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Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)®

Staying adaptable in projects means setting smarter priorities and responding to change with confidence. The PMI-ACP® certification builds the agile methods and mindset that drive modern project success.

Key topics

  • Grasping and applying core agile principles and values.
  • Understanding Scrum roles, responsibilities, and process flow.
  • Using estimation techniques and tracking team velocity.
  • Integrating stakeholder needs and structuring communication.
  • Driving continuous improvement through team retrospectives.

Prerequisite
Practical experience in project work and a foundational understanding of project management processes are recommended.

Target group
Particularly suited for project managers, Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and professionals actively shaping agile transformation.

Solid agile competence brings clarity to complex projects and strengthens professional positioning in rapidly changing environments.

Course content
  • Run early test cycles
  • Enable flexible work structures
  • Foster effective collaboration
  • Encourage a culture of openness
  • Establish mutual trust
  • Shorten feedback loops
  • Build organizational adaptability
  • Empower high-performing teams
  • Make problem-solving more efficient
  • Facilitate the exchange of knowledge
  • Embed agile thinking across the organization
  • Align teams around shared objectives
  • Navigate conflicts constructively
  • Refine and prioritize the backlog
  • Coordinate and oversee deliverable increments
  • Visualize and track work progress
  • Drive and sustain value creation
  • Collect and act on feedback at an early stage
  • Track and evaluate agile performance metrics
  • Address risks and remove blockers effectively
  • Recognize and reduce waste in processes
  • Drive ongoing improvements systematically
  • Engage customers throughout the delivery process
  • Optimize the overall flow of work
  • Step-by-step guide to the application process
  • Getting ready for the final stages of certification
  • Tips and strategies for exam day
  • Continued guidance beyond the training
  • Keeping the certification active over time

Up to 100% funding for your continuing education

Attractive funding opportunities are available for numerous continuing education programs – depending on the funding program, up to 100% funding is possible.
The requirement is that you live or work in Germany. Our funding opportunities are not available outside of Germany.

Funding opportunities are available for career starters, job seekers, career changers, startups, experienced professionals, those seeking career advancement, and specialists.

Frequently asked questions

  • The PMI-ACP® is an internationally recognized credential issued by the Project Management Institute. It validates in-depth expertise in agile practices and frameworks within project management.
  • The certification draws on a range of frameworks including Scrum, Kanban, Lean, Extreme Programming (XP), and hybrid approaches. Emphasis is placed on applying agile principles in real-world project settings.
  • The credential strengthens professional standing in agile fields, opens doors to advanced roles, and enhances visibility in projects focused on organizational change and innovation.
  • The exam is known for its depth and practical focus. Success requires a solid grasp of agile values, the ability to apply them situationally, and hands-on experience in real project environments.
  • As a globally leading body for project management standards, the PMI establishes the eligibility criteria, examination content, and quality benchmarks that underpin the certification.
  • Holders of the credential bring structured knowledge of agile principles, support teams in becoming more self-organized, and help embed a mindset of ongoing improvement throughout the organization.
  • Applicants need to demonstrate documented project management experience, involvement in agile team environments, and completion of recognized training hours as specified in the official PMI guidelines.
  • Ongoing validity requires documented evidence of continuing professional development. Certification holders maintain their status by collecting Professional Development Units on a regular basis.

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