Created by Agilists for Agilists

   Increase credibility. The PMI-ACP® is the only agile certification that requires a combination of training, experience and proven understanding through examination.

   The PMI-ACP® spans many agile approaches including Scrum, Kanban, Lean, Extreme Programming (XP) and test-driven development (TDD) so the training and certification will increase your versatility, no matter where your projects take you.

   Deliver results. Improve your ability to deliver high value outcomes frequently with a strong focus on client satisfaction.

Developed by agile leaders, this course will equip you with the mindset to apply agile principles effectively. It benefits agile practitioners throughout the organization, including the:

• Product owner
• Scrum master
• Agile team lead
• Developer
• Project Manager
• Agile coach
• Product manager

Download our PMI-ACP® Course Outline here and find answers to FAQs here.

• Gain the confidence, knowledge and access to study materials that ensure you will pass the PMI-ACP® exam first time!

• Develop your competence in the practice of agile project management.

• Apply the knowledge you gain from earning the PMI-ACP® certification to future projects to increase project value by applying the right agile framework for your organisation.

• Learn to showcase your project results and gain more responsibility.

Topics Covered:

• Foundations of an Agile Mindset
• Leadership
• Scrum, Kanban, and Lean
• Agile Analysis and Design
• Agile Estimation
• Communications
• Metrics
• Planning, Monitoring, And Adapting
• Process Improvement
• Product Quality
• Risk Management
• Value-Based Prioritization

Inclusions:

• 21 hours of formal project management training in agile practices
• Downloadable course materials including slides, activities and templates
• 3 Mock Exams including over 120 practice questions
• PMI-ACP® exam preparation textbook – hard-copy for classroom courses or softcopy for virtual courses
• Exam question study checklist
• Exam preparation guidance
• Assistance with your exam application if required
• Attendance certificate (21 PDUs)

To be able to sit the PMI-ACP® exam you will need to create a free account on the pmi.org website, apply for the exam, and prove to PMI that you fulfil the following prerequisites:

• Have a secondary school qualification, such as a high school diploma, GED (general educational development), or global equivalent, AND
• 21 contact hours of training in agile practices (you will receive these by completing our PMI-ACP® training course, AND
• Professional Agile Experience in the form of:
• 24 months of agile project experience within the last 5 years, OR
• 12 months agile experience and degree from Global Accreditation Center (GAC) program, OR
• 12 months year agile experience and active 3rd party agile certification (current and earned more than 1 year ago), OR a current PMP certification.

 You can find more information about the process and the exam at Training FAQs.

• We are a local company with over 10 years of experience in the Australia and New Zealand markets, offering tailored, region-specific training.
• Our trainers are based across Australia and New Zealand, hand-picked for their expertise and real-world project management experience.
• We offer flexible training schedules—spanning weeks or months—to suit learning capacities, avoiding the potential overload of "bootcamp" courses if required.
• Our leadership actively contributes to the project management community, partnering with PMI Chapters and presenting at industry events.
• We provide all-inclusive, transparent pricing with no hidden fees or unexpected costs.
• Our courses enhance globally recognized materials with our own resources for a superior learning experience.
• We support clients through the entire certification process, offering personalized guidance and re-sit advice if needed.
• Feedback is reviewed after every course to ensure continuous improvement in training quality and delivery.
• Our trainers collaborate regularly to align practices and uphold high standards in adult education.
• Unlike global competitors or small operators, we balance scale, expertise, and trust to deliver exceptional value and de-risk projects.
• As a 100% New Zealand-owned organization, we operate with honesty, transparency, and a people-first approach, keeping profits within the region

Read more about why our training stands out from other offerings in the marketplace in this blog.

Specifically, Millpond has been supporting project managers across Asia-Pacific to attain their PMI-ACP® certification since 2008. Having trained thousands from a wide range of industries, Millpond has the right tools to help you pass the PMI-ACP® certification. The combination of our training methods, facilitators, self-study and collaboration has resulted in ongoing success. Our results speak for themselves.

Millpond is also a Premier Authorized Training Partner (A.T.P.) with the international Project Management Institute, Inc (PMI)® which means that you can be sure that you are trained:

• By an organisation you can trust to meet rigorous quality and effectiveness standards
• With high-quality PMI-developed course content
• By PMI-approved and vetted instructors

Proof of Course Completion

A Certificate of Attendance for professional project management training with Millpond as a Premier Authorized Training Partner (A.T.P.) of the Project Management Institute will be issued at the end of the course, so even if you choose not to sit the relevant exam, you will have evidence of having attended the course.

PMI-ACP® Exam Cost

The PMI-ACP® certification cost is USD435 for PMI members and USD495 for non-members.

This is excluded from the course fee, but Millpond is able to offer PMI Membership and Exam Vouchers in a NZD or AUD ‘bundle’ at the time of registration. There is no cost benefit to this, but it can make the process of joining PMI and paying for the exam easier for candidates and/or their organisation.

The benefits of PMI membership can be found here. In summary, PMI members get access to a free .pdf of the current PMBOK® Guide, many other standards and publications, including the Agile Practice Guide, plus discounted exam fees as above, and a 10% discount on Millpond’s PMI certification training courses.