{"id":69745,"date":"2019-01-22T10:53:18","date_gmt":"2019-01-22T10:53:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/?p=69745"},"modified":"2019-04-10T10:50:29","modified_gmt":"2019-04-10T10:50:29","slug":"pmi-acp-certification-preparation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/pmi-acp-certification-preparation\/","title":{"rendered":"Steps to Achieve the PMI-ACP Certification"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s2\">As the agile methodologies have shown a whole new way of IT project management, the certified agile practitioner has gained significant importance for running successful projects. There comes the craze for <\/span><span class=\"s1\">PMI-ACP certification preparation which is the most recognized agile project management certification across the globe. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s3\">This cross-domain agile certification has correctly matched the need of standardization of agile process which the agile community was longing for some time. <\/span><span class=\"s1\">Not only project managers, but also for agile developers the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/guide-to-prepare-for-pmi-acp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">PMI-ACP exam preparation<\/a> is a giant leap towards successful agile implementation<\/span><span class=\"s4\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/pmi-acp\/online-course\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-69791 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Agile_Certified_Practitioner.gif\" alt=\"PMI-ACP Online Course\" width=\"728\" height=\"90\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">However, the PMI prescribed course outline is vast and effective PMI-Agile certified practitioner certification preparation is the only key to crack the exam even if you have agile experience. Thus in this blog, we have detailed the facts about PMI-ACP Certification Preparation which will surely give you a good idea on how to prepare for PMI-ACP certification exam and work instrumentally for your next PMI-ACP certification preparation guide. <\/span><\/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\/pmi-acp-certification-preparation\/#How_to_Prepare_for_the_PMI-ACP_Certification_Exam\" >How to Prepare for the PMI-ACP Certification Exam?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/pmi-acp-certification-preparation\/#Step_1_Know_the_eligibility_%E2%80%93_the_first_step_for_PMI-ACP_Certification_Preparation\" >Step 1: Know the eligibility \u2013 the first step for PMI-ACP Certification Preparation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/pmi-acp-certification-preparation\/#Step_2_Get_acquainted_with_the_PMI_%E2%80%93_ACP_certification_outline\" >Step 2: Get acquainted with the PMI \u2013 ACP certification outline<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/pmi-acp-certification-preparation\/#Step_3_Get_familiar_with_the_Exam_pattern_beforehand\" >Step 3: Get familiar with the Exam pattern beforehand<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/pmi-acp-certification-preparation\/#Step_4_Be_prepared_to_face_the_types_of_questions_to_be_asked_in_the_Exam\" >Step 4: Be prepared to face the types of questions to be asked in the Exam<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/pmi-acp-certification-preparation\/#Step_6_Take_a_training_and_practice_test_series_to_be_a_mastermind\" >Step 6: Take a training and practice test series to be a mastermind<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/pmi-acp-certification-preparation\/#Step_7_Apply_for_the_exam\" >Step 7: Apply for the exam<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/pmi-acp-certification-preparation\/#Few_Tips_that_may_Help_You_in_Your_PMI-ACP_Certification_Preparation\" >Few Tips that may Help You in Your PMI-ACP Certification Preparation<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"p3\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Prepare_for_the_PMI-ACP_Certification_Exam\"><\/span><span class=\"s1\">How to Prepare for the PMI-ACP Certification Exam?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p3\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">PMI-ACP is one of the top Agile certifications that has gained popularity among agile professionals. It\u2019s difficult as well, so one needs to study hard and prepare well to pass the PMI-ACP certification exam. To help you in your PMI-ACP certification preparation, here we bring the step by step preparation guide for the PMI-ACP certification exam. Let\u2019s get ahead.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p5\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Know_the_eligibility_%E2%80%93_the_first_step_for_PMI-ACP_Certification_Preparation\"><\/span><span class=\"s1\">Step 1: Know the eligibility \u2013 the first step for PMI-ACP Certification Preparation<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">As per the PMI-ACP handbook guideline, you should meet <\/span><span class=\"s5\">the <\/span><span class=\"s1\">below mentioned eligibility criteria to appear for the exam \u2013 <\/span><\/p>\n<table class=\"t1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>Eligibility Criteria<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"td2\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"p6\"><span class=\"s1\"><b><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>Requirement<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"td3\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"p6\"><span class=\"s1\">Educational Background<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"td4\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"p6\"><span class=\"s1\">A secondary degree (high school diploma or associate\u2019s degree of global equivalent)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"td5\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"p6\"><span class=\"s1\">General Project Experience<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"td6\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"p6\"><span class=\"s1\">2,000 hours project experience within last 5 years<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p6\"><span class=\"s1\">Or<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p6\"><span class=\"s1\">Active PMP\u00ae or PgMP\u00ae <\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"td7\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"p6\"><span class=\"s1\">Agile Project Experience<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"td8\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"p6\"><span class=\"s1\">1500 hours working experience <\/span><span class=\"s6\">on a<\/span><span class=\"s1\">gile project teams or with agile methodologies in the last 3 years <\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"td9\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"p6\"><span class=\"s1\">Training in Agile Practices<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"td10\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"p6\"><span class=\"s1\">21 contact hours in agile practices<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-69748\" src=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/01\/PMI-ACP-Preparation-Steps.png\" alt=\"PMI-ACP Preparation Books\" width=\"634\" height=\"309\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/PMI-ACP-Preparation-Steps.png 585w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/PMI-ACP-Preparation-Steps-300x146.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 634px) 100vw, 634px\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"p5\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Get_acquainted_with_the_PMI_%E2%80%93_ACP_certification_outline\"><\/span><span class=\"s1\">Step 2: Get acquainted with the PMI \u2013 ACP certification outline<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">The PMI-ACP exam blueprint provides the topic areas covered in the exam. The percentage weight of each area determines how many questions will be allocated from that domain.<\/span><\/p>\n<table class=\"t1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"td11\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Domain<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"td12\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"p6\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Percentage(%) in the exam<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"td13\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"p6\"><span class=\"s1\">Domain I. Agile Principles and Mindset<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"td14\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"p6\"><span class=\"s1\">16%<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"td11\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"p6\"><span class=\"s1\">Domain II. Value-driven Delivery<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"td12\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"p6\"><span class=\"s1\">20%<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"td15\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"p6\"><span class=\"s1\">Domain III. Stakeholder Engagement<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"td16\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"p6\"><span class=\"s1\">17%<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"td11\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"p6\"><span class=\"s1\">Domain IV. Team Performance<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"td12\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"p6\"><span class=\"s1\">16%<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"td13\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"p6\"><span class=\"s1\">Domain V. Adaptive Planning<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"td14\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"p6\"><span class=\"s1\">12%<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"td17\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"p6\"><span class=\"s1\">Domain VI. Problem Detection and Resolution<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"td18\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"p6\"><span class=\"s1\">10%<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"td19\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"p6\"><span class=\"s1\">Domain VII. Continuous Improvement (Product,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"s1\">Process, People)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"td20\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"p6\"><span class=\"s1\">9%<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/pmi-acp\/free-test\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-69757 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/pmi-acp-681x84-2.jpg\" alt=\"PMI-ACP practice questions\" 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><\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"p5\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Get_familiar_with_the_Exam_pattern_beforehand\"><\/span><span class=\"s1\">Step 3: Get familiar with the Exam pattern beforehand<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul class=\"ul1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\">The test is online and needs to be attended from pro-metric centers <\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\">The exam will ask 120 multiple choice questions while each question will have four choices<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\">The stipulated timeframe to answer all the questions is 3 hours (180 Mins) <\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\">The questions may also be the True or False type of questions<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\">There is no negative marking for the wrong answers<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\">You need to answer questions one at a time and proceed to the next question only after you are done with the current question<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\">You can mark the current question as \u2018Later for review\u2019 if you are not sure about the answer at that moment. However, unless you mark them as reviewed and unmark, you won&#8217;t be able to click the submit button.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\">You can navigate back and forth through the questions as many times as you want within the defined time limit<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\">You will not be able to modify the answers once you click the Submit button<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\">Follow books and PMI references as PMI-ACP certification preparation guide<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote><p>Also Read:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/agile-interview-questions-answers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener follow noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Top 25 Agile Interview Questions<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3 class=\"p5\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_Be_prepared_to_face_the_types_of_questions_to_be_asked_in_the_Exam\"><\/span><span class=\"s1\">Step 4: Be prepared to face the types of questions to be asked in the Exam<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">This is one of the stepping stone in any exam preparation and probably the most effective way to face them. Once you get aquatinted with the types of questions asked in the PMI-ACP exam, you will get a fair idea of how to pass the PMI-ACP certification exam with such a vast study area. Well, in the exam you can expect three main types of questions:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<h4><span class=\"s1\">Questions direct from exam content outline\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">These are pretty straightforward questions that you can easily answer if you are well-versed with the agile concepts and topics covered in the course. Here one point should be remembered that you must refer the latest handbook as PMI keeps changing their exam outline time to time. However, the number of straightforward questions are few. Hence, you should be prepared for other types of questions.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<h4><span class=\"s1\">Scenario-based Questions\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">These questions constitute the tricky part of the exam, and interestingly most of the questions in the exam are scenario-based. Here you will be given some scenarios which project managers often face in the real time, and you need to answer how you will handle such scenarios. Moreover, PMI expects you to answer in the PMI way. What does that mean? They want to check how you will handle the problems following the PMI-ACP principles. However, it could not be a feasible case to case basis in real life. However, as you are appearing PMI prescribed exam so better to showcase the recommended way!<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<h4><span class=\"s1\">Lengthy and Confusing Questions<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">The third type of questions contains too many information but only a key sentence that is relevant to the problem. This is to confuse the examinee and to check their logical aptitude. So, be careful with these questions and only focus on the key sentence.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"p5\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">Step 5: Follow Books for PMI-Agile Certified Practitioner Certification preparation<\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">PMI-ACP certification exam checks your theoretical as well as practical expertise and no doubt, no exam preparation could be completed without good books. Books are the primary resource which gives us core concepts in a more detailed way. Similarly, the following are the 5 books that you must consider as an excellent guide for PMI-ACP Certification Preparation.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmi.org\/-\/media\/pmi\/documents\/public\/pdf\/certifications\/agile-certified-practitioner-handbook.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"s9\">PMI-ACP Handbook by PMI <\/span><\/a><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p11\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">This is a reference guide from PMI-ACP and provides all information regarding the exam. It is available online from the PMI website in pdf format, and you must go through this handbook before appearing for the exam to cross check all the information related to the exam.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-69752 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/pmi-acp-handbook-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"PMI-ACP Handbook\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/pmi-acp-handbook-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/pmi-acp-handbook.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/pmi-acp-handbook-315x420.jpg 315w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/pmi-acp-handbook-640x853.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/pmi-acp-handbook-681x908.jpg 681w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmi.org\/-\/media\/pmi\/documents\/public\/pdf\/certifications\/agile-certified-exam-outline.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"s9\">PMI-ACP Exam Content Outline by PMI <\/span><\/a><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p11\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">This book is also available in the pdf format at PMI website, and a must follow book for the PMI-ACP aspirants. It provides related information on the exam blueprint, the domains, subdomains, and tasks allocated to each domain. Besides, it gives a\u00a0detailed understanding of the agile principles and concepts associated with each task.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-69750\" src=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/01\/PMI-ACP-Outine-300x290.png\" alt=\"PMI-ACP Outline\" width=\"331\" height=\"320\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/PMI-ACP-Outine-300x290.png 300w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/PMI-ACP-Outine-768x742.png 768w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/PMI-ACP-Outine-435x420.png 435w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/PMI-ACP-Outine-640x618.png 640w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/PMI-ACP-Outine-681x658.png 681w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/PMI-ACP-Outine.png 871w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 331px) 100vw, 331px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<h4><span class=\"s9\">PMI-ACP Exam Prep by Mike Griffiths <\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p11\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">This is the best book to read on Agile principles and development. Furthermore, one should refer to this book not only to pass the PMI-ACP certification exam but also for better development knowledge on agile, its techniques and different tools.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-69753\" src=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/01\/pmi-acp-exam-prep.jpg\" alt=\"PMI-ACP Exam Prep\" width=\"322\" height=\"414\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/pmi-acp-exam-prep.jpg 388w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/pmi-acp-exam-prep-233x300.jpg 233w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/pmi-acp-exam-prep-327x420.jpg 327w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 322px) 100vw, 322px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<h4><span class=\"s9\">The PMI-ACP Exam: How to Pass on Your First Try, Iteration 3 (Test Prep) by\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"s9\">Andy Crowe <\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p11\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">This book is more exam oriented and along with theoretical coverage it provides ample test papers along with solutions. As the name specifies, this book helps you to pass the exam on the first attempt.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-69754\" src=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/01\/the-pmi-acp-exam.jpg\" alt=\"The pMI-ACP Exam\" width=\"331\" height=\"415\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/the-pmi-acp-exam.jpg 399w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/the-pmi-acp-exam-239x300.jpg 239w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/the-pmi-acp-exam-335x420.jpg 335w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 331px) 100vw, 331px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<h4><span class=\"s9\">Head First Agile: A Brain-Friendly Guide to Agile and the PMI-ACP Certification by Andrew Stellman<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p11\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">If you get easily tired with long theories and want something engaging that stimulates your cognitive mind then probably this book works well for you. Alongside you will get a lot of exercises on each section that will motivate you to think at a deeper level.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-69755\" src=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/01\/head-first-agile.jpg\" alt=\"Head First Agile\" width=\"314\" height=\"364\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/head-first-agile.jpg 260w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/head-first-agile-259x300.jpg 259w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 314px) 100vw, 314px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p5\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_6_Take_a_training_and_practice_test_series_to_be_a_mastermind\"><\/span><span class=\"s15\">Step 6: <\/span><span class=\"s1\">Take a training and practice test series to be a mastermind<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">Do you know after a lot of effort and practical experience a good percentage of candidates fail to crack the PMI-ACP exam? This is due to lack of proper grooming for the exam. You need to hit in the right area, and smart work is equally necessary along with hard work. No doubt, training makes a difference here from self-study. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">Though training and sample exams from PMI is a must as part of PMI-ACP Certification Preparation, that is a standard to follow, not a guarantee for sure success. So, training from certified PMI-ACP practitioners unveils many important aspects regarding the exam which we usually don\u2019t get outside. Also, the more you practice with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/pmi-acp\/practice-tests\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">PMI-ACP exam simulators<\/a> it gives you confidence which is a vital factor to face any exam.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Try Top 25 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/free-pmi-acp-exam-questions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">PMI-ACP Practice Questions<\/a> Now.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3 class=\"p5\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_7_Apply_for_the_exam\"><\/span><span class=\"s1\">Step 7: Apply for the exam<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">Once you are sure about your eligibility, you can proceed with the application process. However, it is better to have a road map and idea on the PMI-ACP Certification Preparation beforehand to make your life easy later. The PMI \u2013ACP application process is a step by step process as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>1. Submit the application form<\/b> \u2013 Start filling the application form. Once you start the application, you will get 90 days to submit the application form to PMI. However, if you fail to submit the application form within 90 days, the PMI will automatically close the application process in their system. However, you can re-open it in the future.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>2. PMI random audit:<\/b> PMI has a random audit process where they select some applications for the audit purpose. If your application falls under this category, then you have to submit the required documentation for it. Otherwise, no document is asked from PMI as part of the application process. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>3. Timeline for PMI approval:<\/b> Once the application is submitted PMI will review the form to ensure that it is complete. This may happen in two modes:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>If selected for PMI audit:<\/b> If your application is selected for audit, then you will be given 90 days to submit required documents. Once they receive the documents, approval takes five to seven days from the PMI end. <\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>If not selected for PMI audit:<\/b> It will take up to ten days from PMI end after the submission of the application form.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>4. Fees payment:<\/b> Once the application is approved from PMI, the candidate needs to submit the fees to schedule the exam. The exam fee is as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\">For PMI member:<\/span> <span class=\"s1\">US $435<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\">For PMI non-member:<\/span> <span class=\"s1\">US $495<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">You can take the examination three times a year.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Thinking if PMI-ACP certification is good for your career? Check now that PMI-ACP certification is one of the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/best-agile-certifications\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener follow noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Top 5 Agile Certifications<\/a>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3 class=\"p5\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Few_Tips_that_may_Help_You_in_Your_PMI-ACP_Certification_Preparation\"><\/span><span class=\"s1\">Few Tips that may Help You in Your PMI-ACP Certification Preparation <\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul class=\"ul1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\">PMI-ACP stresses on a candidate\u2019s application knowledge. Hence, practice and think more on scenario-based questions and solutions for them. <\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\">You are going to be a certified PMI-ACP professional so apply as much as principles and way as guided by PMI when answering the questions. <\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\">Go through the questions carefully. A small mistake in understanding may lead to choosing the wrong answers. Hence, stress on the words used in the question. <\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\">Ignore the unwanted information\u00a0in the lengthy questions and have the focus on the relevant information only. <\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\">Select only the best possible choice and eliminate the incorrect ones.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 class=\"p3\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">Final Words<\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">Hopefully, you have got an overview on PMI-ACP certification preparation by now and\u00a0the idea on how to achieve it. No doubt it\u2019s a big leap to achieve PMI-ACP certification as an agile professional. So don\u2019t compromise with your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/guide-to-prepare-for-pmi-acp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">PMI-ACP Exam preparation<\/a> and join the most effective training from Whizlabs. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">To help you with your PMI-ACP certification preparation, we provide you with the online training and practice test series for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/pmi-acp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">PMI-ACP certification<\/a>. So, join us and get yourself ready to become a certified agile professional. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As the agile methodologies have shown a whole new way of IT project management, the certified agile practitioner has gained significant importance for running successful projects. 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