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Exam Information
Official specifications published by Atlassian
Exam Format
60 min
25
68%
Associate (ACA)
Registration
$100 USD
Certmetrics or online proctoring
Validity
2 years
Earn continuing education credits; Retake the exam
ACA-915 Exam Topics and Domains
ACA-915 is organized into 3 weighted domains. Expect to work with Bitbucket Pipelines, Atlassian Cloud, Atlassian Cloud Admin, Atlassian Marketplace, and more.
1
Atlassian Cloud Apps and Integrations
65%
Atlassian Cloud Platform Overview
Atlassian Cloud Value Proposition
- Explain what Atlassian Cloud aims to resolve in modern teamwork
- Describe the benefits of using Atlassian Cloud as an integrated, scalable toolkit
- Differentiate between Cloud, Data Center, and Server deployment models
- Understand multi-tenancy and data residency concepts
Apps for Teamwork
Jira CloudConfluence CloudTrelloLoomRovo
- Identify the correct Atlassian Cloud product for teamwork scenarios involving project tracking, documentation, visual management, video messaging, and AI assistance
- Understand the key features and use cases of Jira, Confluence, Trello, Loom, and Rovo
- Explain how these products integrate with each other to support team collaboration
Apps for Software Teams
Bitbucket CloudCompassStatuspageRovo Dev
- Identify the correct Atlassian Cloud product for software development scenarios involving code management, CI/CD, service cataloging, and incident communication
- Understand how Bitbucket Pipelines enables CI/CD workflows
- Explain the role of Compass in developer experience and software architecture management
- Describe how Statuspage communicates service health to stakeholders
Apps for Strategy
Plans (formerly Advanced Roadmaps)Jira Align
- Differentiate between Plans (project-level roadmapping) and Jira Align (enterprise-level strategic alignment)
- Explain how Plans enables cross-project planning and capacity management
- Describe how Jira Align connects strategy to execution at enterprise scale
Apps for Service
Jira Service Management (JSM)Customer Service Management
- Identify Jira Service Management as the correct tool for ITSM scenarios
- Explain the ITIL-aligned processes supported by JSM
- Differentiate between internal service management and external customer service management
Apps for IT Operations
Opsgenie
- Identify Opsgenie as the correct tool for IT operations alerting and on-call management
- Explain how Opsgenie integrates with monitoring tools for incident response
Cross-Platform Solutions and Integrations
Platform Integration and Automation
- Explain how Atlassian Cloud products integrate with each other
- Identify the integrations that improve software development workflows
- Describe the role of the Atlassian Marketplace in extending product functionality
- Understand Jira Automation and Bitbucket Pipelines as cross-platform integration tools
Agile and DevOps Foundations
Agile PrinciplesDevOps Principles
- Explain core Agile principles and how they differ from Waterfall methodology
- Describe the Agile Manifesto and its critique of waterfall approaches
- Define DevOps and its primary purpose of integrating development and operations
- Understand CI/CD concepts and how Atlassian tools support DevOps
Additional Products
Atlas (Atlassian Home)Beacon (Guard Detect)Jira Product Discovery (JPD)
- Identify Atlas/Atlassian Home as the centralized team alignment platform
- Understand Beacon as a security and threat detection product
- Know the purpose of Jira Product Discovery for product team prioritization
2
Atlassian Cloud Subscriptions and User Management
17%
Cloud Subscription Plans and Tiers
Subscription Tier Differences
- Describe the features and limitations of each Atlassian Cloud subscription tier
- Evaluate which subscription plan is appropriate for different organizational needs
Licensing Fundamentals
Per-User Licensing Model
- Explain the per-user licensing model for Atlassian Cloud products
- Understand the relationship between Cloud organization and site management
User Authentication Methods
Authentication Options
- Identify Atlassian Account Login and SAML SSO as the two valid user authentication methods
- Recognize that OAuth 2.0, Personal Access Tokens, and API Keys are not used for user authentication when adding users to an organization
User and Group Management
User Administration
- Manage users and groups within an Atlassian Cloud organization
- Understand how permissions cascade from organization to site to project level
- Differentiate between User Groups, Project Roles, and Permissions
Domain Management
Domain Verification and Access Control
- Explain how Domain Verification works to restrict user access
- Understand the concept of Managed Accounts for verified domains
Organization and Site Administration
Admin Hierarchy and Roles
- Differentiate between Organization Admin and Site Admin roles
- Navigate the admin panel for organization and site configuration
- Understand audit logging and compliance features
3
Atlassian Cloud Community and Support
18%
Atlassian Community
Community Platform Navigation
- Navigate the Atlassian Community platform to find product answers
- Understand the Community Champions program and ACE events
Support Resources
Support Portal and Ticketing
- Navigate the Atlassian Support portal and raise support tickets
- Understand support tier levels and their SLA differences
Documentation and Knowledge Base
Finding Help and Documentation
- Locate product documentation and help articles
- Understand the difference between support and developer documentation
Learning and Training Resources
Atlassian Learning Platform
- Navigate Atlassian Learning to find training courses and certification prep
- Understand the certification pathway from ACH to ACA to ACP
Atlassian Marketplace
Marketplace Navigation and App Evaluation
- Navigate the Atlassian Marketplace to find and evaluate apps
- Understand app security and trust models in the Marketplace
How do I earn this certification?
Passing ACA-915 earns the Atlassian Cloud Foundations certification. It sits in the Atlassian Cloud track.
Next Level Options
Alternative Paths
- ACP-120 - Jira Administration for CloudDeepens Jira expertise for administration roles
- ACP-620 - Confluence Administration for CloudDeepens Confluence expertise for administration roles
- ACP-520 - Cloud Organization AdminFocuses on organization-level cloud management and governance
Practice with Precision
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How to study for this exam?
The most effective way to prepare for ACA-915 is by using the PlanetCert Simulator to practice questions and review detailed explanations.
What's changed on this exam?
Current Status
ACTIVE
Updates
- Atlassian Rovo General Availability Rovo and Rovo Dev are tested on the ACA-915 exam as part of Apps for Teamwork and Apps for Software Teams • Release date: 2024-10-01
- Atlassian Guard (Beacon rebrand) Guard Premium Beacon appears on the ACA-915 exam but has been rebranded to Guard Detect in practice • Release date: 2025-01-01
- Atlas renamed to Atlassian Home Rebranded Exam may still reference the product as 'Atlas' by its older name even though it has been renamed to 'Atlassian Home' • Release date: 2024-06-01
Who should take this exam?
This exam is typically taken by Current and future Atlassian Cloud users who want to prove their knowledge of Atlassian Cloud apps, platform, and ecosystem.
- Hands-on experience with Atlassian Cloud products (Jira, Confluence, Trello, etc.)
- Completion of the free Atlassian Cloud Foundations prep course on Atlassian Learning
- Familiarity with Agile and DevOps concepts
Related practice tests
- ACA-920Atlassian Certified Associate - Confluence Essentials
- ACA-900Atlassian Certified Associate - Jira Essentials
- ACA-905Atlassian Certified Associate - Jira Software Board Configuration
- ACA-930Atlassian Certified Associate - Loom Essentials
- TWCAtlassian Certified Teamwork Collection Specialist