PMI-ACP® exam you need to prove to PMI that you have:

• at least 12 months of general project experience and
• 8 months of agile project experience and
• 21 hours of formal project management training in agile practices (you will receive these by completing our PMI-ACP® training course).

Check you qualify at pmi.org or read our Fact Sheet for answers to common questions.

If you don't meet the PMI-ACP® prerequisites above, check out our Disciplined Agile Scrum Master DASM® certification course instead.

PMI-ACP® Exam Cost

The PMI-ACP® certification cost is $435 USD for PMI members and $495 USD for non-members.

This is excluded from the course fee, but Millpond is able to offer PMI Membership and Exam Vouchers in a NZ$ or AU$ ‘bundle’ at the time of registration. There is no cost benefit to this, but it can the process of joining PMI and paying for the exam easier for candidates and/or their organisation. Note that this bundle does not include membership of your local PMI chapter which must be purchased directly from PMI.

The benefits of PMI membership can be found here, but in summary; PMI members get access to a free .pdf of the current PMBOK® Guide, many other standards and publications, including the Agile Practice Guide, plus discounted exam fees as above, and a 10% discount on Millpond’s PMI certification training courses.

Why Train with Millpond

Millpond has been supporting project managers across Asia-Pacific to attain their PMI-ACP® certification since 2008. Having trained thousands from a wide range of industries, Millpond has the right tools to help you pass the PMI-ACP® certification. The combination of our training methods, facilitators, self-study and collaboration has resulted in ongoing success. Our results speak for themselves.

As an Authorized Training Partner (A.T.P.) with the Project Management Institute, Inc (PMI)® you can be sure that you are trained:

• By an organization you can trust
• With high-quality PMI-developed course content
• By PMI-approved and vetted instructors

Management Capability Development Fund Voucher

This course (excluding exam fees) is registered with the Management Capability Development Funding programme.

Businesses may qualify for vouchers to help pay for services such as training workshops, courses and coaching that build the management capabilities of their owners, operators and key managers. The Management Capability Development Funding helps business owners to access business training services, by providing them with up to a 50% subsidy towards the registered service cost.

For more information on the Management Capability Development fund voucher programme or to find your local Regional Business Partner please visit the RBP website and register today.

Extra Options

PMI-ACP® Exam Cost

The PMI-ACP® certification cost is $435 USD for PMI members and $495 USD for non-members.

This is excluded from the course fee, but Millpond is able to offer PMI Membership and Exam Vouchers in a NZ$ or AU$ ‘bundle’ at the time of registration. There is no cost benefit to this, but it can the process of joining PMI and paying for the exam easier for candidates and/or their organisation. Note that this bundle does not include membership of your local PMI chapter which must be purchased directly from PMI.

The benefits of PMI membership can be found here. In summary, PMI members get access to a free .pdf of the current PMBOK® Guide, many other standards and publications, including the Agile Practice Guide, plus discounted exam fees as above, and a 10% discount on Millpond’s PMI certification training courses.