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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Latest Events
April 24: Live Sensory Analysis Webinar Featuring Milk & Honey ciders
You’re invited to a Live Sensory Analysis Webinar on Thursday, April 24th, from 4:00 to 6:00 PM Pacific Time! Join our Certified Pommelier panel as they guide you through an immersive sensory experience featuring cider from Milk and Honey Ciders in Minnesota. During this live practice session, you’ll learn how to analyze and appreciate cider…
April 26: Certified Pommelier Exam at CiderWorld
TAKE THE CERTIFIED POMMELIER EXAM AT CIDERWORLD IN FRANKFURT, GERMANY ON APRIL 26! Are you ready to take the next step in your professional development in the cider industry? If you have already passed the Level 1 Certified Cider Guide exam and are looking for that next challenge? Now is your chance! The American Cider…
May 8: Certified Cider Guide Workshop & Certification in London, England
The world’s finest cider education programme, the Certified Cider Professional (CCP) Programme, will be back again for another Level 1: Certified Cider Guide (CCG) classroom session and exam in the heart of London on 8th May 2025. Leisurely run over the course of a day, this L1 CCG training has been developed specifically for those…
May 14: Certified Pommelier Exam at GLINTCAP
TAKE THE CERTIFIED POMMELIER EXAM IN MICHIGAN ON MAY 14! Are you ready to take the next step in your professional development in the cider industry? If you have already passed the Level 1 Certified Cider Guide exam and are looking for that next challenge? Now is your chance! The American Cider Association is pleased…
May 20: Cider & Charcuterie at Benny Boy Brewing
Cider & Charcuterie Pairing Workshop: A Flavor Adventure! Join us for a mouthwatering journey into the art of cider and charcuterie pairing on May 20 at Benny Boy Brewing from 4:00 – 6:00 PM! Whether you’re a cider enthusiast, a foodie, or just looking for a fun night out, this hands-on workshop will teach you…
May 21: Certified Pommelier Exam at Benny Boy Brewing
TAKE THE CERTIFIED POMMELIER EXAM IN LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA ON MAY 21! Are you ready to take the next step in your professional development in the cider industry? If you have already passed the Level 1 Certified Cider Guide exam and are looking for that next challenge? Now is your chance! The American Cider Association…
Latest News
ACA Welcomes 18 People to the Growing Ranks of Certified Pommeliers Following CiderCon® 2025 Exam
As cider’s popularity continues to grow and an increasing number of producers and styles enter the market, more professionals and…
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ACA Releases 3 New Cider Education Books
The American Cider Association is thrilled to announce the release of three new books as part of its ongoing commitment…
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ACA Welcomes New Certified Pommeliers Following London Exam
The American Cider Association is pleased to welcome two new European Certified Pommeliers after completion of the second certification exam…
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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!
