About the Agile Certified Practitioner (ACP)

Congratulations! As you are probably already aware, becoming an Agile Certified Practitioner (ACP) is an exciting first step towards getting that next promotion and raise, or that next job!

A quick look at postings for PM jobs on the major job sites like Monster or Job.com confirms that agile project management is a skill set that is in high demand among employers today.  Making a successful career move in today’s hyper-competitive workplace often hinges on demonstrating to a new organization that you have command of those desirable skills. Acquiring the new ACP certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI) will demonstrate for them that you have the agile knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques that are an important part of being a professional project manager.

So, again, congratulations on taking that important first step!

What’s In It For You?

Acquiring the ACP certification can open the opportunity to lead projects that have the WOW factor. It can give you the chance to lead dream teams on projects-of-a-lifetime.  And if you feel like your job, your future, is at risk then having the ACP can keep you from getting passed over, and get you promoted instead, at the next opportunity.

Also, being an ACP means you have the credibility the Project Management Institute (PMI), the undisputed industry leader in the minds of the hiring managers at the Global 2000 companies, standing in your favor.  PMI has the largest membership base – by far – of any professional user group for project managers, and has developed the most recognized and best-respected credentials and certifications.  PMI is the leader and dominates the trends in identifying best practices because of its extensive research grants and educational scholarships.  So a PMI certification, and the endorsement it conveys, opens doors and demonstrates credibility.

Should You Pursue the ACP?

The ACP will benefit anyone using or wanting to use agile project management methods. It is good for people who are familiar with basic agile concepts as well as those who are not.

It is good for:

• Program Managers and Product Owners
• Project Managers and Scrum Masters
• Project Team Members – Engineers, Analysts, Developers, and Testers
• Customers, General Management, and Senior Management
• Partners, Vendors, and Contractors
• College and University Instructors, Professors and Department Chairs

Why THIS Certification?

Traditional, Agile, and Hybrid project management frameworks arecomplementary tools that every professional project manager needs to know. Selecting and using the right framework is a significant first step to delivering a successful project. Once you have good command of agile frameworks and tools - which the ACP demonstrates - then you can make the right choice in applying the best approach to leading your projects to success!

You also know that employers want well-trained professionals leading projects in their organizations. Therefore the new Agile Certified Practitioner (ACP) helps demonstrate that you can succeed in using agile methods as a professional project manager!

The best way to demonstrate your expertise and unlock your true career potential is to acquire the ACP certification from PMI.  So now is the time to...just do it!