myDASCA Registration

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Your account identity

Use your legal name as it appears on your government-issued ID. This name will appear on your DASCA certificate, digital badge, and all communications. It cannot be changed later without a formal Name Change Request.

Given / First Name * Must exactly match your photo ID

Middle Name Optional. Only if present on your ID.

Last Name *

Date of Birth *

Gender *

Primary Citizenship * As per your primary passport

Country of Residence * Your mobile country code below updates automatically based on this selection.

Email Address * This email becomes your myDASCA login and is used for all DASCA communications. Use a personal email you check regularly.

Confirm Email *

Mobile Number *

Linked to your Country of Residence above.

Create Password *

At least 10 characters with one number and one symbol.

Confirm Password *

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Hi, choose your DASCA credential

Select the credential you are registering for. A short self-check follows so we can confirm you meet the minimum eligibility for that program before you complete registration.

ABDE™

Associate Big Data Engineer

USD 750

SBDE™

Senior Big Data Engineer

USD 875

ABDA™

Associate Big Data Analyst

USD 750

SBDA™

Senior Big Data Analyst

USD 875

SDS™

Senior Data Scientist

USD 950

PDS™

Principal Data Scientist

From USD 850

All fees are one-time, all-inclusive, in USD. Not sure which credential is right for you? Use the Candidacy Self-Check Tool ↗

PDS™ Application Pathways

How are you applying for the Principal Data Scientist credential?

PDS™ is awarded through four distinct application pathways. Three of them — Invite Only, Corporate Nomination, and Open Application — are completed through this registration form. Existing SDS™ credential holders pursuing the upgrade follow a separate path through their myDASCA dashboard.

TRACK 01

USD 850

Invite Only

For accomplished data science professionals personally invited by DASCA based on career achievements and demonstrable contribution to the field. Level I is exempted; Levels II, III, and IV must be completed.

Levels: II · III · IV · Required: Invite code

TRACK 02

USD 850

Corporate Nomination

For senior data science professionals sponsored or nominated by their employer organization. Demonstrated experience in development, innovation, and propagation of data technologies within the organization is expected. All four PDS™ assessment levels are required.

Levels: I · II · III · IV · Required: Employer nomination details

TRACK 03

Dashboard Path

SDS™ Upgrade Path

For DASCA-certified Senior Data Scientists (SDS™) who have held the credential for at least 12 months. This upgrade is initiated from your myDASCA dashboard, not from this public registration form. Your SDS™ profile pre-fills the application automatically.

Where to apply: myDASCA dashboard · Eligibility: SDS™ award + 12 months

TRACK 04

USD 950

Open Application

For experienced data scientists with a Master's degree and 10+ years of professional experience, or a PhD with 8+ years, in data analytics, architecture, governance, or strategic data leadership. All four PDS™ assessment levels are required.

Levels: I · II · III · IV · Required: Resume, LinkedIn, professional summary

The four PDS™ assessment levels

Your selected track determines which levels you complete

Domain Foundations

Written assessment covering data science methodologies, statistical foundations, ML/AI strategy, and modern data architectures.

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Case-Based Reasoning

Open-ended case scenarios assessing your reasoning, judgment, and trade-off analysis in real-world data leadership contexts.

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III

Portfolio Review

Submission and review of a curated portfolio demonstrating significant data science contributions, leadership impact, and strategic outcomes.

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Panel Interview

Live oral examination before a panel of DASCA charter members assessing strategic depth, ethical reasoning, and leadership maturity.

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Eligibility tracks for SDS™

Quick Eligibility Check

Highest Qualification *

Years of Work Experience *

Education Discipline * Your primary field of study — any related discipline is welcome.

Institution Name * Select your institution from the DASCA-recognized network. Every listed institution qualifies for the ExpressTrack™ — a 10% fee discount for alumni/students and reduced experience requirements. If yours isn’t listed, choose "Other (my institution is not listed)."

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Academic and Professional Qualifications

This information is used to verify your eligibility for your selected credential.

Academic Qualification

Carried over from your eligibility check

Highest Qualification

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Years of Experience

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Education Discipline

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Institution

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These decide your eligibility and ExpressTrack™ status. Edit them in Step 2 so your application and the eligibility decision always match.

Year of Completion *

Country of Institution *

Professional Experience

Employment Status *

Current Job Title Optional if not currently employed

Current Employer Name Optional if not currently employed

Industry / Sector * Your total years of experience are carried over from your eligibility check above.

Brief Summary of Experience Reviewed by the DASCA registration team during eligibility verification.

LinkedIn Profile URL Optional. Helps the registration team verify your professional history.

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Do you have a DASCA voucher?

Vouchers are case-sensitive, time-bound, and single-use. They are issued by partners, institutions, employer sponsors, or DASCA campaigns. Your voucher code must be added and validated before submitting this application form. Once you submit without applying it, the discount cannot be retroactively added to this registration.

About vouchers. Most vouchers are tied to specific credential programs (e.g., a voucher may apply only to SDS™). If your voucher is not valid for the credential you have selected, you’ll be prompted to adjust your selection or contact DASCA support.

No, skip this step

Yes, I have a voucher

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Special fee for military & veterans (if applicable)

DASCA honors active-duty military personnel and veterans with a special program fee. If you are eligible, enter your Military or Veteran ID number below. This becomes your locked primary ID for the exam, and the special fee is applied to your registration. Skip this step if it does not apply to you.

Are you active-duty military or a veteran?

This applies to you if you currently serve or have honorably served in any branch of the armed forces. Enter your Military / Veteran ID number — it is locked in as your primary ID for the exam, and the special fee is applied to your registration.

No, skip this step

Yes, I'd like to apply

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Billing details

These details appear on your invoice. If your employer or sponsor is paying, enter their billing information here. You can update these later from your Profile.

Billed To (Name) * As it should appear on the invoice

Billing Email * Invoice PDF is emailed here

Tax / GST / VAT ID Optional. Required for invoices in jurisdictions that need tax registration on documents.

Country of Billing *

Billing Address *

Note on the credential kit shipping address. Your physical credential kit (certificate, lapel pin, Code of Ethics) ships only after you pass your certification examination. You will be prompted to confirm a shipping address at that point — it does not need to match the billing address above.

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Review and pay

Final check before payment. Once payment is confirmed, your exam window opens immediately and you'll have full access to your myDASCA dashboard.

Account Identity

Legal Name

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Date of Birth

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Mobile

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Credential & Eligibility

Credential

Senior Data Scientist (SDS™)

Highest Qualification

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Years of Experience

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Eligibility

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Program Fee

USD 950

Academic and Professional Qualifications

Highest Qualification

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Institution

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Current Role

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Experience

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Voucher

Voucher Code

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Discount Applied

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Military / Veteran Discount

Discount

✓ 10% military / veteran discount applied

Your ID

Recorded as your locked primary exam ID

Billing

Billed To

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Billing Email

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Tax / GST ID

Not provided

Country

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Declaration

I agree to DASCA's Payment & Refund Policy and applicable terms, including DASCA's Privacy Policy. I understand, accept, and agree to comply with all conditions, requirements, policies, and procedures established by DASCA, and as amended from time to time. I understand that such conditions, requirements, policies, and procedures include all material set forth on the DASCA website and myDASCA dashboard. I understand that DASCA has the authority to enforce its conditions, requirements, policies, and procedures against me by rejecting, suspending, or terminating my candidacy at any time or, following due process, declining to award me the right to use the DASCA designation, for my failure to satisfactorily adhere to the conditions, requirements, policies, and procedures or to comply with DASCA's Code of Conduct. I represent that the information contained in my application is truthful and complete. I agree to notify DASCA of any material changes to my responses to any of the questions on my application, including my current address. I have read and understand all the policies before finalizing my registration for this certification program. I have reviewed my application, and everything I have stated is true. By electronically transmitting this application, I indicate my agreement with each of the terms and conditions. I certify that I am not a resident of a country sanctioned by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), and I am not considered by OFAC to be a Specially Designated National. (If unsure, please read the OFAC Compliance Policy here.) I confirm my legal name is correct and matches my government-issued ID. I understand this name will appear on my certificate and digital badge, and cannot be changed without a formal Name Change Request.

I agree to all of the above

Your Full Name * Acts as your electronic signature for this registration

Date Automatically captured at submission

Payment

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Secure card payment

After you click Register & Pay, you'll complete payment on our PCI-compliant Stripe checkout, where you enter your card details directly with the payment processor. DASCA never sees or stores your card number. Your billing name and country come from the billing details above.

Paying through your employer or sponsor? Download a Proforma Invoice with your organization's billing details — hand it to your finance team to release payment or to claim reimbursement.

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View the fee details for this certification ↗

By clicking Register & Pay, you agree to be charged the credential program fee plus any applicable taxes. You will receive an invoice and registration confirmation by email immediately after payment.

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Welcome to myDASCA

Your registration is confirmed. Your exam window has opened and your candidate ID has been issued. A confirmation email with your invoice and login details has been sent to your registered email address.

Candidate ID

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Invoice Number

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Registration Date

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Exam Window Closes

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What happens next:

Your myDASCA dashboard, exam-prep resources, and practice tests are accessible immediately.
The DASCA registration team reviews your eligibility (typically 3–5 business days).
If you applied for the Military / Veteran discount, your ID is being reviewed; you'll be notified by email once verified.
You can schedule your exam through the ExamStrong dashboard once ready.
Your certificate and credential kit ship after you pass the exam.

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Create your myDASCA account.

Your account identity

Hi, choose your DASCA credential

How are you applying for the Principal Data Scientist credential?

This pathway runs through your myDASCA dashboard

Quick Eligibility Check

Academic and Professional Qualifications

Academic Qualification

Professional Experience

Do you have a DASCA voucher?

Special fee for military & veterans (if applicable)

Are you active-duty military or a veteran?

Billing details

Review and pay

Account Identity

Credential & Eligibility

Academic and Professional Qualifications

Voucher

Military / Veteran Discount

Billing

Declaration

I agree to all of the above

Payment

Welcome to myDASCA

Create your myDASCA account.

Your account identity

Hi, choose your DASCA credential

How are you applying for the Principal Data Scientist credential?

This pathway runs through your myDASCA dashboard

Quick Eligibility Check

Academic and Professional Qualifications

Academic Qualification

Professional Experience

Do you have a DASCA voucher?

Special fee for military & veterans (if applicable)

Are you active-duty military or a veteran?

Billing details

Review and pay

Account Identity

Credential & Eligibility

Academic and Professional Qualifications

Voucher

Military / Veteran Discount

Billing

Declaration

I agree to all of the above

Payment

Welcome to myDASCA

Candidacy Consideration Request

Your background

Your case for consideration

Acknowledgment & Signature

Request Submitted