Atlassian Certified Professional (ACP)
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Atlassian Certified Professional (ACP) is a professional-level credential track that validates advanced, hands-on skills in Atlassian products (for example Jira, Confluence, or Jira Service Management). ACP credentials are best for admins and consultants who manage or implement Atlassian Cloud at scale.
Last updated: 2026-02-14
What it covers
- Advanced configuration and administration (product-specific)
- Permissions and access control design
- Workflow, automation, and governance concepts
- Reporting, auditing, and operational best practices
- Troubleshooting common admin issues
- Cloud site management and org-level settings
- Integrations and app ecosystem basics
Quick snapshot
Price$100–$249 exam
Time Commitment40–120 hrs
Recertification IntervalVaries
PrerequisitesRecommended: 6–12 months hands-on Atlassian Cloud admin experience
Difficulty4
Job Demand4
Self Employment6
Remote Roles8
Typical Salary (US): $85k–$140k
Steps to get certified
- Choose an ACP credential that matches your role (Jira, Confluence, JSM, etc.)
- Review the official exam topics and recommended experience level
- Practice in a real Atlassian Cloud site (or sandbox)
- Use courses/practice exams aligned to your ACP exam
- Purchase an exam voucher and take the proctored exam
- Stay current as Atlassian evolves product features
Free study resources
- Atlassian certifications hub (browse ACP credentials)
- Atlassian University training courses
- Official Atlassian product documentation
- YouTube: ACP exam prep sessions (varies by exam)
- Practice in a Cloud sandbox/site
Communities & discussion
- Atlassian Community
- Reddit: r/jira and r/confluence
- LinkedIn: Atlassian admin/consultant groups
- Atlassian Community Events (ACE)
Example jobs with this cert
- Atlassian Administrator
- Jira/Confluence Administrator
- Atlassian Consultant
- ITSM Platform Specialist
- Systems/Tools Administrator