
ACP-620 Managing Jira Projects for Cloud Certification
Outline
Become an Atlassian Certified Professional. Project Administrators are experts at configuring and optimizing Jira Software’s Scrum and Kanban projects for their teams.
Atlassian Certification in Managing Jira Projects for Cloud (ACP-MJCP) showcases those who:
apply best practices to translate team requirements into robust project configurations
manage project users, roles, permissions and troubleshoot problems
know how to groom the backlog and deliver issues in sprints and releases
are proficient at configuring boards across projects and teams
know the ins and outs of versions, components, and issue assignment
demonstrate expertise in JQL, reports, dashboards and gadgets
In a 2019 survey, 91% of Atlassian Certified professionals reported that earning their credential increased their confidence using or administering Atlassian products.
Exam Details
Products covered: Jira Software Cloud
Timing: Your purchase of the course comes with an exam voucher. You must complete the exam within 60 days of your purchase of the course
Location: Proctored online (also available at testing centers)
Exam topics
Preparation
ACP exams are intended to be challenging – increase your chances of success with careful preparation!
Training and experience
Atlassian University recommends 6 months of experience using Jira before taking the training course and exam.
If you're new to Jira: Atlassian University training courses are an excellent way to begin. Start with our Jira User learning path.
If you have experience: Enroll in Managing Jira Projects for Cloud. This comprehensive training course includes hands-on labs and sample exam questions with explanations.
For additional review: Enroll in Gain Project Insight through JQL and Jira Reporting Basics from Atlassian’s free training catalog.
Skillbuilder courses
Skillbuilders are free and go deep into specific features and topics that will help grow your product understanding for this exam. ACP exams test your complete knowledge of Atlassian products. Use these Skillbuilders to help fill in feature or topic gaps — areas where you may lack firsthand experience:
- Managing Agile Boards and Reports
- Managing Permissions in Jira Cloud
- Customizing Jira Workflows
- Jira Automation for Admins
Exam preparation
Overall, you’ll want to:
Get hands-on practice across all the topics, paying particular attention to functionalities you work with less often.
Make sure you understand how Jira operates with no apps installed.
Consult the Atlassian product documentation to learn about nuances of each topic that you may be unfamiliar with.
Use the English version to prepare for the exam (If you typically use a localized product), so that you'll be familiar with the names of menu options and other product features.
Know which test aids are permitted during the exam:
- Hard copy of English or English Translation Dictionary (allowed both online or at testing centers)
- Pencil/Pen and Paper (allowed at testing centers only, and must by supplied by testing center)
- Water in a clear container
More Resources
Schedule your exam
Along with the course, Atlassian will provide you with an exam payment voucher, good for 60 days from purchase of the course. Schedule and pay for your exam in the Certification Portal using your voucher
Mark your calendar, get plenty of rest, and do your best!
Maintain your Certification
Your Certification is valid for 24 months. Learn how to maintain your Certification.
Earn your Atlassian Certified Expert credential
The ACP Certification in Managing Jira Projects for Cloud Certification fulfills one of the requirements on your way to the prestigious Atlassian Certified Expert credential.