PMI-ACP Training Program Overview San Francisco, CA

Your PMI-ACP Isn't a Certificate. It's What Separates

You're already running standups, sprints, and retrospectives - but your organization mistakes agile ceremonies for true agility. While you struggle to engage product owners, manage rigid scopes, and demonstrate real value delivery, Agile Certified professionals with the Project Management Institute Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) credential are being hired as Scrum Masters and Agile Coaches at higher salaries. Leadership trusts certified experts over unrecognized practitioners, and your resume often gets overlooked without the PMI-ACP designation. This is more than a project management certification. Our PMI-ACP Training Course was built by battle-tested agile leaders who have transformed IT services, product teams, and digital initiatives in San Francisco, CA. It goes beyond rote learning of frameworks to show you how to implement adaptive agile management practices effectively - even in predominantly waterfall environments. Unlike programs that teach only Agile terminology, we develop real leadership capability: facilitating retrospectives that drive measurable change, defining a Definition of Done to prevent technical debt, and coaching teams through the transition from predictive to adaptive delivery. The PMI-ACP project management exam validates your knowledge - but the real value is leading your team with confidence and authority in real-world projects. Designed for working professionals, our program offers weekday evening and weekend batches, live interactive sessions, and recordings for flexible learning. You also get ready-to-use product backlog and sprint retrospective templates, San Francisco, CA case studies, 24/7 expert support, and step-by-step assistance with the PMI-ACP application - helping you avoid common pitfalls that derail certification.

PMI-ACP Training Course Highlights San Francisco, CA

More Than a Course- It's Your Career Accelerator

PMI-Authorized Training Partner

Learn with confidence knowing your training program aligns with the official PMI standards and covers all seven agile methodologies required for the exam.

Taught by Multi-Methodology Experts

Unlock your potential with instructors who are PMI-ACP certified practitioners with hands-on experience in Scrum, Kanban, Lean, XP, and other adaptive frameworks.

Flexible Schedule

Aim for the PMI-ACP certification and choose a training schedule that fits your time as we offer weekday-evening, weekend only, or a full 4-days intensive bootcamp.

Performance-Focused Training

Master the concepts fast with 21-hours hands-on training and individualized performance feedback through 8+ full-length exam simulators.

Exhaustive Practice Materials

Get on top of your weaknesses with 1500+ tailor-made practice questions covering all agile knowledge areas and mock tests that mirror the real exam.

24x7 Expert Guidance & Support

Be worry-free as agile practitioners are available 24x7 to solve your doubts about Scrum, Kanban, XP, Lean, and adaptive practices at every turn.

Corporate Training

Tailored programs for teams with enterprise support

Learning Models

Choose from digital or instructor-led training for a customized learning experience.

LMS Platform

Access an enterprise-grade Learning Management System built for scalability and security.

Pricing Options

Pick from flexible pricing plans that fit your team size and learning goals.

Performance Dashboards

Track progress with intuitive dashboards for individuals and teams.

24x7 Support

Get round-the-clock learner assistance whenever you need help.

Account Manager

Work with a dedicated account manager who ensures smooth delivery and support.

Ready to transform your team?

Get a custom quote for your organization's training needs.

Upcoming Schedule

Join the next batch that fits your timezone

Skills You Will Gain In Our PMI-ACP Training Program city83647

From Knowledge to Actionable Intelligence

Adaptive Planning

Stop creating detailed plans that get abandoned. Our Project Management Institute (PMI)-aligned Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) program teaches iterative planning using rolling wave techniques, empirical process control, and commitment based on velocity and capacity - not guesswork.

Value-Driven Prioritization

Master backlog prioritization using business value, risk, and cost of delay. This ensures your team focuses on features that deliver real impact, a critical skill for any agile certified professional or anyone pursuing a project management certification.

Team Facilitation

Become effective at running ceremonies that produce real outcomes. You learn facilitation techniques for standups, planning, reviews, and retrospectives that drive continuous improvement instead of being checkbox rituals everyone resents.

Adaptive Leadership

Develop servant leadership skills to coach teams, remove impediments, and foster self-organizing environments. This is vital for anyone aiming to excel as an Agile Certified Practitioner or lead project management initiatives.

Continuous Improvement

Realize that every sprint can expose systemic problems or perpetuate dysfunction. You will understand real processes for identifying waste, implementing kaizen, and using metrics like cycle time and cumulative flow to drive meaningful change.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Cut through the silos or watch your delivery velocity collapse. You will learn techniques for breaking down departmental barriers, facilitating effective communication between technical and business stakeholders, and creating truly cross-functional teams.

Who This Program Is For

Ideal Candidates for PMI-ACP Certification

Scrum Masters

Agile Coaches

Product Owners

Delivery Managers

Technical Leads

Project Managers Transitioning to Agile

If you lead projects and meet PMI's mandatory experience requirements, this program is engineered to get you certified.

PMI-ACP Certification Training Program Roadmap San Francisco, CA

The Step-by-Step System for First-Attempt

Step 1: Secure Your Path

Choose your training modality & commit to genuine agile mastery.

Step 2: Master the Frameworks

Absorb the expert-led, 4-week PMI-ACP study plan covering all seven methodologies.

Step 3: Ace the Application

Get audit-proof, end-to-end PMI application support with properly documented agile experience.

Step 4: Find & Fix Flaws

Pinpoint weaknesses across knowledge areas with our 1500+ question bank.

Step 5: Conquer the Clock

Master exam pressure with full-length simulators that mirror the real PMI-ACP format.

Step 6: Execute & Pass

Walk in prepared across all agile methodologies and pass on your first attempt.

Step 7: Leverage Your Credential

Unlock Agile Coach, Scrum Master, and senior delivery roles with premium compensation.

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Why get PMI-ACP-certified?

The Credential That Ends the Gatekeeping

Stop getting filtered out by HR bots

Get the agile leadership interviews your experience already deserves but your resume can't prove.

Unlock the higher salary bands

Gain access to bonus structures reserved for certified agile practitioners who can demonstrate multi-methodology expertise beyond just Scrum basics.

Transition from tactical execution to strategic leadership

Transition from being "the agile person nobody listens to" to a recognized adaptive leader with PMI validation and a seat at transformation decisions.

Eligibility & Prerequisites

Check if you meet the requirements

The PMI-ACP certification is globally respected precisely because it requires both breadth and depth - you need formal agile training, general project experience, AND specific agile project experience across multiple methodologies. PMI has established clear benchmarks to ensure every certified professional has a proven foundation in adaptive practices, not just theoretical knowledge. Here is the high-level breakdown of what you need to qualify.

Eligibility Criteria:

21 Hours of Formal Agile Training: A mandatory requirement that is fully satisfied by completing our PMI-Authorized training program.

General Project Experience: A minimum of 2,000 hours (approximately 12 months) of general project team experience working on project teams within the last 5 years.

Agile Project Experience: A minimum of 1,500 hours (approximately 8 months) working on agile project teams or with agile methodologies within the last 3 years. This must be IN ADDITION to the general project experience requirement.

Multi-Methodology Experience: Your agile hours should demonstrate experience across different agile approaches (Scrum, Kanban, Lean, XP, etc.) - not just one framework repeated.

For a comprehensive breakdown of how to document your hours properly and avoid common application mistakes, please refer to our detailed FAQ section.

Course Modules & Curriculum

Comprehensive modules covering all knowledge areas

Module 1 Agile Certification Preparation ▾

Lesson 1: Agile Fundamentals & Value-Driven Delivery

Master the PMI-ACP exam structure and scoring methodology while building a solid foundation in agile principles. Understand predictive vs adaptive approaches, the Agile Manifesto, and when agile delivers real value.

Lesson 2: Servant Leadership & Team Empowerment

Transform leadership from command-and-control to servant leadership. Learn to enable self-organizing teams, coach instead of direct, and remove impediments effectively.

Lesson 3: Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

Learn to manage changing requirements, expectations, and collaboration with stakeholders throughout iterative delivery.

Module 2 Scrum, Kanban & Core Frameworks ▾

Lesson 1: Scrum Framework Mastery

Master roles, events, and artifacts of Scrum. Learn sprint execution, Definition of Done, and handling real-world sprint challenges.

Lesson 2: Kanban Systems & Flow Optimization

Learn to visualize work, limit WIP, manage flow, measure throughput & cycle time, and optimize delivery pipelines.

Lesson 3: Lean Principles & Waste Elimination

Identify and eliminate waste. Apply value stream mapping and continuous improvement in agile environments.

Module 3 XP, Lean Startup & Adaptive Practices ▾

Lesson 1: Extreme Programming (XP) Technical Practices

Learn TDD, pair programming, continuous integration, refactoring, and sustainable pace engineering practices.

Lesson 2: Lean Startup & Validated Learning

Use build-measure-learn cycles, MVPs, and actionable metrics to minimize waste and make data-driven product decisions.

Lesson 3: Feature-Driven Development & Crystal Methods

Understand when alternative agile approaches outperform Scrum or Kanban and how to tailor methods to context.

Module 4 Agile Planning, Estimation & Metrics ▾

Lesson 1: Adaptive Planning & Release Management

Master release, iteration, and daily planning using progressive elaboration and empirical delivery patterns.

Lesson 2: Agile Estimation Techniques

Apply story points, t-shirt sizing, user story slicing, and estimation for distributed and evolving teams.

Lesson 3: Agile Metrics & Information Radiators

Use burndown/burnup charts, CFD, cycle time, lead time, and velocity to drive transparency and improvement.

Module 5 Value Delivery & Exam Mastery ▾

Lesson 1: Value Stream Optimization & Continuous Delivery

Optimize value flow, automate delivery pipelines, reduce batch sizes, and build rapid feedback loops.

Lesson 2: Agile Risk Management & Compliance

Use incremental delivery, spike solutions, set-based design, and adaptive controls to manage risk effectively.

Lesson 3: Exam Strategy & PMI-ACP Certification Readiness

Master scenario-based question strategies, eliminate distractors, and build confidence for final exam success.

PMI-ACP Certification & Exam FAQ

Find answers to common questions about our course and certification

What are the eligibility requirements for PMI-ACP certification? ▾

You need 21 hours of formal agile training, 2,000 hours of general project experience (about 12 months in the last 5 years), AND 1,500 hours of agile project experience (about 8 months using agile methods in the last 3 years). The agile hours must be IN ADDITION to the general hours. Most applications fail because candidates don't understand this distinction or can't properly document their agile experience across multiple methodologies.

How much does the PMI-ACP exam cost in city83647? ▾

The exam costs $435 for non-members and $335 for PMI members. A PMI membership is $139. Do the math: become a member first. You'll save $100 on the exam fee immediately, and the membership pays for itself with additional savings on renewal fees and access to PMI resources.

How many questions are on the PMI-ACP exam and how long do I have? ▾

120 questions in 3 hours (180 minutes). You need roughly 90 seconds per question, which requires distinguishing between framework-specific practices and universal agile principles. Practice with full-length simulators to build both speed and accuracy across all methodology domains.

What is the passing score for PMI-ACP? ▾

PMI doesn't publish a specific passing score. The reality is you need to target approximately 70% correct across all domains. The exam doesn't tell you your score - you either pass or fail. Training should aim to get you comfortably above the passing threshold across all seven agile knowledge areas.

Can I take the PMI-ACP exam online or do I need to visit a testing center? ▾

You have options, but the online proctored exam is notoriously strict about environment requirements (clear workspace, flawless internet, webcam monitoring). Given the potential for technical disasters, we strongly recommend using a Pearson VUE testing center. They eliminate technical problems that can invalidate your exam.

What happens if I fail the PMI-ACP exam? ▾

Failing is frustrating, but not a dead end. You can retake the exam up to two more times within your one-year eligibility period (three total attempts). Extra coaching and simulator access should be used to identify exactly which agile knowledge areas need reinforcement for your next attempt.

How long is my PMI-ACP certification valid? ▾

Your certification is valid for three years. To maintain it, you need to earn 30 Professional Development Units (PDUs) - half the PMP requirement - over three years. You can earn PDUs through agile conferences, webinars, community participation, or creating agile content.

What study materials does PMI recommend for the exam? ▾

PMI points you to the Agile Practice Guide and references for all seven methodologies: Scrum Guide, Kanban book, Lean Software Development, Extreme Programming Explained, Crystal Clear, Feature-Driven Development, and Lean Startup. It's best to use a streamlined program that synthesizes exactly what PMI tests from these sources.

How do I document my 2,000 general hours and 1,500 agile hours? ▾

You must describe your project work using PMI's specific agile terminology and demonstrate experience across multiple agile practices, not just "I did Scrum for 18 months." You need to show experience with adaptive planning, iterative delivery, stakeholder engagement, team facilitation, and continuous improvement. Having your application reviewed before submission is crucial.

Can I use a calculator during the PMI-ACP exam? ▾

Yes, but only the basic on-screen calculator built into the exam software. You can't bring your own. The PMI-ACP has less calculation than the PMP, focusing more on scenario-based judgment about which agile practice to apply.

What are the seven domains covered in the PMI-ACP exam? ▾

The exam covers Agile Principles and Mindset (16%), Value-Driven Delivery (20%), Stakeholder Engagement (17%), Team Performance (16%), Adaptive Planning (12%), Problem Detection and Resolution (10%), and Continuous Improvement (9%). Value-Driven Delivery is weighted heaviest, so focus your study time there.

How soon can I schedule my exam after my application is approved? ▾

You can schedule it immediately. PMI gives you a one-year window from the approval date to take and pass the exam (up to three attempts). Scheduling it 2-3 weeks after training ends creates a hard deadline that prevents procrastination.

Do I need to renew my PMI membership to maintain PMI-ACP certification? ▾

No, but you should. The PMI-ACP renewal fee is $60 for members and $150 for non-members every three years. Renewing your membership annually at $139 saves you $90 on renewal alone, plus you get access to PMI resources that help you earn your PDUs.

What types of PDUs count toward PMI-ACP renewal? ▾

It's a mix of Education (courses, webinars, reading) and Giving Back (volunteering, mentoring, speaking, writing). You need a minimum of 30 PDUs total over three years with at least 15 in the Education category. They should demonstrate you're staying current with agile practices.

Can I apply for other PMI certifications if I already have PMI-ACP? ▾

Yes, but there are no shortcuts. Having a PMI-ACP doesn't waive the experience or education requirements for PMP, PgMP, or other PMI credentials. Each has its own distinct and mandatory set of prerequisites. However, your agile project hours CAN potentially count toward PMP's general project hours.

PMI-ACP Certification Training Program

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San Francisco, CA, United States