Exam format
PMI Agile Certified Practitioner Exam Format
Everything the official exam blueprint specifies: question count, time limit, scoring and the weight each domain carries. PMI-ACP is a globally recognized certification for practitioners who use agile practices in projects. It validates advanced knowledge of agile principles, tools, and techniques across multiple frameworks rather than a single methodology. The current exam content outline organizes the role into four domains: Mindset, Leadership, Product, and Delivery. It measures the candidate ability to adapt planning, build high-performing teams, define and deliver value, and lead continuous improvement. The exam is scenario-based and tests judgment in real-world situations. Passing the PMI-ACP demonstrates a professional and practical commitment to agile excellence and positions the holder to improve organizational agility.
- 120 questions
- 180 min
- 65% to pass
- 4 domains
Exam facts at a glance
The published specifications for this certification.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Questions | 120 |
| Time limit | 180 minutes (90s per question) |
| Passing score | 65% — Not published by the provider (determined by psychometric analysis) |
| Domains | 4 |
| Level | Professional |
| Question bank here | 120 questions |
| Published format | 120 questions (100 scored + 20 unscored), 180 minutes |
| Source | Official exam specification, published by the vendor |
Official domain weights
The percentage of the exam each domain carries. Weight your revision by these numbers, not by what you find hardest.
| Domain | Weight | Topics | Practice Qs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mindset | 28% |
| 34 |
| Product | 19% |
| 23 |
| Delivery | 28% |
| 33 |
| Leadership | 25% |
| 30 |
The heaviest domain is Mindset at 28%, and that is where lost points cost you the most. Certilum scores you per domain so you can see the difference between a knowledge gap and a formatting problem.
Note from the vendor record: PMI publishes no numeric cut score. Fee is due only after the application is accepted; up to 3 attempts within a 1-year eligibility period (reexamination fees for 2nd/3rd); prices vary by region and membership. Official exam page
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