ABDA™ candidates learn the latest technologies and earn the best jobs and respect among peers. It is a major international qualification and can help you apply for the best jobs in the best companies in any corner of the world.

Why Undergraduates the World Over Are Applying for ABDA™ Certifications:

An ABDA™ certification is the easiest way to:

  • Get access to the best Big Data Jobs

    15 million data science professionals are needed by the end of 2022

  • Earn more salary

    DASCA-certified candidates earn 15%-20% higher salaries

  • Win global recognition

    DASCA certified candidates are sought by the best global employers.

    Validation in 60+industry–critical knowledge vectors

  • Get the latest in-demand and vendor-neutral skills

    DASCA’s certifications are 3rd-party vendor-neutral and cross-platform

  • Get ready to become a leader

    1 out of 4 Data Science certified professionals are leading data science projects

  • Get access to world-class resources

    Exam across 183+ countries

    Exam preparation material in printed and online mode

What you’ll get

  • A digital badge to highlight on your social profiles
  • Online access to world-class learning and exam preparation resources
  • Printed ABDA™ Handbook 1: Foundations of Big Data Analytics
  • Printed ABDA™ Handbook 2: Advanced Big Data Analytics
  • Credential kit containing printed certificate, lapel pin and Code of Ethics booklet

Who can apply

If you have completed or are completing your undergraduate degree then ABDA™ is for you. It is the best way to show your Data Science job readiness to leading employers worldwide

For Industry Professionals

Entry Track Education qualification Experience
Track 1 Bachelor's Degree
Computer Science/ Mathematics/ Statistics/ Engineering/ Applied Sciences/ Economics/ Finance/ Management/ Social Sciences/ Related disciplines.
Experience not Mandatory
Basic proficiency in working with data/ Statistics/ Business Analytics/ Business Intelligence/ Computing
Track 2 Associate Degree/ Diploma
Computer Science/ Mathematics/ Statistics/ Engineering/ Applied Sciences/ Economics/ Finance/ Management/ Social Sciences/ Related disciplines.
2 years or more
in working with data/ Statistics/ Business Analytics/ Business Intelligence/ Computing

For Students of The African Centre of Excellence in Data Science

Level Majors Ideal Stage of Attaining the Certification
Bachelor's Computer Science/ Mathematics/ Statistics/ Engineering/ Applied Sciences/ Economics/ Finance/ Management/ Related disciplines In the first year of the program

Exam Coverage

Foundations of Data Science
Tapping the Power of Python & R

15%
+

The Mathematics of Data Science
Refreshing Important Concepts in Mathematics and Statistics

12%
+

Dealing With Data
Managing Massive Data Using Python & R

18%
+

Doing Data Analytics
Analysing Big Data Using the Hadoop Ecosystem

12%
+

Data Visualization
Using Tableau to Visualize and Present Results

8%
+

Big Data in Machine Learning & AI
Using R and Python in ML and AI Applications

15%
+

Business Implementation
Using R and Python in Business-Level Data Analytics

10%
+

Implementing Analytics
MongoDB, Messaging,Enterprise Search, Cloud and Cluster

10%
+

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About DASCA

The Data Science Council of America (DASCA) creates and disseminates leading-edge and vendor-neutral Data Science knowledge frameworks and standards. It certifies individuals entering or working in the wide spectrum of global Data Science professions. DASCA-certified professionals are highly sought-after by leading employers and are regarded as the world's best-bred Data Science professionals.

Visit their website at www.dasca.org to know more.

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