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 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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November 16th 2026 Certified Pommelier™ Exam at Pennings Cider NY

By Jennie Dorsey • July 28, 2026
Certified Pommelier™ Exam At Pennings Cider in Warwick, NY.

September 15th Certified Cider Guide™ Workshop at South Hill

By Jennie Dorsey • July 17, 2026
Certified Cider Guide™ Workshop at South Hill in Ithaca, NY

August 10th Certified Pommelier™ Sensory Prep Workshop

By Jennie Dorsey • July 9, 2026
Prepare your palate with confidence before taking the Certified Pommelier™ sensory examination.
Contact Us

Have questions about the Certified Cider Professional™ program? Are you interested in a custom training for your organization or learning more about bulk exam prices? Please contact Director of Education and Program Development Jennie Dorsey jennie@ciderassociation.org