How Valuable is PMI-ACP Certification Part 3
Introduction • We believe that it would be safe to say that project management is drifting away from the linear management style towards the more robust Agile.
• The demand for professionals who can apply agile
methodologies in real time is at all time high and people are taking the initiative to learn the same.
• If you have not already read the article: How Valuable is PMI-ACP Part 1? How Valuable is PMI-ACP Part 2?
What are the eligibility criteria for PMI-ACP? • 2,000 hours of general project experience working on teams. A current PMP® or PgMP® will satisfy this requirement but is not required to apply for the PMI-ACP.
• 1,500 hours working on agile project teams or with agile
methodologies. This requirement is in addition to the 2,000 hours of general project experience.
• 21 contact hours of training in agile practices.
What is the application process? You will have to submit the following information to show that you fulfill the criteria:
• Contact Address • Contact Information • Attained Education • Requirements • Certificate
What is the Audit process? • PMI tries to main the integrity of the certification by auditing a percentage of the application.
• PMI does not exactly define how much does it audit. If you
have been selected for audit, you will be informed, and you will be able to download the audit package will contain instructions for providing verification items.
What is the Examination process for PMI-ACP? • Once you get the approval from PMI, you can schedule and take up the test.
• Traditionally you will have to select an examination center and take up the examination. A complete list of all the centers is available on the PMI website.
• PMI has also launched the option to take the PMI-ACP examination from your home via Proctored test.
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