The AccessData Certified Examiner™ credential is obtained by completing the KBA (Knowledge Based Assessment) and the PBA (Practical Based Assessment).  Both are administered through AccessData. Prerequisites for ACE™ include the AccessData BootCamp and Windows Forensics courses. The certification is tool-centric. The process does not include a legal section.

In preparation for the ACE program, it is recommended that students utilize their training manuals from the prerequisite courses as study guides. Focusing on the learning points and lab exercises from the course modules will best prepare the ACE candidate for test questions and practical assessment activities in the ACE process.