Certification

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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

Introducing Certified Pommelier™ Chapters

We were so excited to share the news of our 12 new Certified Pommeliers™ last week, but that’s not all…

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ACA Welcomes 12 New Certified Pommeliers™ After October Exams

The American Cider Association is proud to announce that twelve individuals successfully passed the Certified Pommelier™ examination in October 2023.…

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Certified Pommelier™ Exam at CiderCon® 2024

TAKE THE CERTIFIED POMMELIER™ EXAM AT CIDERCON® 2024! Are you ready to take the next step in your professional development…

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live sensory analysis webinar with Haykin Family Cider

Live Sensory Analysis Webinar with Haykin Family Cider

Join our Certified Pommelier™ panel in a live practice sensory webinar on Thursday, November 9 from 4:00-6:00 PM Pacific featuring…

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ACA Welcomes Three New Certified Pommeliers

The American Cider Association is proud to announce that three individuals have successfully passed the Certified Pommelier™ examination. The new…

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New York Cider Week Certified Pommelier Exam

Are you looking for the next big step in your professional development? If you’ve already passed the Certified Cider Professional…

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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?

Please fill out the form below to contact Education Outreach Manager Jennie Dorsey!

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