Overview of Alibaba Cloud certifications: Clouder, ACA, ACP, and ACE-Alibaba Cloud Certification-阿里云帮助中心

Alibaba Cloud Certification includes Clouder Certification for developers and professional certifications such as ACA, ACP, and ACE.

Alibaba Cloud Certification

Alibaba Cloud Certification is a professional program that establishes talent standards for the cloud ecosystem, based on extensive industry practice and the demand for talent. Covering multiple technical domains such as large model, cloud computing, and big data, the certifications are designed for a wide range of individuals from students to technical engineers and architects. For more details, see Alibaba Cloud Certification.

Clouder Certification

Clouder Certification helps users quickly master and apply specific technical skills. It features a progressive, scenario-based learning path that culminates in a hands-on lab assessment. This approach provides targeted training and evaluation to accurately measure and improve skills for specific scenarios. After completing the certification, you can quickly get up to speed with related products, enhancing your practical skills and professional competitiveness. Its efficient format is ideal for busy professionals who need to adapt to new technologies and maintain a competitive edge.

Certification track	Entry-level	Advanced
Large Model and AI Clouder Certification	Build intelligent agent applications on Model Studio (Bailian) AIGC design with PAI-ArtLab VISION Artificial Intelligence Design (Entry-level) Spring AI Application Development (Entry-level)	VISION Artificial Intelligence Design (Advanced) Enhance content creation with large models Build and optimize RAG applications
Cloud Database Clouder Certification	Alibaba Cloud PolarDB Database Management Software (Distributed Edition) V2.0	None

Professional Certification

Alibaba Cloud professional certifications set role-based competency standards based on extensive industry experience in fields like large model, cloud computing, and big data. By combining training and exams, this program develops skilled professionals to support industry growth.

The certifications are structured in tiers of increasing difficulty:

Alibaba Cloud Certified Associate (ACA): Aimed at students and beginners, this certification validates a foundational understanding of cloud technologies and the use of Alibaba Cloud products.
Alibaba Cloud Certified Professional (ACP): Designed for technical professionals with 3 to 5 years of work experience, this certification demonstrates proficiency in applying key Alibaba Cloud technologies in various business scenarios.
Alibaba Cloud Certified Expert (ACE): For technical experts with over five years of experience, this certification validates mastery in designing large-scale cloud architectures and solving complex business problems using Alibaba Cloud technologies.

Certification track	Associate ACA	Professional ACP	Expert ACE
Large Model	Large Model Associate	Large Model Professional	Cloud Computing Architect
Cloud Computing	Cloud Computing Associate	Cloud Computing Professional Cloud Network Professional
Big Data	Big Data Associate	Big Data Professional Big Data Analyst
Cloud Native	Cloud Native Associate DevOps Associate	Cloud Native Microservice Professional Cloud Native Container Professional
Cloud Security	Cloud Security Associate	Cloud Security Professional
Database	Cloud Database Associate	Relational Database Professional Data Warehouse Professional
Industry Certification	None	Cloud Planner
O&M	IT O&M Associate Infrastructure O&M Associate	IT O&M Professional Electrical O&M Professional HVAC O&M Professional ELV O&M Professional
Apsara Stack	Apsara Stack Associate	Apsara Stack IaaS O&M Professional Apsara Stack Big Data O&M Professional	Apsara Stack Expert

Certification process

New users are advised to review the certification process diagram and related documentation. For more information, see Certification Process.