Certification
Welcome to the Certified Cider Professional Program!
The Certified Cider Professional Program is the ACA’s first and foremost cider education program built to provide food and beverage professionals and enthusiasts worldwide with the knowledge and skills to understand and share the joy and nuance of cider.
This program currently boasts two distinct levels of certification. Certified Cider Guide (CCG) is the first level of certification designed as a fundamental course and is a prerequisite for the second level of certification.
Certified Pommelier (CP) is the second level and is a more advanced certification that covers more in depth cider knowledge, and includes a blind sensory evaluation.
Level 1 CCG certifications can be attained using our virtual on demand materials or by attending sanctioned certification events, while the Level 2 CP certification can only be attained at in person sanctioned exams.
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June 27: Live Sensory Analysis Webinar with Brooklyn Cider House
You’re invited to a Live Sensory Analysis webinar on Thursday, June 27th, from 4:00 to 6:00 PM Pacific! Join our…
Read MoreJuly 22: Certified Cider Guide Workshop & Certification in Bellingham, WA
Earn your cider certification and enjoy a tasting experience at Lost Giants Cider Company! The American Cider Association is excited…
Read MoreJuly 23: Certified Pommelier Exam at Lost Giants Cider
Take the Certified Pommelier Exam at Lost Giants Cider in Bellingham, Washington on July 23! Ready to take the next…
Read MoreAugust 19: Certified Cider Guide Workshop & Certification at France 44
Earn your Level 1 Certified Cider Guide accreditation and enjoy a tasting experience at France 44 on August 19 at…
Read MoreAugust 20: Certified Pommelier Exam at Minneapolis Cider Company
Take the Certified Pommelier Exam at Minneapolis Cider Company on August 20, 2024! Ready to take the next step in…
Read MoreOctober 7: Certified Cider Guide Workshop at Texas Keeper Cider
Earn your cider certification and enjoy a tasting experience at Texas Keeper Cider on October 7! The American Cider Association…
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Global Expansion of Cider Certification Program by American Cider Association - BNN, March 2024
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Global Expansion for Certified Cider Professional Programme - Beer Today, March 2024
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ACA Rolls Out Professional Cider Certification Globally - The Drinks Business, February 2024
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What's a Pommelier? Idaho Now Has One - Idaho Business News, February 2024
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ACA Welcomes 16 New Certified Pommeliers Following CiderCon® 2024 - Wine Industry Advisor, February 2024
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Why This Brewer Wanted to Be a Certified Pomm - The Brewer Magazine, October 2023
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ACA Celebrates 3 New Certified Pommeliers™ - The Brewer Magazine, September 2023
Contact Us
Have questions about CCP? Are you interested in a custom training for your organization or learning more about bulk exam prices?
Please fill out the form below to contact Education Outreach Manager Jennie Dorsey!