What is the PMI-ACP?
The PMI-ACP (Agile Certified Practitioner) is PMI's agile certification. Unlike a certification tied to a single framework, PMI-ACP covers a broad range of agile approaches: Scrum, Kanban, Lean, XP and more. It attests real, versatile agile practice.
It is sought after by organisations adopting agility without limiting themselves to one method.
Who is the PMI-ACP for?
The PMI-ACP is for professionals already working in agile teams who want that experience recognised.
- Project managers and coordinators in agile environments
- Scrum Masters and agile coaches
- Experienced agile team members
- Managers running iterative delivery
Eligibility requirements
The PMI-ACP assumes experience and agile training. The conditions below are those usually required; PMI remains the authoritative source, especially as the programme evolves.
- Project work experience, part of it on agile projects.
- 21 hours of agile practices training (covered by our course).
- The detailed experience hours are set by PMI.
The PMI-ACP exam
The PMI-ACP exam has 120 questions in 3 hours, covering the full range of agile approaches. Like other PMI certifications, it is delivered through the Pearson VUE network: online with proctoring or at an authorised centre.
The certification is then maintained through PDUs (professional development units).
How much does the PMI-ACP cost?
The cost includes the preparation training and the exam fee paid to PMI. At Atypix, the training price depends on the country of enrolment:
| Senegal | F CFA 566,400 |
| Benin | F CFA 566,400 |
Price of the training and support. The examination fee paid to PMI is invoiced separately.
How to prepare, and why in Dakar or Cotonou
Atypix is a PMI Authorized Training Partner Premier: the training covers the 21 required hours, with official material, bilingual French / English, in person in Dakar and Cotonou or remotely. As the PMI-ACP runs through Pearson VUE, you can sit it at the authorised Dakar centre (ID 90280) or online.
- 21 hours of official training, satisfying the requirement
- Bilingual French / English, in person in Dakar and Cotonou or remotely
- Exam at the Dakar Pearson VUE centre (ID 90280) or online
- PMI Authorized Training Partner Premier
Sitting the PMI-ACP exam in Dakar
As the PMI-ACP is a PMI certification, its exam runs through the Pearson VUE network. Since Atypix operates the authorised Dakar centre (ID 90280), you can sit it on site, without travelling abroad, or online.
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See the course and enrolFrequently asked questions
- Do I need experience to take the PMI-ACP?
- Yes. The PMI-ACP requires project work experience, part of it on agile projects, plus 21 hours of agile practices training. The detail is set by PMI.
- Is the PMI-ACP tied to one agile method?
- No, and that is its strength: it covers a broad range (Scrum, Kanban, Lean, XP...). It validates versatile agile practice, not mastery of a single framework.
- Where can I sit the PMI-ACP exam in Senegal?
- In Dakar, at the authorised Pearson VUE test centre operated by Atypix (ID 90280), since the PMI-ACP is a PMI certification. It can also be taken online with proctoring.
- What is the difference between PMI-ACP and PSM I?
- PSM I (Scrum.org) certifies mastery of Scrum specifically. PMI-ACP (PMI) covers several agile approaches and requires experience. They are complementary.
- Is the PMI-ACP internationally recognised?
- Yes. It is a PMI certification, recognised by employers worldwide, including in Senegal, Benin and across French-speaking Africa.
Official source and up-to-date requirements: PMI, PMI-ACP certification