Welcome to the July 2025 issue of Alibaba Cloud Academy's monthly post – your trusted source for staying tuned with the latest updates in Alibaba Cloud training courses and certifications. Whether you’re looking to sharpen your cloud skills, explore cutting-edge technologies, or earn industry-recognized credentials, this post has something valuable for you.
This month, we’re excited to bring you fresh updates across multiple areas: an important update regarding the professional certification and its preparation course, the launch of a new Competency Certification for Alibaba Cloud Workspace, and new additions to our self-paced eLearning library. Let’s explore what’s in store!
This month, we’re excited to introduce 2 new Exam Preparation Courses, providing you with structured guidance, practical insights, and targeted resources to help you succeed in your certification journey.
This course is designed to help you master the advanced skills and knowledge required to pass the CSA certification exam.
The course covers key areas including cloud security fundamentals, resource access management, host security, data security, network security, data protection strategies, and network threat mitigation on Alibaba Cloud. It also includes fundamentals of key security services of Alibaba Cloud, such as Bastion Host, Security Center, Cloud Firewall, ActionTrail, and others.
This course is designed to help you master the advanced skills and knowledge required to pass the CAP certification exam.
The course covers key areas including enterprise network design, core compute and storage infrastructure, database best practices, building highly available and high-performance cloud architectures, content delivery solutions, and securing workloads on Alibaba Cloud.
While this course is an excellent starting point, we encourage candidates to complement their learning by exploring product documentation, gaining hands-on experience, and leveraging real-world scenarios to fully prepare for the exam. Success in the certification requires a combination of theoretical knowledge, practical expertise, and continuous learning.
As part of our continued effort to ensure certifications remain relevant to industry standards and technological innovations, we’ve updated the timeline for the transition from the ACA System Operator certification to the SysOps Administrator (Associate) certification. The new dates are as follows:
● End of Sale (EOS): August 28, 2025
● End of Life (EOL): November 28, 2025
● Grace Period End: February 27, 2026
Learners currently working toward the ACA System Operator certification are encouraged to make the most of this extended timeline and complete their exams before the EOL date (November 28, 2025). After EOS date (August 28, 2025), the ACA System Operator exam will no longer be available for purchase. At that point, only the updated SysOps Administrator (Associate) certification will be offered.
Please plan your schedule accordingly to ensure a smooth transition and continue advancing your cloud expertise with the latest certification offerings.
For more information about the replacement and retirement of Alibaba Cloud professional certifications and how it affects you, please visit Professional Certification Update.
We’re thrilled to expand our Capability & Competency Certifications, designed to equip learners with foundational knowledge and practical skills for specific Alibaba Cloud services.
Previously, we offered Capability Certifications for Alibaba Cloud Workspace, Quick BI, API Gateway, Simple Log Service, and Serverless App Engine, as well as Product Sales Competency Certification for Alibaba Cloud Workspace. This month, we’re excited to introduce more options to help you grow your cloud expertise:
● Product Solution Competency Certification for Alibaba Cloud Workspace
This certification is designed to validate the expertise needed to effectively design, implement, and support Alibaba Cloud Workspace solutions. Obtaining this certification is a crucial step in demonstrating an individual's competence in the relevant solution capabilities.
Explore the full range of Capability & Competency Certifications here. Whether you’re looking to validate your skills or deepen your understanding of Alibaba Cloud’s cutting-edge services, these certifications provide the perfect opportunity to showcase your capabilities. Best of all, they’re available free of charge!
We’re committed to helping you expand your knowledge with practical, hands-on learning experiences. This month, we’ve added 2 new self-paced eLearning courses, covering key areas in Computing and AI & Machine Learning. These courses are designed to provide a foundational understanding of key cloud concepts and practical skills, offering a solid starting point for your cloud learning journey.
● Live AI Avatar Agent for your website in 60 minutes!
→Get certified for free
● Cloud-Powered Data Analytics: Unleashing the Power of ECS
→Get certified for free
In addition to these new courses, we offer over 170+ free eLearning courses spanning multiple domains, including cloud computing, AI, and beyond. Explore the full range of eLearning content here: eLearning Courses.
Looking for a more interactive learning experience? We invite you to register for our upcoming public classes! These live, trainer-led sessions allow you to engage directly with expert instructors, ask questions in real-time, and gain hands-on knowledge to elevate your skills. Don’t wait – reserve your seat today and make the most of this opportunity to learn directly from the best: Public Class Schedule.
As we forge deeper into the new technological landscape brought on by the rapid advancement of AI, Alibaba Cloud Academy remains dedicated to bringing quality content to help our learners navigate the waters of this new reality. Stay tuned for more exciting content from us!
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