ACE Multicloud Network Professional:

A Comprehensive Guide

What is the ACE Multicloud

Network Professional training? WHO IS THE COURSE FOR?
ACE Multicloud Network Professional is The ACE Multicloud Network Professional

ACE
an advanced-level certification. Building course has been designed for:
on the knowledge gained during the • Cloud architects
Associate level, the Professional training
• Infrastructure architects
dives into architecting and deploying to
PROFESSIONAL give candidates an in-depth approach to a • Network architects
multicloud network. The ACE Associate certificate is a mandatory
prerequisite.
The Professional training explores proven
design patterns for multicloud network Participants must also have 1+ year of public
architecture and key networking security use cases supported by the cloud experience, as well as an expert-level
architecture—focusing on AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform, and Oracle understanding of VPC, TGW, IGW, VGW, etc.,
Cloud Infrastructure. in AWS, and similar concepts in Azure.

The training covers Day 2 operational topics such as visibility,

HOW LONG IS THE COURSE?
monitoring, and troubleshooting techniques.
The Professional course is 20 hours.

Course objectives:
Once participants complete the training and
• DESIGN and build a multicloud architecture for enterprise-class scale, the associated labs, they may register for
performance, and automation the exam. We recommend taking the exam
within five days of completing the course.
• USE native networking constructs from cloud service providers,
including AWS, Azure, GCP, and OCI WHAT DO I NEED?
• SIMPLIFY Day 2 operations and obtain better visibility, accurate health The course material and exam are only
status, and faster troubleshooting across multicloud environments available online, so you will need:
• A laptop or computer (not an iPad or tablet)
• DEPLOY and operate use cases such as transit networking, traffic
inspection using your preferred next-generation firewalls, remote user • A webcam
access to cloud resources, egress traffic filtering, and much more • A microphone
• OVERCOME the native networking and security services shortcomings— • Stable internet connection
such as route table limits, overlapping CIDRs, and IP filtering • If using a PC: Windows 7 or newer
• ENCRYPT data-in-motion while maximizing performance and scale • If using a Mac: 10.12 Sierra or above
• Google Chrome (this is the only browser
Why get certified that supports the ACE exams)
The ACE Multicloud Network Professional certification demonstrates • The Proctorio Google Chrome extension.
advanced competency in native cloud capabilities. Once qualified, Find a quick start guide to Proctorio here.
candidates will be in possession of a highly sought-after skillset that can
be used to help enterprises overcome multicloud obstacles and fully HOW DO I SIGN UP?
realize the potential of their multicloud strategy.
To sign up, check out our training schedule
here.
The ACE program is recognized as the first and only of its kind. To date,
over 18,000 candidates have qualified as ACEs, giving rise to the world’s
first multicloud native engineers. HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
The Professional course is $2,295 USD.
 ACE Professional:
A Comprehensive Guide

How is it assessed?
The ACE Professional course consists of presentations, group TOP TIPS
discussions, and 10 hands-on labs. Each participant is assigned to
a pod to run the labs on, which remain available post-training to be 1. Set goals
revisited and reviewed. At the end of the course, participants will Consider what you would like to gain from
have to complete a 60-minute online exam. the course.

The online exam will consist of multiple-choice questions, and takes 2. Expand your industry knowledge
around 60 minutes to complete. To pass, you will need to score at Although not required, it is helpful to have
least 70%. CSP-specific knowledge. Consider additional
training from the following professional-level
Tips for the exam CSP offerings:
• Revisit the training material and study your notes • AWS Certified Advanced Networking –
• Get hands-on experience by launching the Aviatrix Controller Specialty

• Engage with the ACE community and ask and answer questions • Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions
Architect Expert
• GCP Professional Cloud Network Engineer
Prepare for the future with ACE Professional
• OCI Architect Professional
For most companies, the move to multicloud is inevitable. In that shift,
traditional network architectures and operational models are rendered • ACP – Alibaba Cloud Networking
untenable, and instead, expertise is needed in facilitating a cloud-native Professional
environment.
3. Study
IT architects now need to modernize their skillset. Not only will it Keep revisiting the course material to
help to future-proof roles, but it will be instrumental in taking their enhance your understanding and recall. You
companies to the next level. can also look through the resources on the
Knowledge Base.

4. Get certified
Upon successful completion of the exam, you
“I use the skills I learned in ACE daily. In addition to providing will be awarded your certificate and digital
training on Aviatrix products, the coursework took a deeper dive badge. The badge contains verified metadata
under the cloud providers’ covers. Thanks to this training, I have a that describes your ACE Multicloud Network
better understanding of their underlay networks, which simplifies Professional certification and the process
troubleshooting. With more and more enterprises migrating to the required to earn the designation.
cloud, I believe ACE professionals will be highly desirable in this
market due to their multicloud expertise.” 5. Network with the community
— Michael Clemmer,
Join the Aviatrix community to connect with
a US-based IT architect and ACE Professional
in the healthcare industry
other ACEs, keep your knowledge refreshed,
and tap into networking opportunities.

6. Level up to the advanced ACE certifications

Once you achieve the Professional
certification, you will be eligible to move onto
the most advanced certification, the ACE
Multicloud Network Design Expert.

For more information, visit aviatrix.com/ace