Validate your expertise and advance your career with Atlassian certifications
Certification programs from Atlassian are the official way to prove that you or your team know Atlassian products and practices at an advanced level. Employers know that an Atlassian certification means you’ve been provided training and testing with in-demand skills recognized by Atlassian itself.
Certifications give you return on investment by:
- Expanding career opportunities by opening doors both inside and outside of your organization.
- Optimizing your tools and practices to ensure that your team is doing its best work.
- Offering recognition as an expert with authority in your field.
Who should consider Atlassian certifications?
End users and administrators: getting certified
Invest in yourself, get certified, and accelerate your career! As an end user or administrator, obtaining Atlassian certifications can:
- Set you apart from the crowd – An Atlassian certification exam is challenging. Earning your certification shows you have dedicated the time and energy to succeed at an advanced level. Getting certified will give you an edge regarding growth opportunities in your current role.
- Level up your skill set – Atlassian tools are known to be easy to learn, but they require dedication to master. Preparing to earn your certifications helps you understand Atlassian products in depth.
- Grow your reputation – Certifications help you use and administer Atlassian products efficiently and effectively. As an administrator or power user, your new-found skills will help you, your team, and the users you support – and show that you can tackle the toughest problems.
People leaders: Certifications for your current or future team
Maintain and grow your team’s skill set through Atlassian.
If you manage a team that administers Atlassian products, understanding Atlassian certifications and encouraging your direct reports to get certified will help you:
- Maximize your organization's Atlassian investment – Get more use and customization out of the Atlassian products your company has invested in. Atlassian Certified Professionals can take the lessons they've learned and translate them into successful technical solutions.
- Lead by example – Getting certified yourself can energize your team to do the same. You can offer context-aware direction and gain a deeper understanding of proposed solutions that come from your direct reports and peers.
- Hire the right candidates – Learning about Atlassian certifications, or getting certified yourself, helps you hire the right people for the job. When searching for the right person for your next Atlassian admin or power user role, you'll know if they can handle the toughest situations – and you'll know the right questions to ask – so you can hire with confidence.
Training continues to become more wallet-friendly: all on-demand course prices dropped from $300 → $39. Certification exams range from $100 to $249 + tax, and we're working on including an exam success course for every certification. The courses will include details on the exam topics, sample questions, and instructions to create a sandbox for experimentation. Or train up to 15 team members at once with a live instructor – starting at $3,000. Read more about price reductions here.
Available certification programs 2023
The table below outlines certification details as of late 2023. The certification catalog continues to grow, so be sure to check out Atlassian University's certification section for the latest details.
Active certifications
Certification | Certification title | Targeted roles | Learning path |
|---|---|---|---|
ACP-AOA | Cloud organization admins | ||
ACP-JA | Jira Data Center admins | ||
ACP-JCA | Jira Cloud admins | ||
ACP-MJCP | Jira Cloud project admins | ||
ACP-MJDP | Jira Data Center project admins | ||
ACP-MJSP | Jira Service projects admins |
Retiring certifications
Certification | Certification title | Targeted roles | Status details | How to upgrade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Project Administration in Jira Server | ACP-JPA | Jira admins, super users, project admins, project managers, product managers, scrum masters | If you maintained ACP-JPA, ACP-JSW in active status until December 1, 2021, you no longer have to maintain them. On February 2, 2022, Atlassian extended these certifications until February 2024. | We recommended upgrading to a Data Center certification by: |
Agile Development With Jira Software | ACP-JSW | Scrum masters, board admins, project leads | If you maintained ACP-JPA, ACP-JSW in active status until December 1, 2021, you no longer have to maintain them. On February 2, 2022, Atlassian extended these certifications until February 2024. | We recommended upgrading to a Data Center certification by: |
Jira Service Desk Administration | ACP-JSD | Jira Service Desk agents/admins | If you maintained ACP-JSD in active status until December 1, 2021, you no longer have to maintain it. On February 2, 2022, Atlassian extended these certifications until February 2024. | All Jira Service Desk certification holders are able to receive discounts to get to the Jira Service Management certification. Claim your voucher to take exam ACP-420 Managing Jira Service Projects for Cloud by going to the benefits tab in the certification portal. |
Confluence Administration for Data Center and Server | ACP-CA | Confluence admins | No maintenance required for this certification, which will retire in February 2024. | APB-CSA Confluence Space Administration Pro Skills Badge is the new credential that is applicable for both Cloud and Data Center. |
System Administration | ACP-SA | Jira/Confluence system admins | No maintenance required for this certification, which will retire in February 2024. | N/A |
Atlassian Certifications are valid for 24 months
To keep your certification active, you need to earn a related Atlassian Pro Skills Badge before the suspension date. Acquiring a badge will extend your certification for 24 months from the completion date.
There are two types of Pro Skills Badges:
- APB: Earned by passing an online-proctored exam from your home or office. The exam is based on a recommended Atlassian University training course. You can purchase vouchers here.
- ASB: Earned by taking a free Skillbuilder course. To complete the requirements, you must pass an online assessment based on the course. You can purchase vouchers here.
⭐ You are now able to display your certifications and badges through your Atlassian Community posts! Learn more here 🎓 .
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