PMI-ACP (PMI Agile Certified Practitioner) Study Guide (2026) - Pass on Your First Attempt
📋 2026 Edition  ·  Updated May 2026

PMI-ACP (PMI Agile Certified Practitioner)
PMI-ACP Study Guide — Pass First Attempt

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120
Questions
180 min
Duration
70
Passing score
6
Domains
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Exam at a Glance

Everything you need to know before you start

Key facts about the PMI-ACP (PMI Agile Certified Practitioner) exam structure, format, and scoring.

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PMI-ACP
Exam code
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120 questions
Total questions
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180 minutes
Duration
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70
Passing score
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6 domains
Exam domains
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Valid 3 years
Certification validity
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Online / In-person
Testing mode
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Globally recognised
Credential type
ℹ️
Scoring method: Each correct answer contributes to the total score. A minimum of 70% correct answers are required to pass the exam.. The exam may include unscored pilot questions — treat every question seriously.
Focus Areas

What should you study for the PMI-ACP (PMI Agile Certified Practitioner) exam?

To pass the PMI-ACP (PMI Agile Certified Practitioner) certification exam, you should focus on these core domains. The exam tests your ability to apply concepts in real-world scenarios — not just memorise definitions.

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Common mistake: Candidates memorise terminology but struggle with scenario-based questions. Focus on when to use what, not just what exists.
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Agile Principles and Mindset (16%)
Understanding and applying agile principles, mindset, and values to promote agile project management.
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Value-Driven Delivery (20%)
Delivering valuable products and services to stakeholders in a way that maximizes return on investment (ROI).
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Team Performance (17%)
Building and maintaining high-performing agile teams, fostering team collaboration, and ensuring continuous improvement.
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Adaptive Planning (12%)
Developing and adapting project plans in an agile environment, allowing flexibility and continuous adjustments to the project.
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Problem Detection and Resolution (12%)
Detecting and addressing issues, problems, and risks in the agile project to maintain progress and deliver quality outcomes.
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Continuous Improvement (19%)
Fostering a culture of continuous improvement through regular feedback, inspection, and adaptation.
Full Syllabus

PMI-ACP (PMI Agile Certified Practitioner) Exam Syllabus and Topics

The PMI-ACP (PMI Agile Certified Practitioner) exam is divided into 6 domains. Each domain tests specific skills and contributes to your overall score. Click any domain to expand topics.

Agile Principles and Mindset
Understanding and applying agile principles, mindset, and values to promote agile project management.
16% ▼
Agile Manifesto and Principles
Value-driven Development
Customer Collaboration
Responding to Change
Agile Mindset
Self-organization
Transparency
Continuous Improvement
Promoting Agile Culture
Team Empowerment
Collaborative Decision-Making
Adaptability
~19 questions
95 marks
16% of exam weight
Value-Driven Delivery
Delivering valuable products and services to stakeholders in a way that maximizes return on investment (ROI).
20% ▼
Maximizing Value
Return on Investment (ROI)
Minimizing Waste
Prioritization Techniques
Delivering Incrementally
Incremental Delivery
Feedback Loops
Frequent Releases
Engaging Stakeholders
Customer Collaboration
Stakeholder Feedback
Managing Expectations
~24 questions
120 marks
20% of exam weight
Team Performance
Building and maintaining high-performing agile teams, fostering team collaboration, and ensuring continuous improvement.
17% ▼
Creating High-Performance Teams
Building Trust
Team Collaboration
Conflict Resolution
Coaching and Mentoring
Agile Coaching
Facilitating Retrospectives
Self-organization
Communication Strategies
Effective Communication
Collaboration Tools
Information Radiators
~20 questions
100 marks
17% of exam weight
Adaptive Planning
Developing and adapting project plans in an agile environment, allowing flexibility and continuous adjustments to the project.
12% ▼
Sprint Planning
Backlog Grooming
User Stories
Prioritization
Release Planning
Release Burndown
Feature-based Planning
Increment Planning
Retrospectives and Reviews
Inspect and Adapt
Learning from Failures
Process Improvement
~14 questions
70 marks
12% of exam weight
Problem Detection and Resolution
Detecting and addressing issues, problems, and risks in the agile project to maintain progress and deliver quality outcomes.
12% ▼
Risk Management in Agile
Identifying Risks
Risk Mitigation
Handling Blockers
Problem-Solving Techniques
Root Cause Analysis
Continuous Feedback
Issue Resolution
Effective Escalation Strategies
Issue Tracking
Escalation Protocols
Transparency and Reporting
~14 questions
70 marks
12% of exam weight
Continuous Improvement
Fostering a culture of continuous improvement through regular feedback, inspection, and adaptation.
19% ▼
Inspect and Adapt
Feedback Loops
Kaizen
Frequent Retrospectives
Process Optimization
Value Stream Mapping
Waste Elimination
Kanban
Continuous Learning
Knowledge Sharing
Agile Maturity Models
Self-organization
~22 questions
110 marks
19% of exam weight
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Study Plan

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Exam Strategy

Tips to pass PMI-ACP (PMI Agile Certified Practitioner) on your first attempt

Tactical advice beyond content knowledge — what separates candidates who pass from those who retake.

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Focus on understanding agile principles, values, and mindset as outlined in the Agile Manifesto.
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Learn the various agile frameworks, including Scrum, Kanban, and Lean, and how they apply to project management.
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Practice prioritization and backlog grooming techniques, particularly for user stories and features.
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Master agile tools like burndown charts, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
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Work on improving your coaching and mentoring skills to support agile team development.
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Take mock exams to familiarize yourself with the format and improve your exam strategy.
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