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Alibaba Cloud Academy
What it is
Alibaba Cloud Academy is Alibaba Cloud’s web-based training and certification division for clients, partners, and developers. Free e-learning courses and online classroom sessions are available, while some courses, specialties, certifications, exam vouchers, and memberships require payment. The annual Alibaba Cloud Academy Membership costs $19.90 a year and provides unlimited access to 130+ online training courses, free access to Apsara Clouder certifications, and up to four attempts for each Apsara Clouder and Specialty certification. Certification routes include Associate, Certified, Expert, Professional, Capability & Competency, Clouder, and developer credentials. Activities require a main Alibaba Cloud account, not a RAM account. Pearson VUE exams are available at test centers or online, except online-proctored exams in the Chinese mainland. Professional certifications last two years, and badges can be shared on Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn.
For and against
For
- Free e-learning and online classroom sessions
- Certification paths span multiple levels
- Unlimited access with annual membership
- One-step certification status verification
Against
- Some courses require payment for complete access
- Main Alibaba Cloud account required
- Online-proctored exams unavailable in Chinese mainland
- Membership fees are generally non-refundable
The verdict
Alibaba Cloud Academy combines free learning with paid courses, credentials, and membership access.
Who it suits
It suits clients, partners, developers, and learners seeking Alibaba Cloud courses or certification paths. Students at member institutions may qualify for one free membership year and one ACA certification.
Plans and prices
Alibaba Cloud Academy Membership
Unlimited access to 130+ online training courses · Free access to all Apsara Clouder certifications · Maximum of 4 attempts for each Apsara Clouder and Specialty certification
Read 8 Oct 2026 · edu.alibabacloud.com
On the record
- Account requirement
- Academy activities, including accessing courses and obtaining certifications, require a main Alibaba Cloud account and do not support RAM accounts.edu.alibabacloud.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Audience
- The Academy describes its training as serving clients, partners, and developers.edu.alibabacloud.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Badge sharing
- Certification badges can be shared through Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn; Credly and other credential service providers are not supported.edu.alibabacloud.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Certification paths
- The Academy offers professional certifications across Associate, Certified, and Expert levels, as well as Clouder and developer certifications.edu.alibabacloud.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Certification tracks
- Its certifications include Professional, Capability & Competency, and Clouder certifications.edu.alibabacloud.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Certification validity
- The Academy says professional certifications are valid for two years.edu.alibabacloud.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Certification verification
- The site offers a one-step process to verify certification status.edu.alibabacloud.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Course access limit
- Some courses require purchase for complete access; the Cloud Native course page offers membership as another way to learn for free.edu.alibabacloud.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Course formats
- The Academy offers more than 300 online and in-person training courses.edu.alibabacloud.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Course types
- Online programs include Clouder courses, Specialty courses, and free short video courses.edu.alibabacloud.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Credential sharing
- The FAQ says certification badges can be shared to Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn, while Credly and other credential platforms are not supported.edu.alibabacloud.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Exam delivery
- Certification exams can be scheduled through Pearson VUE at a test center or online, though online proctored exams are unavailable in the Chinese mainland.edu.alibabacloud.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Exam options
- Certification exams can be taken at a test center or online from home or an office through Pearson VUE; online proctored exams are not available in Chinese mainland.edu.alibabacloud.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Free learning
- The Academy lists free short video courses among its online training programs.edu.alibabacloud.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Membership benefits
- Academy membership includes unlimited access to online training courses and Clouder certifications.edu.alibabacloud.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Membership cancellation
- Membership fees are non-refundable when the member cancels, except where mandatory applicable law provides otherwise.alibabacloud.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Membership limit
- Members can access designated online courses unlimited times, while exams from the designated list have limited attempts.alibabacloud.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Paid access
- Some courses, Clouder certifications, specialties, exam vouchers, and membership subscriptions require payment.edu.alibabacloud.com · read 8 Oct 2026
