DSAFS accredits programs from a growing number of leading educational institutions in the industry and awards PDUs for participation in top industry events across various roles. While there are many programs that align with DSAFS standards, DSAFS only accredits those institutions and providers whose coursework meets rigorous quality criteria and has demonstrated its effectiveness in preparing students for success on the CDS&A and DSAFS certification exams.

As a DSAFS Certified Professional, you assure your customers, colleagues, and partners that you are dedicated to remaining at the forefront of your field by engaging in continuous professional development through top-tier training providers, organizations, and industry events.

DSAFS Refund Policy

DSAFS does not offer refunds for certification exams, except in exceptional cases where the exam service is proven to have failed. In such rare situations, candidates are typically allowed to reschedule their exam, with DSAFS covering the costs of proctoring.

Simply claiming expertise in data science and analytics is no longer enough.

Clients now seek professionals whose skills and knowledge are up-to-date. Data science and analytics experts stay current through continuous professional education and active involvement in industry groups and events. A DSAFS Certification validates a professional’s commitment to ongoing development, allowing them to stand out in a competitive field and helping clients make informed decisions.

Data science and analytics expertise has become a key requirement in most data-driven projects. However, these standards have often been unclear or developed separately by a few respected training organizations or leading vendors. DSAFS sets a recognized certification standard that includes reputable training programs, acknowledges the contributions of vendors to current industry practices, and maintains a directory of certified data science and analytics professionals.

Yes, the DSAFS Code of Ethics is a voluntary standard that we encourage our members to uphold. If you have evidence that a currently certified member is not adhering to the DSAFS Code of Ethics

Hiring managers, educational institutions, agencies, and organizations all benefit from a standard that accurately measures the competencies and skills necessary for success in data science and analytics.

For individual professionals and certification candidates, registering with DSAFS, creating your DSAFS profile, accessing member content, and validating certification requirements are all free. Join thousands of data science and analytics professionals who uphold and support industry best practices.

Educators can apply for DSAFS Registered Education Partner status here.

DSAFS status is granted to data science and analytics professionals who have a solid conceptual understanding of five out of the eight covered disciplines AND have demonstrated professional-level expertise in two specific data science or analytics disciplines.

DSAFS covers the practices and skills related to enhancing the online presence and reputation of businesses, products, or services.

The DSAFS standard emphasizes practices that deliver long-term value to reputable organizations and businesses.

Disciplines recognized by DSAFS standards include:

• Data Analytics and Interpretation
• Machine Learning and AI Integration
• Data Visualization
• Predictive Analytics
• Data Engineering and Management
• Statistical Analysis
• Data Ethics and Privacy
• Business Intelligence and Reporting

DSAFS does not certify the ongoing behavior or business history of individual professionals, consultants, agencies, or organizations. While ethical practices are taught by most DSAFS Authorized Providers, enforcing personal or ethical behavior falls outside the scope of the DSAFS standard.

While certain “tricks” or loophole-based techniques in data science and analytics may be acknowledged for academic purposes, these practices are not aligned with the DSAFS certification criteria.

The DSAFS standard focuses on practices that deliver long-term benefits to reputable organizations and businesses, grounded in best practices and accepted methodologies.

DSAFS is backed by prominent universities, data science associations, successful companies, and professionals across the globe. DSAFS aimed to expand the data science and analytics standard beyond a single leading training company (Market Motive) and make it accessible to a wide array of respected training organizations and industry experts. DSAFS became fully independent and is not connected to any particular training provider, platform, or educational institution.

The inclusion of training programs is determined by a majority vote from Professional Members, current Authorized Providers, and Corporate Members.

DSAFS exams are conducted live and proctored online, eliminating the need for travel or delays. To schedule your online exam, simply fill the registration form and our team will contact and provide you an online proctored exam link and timings over the mail.

DSAFS Certifications are designed to remain valid indefinitely, provided they are maintained through ongoing professional development.