PMI-ACP® (Agile Certified Practitioner) Training in Ahmedabad, India

FAQs

• Who are our instructors and how are they selected?

  All of our highly qualified trainers are PMI-ACP® credentials holders with at least 15 years of experience training and working in the agile domain. Each of them has gone through a rigorous selection process that includes profile screening, technical evaluation, and a training demo before they are certified to train for us. We also ensure that only those trainers with a high alumni rating remain on our faculty.

• Is the course aligned to the latest exam and course changes implemented by PMI?

  Yes our training is completely aligned to the latest update done to the course by PMI for the year 2018.

• What certification will I receive?

  After successful completion of the training, you will be awarded the course completion certificate along with the 21 hours PDU certificate from Simplilearn. Once you successfully pass the PMI-ACP Certification exam, you will also receive the Prestigious PMI-ACP certification from PMI.

• Is this live training, or will I watch pre-recorded videos?

  All of the classes are conducted via live online streaming. They are interactive sessions that enable you to ask questions and participate in discussions during class time. We do, however, provide recordings of each session you attend for your future reference. Classes are attended by a global audience to enrich your learning experience.

• What tools do I need to attend the PMI ACP training sessions?

  The tools you’ll need to attend PMI ACP training are:
  Windows: Windows XP SP3 or higher
  Mac: OSX 10.6 or higher
  Internet speed: Preferably 512 Kbps or higher
  Headset, speakers and microphone: You’ll need headphones or speakers to hear instruction clearly, as well as a microphone to talk to others. You can use a headset with a built-in microphone, or separate speakers and microphone.

• What is included with the PMI ACP training?

  You will get access to our e-learning content, practice simulation tests and an online participant handbook that cross references the e-learning to reinforce what you’ve learned.

• Is PMI ACP exam fee included in the course fee?

  No. The PMI ACP exam fee is not included in the course fee. It must be paid by you directly to the Project Management Institute (PMI) for the application and examination.

• How many questions are there in the PMI-ACP® exam?

  The PMI-ACP examination consists of 100 scored items and 20 unscored (pre-test) items. The unscored items will not be identified and will be randomly distributed throughout the exam. The duration of the exam is three hours.

• Do you provide assistance for the PMI ACP exam application process?

  The course provides an introduction to the application process for the PMI ACP certification exam and will show you how to best pass the exam with tips and tricks, strategies and tools. You can also receive assistance from community.simplilearn.com and get your questions answered from others who have taken the course.

• How does Simplilearn assure me that the training and course material delivered are effective?

  Our PMI ACP course is designed to deliver a first attempt pass rate of 100%. With a hands-on learning approach, the training not only gives you the confidence to clear the exam but also helps you retain the knowledge beyond the examination.

• Can I cancel my enrollment? Do I get a refund?

  Yes, you can cancel your enrollment. We provide you a refund after deducting the administration fee. To learn more, please see our Refund Policy.

• I’d like to learn more about this training program. Whom should I contact?

  Contact us using the form on the right of any page on the Simplilearn website, or select the Live Chat link. Our customer service representatives can provide you with more details.

• What is the Certification Process?

  Simplilearn has a well-defined certification process that helps you face the challenges of the IT world.  You need to meet following conditions to unlock the certificate:

  • You need to complete at least 85% of the course or attend one complete batch
  • If your course has simulation exams you will need to complete it with the minimum passing score.
  • You need to submit a project and get it approved by our panel of subject matter experts.
  • In the case that your project is rejected, our subject matter experts will provide all necessary help to pass the project in your next attempt.

• What is Global Teaching Assistance?

  Our teaching assistants are a dedicated team of subject matter experts here to help you get certified in your first attempt. They engage students proactively to ensure the course path is being followed and help you enrich your learning experience, from class onboarding to project mentoring and job assistance. Teaching Assistance is available during business hours.

• What is covered under the 24/7 Support promise?

  We offer 24/7 support through email, chat, and calls. We also have a dedicated team that provides on-demand assistance through our community forum. What’s more, you will have lifetime access to the community forum, even after completion of your course with us.

• You offer money back guarantee. How does it work?

  Our training course comes with a 100% money-back guarantee. Simplilearn believes in our highly effective blended learning methodology and its ability to provide learners with the knowledge and confidence to pass the PMI-ACP exam in the first attempt. If you do not pass the PMI-ACP exam on the first attempt, Simplilearn will refund the course price to you.
   
  To ensure your success, we strongly recommend that you take the PMI-ACP exam within a week of the course completion date—or a maximum of 45 days from the completion of the online training. This way, the course materials will be fresh in your mind.
  
  PMP® Exam Attempts: Maximum Three Per Year
   

  Attempt	Time Frame	Result	Money back
  First	Within 45 days of course completion	Did Not Pass	Refund full course price

  Refund Process: If you do not pass the exam in the first attempt, Simplilearn will refund the full course price to you. To receive a refund, you must make a request through the Help and Support Forum. You must submit a copy of your scorecard along with the date you completed your online classroom training. Simplilearn will refund the course price within 30 days of receiving all required documentation. We will process the refund using the same method you used to pay for the course.
   

  Terms and Conditions: This money-back guarantee applies only to Simplilearn’s PMI-ACP instructor-led training. It is not applicable for Simplilearn’s Self-Paced Learning PMI-ACP courses. The guarantee is only valid for participants who have paid the entire enrollment fee.

  The guarantee becomes void if:

  • Participants do not take the PMI-ACP examination within 45 days of unlocking the certificate
  • Participants do not maintain 100% attendance in at least one batch of the 28-Hour Live Online Classroom Training sessions
  • Participants do not complete the e-learning content. The full online study (100% completion) is required to learn the course materials
  • Participants fail to score at least 80% in any three of the five available online PMI-ACP simulation tests available at Simplilearn.com
  • Participants do not follow the instructions of the trainer and do not complete the exercises given in the online classroom training
  • Participants do not submit the required documents to Simplilearn
  • Participants fail to request a refund within 15 days of receiving their results 

• What is PMI ACP used for?

  The PMI ACP is a popular certification that demonstrates your understanding of agile principles and knowledge of agile techniques. It helps professionals improve their versatility by including many approaches to agile like Lean, Scrum, extreme programming, Kanban, and test-driven development. Our PMI ACP course can help you achieve this valuable credential. 

• Is the PMI ACP course difficult to learn?

  Agile Project Managers can obtain globally recognized certification through Simplilearn. It is not tough to pass the exam if you use some tactics and prepare well. The PMI ACP course assists you in mastering all the concepts of agile project management with ease. 

• Is Agile Project Manager a good career option?

  Agile is already a standard project management methodology followed by organizations worldwide to ensure the rapid delivery of products and services. With the demand for skilled project managers increasing like never before, achieving a PMI ACP certification will help you learn how Agile projects work from beginning to end.

• How do beginners learn PMI ACP?

  Simplilearn provides PMI ACP training, which introduces beginners to a broad range of agile methodologies. Our training is entirely online, self-paced, mobile-friendly, and hosted within their learning management system. The course helps students master the agile project management discipline at an advanced level.

• Is the PMI ACP certification worth it?

  Companies and businesses can achieve improved performance and a competitive edge by employing professionals holding a PMI ACP certification. The certification is valuable for aspirants aiming to advance their careers in project management. The PMI ACP training also aids newbies to gain knowledge of team dynamics, team leadership, and the capability to distribute tasks, roles and responsibilities among team members.

• What are the job roles available after getting a PMI ACP certification?

  The PMI ACP certification is highly valued among organizations and opens your doors to many job opportunities like an agile trainer, business analyst, PMP scrum master, and agile project manager.

• What do Agile Project Managers do?

  Agile project managers lead and manage large and complex enterprise-level projects. They plan, lead, organize, and motivate agile project teams and achieve a high level of performance and quality. In other words, they are facilitators of progress and remove blockers of the project. If you want to become an agile project manager, then consider achieving a PMI ACP certification.

• What skills should agile project managers possess?

  An agile project manager is a senior-level role and companies expect candidates to have the right blend of technical and soft skills to hire for such positions. Some of the top skills include the knowledge of Agile fundamentals, using Agile software processes, facilitating collaboration throughout the project lifecycle, and understanding of metrics used to track project progress. The PMI ACP certification can help you develop all these skills.

• What industries use agile project management most?

  Agile project management is used in many industrial verticals like healthcare, aviation, services, finance, engineering, construction, and supply chain management. Our PMI ACP course can help you step into any of these fields.

• Which companies hire agile project managers?

  Agile project managers, especially those holding a PMI ACP certification, are in high demand in companies like HP, Visa, Microsoft, Dell, and American Express.

• What book do you suggest reading for the PMI ACP?

  Aside from our PMI ACP course, the following are the best books to help you improve, grow, and perfect your agile skills:

  • Agile Estimating and Planning by Mike Cohn
  • Agile Practice Guide by Project Management Institute, Inc.
  • Agile Project Management: Creating Innovative Products by Jim Highsmith

• What is the pay scale of agile project managers across the world?

  According to PayScale data, project managers with PMI ACP certification earns over an annual average salary across various countries of 

  • India - ?15 lakhs
  • US - $93K
  • UK - £43K
  • Singapore - S$98K