Certified Analytics Professional (CAP)
Certification Provider
INFORMS
Best For
Data Analysts, Business Intelligence Analysts, Analytics Consultants, Operations Research Analysts, Data Scientists with 3-5 years experience, Marketing Analysts
Description
The Certified Analytics Professional (CAP) offered by INFORMS is a prestigious credential designed for data analysts and analytics professionals seeking to validate their expertise in the field. This certification emphasizes mastery of the end-to-end analytics process, from framing business and analytics problems to acquiring data, methodology, model building, deployment, and lifecycle management. CAP holders demonstrate a commitment to ethical practices and a deep understanding of analytics techniques, positioning themselves as credible and competent professionals in the industry.
Includes Certification
Yes
Time to Complete
150 hours
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a related field (e.g., analytics, statistics, computer science, engineering, mathematics, or a related discipline).
Minimum of three years of professional analytics-related experience for those with a master’s degree or higher, or five years for those with a bachelor’s degree.
Verification of soft skills and domain expertise through the application process, which may include submission of a resume and references.
Agreement to adhere to the INFORMS Code of Ethics for Certified Analytics Professionals.
Passing score on the CAP examination, which covers the analytics process, from problem framing to model lifecycle management.
Commitment to continuing education and professional development, as CAP certification requires ongoing learning and renewal every three years.