PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)
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Silvia B.
Last position:
Business Consultant - Product Management Banking at Aareal Bank AG
- Focus on optimizing and further developing the internal customer EBICS application
- Functional and technical consulting for Aareal First Financial Solutions AG on EBICS standard products and applications in the areas of operations and further development, as well as project-related communication with external development partners and the product manufacturer to implement the corresponding technical optimizations
- As the functional coordinator, providing advice on content-related and regulatory requirements as well as technical prerequisites and requirements, and bringing these together at the functional level
- Consulting on the use of EBICS formats
- Reviewing the current EBICS standard for optimization and further development potential
- Analyzing the current state to identify development potential and deriving appropriate recommendations for action while considering regulatory requirements
- Conducting EBICS tests throughout the project
- Functional responsibility for requirements management and, in this context, recording and documenting requirements for such tests
- Designing a functional and sustainable test management system
- Conducting and evaluating tests
- Consulting on sustainable quality assurance and audits
- Project language: German and English
- Tools/Methods: MS Project, MS Office, MS Visio, TestRail, Confluence, Jira, Business Logics Bankkrecher, Business Logics Test Data Generator, Business Logics Banking Tool, Business Logics Test System, DBEAVER, Squirrel, Unix Virtual Machines, WinSCP, Kitty, Putty, various Aareal Bank products, Online Banking Portal, Aareal Sign, core banking system, SAP Blue Eagle, SAP RE-FX, Aareon Wodis Sigma, Haufe Real Estate Wowinex, GAP Group Immotion, UTS Karthago, SAP IS-U/Waste, SIV kVASy, various EBICS clients
Marco S.
Last position:
IT Interim Manager & Digitalization Consultant at paarprojekt GmbH
- Project management and consulting services with a focus on IT interim management: digitalization of corporate management, including processes and applications
- Assessment of the entire IT infrastructure, including applications, core processes and contracts, including cost optimization
- Evaluation and implementation of solutions to promote digitalization in the company in the areas of property management, CRM, invoice review and approval processes, smart metering, DMS and time tracking
- Digitization of file folders and introduction of SharePoint and Microsoft Teams as central document and communication platforms
- Design and delivery of an AI workshop, including the rollout of AI tools to increase efficiency and transparency in key business processes
- Preparation of training materials and delivery of user training for newly introduced digital processes and solutions
Tobias W.
Last position:
CEO & Fouder at Wittbix
Marco S.
Last position:
IT Consulting & Project Management at acardo
- Project management for customer projects
- Requirements analysis
- Product Owner
Hossam W.
Last position:
Senior Manager – Transformation & Strategy at Maven Insights
- Selected as SME for a government executive authority in Dubai, benchmarking four PPM platforms against technical fit and delivery risk and developing the target operating model and strategic benchmarks.
- Led an operational optimization project for a performance-based road maintenance contract, directing two consultants and delivering a 10% improvement against contract KPIs.
- Managed delivery of a smart city implementation as the consulting firm's project manager, coordinating the specialist solution consultant and the site's asset owner, and owning project governance and reporting.
Marc R.
Last position:
CTO Coach at zvoove Switzerland
- Coaching the CTO on translating the product strategy into technical strategy and AI transformation of the R&D organization; acting as an independent sparring partner on strategic and technical topics
Olcay C.
Last position:
OWI specialist process modernization at Junikom
Public sector, regulated environment with legal deadlines and interfaces to justice, finance offices, and authorities. Took over a software product, condition unknown. The handover reported 89 percent completion.
Description / Results:
Review of the current state showed only two months of remaining runtime until year-end. Stabilized the product base in four weeks, including setup. Process logic proven instead of estimated: 181 workflows with 28 steps each verified against the legacy system.
Christian B.
Last position:
Senior Program Manager (Freelance) at Bellerose Consulting
- Advise organizations on integrating AI into project and program management practices, delivering measurable productivity improvements
- Designed and implemented an AI agent to improve project communication, transparency, and reporting quality
Marco Z.
Last position:
Product Owner IT Services; Solution Architect central service delivery at BWI
Create product vision
Commission Scrum teams
Create schedule and coordinate with project lead
Coordinate and align with stakeholders
Harmonize processes across initiatives
Present project content at C-level
Create security concept for classified information up to DEU GEHEIM and NATO SECRET considering BSI GS, KRITIS, SÜG, VSA
Plan service changes to underpinning services
Design architecture for secure infrastructures
Dependency management in project context
Risk management
Requirements management
Commission and oversee protection needs analysis and information security concept
Coordinate service design activities
Elena K.
Last position:
Project Management Consultant at Freelancer
- PMO setup and governance for complex development and transformation programs
- Program and project management in highly complex technical environments (hardware, software, and system integration)
- Agile coaching and scaling (SAFe, Scrum) – from framework introduction to operational rollout
- Scrum Master and Product Owner roles within cross-functional, international teams
- Risk, stakeholder, and backlog management using JIRA, Confluence, and MS Project Available for: PMO Lead, Program Manager, Project Manager, Agile Coach, Scrum Master, Product Owner, Technical Program Manager
Weronika S.
Last position:
Business & Integration Architecture Specialist at Accenture Technology Solution GmbH
Understanding of bank’s fundamentals throughout analysis and writing specifications
Deep analysis of security measurements to be transferred into new environment
Process design and optimization
Collecting requirements from different areas and processing them into agreement documentation, concepts and process description for internal and external partners
Analysis of data delivery sources and transformation of relevant functions into new environment
Analysis and prioritisation of value and benefits resulting from introducing smart data tools
Mapping and migrating data within Power BI upgrade
Change management support and evaluation
Marketing automation and technology enablement
Executing test and release support
Creating training documentation for the client’s employees to understand value and benefits by using new technologies when acquiring new or creating benefits to their existing customers
Creating a complete database of existing firewalls supporting the security of the client’s infrastructure
Migration and re-architecture of reporting systems from multiple data sources into the cloud environment
Bernd F.
Last position:
University Lecturer "Agile Project Management/Scrum" at IU International University
- Teaching theory and practice and building competencies for agile project management/SCRUM in the Winter semester 2025/26 module of the dual study program
Samet P.
Last position:
Technical Product Owner & Rollout Manager at EY
- Provided leadership as Product Owner for the DMS module in an agile multi-team setup
- Coordinated the nationwide rollout including requirements management and roadmap development
- Built and maintained the product backlog focusing on scalability, usability and data protection
- Conducted sprint reviews, refinements and stakeholder demos with over 15 involved teams
- Developed a rollout and training concept for successful launch at over 200 government agencies
- Introduced a reporting and monitoring dashboard to measure usage success
- Worked closely with architects, QA and operations to ensure integration into the existing system landscape
Thomas F.
Last position:
Full-Time Applied AI/ML Upskilling at Full-Time Applied AI/ML Upskilling
Building an AI/ML showcase portfolio with use cases for manufacturing quality, product and process optimization, service processes, and decision support (Python, TensorFlow, Scikit-learn)
Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence (UC Boulder, 37% complete): ML pipelines, data mining, computer vision, Gen AI, natural language processing, probability for data science
Certifications: SAFe 6.0 Agilist, ITIL 4 Foundation (scaled agile delivery & service stability)
B.Sc. in Mathematics (Top 10%, July 2025), focus: statistics, algorithms, ML foundations
Dawood H.
Last position:
Senior Technical Project Manager at Ionos SE
- Led a company wide program to achieve C5 attestation and ITGS certification, enabling eligibility for governmental tenders and strengthening enterprise compliance.
- Coordinated cross-functional workstreams across engineering, IT security, legal, HR, sales, and operations, ensuring alignment on requirements, timelines, and risks.
- Optimized processes and refined documentation to meet C5/ITGS standards, improving audit readiness and internal control maturity.
- Managed cloud infrastructure initiatives, including Managed Kubernetes deployments, and AWS-based enhancements for scalability and resilience.
- Designed and rolled out scalable partner and merchant onboarding frameworks across European markets, improving time-to-activation and operational consistency.
- Delivered regular program updates, risk assessments to the CTO & global leadership.
- Served as Agile Coach, introducing Agile/Scrum/SAFe practices and driving continuous improvement across distributed delivery teams.
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PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) statistics
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
22 years
Position duration
2 years
Positions per freelancer
11
Top business areas
Project Management, Information Technology, Product Development
Top industries
Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Professional Services
Certification focus areas
Project Management, Information Technology, Product Development
Bachelor's degree or higher
100%
Master's degree or higher
67%
Doctorate
14%
Certifications per freelancer
7
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 15 Sep 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers holding this certification in Germany are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows how many freelancers charge within that range.
Average rates for PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) in Germany
Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.
The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.
The median daily rate is the middle value of all daily rates — half of comparable freelancers charge less, half charge more. Unlike the average, it is barely affected by outliers.
Calculated based on our freelancers’ daily rates as of 15 Sep 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Information Technology (91%)
- Banking and Finance (50%)
- Professional Services (50%)
- Manufacturing (45%)
- Automotive (41%)
- Retail (41%)
- Government and Administration (36%)
- Healthcare (32%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the certification
What PMI-ACP means
The PMI Agile Certified Practitioner, or PMI-ACP, is the Project Management Institute’s credential for people who work with Agile methods in real projects. It shows practical knowledge of Agile principles, team collaboration, adaptive planning, and delivery in changing environments. For companies, it is a clear sign that a freelancer understands how to support fast-moving work without losing control.
Core skills
- Agile values and principles
- Scrum roles, events, and backlog work
- Kanban flow and work-in-progress control
- Lean thinking and continuous improvement
- Estimation, planning, and review in adaptive teams
- Stakeholder communication in evolving projects
Typical profiles
People with PMI-ACP often work as Agile project managers, Scrum Masters, delivery leads, coaches, or senior contributors in product teams. They are useful when a company needs someone who can guide teams through change, remove delivery friction, and keep priorities visible. In Germany, this is especially relevant for international teams, digital products, and organizations that combine remote and on-site collaboration.
What it tells employers
A PMI-ACP holder is usually more than a theorist. The credential suggests real exposure to Agile methods across different situations, not just one framework. That matters when you need a freelancer who can step into a team quickly, work with developers and business stakeholders, and adapt to the way your organization already delivers work.
Knowledge behind the credential
- Agile mindset and servant leadership
- Iterative delivery and feedback loops
- Risk handling in uncertain projects
- Quality built into the process
- Collaboration with distributed teams
- Choosing the right method for the situation
Where it matters most
PMI-ACP is a strong fit for software, product development, transformation work, and internal change initiatives. It is also useful when a team mixes predictive and Agile ways of working. For companies in Germany, it can help identify freelancers who are comfortable in English-speaking project setups and who can still work well with local teams and stakeholders.
Frequently asked questions
The facts hiring teams ask for most often when it comes to PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP).
The PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) certifies practical knowledge of Agile methods, not just one framework. It shows that a freelancer understands how to work with iterative delivery, collaboration, adaptive planning, and team-level problem solving. Companies usually read it as a sign of real experience in changing project environments.
PMI-ACP is broader than most Scrum-only credentials. It covers Scrum, but also Kanban, Lean thinking, and other Agile practices that help teams deliver in different settings. If you need someone who can work beyond a single framework, PMI-ACP is often a better fit.
The certification is a good match for project professionals, Scrum Masters, delivery leads, and Agile team members who already work in adaptive environments. It is also useful for freelancers who support transformations and need to show that they can work across teams and methods. A person holding PMI-ACP usually has hands-on exposure, not only classroom knowledge.
Preparation normally combines Agile practice, guided study, and reflection on real project work. Candidates should be familiar with Agile principles, the main methods, and how teams use them day to day. The exam also expects a solid understanding of how Agile ideas affect planning, collaboration, and delivery.
Yes. PMI-ACP is not meant for complete beginners. PMI expects applicants to have relevant project experience and Agile experience, so it is aimed at people who have already worked in delivery roles and can connect the theory to real situations. Exact eligibility details should always be checked against the current PMI guidance.
Like many PMI credentials, PMI-ACP must be kept current through ongoing professional development and renewal steps set by PMI. That usually means continuing learning and maintaining a record of relevant activity over time. Freelancers should plan for this so the credential stays active on their profile.
It matters most in product development, software delivery, digital transformation, and any project where priorities can change quickly. It is also valuable when a company uses mixed delivery approaches and needs someone who can bridge business, technology, and delivery teams. In Germany, it can be especially helpful for international or distributed project setups.
Yes. Agile work depends on clear communication, shared priorities, and disciplined follow-up, which are all important in remote and hybrid setups. A freelancer with the PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) credential is often a strong choice when a team needs structure without losing flexibility.
The average hourly rate for freelancers with PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) in Germany is 110 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 883 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers with PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) in Germany, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 67% hold at least a Master's degree, and 14% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers with PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) in Germany have 22 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2 years.
The most common languages among freelancers with PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) in Germany are German (100%), English (100%), and French (23%).
The most common industries among freelancers with PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) in Germany are Information Technology (91%), Banking and Finance (50%), and Professional Services (50%).
The most common business areas among freelancers with PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) in Germany are Project Management (95%), Information Technology (86%), and Product Development (77%).
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