PMI-ACP Certification Training In Johannesburg

By the end of the PMI-ACP course, you will have acquired Agile Project Management skills and mastered Agile tools and techniques to build high-performance teams including: 

• Value-Based Prioritization  
• Agile Analysis and Design  
  
• Agile Estimation  
  
• Planning, Monitoring, Adapting  
  
• Quality Management  
  
• Agile Risk Management  
  
• Earned Value Management  
  
• Process Improvement  
  
• Stakeholder Management  
  
• Vendor Management 
  
• Cultivating an Agile mindset  
  
• Clearing conflicts through effective communication  
  
• Prioritizing tasks to generate value for users  
  
• Finding better ways of doing things and improving processes 
  
• Initiating processes to incorporate improvements
  

The PMI-ACP certification helps you:  

• Validate your commitment to continued excellence in project management and Agile  
• Demonstrate your ability to manage projects effectively in a complex business world  
  
• Display leadership abilities in times of change    
  
• Champion Agile change in your organization    
  
• Command a higher salary compared to your non-certified peers 
  

This course is best suited for:  

• Software Engineers  
• Product Managers  
  
• Project Managers  
  
• Team Leaders  
  
• Business Analysts  
  
• Development team members  
  
• Testers  
  
• Aspiring Agilists 
  

Once you have achieved the PMI-ACP certification, you can further enhance your Agile leadership skills by pursuing the following credentials:  

• Disciplined Agile Scrum Master (DASM) Certification  
• Disciplined Agile Value Stream Consultant (DAVSC)  
  
• Disciplined Agile Coach (DAC)  
  

You earn 21 PDUs by participating in KnowledgeHut’s PMI-ACP training program. 

You will need 30 PDUs to maintain your PMI-ACP certification.

You will earn 21 PDUs by completing our training program for PMI-ACP certification. 

You can write to us at support@knowledgehut.com

The PMI-ACP certification is offered by PMI, a world-renowned body dedicated to helping professionals, leaders and organizations learn and validate their knowledge and skills in project management and professional development. 

You cannot get PMI-ACP certified without undertaking the course as per PMI requirements which includes 21 hours of training by an Authorized Training Partner.

As per the latest PMI guidelines, to qualify for the PMI-ACP exam, you must fulfil the following: 

PROJECT MANAGEMENT EDUCATION 

• 21 hours of training in Agile practices from an authorized training partner 
  

PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND AGILE EXPERIENCE 

• 2,000 hours of general project experience working on teams. While a current PMP® or PgMP® satisfies this requirement, neither certification is mandatory to qualify for the PMI-ACP assessment. 
• 1,500 hours working on Agile project teams or with Agile methodologies. Please note that this requirement is in addition to the 2,000 hours of general project experience. 

You can also find these requirements on the PMI page.

Here are the four steps to get PMI-ACP certified:  

Step 1: Validate your eligibility according to PMI’s guidelines. 

Step 2: Take the 21-hour long PMI-ACP course from an Authorized Training Partner of PMI.   

Step 3: Take the PMI-ACP exam and clear it.  

Step 4: Become a PMI- Agile Certified Practitioner. 

Yes, you will receive a course completion certificate on successfully completing the course.

To obtain the PMI-ACP certification, you would need to attend 21 hours of training under an Authorized Training Partner of PMI. You will also need to clear the PMI-ACP exam and fulfil other conditions of eligibility which you can find on the PMI page.

No, your certificate will not mention the course was held online. It will look the same as the in-person certificates.

As a result of the engagement and contributions of those who share their ideas and practical experiences in the workplace, Agile practices continue to evolve. PMI requires you to take measures to keep yourself abreast of the latest best practices, tools and techniques in Agile.  

Renewal of your certification validates your Scrum proficiency and demonstrates your interest in the growth and evolution of Scrum. 

You would need to renew your PMI-ACP certification every 3 years. You need to earn 30 PDUs during these 3 years to maintain your certification. You can earn these by learning more Agile topics.

The PMI-ACP workshop at KnowledgeHut is delivered through an immersive learning experience platform, via live and interactive instructor-led training sessions.  

Listen, learn, ask questions, and get all your doubts clarified from your instructor, who is an experienced practitioner.

All KnowledgeHut’s PMI-ACP certification training is delivered by our team of accredited trainers. They deliver high quality training at par with the standards of excellence set out by PMI. Every candidate receives the same standard of training and content, irrespective of the trainer and the location. 

Our PMI-ACP course focuses on engaging interaction — we only use lectures to cover the basic terms and concepts. Most class time is dedicated to fun exercises, lively discussions and team collaboration. We focus on practical solutions to real-world, challenges drawn from decades of experience as Agile practitioners, coaches, and professionals in Agile environments.

Yes, your course material will be provided in advance. You will receive an email with a link to set your password a few days in advance of the scheduled course. You will have access to the study plan and all the course material.

The course material comprises of the course schedule or study plan, workbooks and all relevant assignments, assessments, or case studies.

The sessions would be auto recorded. Based on the permissions, you would have lifetime access to the video recordings of the sessions as well. 

No, you will not yet be able to join the training through phone or tab. Please be prepared to join the training on your laptop or desktop.

If you get disconnected during the training, you will have the option to re-join within about half an hour. 

Our workshops are currently held online and anyone with a stable internet from anywhere across the world can benefit from this to get PMI-ACP certified.  You can check out the schedules here.

You will receive a registration link from us to your e-mail id. You can set your password, log in and start your immersive learning journey. 

If you miss a class, you may access recordings of the sessions. At the beginning of every session, there will also be a 10-12-minute recapitulation of the previous class.

This is a live instructor-led training where you will be coached by accredited trainers.

We currently use the Zoom platform for video conferencing and will soon be adding more integrations with Webex and Microsoft Teams. However, all the sessions and the recordings will be available right from within our learning platform.

Yes, there will be other participants who will actively participate in the class remotely.  They can attend online training from office, home, or any other suitable place. 

In case of any queries, our support team is available to you 24/7 via the Help and Support section. You can also reach out to your workshop manager on your workshop group messenger.

Should you have any more questions, please email us on support@knowledgehut.com and we will be happy to get back to you. 

You can cancel your enrolment and receive refunds in line with our Cancellations and Refunds policy.

No, the PMI-ACP certification fee is not included in KnowledgeHut’s training fee.

Yes, you may switch your start date with prior notice of at least 24 hrs. and subject to availability in the desired batch.

We offer a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. Should you require additional clarification, please reach out to your Learning Advisor.

Yes, scholarships are available for students and veterans with grants that can vary up to 50% of the course fees.   

To avail scholarships, please get in touch with us at support@knowledgehut.com. The team shall send across the forms and instructions to you. Based upon the responses and answers that we receive, our panel of experts take a decision on the grant. The entire process could take about 7 to 15 days.

Yes, group discounts are available and apply to groups as small as three (3) participants. The more participants that attend a training course, the greater the discount. By registering in groups, you can typically save up 20% to 30% on the course fee. For more details, please check out upcoming schedules.

Yes, instalment options are available for payment of course fees. To avail the instalment option, please get in touch with us at support@knowledgehut.com. The team will explain how the instalments work and provide timelines for your case.  Typically, the number of instalments varies from 2 to 3, but the full amount must be paid before you complete the course.