PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)

PMI Frequently Requested

$555 Exam Cost $435 for PMI members

$110,000 Average Salary

$85,000–$140,000 Salary Range

8-12 Prep Weeks

3 years / $150 Renewal

About the PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)

PMI's agile certification covering Scrum, Kanban, Lean, XP, and TDD practices for managing agile projects and teams.

Prerequisites

21 hours agile education + 12 months agile project experience + 2,000 hours project team experience

Testing Format

In-person or online proctored

How VR&E Funds the PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)

Approved in VR&E agile/project management career plans. Complements PMP for veterans targeting hybrid project management roles.

What VR&E Typically Covers:

Exam fee ($555) — funded through Purchase Orders
Preparation courses and training programs
Study materials, practice exams, and lab access
Exam vouchers and retake fees when approved
Initial renewal fees may be covered during your plan period

All funding is subject to individual VRC approval as part of your Individualized Written Rehabilitation Plan (IWRP).

Career Paths with the PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)

Agile Project ManagerAgile CoachProduct ManagerDelivery Manager

VR&E vs GI Bill® for the PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)

VR&E Chapter 31

Exam fee covered in full ($555) — no per-test cap
Prep courses and materials funded separately
No upfront payment — funded through Purchase Orders
Part of your career rehabilitation plan

GI Bill®

$2,000 per-test reimbursement cap
Veteran pays upfront, gets reimbursed
This exam ($555) falls within the GI Bill® cap
Does not cover prep courses or study materials

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