Overview
In our ongoing efforts to enhance our certification offerings and provide more professional and cutting-edge learning resources and certification services, Alibaba Cloud Academy is performing a refresh of our certification offerings. We will be upgrading key courses to match the latest trends in cloud computing and AI technologies, focusing on job roles and the key skills required to take up such roles in enterprises.
During this period, some courses and certifications will be retired and replaced by new ones, while others will be retired for a period of time as we perform the upgrade.
Replacement Certifications
Which certifications are affected?
● ACA Cloud Computing Associate will be replaced by Cloud Engineer (Associate)
● ACP Cloud Computing Professional will be replaced by Cloud Architect (Professional)
What are the key dates?
● End of Sales (EOS): December 31, 2024
● End of Life (EOL): March 31, 2025
● Grace Period : June 30, 2025
How will this affect me?
● Learners who have already purchased exam codes or classroom training for this certification will have two options:
I want to continue with the current exam/content:
- Schedule a date for classroom training to be delivered before End of Life (EOL).
- Redeem and use the exam codes before End of Life (EOL).
I want to start with the new exam/content:
- Contact Alibaba Cloud Academy to convert your exam code. You will be able to take the new exam after End of Life (EOL).
- Contact Alibaba Cloud Academy to reschedule or schedule a date to take the classroom training for the upgraded course.
●Learners who meet the requirements for the grace period can contact Alibaba Cloud Academy to convert exam codes or retake their certification exam based on the new content. View more information about the Grace Period.
● For any inquiries, contact Alibaba Cloud academy at intl_training@list.alibaba-inc.com.
Retiring Certifications
Which certifications are affected?
ACA Cloud Computing Associate (replaced by Cloud Engineer Associate)
ACA Database Associate
ACA Big Data Associate
ACA Cloud Native Associate
ACA Developer
ACP Cloud Computing Professional (replaced by Cloud Architect Professional)
ACP DevOps Engineer
ACP Big Data Professional
ACP Cloud Security Professional
ACP Cloud Networking Certification
ACP Container Service Professional
ACE Big Data Expert
What are the key dates?
● End of Sales (EOS): December 31, 2024
● End of Life (EOL): March 31, 2025
● Grace Period : June 30, 2025
What will happen to these certifications in the future?
● A retired certification means that Alibaba Cloud Academy is reviewing our certifications and evaluating how well we're meeting customers' needs.
● Certifications under review might be upgraded, combined, replaced, or no longer offered in the future.
How will this affect me?
● Learners who have already obtained certificates for retiring certifications will have their certificates remain valid until they expire.
● Learners who obtain a certificate before the EOL of a retiring certification, the validity of the certificate is still two years.
● Certified learners who wish to recertify are encouraged to complete their purchase by End of Sales (EOS), and complete recertification by End of Life (EOL). Learners won’t be able to recertify after End of Life (EOL) because these exams will no longer be offered.
● Learners who have already purchased exam codes or classroom training for this certification please:
- Schedule a date for classroom training to be delivered before End of Life (EOL).
- Redeem and use the exam codes before End of Life (EOL).
For partners and customers please consult your contact or contact Alibaba Cloud Academy via email for more information.
For any inquiries, contact Alibaba Cloud Academy at intl_training@list.alibaba-inc.com.