I heard and see some articles/videos stating that the PMI-ACP certification exam is changing starting Nov 2024. The experience and training contact hours requirements might also change etc...so either take the certification before Nov 2024 or wait for the new format.
How legit is this information? I don't see anything officially on the PMI official site. For someone who is planning on taking up this certification, any further information on this news will be helpful.
On 8 November 2024, we are launching a new PMI-ACP exam designed to better meet the needs of organizations and experienced agile practitioners, growing the certification’s relevance and appeal.
The new PMI-ACP certification program emphasizes an 'Agile Mindset,' aligning with the latest industry practices and ensuring that certified agile practitioners deliver even greater value to agile teams and organizations, by validating a professional’s experience and skillset across multiple agile approaches, tools and techniques. The PMI- ACP promotes team collaboration to drive agile transformations, projects, and product development-keeping organizations competitive and agile in a rapidly evolving landscape.
The exam content has been refreshed to reflect the latest trends and demands in agile delivery, inclusive of product development in addition to project management. The new PMI-ACP exam has been streamlined from 7 to 4 domain areas, maintaining 120 multiple choice questions and expanding the item types/questions going beyond multiple choice to include multiple response, drag-and-drop-style items, and exhibits (charts). The new Exam Content Outline is expected to be available on PMI's website on October 16.
The exam prerequisites have become more rigorous, requiring 28 hours of training in agile practices, frameworks, and methodologies, and 3 years of agile experience within the last 5 years. Additionally, current third-party agile certifications can satisfy one year of experience, provided they are current and earned over a year ago. These changes ensure that only highly qualified and experienced agile practitioners earn the PMI-ACP, reinforcing its value as a gold-standard certification.
Kiron
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2 replies by Mohit Joshi and Rami Kaibni
Oct 11, 2024 11:37 AM
Rami Kaibni
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Kiron, thanks for the info. I just knew about this but very happy with those changes especially the change in prerequisites and looking forward to seeing them coming through!
What are your thoughts on those changes?
Oct 11, 2024 12:01 PM
Mohit Joshi
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Thank you Kiron. Appreciate your sharing the information.
I guess then it would be better to wait for the new format to be available as I am just starting the prep. Although I do have experience in the agile space, I am curious to see how the revised content is structured and hopefully it is better aligned to the current environment we deliver projects in. The core principles and values may remain the same, so knowing the current content will surely make you better prepared for the new one.
The only thing I am a little unhappy about looking at changes is, the consideration of third party certification towards agile experience only if it is attained in the last year. It's possible the certification like CSM or PSM is attained couple of years back and so why can't they be still relevant?? Anyway, will wait and see.
Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten AssociatesNew Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Oct 11, 2024 11:27 AM
Replying to Kiron Bondale
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Mohit -
This is from the ATP site so it is official.
On 8 November 2024, we are launching a new PMI-ACP exam designed to better meet the needs of organizations and experienced agile practitioners, growing the certification’s relevance and appeal.
The new PMI-ACP certification program emphasizes an 'Agile Mindset,' aligning with the latest industry practices and ensuring that certified agile practitioners deliver even greater value to agile teams and organizations, by validating a professional’s experience and skillset across multiple agile approaches, tools and techniques. The PMI- ACP promotes team collaboration to drive agile transformations, projects, and product development-keeping organizations competitive and agile in a rapidly evolving landscape.
The exam content has been refreshed to reflect the latest trends and demands in agile delivery, inclusive of product development in addition to project management. The new PMI-ACP exam has been streamlined from 7 to 4 domain areas, maintaining 120 multiple choice questions and expanding the item types/questions going beyond multiple choice to include multiple response, drag-and-drop-style items, and exhibits (charts). The new Exam Content Outline is expected to be available on PMI's website on October 16.
The exam prerequisites have become more rigorous, requiring 28 hours of training in agile practices, frameworks, and methodologies, and 3 years of agile experience within the last 5 years. Additionally, current third-party agile certifications can satisfy one year of experience, provided they are current and earned over a year ago. These changes ensure that only highly qualified and experienced agile practitioners earn the PMI-ACP, reinforcing its value as a gold-standard certification.
Kiron
Kiron, thanks for the info. I just knew about this but very happy with those changes especially the change in prerequisites and looking forward to seeing them coming through!
What are your thoughts on those changes?
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1 reply by Kiron Bondale
Oct 12, 2024 10:07 AM
Kiron Bondale
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Rami -
I'll reserve judgment on the changes until I analyze the new ECO. I'm still not content that PMI has correctly product positioned this credential relative to the DASSM so let's see...
On 8 November 2024, we are launching a new PMI-ACP exam designed to better meet the needs of organizations and experienced agile practitioners, growing the certification’s relevance and appeal.
The new PMI-ACP certification program emphasizes an 'Agile Mindset,' aligning with the latest industry practices and ensuring that certified agile practitioners deliver even greater value to agile teams and organizations, by validating a professional’s experience and skillset across multiple agile approaches, tools and techniques. The PMI- ACP promotes team collaboration to drive agile transformations, projects, and product development-keeping organizations competitive and agile in a rapidly evolving landscape.
The exam content has been refreshed to reflect the latest trends and demands in agile delivery, inclusive of product development in addition to project management. The new PMI-ACP exam has been streamlined from 7 to 4 domain areas, maintaining 120 multiple choice questions and expanding the item types/questions going beyond multiple choice to include multiple response, drag-and-drop-style items, and exhibits (charts). The new Exam Content Outline is expected to be available on PMI's website on October 16.
The exam prerequisites have become more rigorous, requiring 28 hours of training in agile practices, frameworks, and methodologies, and 3 years of agile experience within the last 5 years. Additionally, current third-party agile certifications can satisfy one year of experience, provided they are current and earned over a year ago. These changes ensure that only highly qualified and experienced agile practitioners earn the PMI-ACP, reinforcing its value as a gold-standard certification.
Kiron
Thank you Kiron. Appreciate your sharing the information.
I guess then it would be better to wait for the new format to be available as I am just starting the prep. Although I do have experience in the agile space, I am curious to see how the revised content is structured and hopefully it is better aligned to the current environment we deliver projects in. The core principles and values may remain the same, so knowing the current content will surely make you better prepared for the new one.
The only thing I am a little unhappy about looking at changes is, the consideration of third party certification towards agile experience only if it is attained in the last year. It's possible the certification like CSM or PSM is attained couple of years back and so why can't they be still relevant?? Anyway, will wait and see.
Wonder what happens if someone has an approved application but the exam is not scheduled? If it is to be scheduled after November 8, will a new application need to be submitted/approved?
Guess all such questions will be answered once the official communication comes out....
Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten AssociatesNew Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Mohit, if you're application is approved then you have one year to sit for the exam. I doubt because the exam is changing, PMI will ask you to re-apply but double check with them. Saving Changes...
Kiron, thanks for the info. I just knew about this but very happy with those changes especially the change in prerequisites and looking forward to seeing them coming through!
What are your thoughts on those changes?
Rami -
I'll reserve judgment on the changes until I analyze the new ECO. I'm still not content that PMI has correctly product positioned this credential relative to the DASSM so let's see...
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