The PMI-ACP® certification offers a recognised route to career advancement, validated agile expertise, and greater contribution to successful project delivery.
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:
Understand Agile principles, their origins, and their relevance to today’s dynamic environments
Apply core frameworks—Scrum, Kanban, Lean, XP, and TDD—with confidence and flexibility
Strengthen your Agile leadership to support collaborative, high-performing teams
Use Scrum effectively by understanding roles, events, and artifacts
Write and refine meaningful User Stories that drive real value
Estimate tasks using techniques like Story Points and Ideal Days
Prioritise backlogs using value-based techniques aligned with business needs
Integrate Time Value of Money (TVM) thinking into project decisions
Compare prioritisation approaches to ensure high-impact delivery
Navigate the PMI-ACP® exam with clarity—from structure and format to question types
Approach exam preparation with practical tools, strategies, and application support
1) Agile Framework
2) Introduction of Scrum
3) User Stories
4) Agile Estimation
5) Value Based Prioritisation
6) PMI-ACP® Exam Tips and Techniques
To be eligible for the PMI-ACP® credential, the candidate must meet professional and academic criteria established by The Project Management Institute. Depending on your level of education, you must meet the following requirements:
According to the Project Management Institute, 25 million new project-oriented roles will need to be filled globally by 2030. This is an ideal time to strengthen your position in a fast-changing job market—especially as Agile continues to reshape how projects are delivered in Ireland and around the world.
By earning the PMI-ACP® certification, you will:
Respond to growing demand for Agile skills across IT, finance, healthcare, and public service sectors
Build structured expertise in Agile frameworks including Scrum, Kanban, Lean, XP, and TDD
Understand how to manage project delivery and define the project manager’s role in Agile settings
Improve delivery outcomes through iterative planning, flexibility, and team collaboration
Open doors to career advancement and cross-sector mobility in project and programme management
Strengthen your credibility in both local and global job markets
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Find your questions answered and everything you need to know about the course.
To be eligible for the PMI-ACP® credential, the candidate must meet professional and academic criteria established by The Project Management Institute. Depending on your level of education, you must meet the following requirements:
Ensure you meet these work experience requirements before applying.
To pursue certification successfully, first, complete the required course modules to build foundational knowledge. Next, ensure you have relevant work experience, as this is often a prerequisite for certification eligibility. Then, apply to take the certification exam, following the specified procedures.
Prepare diligently for the exam by studying the exam content and practising exam-style questions. After passing the exam, maintain your certification by fulfilling any continuing education or renewal requirements to stay current in your field.
Our preparation course costs €1200 and gives you the learning hours required to be allowed to apply for the -ACP® exam.
The PMI-ACP® exam and certification are administered by the US-based certification body, which is the PMI. The examination fee is currently $435 for PMI members and $495 for non-members. This fee is paid directly to PMI.
The course fee includes access to all course materials on the Student Hub, live expert-led virtual classes, recordings for a limited period of time, and unlimited follow-up support from our Student Support team.
Online. Classes typically run over three consecutive days online from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Your instructor is a certified PMP practitioner with real-industry experience. Do not worry about missing an online class – a recording of each online class will be available for playback in the Student Hub for a limited period of time.
Classroom. Choose classes on campus for in-person learning with industry-expert lecturers. Classes run at the National College of Ireland (Dublin). Please note the scheduling of in-person classes is subject to demand.
To be eligible for the PMI-ACP® credential, you must meet professional and academic criteria established by The Project Management Institute. You must carefully review the qualification requirements.
Agile Methodology was initially developed for software development, but other industries can also benefit from it. PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)® credential holders can use Agile principles in various industries such as marketing agencies, manufacturing, retail, and construction. With your PMI-ACP certification, you can lead the Agile revolution and apply Agile approaches beyond software development.
PMI-ACP certification can boost your career by providing diverse industry opportunities, in-demand skillset, leadership in Agile adoption, increased marketability, and enhanced project delivery. It opens doors to new opportunities and allows you to excel in diverse industries beyond software development.
You should make your application at www.PMl.org and schedule your exam as soon as you finish our preparatory course. Please read the instructions carefully to avoid delays in processing your application. However, plan to spend some time studying the core material while preparing for the exam. As you can appreciate, this is very dependent on each individual’s capability. After the application is approved, PMI will e-mail your instructions for scheduling your exam using your eligibility code.
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