Get Certified with TDWI

Earn a professional credential in BI and Analytics, Data Governance, or AI

Let your résumé show that your in-depth knowledge has been certified by TDWI, the industry’s premier provider of data and analytics education.

Recognized by CIO Magazine as the top business intelligence certification to advance your career, TDWI certifications enhance your credentials and competitive advantage.

TDWI offers three premiere, vendor-neutral professional certifications:

  • Certified BI Professional (CBIP)
  • Data Governance Certified Professional (DGCP)
  • Artificial Intelligence Certified Professional (AICP)
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Which Certification Is Right for Me?

Each certification is designed to assess practical real-world knowledge and experience in its respective domain.

Certified Business Intelligence Professional Data Governance Certified Professional AI Certified Professional
CBIP DGCP AICP

The premiere industry certification for data and analytics, this credential is sought by professionals involved in the planning, development, delivery, and management of BI and analytics solutions.

Sought by professionals who specialize in:

  • Business intelligence (including dashboards, reporting, and visualization)
  • Analytics (including data science, machine learning, and AI)
  • Data management (including data modeling, data quality, and data integration)
  • Data architecture (including data warehousing, data marts, master data management, data lakes and lakehouses, metadata management, and data fabric)
  • Strategy and program methods (including data and analytics strategy, BI and analytics program design, DataOps, MLOps, and other delivery paradigms)

Certification for professionals involved in ensuring the availability of data that is fit for use, focusing on the people, processes, policies, rules, and regulations for the development and use of managed data resources.

Sought by professionals who specialize in:

  • Data governance
  • Data stewardship
  • Data quality management
  • Master data management
  • Metadata management
  • Data curation
  • Data privacy and regulatory compliance
  • Risk assessment and management

Professional certification for those involved in the use of statistical and algorithmic methods for deriving valuable business insights from data.

Sought by professionals who specialize in:

  • Data science
  • Analytics (including descriptive, diagnostic, predictive, and prescriptive)
  • Machine learning
  • Artificial intelligence
  • Generative AI

How to Certify

TDWI’s certification process has been streamlined to help you focus on earning your credential. Prepare for the exam of your choice, then take a single comprehensive exam — either remotely or in person at conferences -- and ultimately maintain your skills and certification throughout your career!

  1. 1Prepare to Certify

    The TDWI Data and Analytics Body of Knowledge and Examinations Guide outlines the scope of each certification and contains practice exams. Certification candidates can purchase this guide for self-study and preparation at TDWI.ORG.

    Optional in-person Exam Preparation Courses are offered at select TDWI conference events. Designed for those who already have the knowledge and experience but would benefit from an interactive and informative review before testing, these interactive workshops include a review and discussion of key concepts, practice tests, and helpful tips for what to expect in the exam.

    In-Person Exam Preparation Courses offered at select TDWI Transform Events
    Preparation for the CBIP Certification Exam
    Preparation for DGCP Certification Exam
    Preparation for the AICP Certification Exam

    Students who enroll in Examination Preparation Courses at TDWI conferences will receive the Examinations Guide when they register.

  2. 2Take the Examination

    Once you prepare for the certification that fits your career path, take the exam.

    Certification is awarded based on a passing score of 50% or higher in a 90-minute assessment consisting of 110 questions. Mastery-level certification is awarded for a score of 70% or higher.

    Certification examinations are offered in person at select TDWI Transform conferences, or proctored remotely via webcam.

    You can purchase a remotely proctored exam at TDWI.ORG, or add one to your registration at select conferences.

  3. 3Maintain your Credential

    Upon attaining certification, the credential is awarded and remains valid for four years, after which it can be renewed for three years at a time. During each three-year credential renewal cycle, professionals are required to submit 120-hours of acceptable professional development (PD) education credits.

    After the first year, credential holders are assessed an annual fee of $125 to maintain their certification status.

    Professional certifications are offered by TDWI in partnership with the ICCP, an independent organization that develops and maintains the exams.

What Does It Cost?

Examinations Guide: Students wishing to self-study in preparation for their certification exam can purchase The TDWI Data and Analytics Body of Knowledge and Examinations Guide for $125. This guide contains detailed exam content outlines, reference reading lists, sample exam questions, and answer explanations for each professional certification offered by TDWI.

Exam Preparation Courses: courses are offered in-person at select TDWI Transform conferences. You can choose a half-day preparation course as part of your masterclass registration. The Examinations Guide is included for registrants of preparation courses.

Examination: The cost of each 90-minute exam is $475.

Students who take the exam at TDWI Transform can purchase the exam during registration, and are also entitled to take it a second time within 30 days of the event at no additional charge if they would like to improve their score.

Candidates taking a remotely proctored exam can purchase it online.

Annual Fee: After the first year, credential holders are assessed an annual fee of $125 to maintain their certification status.

Get Ahead of the Competition

Certification Benefits

SALARY

Current surveys demonstrate that certified professionals enjoy higher salaries.
OPPORTUNITY

Today’s hiring managers and recruiters take certification seriously.
CREDIBILITY

The rigorous examination process ensures that TDWI certifications are the industry standard.
VERSATILITY

The credential validates advanced technical knowledge without ties to a specific vendor or product.
RECOGNITION

Have your expertise confirmed by a recognized industry organization.
SPECIALIZATION

Specialized exams recognize your experience in distinct skill areas, which helps employers confidently match your skills to their job requirements.
VALIDATION

TDWI certifications go beyond conceptual and theoretical knowledge, demanding real-world experience and the demonstrated ability to apply your skills.
DEVELOPMENT

Recertification requirements ensure that your knowledge keeps pace with a rapidly changing field.

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