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.

   The PMI-ACP® spans many agile approaches including Scrum, Kanban, Lean, Extreme Programming (XP) and test-driven development (TDD) so the training and certification will increase your versatility, no matter where your projects take you.

   Deliver results. Improve your ability to deliver high value outcomes frequently with a strong focus on client satisfaction.

Read more about the November 2024 updates to the PMI-ACP certification here and download our PMI-ACP® Brochure here.

Course outcomes

• Gain the confidence, knowledge and access to study materials that ensure you will pass the PMI-ACP® exam first time!

• Develop your competence in the practice of agile project management.

• Apply the knowledge you gain from earning the PMI-ACP® certification to future projects to increase project value by applying the right agile framework for your organisation.

• Learn to showcase your project results and gain more responsibility.

What's included in the course

• 28 hours of formal project management training in agile practices
• Downloadable course materials including slides, activities and templates
• 3 Mock Exams including over 120 practice questions
• PMI-ACP® exam preparation textbook – hard-copy for classroom courses and softcopy for virtual
• Exam question study checklist
• Exam preparation guidance
• Assistance with your exam application if required
• Attendance certificate (28 PDUs)

What is tested in the PMI-ACP® Exam?

Further details can be found in the PMI-ACP® Exam Content Outline.

Prerequisites

To be able to sit the PMI-ACP® exam you will need to create a free account on the pmi.org website, apply for the exam, and prove to PMI that you fulfil the following prerequisites:

• Have a secondary school qualification, such as a high school diploma, GED (general educational development), or global equivalent, AND
• 28 contact hours of training in agile practices (you will receive these by completing our PMI-ACP® training course, AND
• Professional Agile Experience in the form of:
• 24 months of agile project experience within the last 5 years, OR
• 12 months agile experience and degree from Global Accreditation Center (GAC) program, OR
• 12 months year agile experience and active 3rd party agile certification (current and earned more than 1 year ago), OR
• a current PMP

Check you qualify to sit the exam at pmi.org and read PMI's Certification Process page and the PMI Certification Handbook for the answers to other common questions about the exam and exam process.

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

Why Train with Millpond

• We are a local company with over 10 years of experience in the Australia and New Zealand markets, offering tailored, region-specific training.
• Our trainers are based across Australia and New Zealand, hand-picked for their expertise and real-world project management experience.
• We offer flexible training schedules—spanning weeks or months—to suit learning capacities, avoiding the potential overload of "bootcamp" courses if required.
• Our leadership actively contributes to the project management community, partnering with PMI Chapters and presenting at industry events.
• We provide all-inclusive, transparent pricing with no hidden fees or unexpected costs.
• Our courses enhance globally recognized materials with our own resources for a superior learning experience.
• We support clients through the entire certification process, offering personalized guidance and re-sit advice if needed.
• Feedback is reviewed after every course to ensure continuous improvement in training quality and delivery.
• Our trainers collaborate regularly to align practices and uphold high standards in adult education.
• Unlike global competitors or small operators, we balance scale, expertise, and trust to deliver exceptional value and de-risk projects.
• As a 100% New Zealand-owned organization, we operate with honesty, transparency, and a people-first approach, keeping profits within the region

Read more about why our training stands out from other offerings in the marketplace in this blog.

Specifically, 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.

Millpond is also an Authorized Training Partner (A.T.P.) with the international Project Management Institute, Inc (PMI)® which means that you can be sure that you are trained:

• By an organisation you can trust to meet rigorous quality and effectiveness standards
• With high-quality PMI-developed course content
• By PMI-approved and vetted instructors

Proof of Course Completion

A Certificate of Attendance for professional project management training with Millpond as an Authorized Training Partner (A.T.P.) of the Project Management Institute will be issued at the end of the course, so even if you choose not to sit the relevant exam, you will have evidence of having attended the course.

New Zealand Regional Business Partner Network Management Capability Development Funding

This course is registered with the Regional Business Partner Network Management Capability Development Funding programme. 
Your business may qualify for a voucher to help pay up to 50% for attendance at the course (excludes exam fees) of the owner(s) and key managers. For more information on whether your business is eligible speak to your local Regional Business Partner before registering for this course.

Extra Options

PMI-ACP® Exam Cost

The PMI-ACP® certification cost is USD435 for PMI members and USD495 for non-members.

This is excluded from the course fee, but Millpond is able to offer PMI Membership and Exam Vouchers in a NZD or AUD ‘bundle’ at the time of registration. There is no cost benefit to this, but it can make 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 after you become a global member.

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.

Your questions answered

What will I get from a Live and Online course that I won't get from a (cheaper?) On-Demand course?

Our Live and Online courses are an online classroom with a live instructor presenting slides, case studies, and facilitating discussion rather than a series of pre-recorded video lessons. That means that you get the benefit of being able to ask questions in real time of the instructor, of hearing your classmates’ questions and their experiences etc.

Many people also find that being part of a group in this way provides extra energy and motivation to study and often talk about the pleasure they get from meeting other people in similar roles at other companies. Not to mention the networking opportunities that it provides.

The slides used by our instructors are issued by PMI for use in PMI-ACP® training courses, but we also include additional material that we have found helpful as practitioners. We also provide access to mock exams so that you can practice the style of questions that will be asked in the actual exam and gauge your progress as you complete the course. We also provide >30 project Management templates and several other resources that you will find useful in your study or in your career.

Is there any pre-reading and how much will I have to study while on the course?

There is no pre-reading, but once the course has started, you will have study and exercises to complete between the sessions. The course is presented at a fast pace so reviewing the materials between sessions is a good idea.

The amount of on-course study and revision you will require to pass the exam will depend on your familiarity with the concepts, how recently you have been in an education setting, and what your particular learning style is. To maximise your chances of success in the exam, we recommend at least the same number of hours between each session as the session itself and the same again after the course and before the exam.

How long do I have to sit the PMI-ACP^® exam?

3hrs to answer 120 questions.

What is the pass rate?

PMI does not disclose the pass rate. You will not receive a score, and you will not know which questions you answered correctly. Your result will be scored across a range from Needs Improvement, Below Target, Target, Above Target.

What type of questions are in the PMI-ACP^® exam?

There are four domains in the PMI-ACP^® exam. The exam is constructed from a bank of questions. Not everyone answers the same questions. Check out the PMI-ACP^® Exam Content Outline for more details.

PMI-ACP^® questions are scenario-based. They give you a brief description of project state, problem and require you to select the best answer to the question, which normally refers to a solution.

Most will be multi-choice (single answer). Some will be multi-choice (multi-answer).

Should I become a paid-up member of PMI?

It’s not required but we highly recommend it for the member-only savings; learning opportunities; time-saving tools and templates; and local community connections. Make sure you join before paying the exam fee!

Will I have to renew the PMI-ACP® certification?

All PMI certifications require that you engage in continuous professional development in order to remain certified.  The requirements for each certification can be found within the Continuing Certification Requirements Handbook.

How Many Professional Development Units (PDU’s) can I claim for attending this Training Course?

1 hour of formal training with Millpond is equivalent to 1 PDU.

Where can I sit the exam?

PMI's exams are delivered by Pearson Vue which means that you can take your exam in the comfort of your home or office while being monitored by an offsite proctor (learn more here), or if you live in a major centre there may be a testing centre near you for an in-person exam.

When does the early bird discount end?

Millpond's Early Bird discount is applied automatically to all registrations made more than 60 calendar days before a course commences.

How far in advance should I register?

As above, Millpond's Early Bird discount is applied automatically to all registrations made more than 60 calendar days before a course commences. Some of our more popular courses do fill up as far as 4 weeks before the course begins, so it pays to register as early as possible to secure your space. If you are not sure about being able to attend, please read our full Terms and Conditions before doing so, however, as you will be required to accept them on the way through the checkout process.

How can I pay for my course?

We can accept credit card payments, or we can issue an invoice to you or your organisation.

Setting Millpond up as a supplier before you register

If you wish to pay on invoice and we have not yet been set up as a supplier to your organisation, please pay by credit card, or check with your Accounts Payable for the information they require to set us up before you register.

A note about Purchase Orders

If a Purchase Order number is required for us to be paid by your organisation, please ensure you have that available to include on the way through the checkout.

If you require a quote to assist with generating a Purchase Order from your organisation, please contact us at [email protected] with the details required.