[Notification of the first batch of certification switching to Prometric Examination Center]
In order to better serve Alibaba Cloud certification candidates and improve the quality of certification exam services, starting from November 1, 2021, the Alibaba certification exam venue will be gradually switched to the Prometric Exam Center. The first batch of certifications to be switched on November 1 will be: Alibaba Cloud Big Data Engineer ACP Certification, Alibaba Cloud Big Data Analyst ACP Certification, and Alibaba Cloud Cloud Native Container Engineer ACP Certification. This adjustment is limited to the replacement of the examination service platform, and the certification examination content of each subject will not be changed.
This announcement is hereby made. Please continue to pay attention to the announcement and make reasonable arrangements for the exam.
[Notification of the second batch of certification switching to Prometric Examination Center]
The following certifications will be officially switched to the Prometric Exam Center starting from December 1, 2021: Alibaba Cloud Cloud Computing Engineer ACP Certification, Alibaba Cloud Cloud Native Microservices Engineer ACP Certification, Alibaba Cloud Network Engineer ACP Certification, Alibaba Cloud Artificial Intelligence Engineer ACP Certification , Alibaba Cloud Internet of Things Engineer ACP certification, candidates can register for the exam in December and subsequent dates on the Alibaba Cloud certification official website from now on.
[Notice about the upgrade of the Alibaba Cloud Professional Engineer Certification (ACP Level) examination method]
Since its launch, Alibaba Cloud Universal Certification has built a complete certification system based on Alibaba Cloud's core product technology areas such as cloud computing, big data, and cloud security. Among them, professional engineer certification (ACP level) has become a common standard for professional and technical talents in industry enterprises in the era of data intelligence. Alibaba Cloud and many companies in the ecosystem have adopted this certification as an important criterion for talent recruitment, selection, and evaluation.
Alibaba Cloud Global Training Center (temporarily) has comprehensively optimized the assessment standards and dimensions of "Alibaba Cloud Professional Engineer Certification (ACP Level)" after conducting preliminary needs research and effect evaluation on professional talent ability evaluation. The new assessment plan strengthens the assessment of hands-on practical ability, integration of theory and practice, and mastery of Alibaba Cloud products.
Alibaba Cloud Professional Engineer Certification (ACP Level) will be fully upgraded starting from January 15, 2020. After the upgrade, the exam format will be divided into two parts: online hands-on experiments and offline exams with objective questions.
Important content changes are as follows:
1. Starting from January 15, 2020, candidates will strictly implement the new exam pattern for all exams. For example, if a candidate registers in December 2019, but chooses to take the exam on January 21, 2020, then the system will implement the new exam pattern.
2. There is a new online hands-on experiment in the exam. The online hands-on experiment will provide a complete experiment manual, and there is no strict order before and after the objective test in the offline examination room. Just arrange the time reasonably to complete them all.
3. After completing the online hands-on experiment and passing the objective test results in the offline examination room, you can receive the certificate in the official website user center.
This upgrade mainly includes the following certifications:
1. Alibaba Cloud Certified Professional (ACP)
2. Alibaba Cloud Certified Professional (ACP)
3. Alibaba Cloud Certified Professional (ACP)
4. Alibaba Cloud Enterprise-level Internet Architecture Aliware Professional Certification Examination (Alibaba Cloud Certified Professional, ACP)
5. Alibaba Cloud Certified Professional-Data Analyst (ACP)
Usage process after certification upgrade:
1. Alibaba Cloud’s partner institutions provide a full set of exam registration authorization codes, question banks, video courses, real experimental questions, etc.
2. Select the corresponding certification exam on the Alibaba Cloud Global Training Center (temporary) certification exam page to register:
https://edu.aliyun.com/certification?userCode=lgxfxp0y
3. After successful registration, you will receive relevant text messages and email notifications. At the same time, the system will start online hands-on experiments. Candidates can just arrange their time to complete the relevant experiments;
Experiment entrance: https://edu.aliyun.com/clouder/my/clouderpackage?&type=acp&userCode=lgxfxp0y
4. After the online hands-on experiment is completed, the relevant experiment status in the system will change to Completed;
5. Candidates must go to the registration examination room to take the examination on the day of the examination;
For ACP exam instructions, please refer to: https://edu.aliyun.com/article/92?userCode=lgxfxp0y
6. After completing and handing in the online objective test, you can check the test results at the Alibaba Cloud Global Training Center - Personal Center. If you reach a passing score, you can receive a certificate.
ACP pre-experiment FAQ
1. Is there a limit to the experimental time?
Different experiments have different times. After each experiment creates resources, the experimental resources begin to count down. Candidates need to complete the experimental operations within the specified time.
2. Experiment outline
Each experiment has a corresponding experiment manual. Each step of the experiment is clearly written in the experiment manual. Candidates can refer to the experiment manual to perform experimental operations in the created experimental environment.
3. Does the experiment need to be completed in the examination room?
The ACP pre-experiment can be conducted in a place with a smooth network. The experiment can be conducted before or after the objective test. Candidates can just go to the examination room to take the offline computer test.
4. Does the experiment also require a camera?
The experimental operation does not require a camera, but candidates need to conduct the experimental operation in a place with smooth network.
5. How long does it take to complete the experiment after successful registration?
At present, after successful registration for the Alibaba Cloud ACP certification exam, the system will automatically start the corresponding experiment. After successful registration, you need to complete the experimental operation before receiving the certificate. If the score of the offline computer test reaches a passing score and the experiment is completed, you can receive the corresponding ACP certification. Certificate.
6. How to evaluate whether the experiment is passed or not?
At present, the experimental assessment part requires the exam to perform hands-on operations in the experimental environment according to the experimental manual. After the candidate completes the experimental operation according to the experimental manual, the experimental status will change to Completed. The experimental part mainly strengthens the hands-on practical ability and increases the candidate's understanding of Alibaba Cloud. For related products, there is no assessment of whether they have passed or failed.
7. How many opportunities are there for experimentation?
At present, Alibaba Cloud ACP pre-experiment has two experimental opportunities. Candidates can check the two experimental opportunities in [Alibaba Cloud Global Training Center (Temporary) Official Website - Personal Center - My Experiments].
[Announcement on Adjustment of Alibaba Cloud Certification Qualifying Score]
In order to better serve Alibaba Cloud certification candidates and unify examination standards, starting from October 1, 2021, Alibaba Cloud Global Training Center will unify the passing score for ACA/ACP level certification to 80 points (out of 100 points), and will provide corresponding Adjust the difficulty of some certification exam questions. The scope, syllabus, and question types of the certification examinations for each subject will not be changed this time.
[PROMETRIC Test Center Exam Reservation Guide]
Dear Alibaba Cloud certified users, the Alibaba Cloud certification examination venue will gradually switch to the Prometric Examination Center. Please download the following link attachment and carefully read the "Alibaba Cloud Certification Prometric Examination Center Reservation Guidelines"