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Partner with DSAFS®

Data Science & Analytics

DSAFS® offers membership options for organizations and individuals dedicated to supporting its standards. Industry Members serve as ambassadors, representing partner associations and institutions while actively maintaining DSAFS® standards through committee participation. Companies committed to these responsibilities are encouraged to apply for the Membership. Academic Members represent institutions that integrate DSAFS® standards into their courses, certifications, and degree programs while also contributing through committee involvement and voting.

Individual Membership is open to anyone who values and supports DSAFS® standards, publications, and values. While certification is not required, members enjoy access to the organization’s resources and initiatives by paying an annual fee. Applications for all membership types are welcomed.

Professional Engagement with DSAFS®

Data Science & Analytics Certification

For Universities & Institutions
For Tech Companies & Organizations
For Training Companies

Partnering with DSAFS® is an excellent way to prepare your students for success. The easiest and most efficient way for universities and technical schools to collaborate with DSAFS® is by signing up as an official certifier. This establishes a streamlined process for certifying students enrolled in undergraduate, graduate, or continuing education programs in data science, data analytics. Data science and analytics standards lead the industry in performance. Ensure your employees have current data science and analytics skills. Use DSAFS® competencies and readiness testing for evaluation.

DSAFS-authorized academic support providers offer complete assistance to institutions. These services include providing learning kits, organizing mock tests, and conducting certification exams online. Universities can also help their students access DSAFS certifications at subsidized fees. Additionally, partnering with DSAFS helps institutions accelerate their accreditation process, as many alignment standards are pre-fulfilled through the student certification arrangement.

The DSAFS Corporate Partnership program is designed to enable companies operating in the data science and analytics space to become DSAFS Corporate Partners. This partnership provides a cost-effective, long-term solution for certifying their Data Analysts, Data Engineers, Data Scientists, and Analytics Administrators under the DSAFS Data Science and Analytics Knowledge Framework. Partner companies can quickly and affordably credential their employees with certification.

Over 100,000 professionals have trained to DSAFS® standards, and many more are seeking providers who teach to established industry standards. Get:

Free course outlines, competency guides, and industry surveys where thousands of hiring managers specify data science and analytics requirements.
Course evaluation and accreditation.
Certified Trainer resources.
Endorsement and candidates from DSAFS® for registered education providers.

By becoming a DSAFS-authorized education provider, your academy gains a strategic advantage in delivering world-class training programs tailored to prepare candidates for DSAFS certification exams. These certifications are highly regarded in the industry and recognized globally, giving aspiring data science and analytics professionals a competitive edge in the job market. Offer training programs that prepare candidates for DSAFS certification exams. Position your academy as a trusted provider of exam-focused education for aspiring data science and analytics professionals.

DSAFS-authorized education providers are the preferred partners for government and non-government organizations managing large-scale training and certification programs to develop skilled pools of Data Analysts, Data Engineers, and Data Scientists.

The ability to embed and offer DSAFS’s vendor-neutral and cross-platform certifications in existing and future technology and analytics training courses enhances the value and appeal of the DSAFS Authorized Education Provider program.

DSAFS® Registered

Education Provider Program

Industry Members act as key representatives of partner associations and institutions, playing a vital role in upholding and advancing DSAFS® standards. Through active participation in committees and periodic voting, these members contribute to shaping the future of the organization and its initiatives.

Companies with a commitment to these principles are encouraged to join as Industry Members, gaining opportunities to network, influence standards, and demonstrate their leadership in their respective fields. Discover more about this impactful role and apply for Industry Membership today.

Individuals passionate about supporting DSAFS® values and benefiting from its resources can join as Individual Members. This membership, available for a one-time fee, opens the door to a community of like-minded professionals, access to valuable publications, and opportunities to contribute to the organization's mission.

Education Provider Requirements

By Industry Standards

Courses must thoroughly prepare graduates with the abilities, skills, and knowledge commonly associated with qualification for employment in a minimally-supervised position in data science and analytics.

DSAFS® Certification

A Foundational Course that Provides an overview of all Data Science and Analytics Disciplines at an Introductory level (no fewer than 26 hours of formal instruction)

Course Catalog

Provider offers, regularly delivers, and maintains a DSAFS®-approved foundational course and/or two or more DSAFS®-approved practitioner-level courses.

Students Volume

Provider can Demonstrate a Minimum of 50 Identifiable Graduates of the Submitted Data Science & Analytics Course.

Quarterly Updates

Each calendar quarter, the provider can show evidence that training material is reviewed and updated to apply to current practices. Provider stays current with all certification requirements.