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Alibaba Cloud Academy

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Spec score 8.4 #10 of 25 in Cloud Training Platforms

What it is

Alibaba Cloud Academy is Alibaba Cloud’s training and certification division for clients, partners, and developers. Programs include Clouder, Specialty, and short video courses, with certification routes across Associate, Certified, Expert, Professional, Capability and Competency, Clouder, and developer credentials. The listed Academy Membership costs $19.90 a year and includes unlimited access to 130+ online training courses, free Apsara Clouder certifications, and up to four attempts for each Apsara Clouder and Specialty certification. Other courses, specialties, credentials, vouchers, and subscriptions may require payment. Academy activities require a main Alibaba Cloud account; RAM accounts are unsupported. Pearson VUE exams can be taken at test centers or online, except online-proctored exams are unavailable in the Chinese mainland. Professional certifications last two years, and status can be verified through a one-step process. Badges can be shared on Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn, but not through Credly.

Spec sheet

Purpose
Alibaba Cloud Academy is Alibaba Cloud’s training and certification division, offering courses to build cloud skills and credibility.Read 8 Oct 2026 · edu.alibabacloud.com
Audience
The Academy describes its training as serving clients, partners, and developers.Read 8 Oct 2026 · edu.alibabacloud.com
Support
The Academy lists [email protected] for questions and inquiries.Read 8 Oct 2026 · edu.alibabacloud.com
Founded
2009Read 28 Sep 2026 · edu.alibabacloud.com
Account requirement
Academy activities, including accessing courses and obtaining certifications, require a main Alibaba Cloud account and do not support RAM accounts.Read 8 Oct 2026 · edu.alibabacloud.com
Badge sharing
Certification badges can be shared through Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn; Credly and other credential service providers are not supported.Read 8 Oct 2026 · edu.alibabacloud.com
Certification paths
The Academy offers professional certifications across Associate, Certified, and Expert levels, as well as Clouder and developer certifications.Read 8 Oct 2026 · edu.alibabacloud.com
Certification tracks
Its certifications include Professional, Capability & Competency, and Clouder certifications.Read 8 Oct 2026 · edu.alibabacloud.com
Certification validity
The Academy says professional certifications are valid for two years.Read 8 Oct 2026 · edu.alibabacloud.com
Certification verification
The site offers a one-step process to verify certification status.Read 8 Oct 2026 · edu.alibabacloud.com
Course access limit
Some courses require purchase for complete access; the Cloud Native course page offers membership as another way to learn for free.Read 8 Oct 2026 · edu.alibabacloud.com
Course formats
The Academy offers more than 300 online and in-person training courses.Read 8 Oct 2026 · edu.alibabacloud.com
Course types
Online programs include Clouder courses, Specialty courses, and free short video courses.Read 8 Oct 2026 · edu.alibabacloud.com
Credential sharing
The FAQ says certification badges can be shared to Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn, while Credly and other credential platforms are not supported.Read 8 Oct 2026 · edu.alibabacloud.com
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.Read 8 Oct 2026 · edu.alibabacloud.com
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.Read 8 Oct 2026 · edu.alibabacloud.com
Free learning
The Academy lists free short video courses among its online training programs.Read 8 Oct 2026 · edu.alibabacloud.com
Membership benefits
Academy membership includes unlimited access to online training courses and Clouder certifications.Read 8 Oct 2026 · edu.alibabacloud.com
Membership cancellation
Membership fees are non-refundable when the member cancels, except where mandatory applicable law provides otherwise.Read 8 Oct 2026 · alibabacloud.com
Membership limit
Members can access designated online courses unlimited times, while exams from the designated list have limited attempts.Read 8 Oct 2026 · alibabacloud.com
Paid access
Some courses, Clouder certifications, specialties, exam vouchers, and membership subscriptions require payment.Read 8 Oct 2026 · edu.alibabacloud.com
Student offer
Students at member institutions may receive one year of Academy membership for free and one ACA certification.Read 8 Oct 2026 · edu.alibabacloud.com

Plans and prices

Alibaba Cloud Academy Membership $19.90 a year $19.90 USD/year 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

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Free courses and online classroom sessions available
  • Self-paced, instructor-led, offline, and lab formats
  • Membership includes 130+ online courses
  • Multiple certification levels and tracks
  • Pearson VUE test-center or online exams

Limits

  • Membership costs $19.90 a year
  • Main Alibaba Cloud account required
  • Online-proctored exams unavailable in Chinese mainland
  • Membership fees are generally non-refundable

Who it suits

It suits Alibaba Cloud clients, partners, developers, and learners preparing for Alibaba Cloud certifications. Students at member institutions may qualify for a free membership year and one ACA certification.

Verdict

Alibaba Cloud Academy combines free learning options with paid courses, certifications, and an annual membership. Its broad formats and certification paths are useful for Alibaba Cloud learners, but account requirements, regional exam limits, and paid access should be checked first.

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