Going Out with a Bang: The Ultimate ACA-905 Jira Board Admin Certification Marathon! 🏃💨

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Hey all,

Change is in the air, and it’s time for one last epic hurrah. Atlassian has announced that the Jira Board Configuration Certification (ACA-905) is officially retiring this summer.

But we aren't letting this fantastic credential slip away quietly. We are going to celebrate it, conquer it, and add it to your resume before it hits the vault!

To help you cross the finish line in style, I am hosting a 3-Hour Marathon Training Session on June 5th at 9 AM PDT where we will cover absolutely everything you need to know to ace the exam. Whether you are a Project Manager, Scrum Master, or Dev Lead, this is your golden opportunity to validate your board-wizardry.

Even after the certification has rode off into the sunset, the skills we'll learn are still incredibly useful! After all, boards aren't going anywhere :D 

📅 The Sunset Deets (And Why You Should Care)

Atlassian is making it easier than ever to grab this badge on your way out the door:

• The Mega Discount: From now through July 31, 2026, the exam is slashed to just $50!

• Bonus Validity: Already certified as of April 30th? You just snagged an automatic two-year extension.

• The Deadline: The exam officially retires on July 31st, 2026.

💡 Why get it now? A certified Jira Board Admin knows how to translate chaotic team requirements into beautifully streamlined workflows. It proves you don't just use Jira—you master it. Earning this now keeps you certified for the next 24 months!

⏱️ What We’re Covering in the 3-Hour Marathon

We are going to deep-dive into the exact blueprint of the exam. No fluff, just the core knowledge you need to pass. Here is the breakdown of the topics we will be mastering together:

• Configuring Board Permissions & Filters (36%) The heavy hitter of the exam. We'll master JQL, sharing filters, and locking down permissions so the right people see the right issues.

• Configuring Board Columns & Swimlanes (20%) Learn to map columns to workflows flawlessly and organize swimlanes for ultimate team visibility.

• Board Types & Concepts (16%) Decode the core differences between Scrum and Kanban boards and when to use each.

• Configuring Estimation & Working Days (16%) Get aligned on how to set up story points, time tracking, and working days to match your team's exact reporting needs.

• Configuring Board Appearance (12%) Make data pop! We'll cover card colors, issue layouts, and how to make boards highly scannable.

📝 Exam Fast Facts

Knowing the format is half the battle! Here is a quick snapshot of what you'll face on test day:

• Format: Up to 30 questions

• Time Limit: 60 minutes

• Passing Score: 68%

• Location: Proctored online (take it from home!)

🚀 Ready to Level Up Your Career?

Don't let this $50 opportunity pass you by. Let’s prep together, share some laughs, clear up those tricky edge cases, and get you ready to smash that 68% passing score with confidence.

Spaces for the marathon session are filling up fast. Sign up here.

This will also be available later as a recording on YouTube.

Hope to see you there!