{"id":16089,"date":"2016-09-12T11:00:33","date_gmt":"2016-09-12T11:00:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/?p=16089"},"modified":"2016-09-12T11:00:33","modified_gmt":"2016-09-12T11:00:33","slug":"what-resources-to-use-for-pmi-acp-certification-exam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/what-resources-to-use-for-pmi-acp-certification-exam\/","title":{"rendered":"What resources to use for PMI-ACP\u00ae certification exam ?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>PMI-ACP\u00ae certification is one of the well proven certifications for aspirants in agile field. Among many other certifications available currently in the market, PMI-ACP\u00ae has its edge due to wider coverage of content and PMI assurance. This makes it difficult for aspirant to decide on the resources one should use for preparation of this certification.<\/p>\n<p>An important thing is, there is no one guide for ACP\u00ae as PMI\u00ae has for PMP\u00ae. As the demand for agile certified professionals is increasing, PMI-ACP\u00ae certification is preferred and in more demand to supply professionals with agile experience and knowledge.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/pmi-acp\/online-course\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-69791 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/01\/Agile_Certified_Practitioner.gif\" alt=\"PMI-ACP Online Course\" width=\"728\" height=\"90\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #ea7e02;color:#ea7e02\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #ea7e02;color:#ea7e02\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/what-resources-to-use-for-pmi-acp-certification-exam\/#Basic_resources\" >Basic resources<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/what-resources-to-use-for-pmi-acp-certification-exam\/#Training\" >Training<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/what-resources-to-use-for-pmi-acp-certification-exam\/#Prep_Guide\" >Prep Guide<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/what-resources-to-use-for-pmi-acp-certification-exam\/#Mock_Tests\" >Mock Tests<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/what-resources-to-use-for-pmi-acp-certification-exam\/#Just_before_the_exam\" >Just before the exam<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Basic_resources\"><\/span>Basic resources<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Before starting actual certification preparation, one has to go through below resources without miss. With the new changes where bifurcation of domains has been done, it\u2019s important to see the coverage of exam in the specific domains and plan for preparation.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>PMI-ACP\u00ae certification handbook available on PMI website. Handbook gives good details of what PMI-ACP\u00ae certification all about and the process for the same. It also covers eligibility criteria for the exam, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pmi.org\/-\/media\/pmi\/documents\/public\/pdf\/certifications\/agile-certified-practitioner-handbook.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">see here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li>PMI-ACP\u00ae certification exam content outline. This document gives in depth about different domains of PMI-ACP\u00ae and its coverage. It also covers tools &amp; techniques and Knowledge and skills part of PMI-ACP\u00ae exam. See the document <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pmi.org\/-\/media\/pmi\/documents\/public\/pdf\/certifications\/agile-certified-exam-outline.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li>PMI-ACP\u00ae certification reference books list. This one pager document is helpful in knowing the references for PMI-ACP\u00ae exam. As mentioned earlier PMI-ACP\u00ae is not having one guide, its important one knows about different references so that same can be referred on need basis. You can refer the other blog \u201cHow to prepare for ACP\u201d to understand how much in deep one has to go into these <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pmi.org\/-\/media\/pmi\/documents\/public\/pdf\/certifications\/agile-certified-practitioner-reference-materials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">reference books<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Training\"><\/span>Training<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>After going through above documents, one will be well versed with basics to decide which training provider to choose for PMI-ACP\u00ae training. Many of the training providers give their own reference material as there is no one source. That\u2019s why it\u2019s even more important to choose the training provider carefully.<\/p>\n<p>While preparing for exam this resource will be used and referred back time and again. Whizlabs has well defined self-study training resource available for you. Self-Study mode helps to refer back the details whenever required. This course is designed as per new bifurcation of domains. It also gives you 203 pages eBook.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/pmi-acp\/free-test\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-69757 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/01\/pmi-acp-681x84-2.jpg\" alt=\"PMI-ACP Free Test\" width=\"681\" height=\"84\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/pmi-acp-681x84-2.jpg 681w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/pmi-acp-681x84-2-300x37.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/pmi-acp-681x84-2-640x79.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 681px) 100vw, 681px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prep_Guide\"><\/span>Prep Guide<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In addition to all above, it\u2019s important to go through any one preparation guide at least once. Majority of the lessons learnt from PMI-ACP\u00ae certified professionals recommends the same too. There are many preparation guides are available in market these days. Mike Griffin and Andy Crowe prep books are famous. Many training providers claims no prep guide is required with their reference material. However a wise call can be taken after going through the training reference material.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mock_Tests\"><\/span>Mock Tests<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The cycle of preparation has multiple loops between reading and testing. Mock tests are one resource which refine your preparation like anything. You prepare and test and go back to refine the gaps and again take tests. This resource should be used until you consistently score in mock exams. Mock exams should be chosen with outmost care as this is the one which will confirm you on your preparation level<\/p>\n<p>Whizlabs has couple of options available. You can opt for the practice tests or tutorials. One is 20 questions <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/pmi-acp-certification-preparation-with-agile-practices\/\">free exam test<\/a><\/span>, other one is full exam simulator of 240 questions and there is online course with PDF file\u00a0at a nominal price<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Just_before_the_exam\"><\/span>Just before the exam<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Above all are required for either before or during extensive preparation schedule however there are few things to be noted and followed before exam. That is the time when going through books and guides will not help. One has to have the list of areas to emphasize before going for exam so that a focused approach can be followed. Below will help:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Self-Notes &#8211; Make some notes during preparation to be referred at the end and refer the same in last two days of the exam<\/li>\n<li>Flash cards \u2013 many are available online for different agile flavours. Same can be used for a quick refresh of the concepts<\/li>\n<li>Short mocks for specific areas\/topics \u2013 weak areas will be evident to self at this stage. Rather than over burdening. Just have some specific short mocks for those and go through the answers description<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Preparing for PMI ACP\u00ae Certification? Pass in 1st attempt through <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/pmi-acp-certification-preparation-with-agile-practices\/\">Whizlabs PMI ACP\u00ae Course! <\/a><\/span>Start with Free Trial!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>PMI-ACP\u00ae certification is one of the well proven certifications for aspirants in agile field. Among many other certifications available currently in the market, PMI-ACP\u00ae has its edge due to wider coverage of content and PMI assurance. This makes it difficult for aspirant to decide on the resources one should use for preparation of this certification. An important thing is, there is no one guide for ACP\u00ae as PMI\u00ae has for PMP\u00ae. As the demand for agile certified professionals is increasing, PMI-ACP\u00ae certification is preferred and in more demand to supply professionals with agile experience and knowledge. 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