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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October 26: Taste Like a Pro Cider Sensory Workshop at Schilling Cider
Taste Like a Pro Cider Sensory Workshop at Schilling Cider in Portland on October 26! Celebrate National Cider Month with us by diving deep into the world of cider! This special session is the perfect way to honor cider’s diversity and craftsmanship while sharpening your tasting skills. Whether you’re preparing for the Certified Pommelier™ exam…
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November 15: Taste Like a Pro Cider Sensory Workshop in Port Angeles, Washington
Join us for a sensory deep dive into the world of cider and learn to taste cider like a pro! Whether you’re preparing for the Certified Pommelier™ exam or just curious how pros taste cider, this immersive, hands-on session will give you the tools to sip and share with confidence. You’ll learn how to detect…
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November 28: Certified Pommelier Exam in Hereford, UK
TAKE THE CERTIFIED POMMELIER™ EXAM IN HEREFORD ON NOVEMBER 28th! 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…
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November 29: Taste Like a Pro Cider Sensory Workshop at Yonder Cider
Certified Pommelier™ Sensory Training Workshop at Yonder Cider in Seattle on November 29! Join us at Yonder Cider for a sensory deep dive into the world of cider and learn to taste like a pro! Whether you’re preparing for the Certified Pommelier™ exam or just curious how the pros taste cider, this immersive, hands-on session…
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December 13: Taste Like a Pro Cider Sensory Workshop at Meriwether Cider
Join us for a sensory deep dive into the world of cider and learn to taste cider like a pro at Meriwether Cider on December 13, 2025! Whether you’re preparing for the Certified Pommelier™ exam or just curious how pros taste cider, this immersive, hands-on session will give you the tools to sip and share…
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February 3: Certified Pommelier Exam at CiderCon® 2026
TAKE THE CERTIFIED POMMELIER EXAM AT CIDERCON® 2026 IN PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3RD! 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!…
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Introducing the Certified Cider Guide™ Digital Flashcards
The American Cider Association is excited to share a brand-new study tool for anyone preparing for the Level 1 Certified…
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American Cider Association Welcomes New Canadian Licensed Educator
The American Cider Association (ACA) is proud to announce that Jenna Boucher has joined its growing network of Licensed Educators,…
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Haritz Rodriguez Joins the Certified Cider Professional™ Program as a Licensed Educator in Spain, Portugal, and Mexico.
The American Cider Association (ACA) is proud to announce that Haritz Rodriguez, known across the cider world as @Ciderzale, has…
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ACA Partners with Brock University to Offer Certified Cider Guide™ Workshop in Canada
The American Cider Association (ACA) is thrilled to announce a new collaboration with the Cool Climate Oenology and Viticulture Institute…
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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 Director of Education and Program Development Jennie Dorsey!
