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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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Latest Stats

CC Guides Worldwide
Certified Pommeliers Worldwide
Level 1: Certified Cider Guides
Level 2: Certified Pommeliers

Latest News

March 28: Live Sensory Analysis Webinar with Meriwether Cider

You’re invited to a Live Sensory Analysis webinar on Thursday, March 28, from 4:00 to 6:00 PM Pacific Time! Join…

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April 17: Level 1 CCG Workshop at Wölffer Estate

Wölffer Estate Vineyards is excited to collaborate with the American Cider Association to host an in person workshop for the…

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April 18: Certified Pommelier Exam at Wolffer Estate

TAKE THE CERTIFIED POMMELIER EXAM AT WOLFFER ESTATE VINEYARDS ON APRIL 18! Are you ready to take the next step…

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April 24 Level 1 CCG Workshop at CiderWorld in Germany

The American Cider Association (ACA) is excited to collaborate with CiderWorld to host an in person workshop for the Certified…

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April 27: Certified Pommelier Exam at CiderWorld

TAKE THE CERTIFIED POMMELIER EXAM AT CIDERWORLD IN FRANKFURT, GERMANY ON APRIL 27! The American Cider Association is pleased to…

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ACA Releases 2nd Edition of Certified Pommelier Study Guide

The ACA is thrilled to introduce the second edition of its Certified Pommelier Study Guide, designed specifically for students preparing…

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Have questions about CCP? Are you interested in a custom training for your organization or learning more about bulk exam prices?

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