The PMI-ACP covers four domains under PMI’s November 2024 outline, led by Mindset and Delivery (28% each). It is framework-agnostic, so it spans Scrum, Kanban, Lean, XP and more. If you are using older materials built around seven domains, they are out of date. Confirm the current outline on the PMI certification page.
| Domain | Weight | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Mindset | 28% | Agile values and principles, a safe collaborative environment, adapting to context |
| Delivery | 28% | Iterative delivery and flow, team performance, continuous improvement, metrics |
| Leadership | 25% | Servant leadership, coaching, facilitation, stakeholder collaboration |
| Product | 19% | Value-driven delivery, backlog and prioritisation, customer focus |
How to read the weights
Mindset and Delivery together are over half the exam, so they deserve the most study time. Leadership is close behind and centres on servant leadership - leaders who enable and coach rather than command. Product is the smallest but still tests value-driven delivery and prioritisation, so do not skip it.
How to study it
Study across frameworks, not just Scrum, and focus on why an agile approach fits a situation. Connect each practice back to the agile mindset rather than memorising ceremonies. Remember the PMI-ACP requires agile experience and 21 contact hours of training to qualify, so build that base. Confirm the current outline and eligibility on the PMI certification page.