Definition:
The ACP is the entry level certification available from the ICCP. This certification is for the person new to the computing industry or for the recent college graduate who wishes to gain professional credentials substantiating their level of computing knowledge.
To obtain certification, you must pass a core exam and any of the specialty exams with a score of 50%. You must also agree to abide by the ICCP Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct. The ACP is seen as a precurser to the CCP or Certified Computing Professional certification.