The PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) certification, issued by the Project Management Institute (PMI), is one of the most prominent global credentials validating professional competence in Agile project environments. This 2026 course is designed to prepare you to master multiple Agile methodologies such as Scrum, Kanban, Lean, and Extreme Programming (XP), positioning you as a leader capable of rapidly responding to changing market demands while consistently delivering maximum customer value.
This course does not grant a standard attendance certificate; rather, it is an intensive training program specifically designed to prepare you to successfully pass the official PMI-ACP examination. The course aims to professionally qualify you to become an internationally certified Agile Practitioner.
Course Objectives
- Embed the Agile mindset and gain a deep understanding of the 12 principles of the Agile Manifesto.
- Enable participants to flexibly apply multiple Agile methodologies, including Scrum, Kanban, XP, and Lean.
- Enhance value-driven management skills and prioritize work based on return on investment (ROI).
- Strengthen effective communication with stakeholders and manage their expectations.
- Build and manage high-performing, self-organizing teams.
- Master adaptive planning and estimation tools such as Story Points and Planning Poker.
Detailed Training Content (Aligned with PMI Domains)
Unit 1: Agile Principles and Mindset
- Understanding Agile values and principles and comparing them with traditional methodologies (Waterfall).
- Overview of key Agile methodologies:
- Scrum: roles, events, and artifacts.
- Kanban: visualizing workflow and limiting work in progress (WIP).
- Extreme Programming (XP): core practices such as Test-Driven Development (TDD).
- Practical exercises and applied questions on selecting the most appropriate methodology for each scenario.
Unit 2: Value-Driven Delivery
- Defining value and prioritizing the backlog using techniques such as MoSCoW and the Kano Model.
- Incremental and iterative delivery to obtain early and continuous feedback.
- Service level agreements and understanding Definition of Ready (DoR) and Definition of Done (DoD).
- Practical exercises and applied questions on prioritization techniques and value measurement.
Unit 3: Stakeholder Engagement
- Building a transparent and collaborative environment with customers and team members.
- Active communication techniques, workshop facilitation, and meeting management.
- Using information radiators to ensure visibility and clarity of information.
- Practical exercises and applied questions on conflict management and stakeholder expectation alignment.
Unit 4: Team Performance
- Team development stages using Tuckman’s model: Forming, Storming, Norming, and Performing.
- The role of servant leadership in enabling teams, removing impediments, and providing resources.
- Managing distributed teams and leveraging digital collaboration tools.
- Practical exercises and applied questions on coaching practices and team motivation.
Unit 5: Adaptive Planning
- Multi-level planning: vision, roadmap, release, and iteration (Sprint) planning.
- Estimation techniques including Planning Poker and T-shirt sizing.
- Tracking progress using Burndown and Burnup charts.
- Practical exercises and applied questions on managing flexible scope and iterative estimation.
Unit 6: Problem Detection and Resolution
- Early identification of impediments and risks.
- Root cause analysis using tools such as the Ishikawa (Fishbone) diagram.
- Managing technical debt and ensuring product quality.
- Practical exercises and applied questions on risk management and technical issue resolution.
Unit 7: Continuous Improvement
- Conducting effective retrospectives and lessons-learned sessions.
- Applying the Plan–Do–Check–Act (PDCA) cycle for continuous improvement.
- Optimizing workflow and reducing waste using Lean principles.
- Practical exercises and applied questions on process and product improvement methodologies.
Official Exam Information
| Criterion | Details |
|---|---|
| Number of Questions | 120 questions (100 scored + 20 unscored) |
| Exam Duration | 3 hours |
| Question Type | Multiple-choice questions based on real-world scenarios |
| Exam Fee | USD 435 (PMI members) / USD 495 (non-members) |
Exam Eligibility Requirements
- Formal Education: Completion of 21 contact hours of Agile training (fulfilled through this course).
- General Project Experience: 2,000 hours working on general project teams (waived for PMP holders).
- Agile Project Experience: 1,500 hours working on Agile project teams.
Target Audience
- Project and program managers transitioning from traditional to Agile management approaches.
- Scrum Masters and Product Owners.
- Developers and designers working in Agile environments.
- IT managers and digital transformation leaders.
Obtaining the PMI-ACP certification is a professional recognition that you not only understand Agile theory, but also possess the practical skills required to apply Agile practices in complex technical and managerial projects in 2026.
