Free PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) Study Guide 2026 - Syllabus, Domain Weightage & Study Plan
📋 2026 Edition  ·  Updated August 2026

PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)
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Complete exam coverage for the PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP). Every domain, every key topic - structured so you study smart, not hard. Built around the official exam blueprint.

120
Questions
180 min
Duration
61
Passing score
4
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Exam at a Glance

Everything you need to know before you start

Key facts about the PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) 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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61
Passing score
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4 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
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Scoring method: The PMI-ACP exam uses a proficiency-based model. Results are reported per domain as Above Target, Target, Below Target, or Needs Improvement. There is no published absolute pass mark; PMI sets the passing standard through psychometric analysis.. The exam may include unscored pilot questions - treat every question seriously.
Focus Areas

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

To pass the PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) 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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Mindset (28%)
Tied with Delivery as the largest domain. Covers the agile manifesto, values and principles, and the fundamental mindset shift required to work effectively in agile and enterprise-agile environments.
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Leadership (25%)
New standalone domain (leadership content was previously distributed across Stakeholder Engagement and Team Performance). Highlights the importance of effective leadership in agile environments, including remote and cross-functional teams.
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Product (19%)
The smallest domain, but a common area of difficulty for candidates coming from a pure project-management background. Covers value definition, product backlog management, and outcome-based thinking rather than output volume.
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Delivery (28%)
Tied with Mindset as the largest domain. Ties agile principles to work execution: iterative delivery, quality, risk, metrics, impediments, and continuous improvement.
Full Syllabus

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

The PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) exam is divided into 4 domains. Each domain tests specific skills and contributes to your overall score. Click any domain to expand topics.

Mindset
Tied with Delivery as the largest domain. Covers the agile manifesto, values and principles, and the fundamental mindset shift required to work effectively in agile and enterprise-agile environments.
28% ▼
Agile Manifesto and Principles
4 Agile Values
12 Agile Principles
Agile Mindset vs Predictive Mindset
Empirical Process Control
Enterprise Agility
Agile Beyond IT (Product Development, Marketing)
Organizational Agility Drivers
Cultural Transformation Toward Agility
Servant Leadership Foundations
Servant Leader Behaviors
Team Empowerment
Self-Organizing Teams
Psychological Safety
~34 questions
28 marks
28% of exam weight
Leadership
New standalone domain (leadership content was previously distributed across Stakeholder Engagement and Team Performance). Highlights the importance of effective leadership in agile environments, including remote and cross-functional teams.
25% ▼
Leading Agile Teams
Coaching and Mentoring
Tuckman's Stages of Team Development
Conflict Resolution
Leading Remote and Distributed Teams
Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration
Stakeholder Mapping
Building Trust Through Collaboration
Cross-Functional Team Facilitation
Active Stakeholder Participation
~30 questions
25 marks
25% of exam weight
Product
The smallest domain, but a common area of difficulty for candidates coming from a pure project-management background. Covers value definition, product backlog management, and outcome-based thinking rather than output volume.
19% ▼
Value and Prioritization
Defining and Measuring Value
MoSCoW
Kano Model
Weighted Shortest Job First (WSJF)
Product Backlog Practices
Product Backlog Management
Acceptance Criteria
Feedback Loops
Outcome Thinking vs Output Volume
MVP (Minimum Viable Product)
~23 questions
19 marks
19% of exam weight
Delivery
Tied with Mindset as the largest domain. Ties agile principles to work execution: iterative delivery, quality, risk, metrics, impediments, and continuous improvement.
28% ▼
Iterative and Incremental Delivery
Release and Iteration Planning
Estimation Techniques (Story Points, Planning Poker)
Flow and WIP Limits
Technical Practices
Quality, Risk, and Continuous Improvement
Retrospectives
Risk-Adjusted Backlog and Spike Stories
Agile Metrics (Velocity, Burndown/Burnup, Cycle Time)
Impediment Removal
Continuous Improvement (Kaizen)
~33 questions
28 marks
28% of exam weight
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Exam Strategy

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

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

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PMI restructured this exam on November 8, 2024 — if your study material describes seven domains (Agile Principles and Mindset, Value-Driven Delivery, Stakeholder Engagement, Team Performance, Adaptive Planning, Problem Detection and Resolution, Continuous Improvement), it's testing the retired outline. The current outline has just four: Mindset, Leadership, Product, and Delivery.
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Mindset and Delivery are tied as the largest domains (28% each) — together they're well over half the exam.
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Product is the smallest domain (19%) but is where many candidates with a pure project-management background struggle — focus on value clarity and outcome thinking, not just output volume.
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Leadership is now a standalone domain distinct from Mindset — study coaching, remote/distributed team leadership, and stakeholder collaboration specifically.
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Study multiple agile frameworks: Scrum, Kanban, Lean, XP, SAFe, and Disciplined Agile concepts — the PMI-ACP is broader than a Scrum-only exam and increasingly framed around enterprise agility.
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Understand agile metrics such as velocity, burndown/burnup charts, and cycle time.
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Apply agile principles to scenarios — the exam is situational, not just definitional.
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Official
Official Exam Guide
The authoritative blueprint. Know every objective before studying anything else.
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Practice Tests
PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) Practice Test
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Mock Exam
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Reference
PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) Cheat Sheet
One-page summaries for each PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) domain - ideal for last-week revision.
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Diagnostic
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Community
Study Groups & Forums
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