
ACP-620 Managing Jira Projects for Cloud Certification
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 that you:
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.
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ACP exams are intended to be challenging
Increase your chances of success with careful preparation!
Training and experience you'll need
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 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.
Fill the knowledge gaps with Skillbuilder courses
ACP exams test your complete knowledge of Atlassian products.
To dive further into topics and specific features, we encourage you to take Skillbuilder courses. Skillbuilders are free lessons to help you fill in the topic or feature gaps in your product knowledge – areas that you might not have firsthand experience yet.
These selected Skillbuilders will help you prepare for this exam:
- JQL for Admins
- Managing Agile Boards and Reports
- Managing Permissions in Jira Cloud
- Customizing Jira Workflows
- Jira Automation for Admins
General tips to be successful on your exam
Get hands-on practice across all the topics. Focus on areas you don't spend a lot of time working with.
Understand how Jira operates with no apps installed.
Check out the Atlassian product documentation. You'll discover slight differences in topics that might not know about.
If you normally use a localized product, be sure to use the English version to prepare for the exam. That way you'll be familiar with the names of menu options and other product features.
You're only allowed to have a few specific items with you during your exam:
- A hard copy of the English or English Translation Dictionary (Printed on paper. Not digital.) This is allowed both online or at testing centers.
- Pencil/pen and paper. These are allowed at testing centers only and have to be supplied by the testing center.
- Water in a clear container
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Schedule your exam
Your course comes with an exam payment voucher. You can use the voucher to take your exam within 60 days of your purchase. Schedule and pay for the exam with your voucher in the Certification Portal.
Mark your calendar, get plenty of rest, and do your best. You got this!
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