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

CCG March 2025
CP March 2025
Level 1: Certified Cider Guides
Level 2: Certified Pommeliers

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Sixteen New Certified Pommeliers Join the Ranks of Global Cider Experts

The American Cider Association is proud to welcome sixteen new Certified Pommeliers to our growing international community of cider professionals.…

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ACA Welcomes Jessica Arlich to the Certified Cider Professional Licensed Educator Team

We’re excited to welcome Jessica Arlich as the newest member of our Certified Cider Professional Licensed Educator team! Based in…

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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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