In June 2020, CDA data analysts reached an in-depth cooperation with Pearson VUE, a global computerized test service provider , and the two parties signed a CDA test service agreement.

Mr. Qin Zhiyong, vice chairman of the CDA Certification Examination Committee, said: “In the era of big data and artificial intelligence, if there is a qualification in the field of data analysis like CPA or ACCA in the field of accounting, it will become a proof and enterprise of its own data analysis ability. The necessary certificate for employment in a data analysis position should be the "CDA Data Analyst Certification".

In order to maintain a high level of examination quality, this cooperation, CDA’s excellent proposition team from academia and industry has set up a new examination question bank in accordance with the CDA syllabus standards, and has undergone rigorous review. The quality of the questions is high. People of analytics and data science can try to take the CDA data analyst certification exam. Pearson VUE has a wealth of experience in conducting various exams around the world. It can be implemented on-the-go and can help candidates successfully complete various exams. The strong combination with CDA will promote the development of data science and its exam certification. "

Mr. Zhao Bosheng , Managing Director of Pearson VUE China , said: " CDA is a pioneer in the field of data analysis training in China. Since its establishment in 2013, it has been committed to building international certification standards, helping the country to promote the development of data talents and becoming a leading data science talent. Certified industry benchmark.

Pearson VUE established a cooperative relationship with CDA at this time, just at the right time. Starting from August 2020, we will open the test center network in nearly 80 cities in Greater China to CDA candidates, providing them with faster, more convenient and flexible exam appointment services, and further enhancing the certification experience of candidates. According to the development needs of CDA, we are ready to further open Pearson VUE's more than 5,000 test centers in more than 180 countries around the world to CDA candidates to provide professional test services to candidates.

In addition, Pearson VUE's strict quality management process will better protect the value of CDA certification and help CDA's international development. We are willing to develop together with CDA and achieve a win-win situation. "

This time the two parties signed an in-depth cooperation, the CDA data analyst exam was upgraded to a global professional level , and the influence of the CDA data analyst certification increased again.

"CDA Data Analyst Certification" is a set of scientific, professional and international talent assessment standards. It is divided into three levels: CDA LEVELⅠ, LEVEL Ⅱ, and LEVEL Ⅲ. The industries involved include Internet, finance, consulting, telecommunications, and retail. , Medical, tourism, etc., involving positions including big data, data analysis, market, product, operation, consulting, investment, etc. This standard is in line with the current global data science and technology trend, and can provide data talent reference standards for enterprises and institutions in various industries. The CDA data analyst industry standard is jointly formulated by industry experts, scholars and well-known companies in the field of data science across the world and is revised and updated annually to ensure the publicity, authority, and cutting edge of the standard. This standard has been affirmed and implemented by the China Adult Education Association of the Ministry of Education in China. Those who pass the CDA data analyst certification exam can obtain the CDA data analyst certification in Chinese and English.

Founded in 1994, Pearson VUE is the world's leading electronic testing service company. For more than 20 years, Pearson VUE has been deeply involved in the field of computerized testing, sending more than 16 million entries to various industries such as academics, IT, and healthcare. Certification and licensing exams. Pearson VUE has an extensive testing center network-nearly 5000 testing centers and online testing network in 180 countries around the world. It is a global service provider that develops and delivers high-risk exams. Extensive cooperation with many technology companies, governments, regulatory agencies and other customers has made Pearson VUE's position in the evaluation industry. Pearson VUE is committed to providing service guarantees that meet the highest global standards. Customers include 600 test organizers such as Huawei, Alibaba Cloud International , Baidu, Tencent, ZTE, IBM, Apple, Microsoft, CISCO, Oracle, and CDA.

In response to this cooperation, CDA founder and CEO Dr. Jianyi Zhao said in response to this cooperation : "We decided to cooperate with Pearson VUE to create a flexible and customized test solution and provide test takers in a safe and reliable test environment. CDA will also cooperate with Pearson VUE to carry out the electronic certificate and emblem business. CDA certificate holders will obtain an electronic certificate and emblem in the future and can add it to LinkedIn’s personal profile."

Dr. Gary Gates, senior vice president of Pearson VUE's global business, said : "We are very happy to cooperate with CDA. Candidates will not only be more convenient to obtain the CDA data analyst certification, but will also benefit from Pearson VUE's global influence."

Upgrade the CDA data analyst certification exam model -higher frequency and wider test sites

As of July 2020, CDA Data Analyst certification exam has been successfully held 12 sessions, this cooperation, originally scheduled to leapfrog upgrade exam twice a year (June and December), as shown below:

l Registration time

Level Ⅰ: Take the exam with the registration.
Level Ⅱ: Four sessions a year ( the last Saturday of March, June, September, and December), and registration for the session is closed one month before each test.
Level Ⅲ: Four sessions a year ( the last Saturday of March, June, September, and December), and registration for the session is closed one month before each test.

l Test location

Level Ⅰ: 30 provinces and cities across the country , 70 cities, 250 examination rooms . Candidates can choose to book an exam at the nearest exam room .
Level Ⅱ: 30 cities across the country , Beijing/Shanghai/Tianjin/Chongqing/Chengdu/Shenzhen/Guangzhou/Jinan/Nanjing/Hangzhou/Suzhou/Fuzhou/Taiyuan/Wuhan/Changsha/Xi'an/Guiyang/Zhengzhou/Nanning/Kunming/Urumqi/ Shenyang/Harbin/Hefei/Shijiazhuang/Hohhot/Nanchang/Changchun/Dalian/Lanzhou.
Level Ⅲ: 30 cities across the country , Beijing/Shanghai/Tianjin/Chongqing/Chengdu/Shenzhen/Guangzhou/Jinan/Nanjing/Hangzhou/Suzhou/Fuzhou/Taiyuan/Wuhan/Changsha/Xi'an/Guiyang/Zhengzhou/Nanning/Kunming/Urumqi/ Shenyang/Harbin/Hefei/Shijiazhuang/Hohhot/Nanchang/Changchun/Dalian/Lanzhou.

l Exam fees

Level Ⅰ: 1 2 00 RMB

Level Ⅱ: 1 7 00 RMB

Level Ⅲ: 25 00 RMB

Improve the professionalism, authority, and gold content of the CDA Data Analyst Certification Exam, and promote its globalization .

At the same time, CDA launched a new version of the certification examination center website: https://www.cda-exam.com/

Since 2020, August 10, CDA Data Analyst certification exam registration are in the CDA certified test center site!

Those who pass the exam can get the CDA data analyst certificate in both Chinese and English :

authoritative

The CDA data analyst talent industry standard is jointly formulated by industry experts, scholars and well-known companies in the field of data science and is revised and updated every year to ensure that the standard is public, authoritative, professional, and cutting-edge. The standard has been accepted in China. Including the recognition and implementation of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the Ministry of Education and the China Adult Education Association , and the CDA certificate has been obtained such as Bank of China, China Merchants Bank, China Tobacco, IBM Big Data University, China Telecom, State Grid, Suning.com, Deloitte, Liepin, Recognized by CDMS and other enterprises.

professional

CDA certification is a scientific, professional, and international talent assessment standard established based on data science professional positions. The exam cooperates with Pearson VUE, a well-known international exam service organization, and the exam is accompanied by registration, expert proposition, fair scoring, strict process, and more gold content.

Equity

CDA holders are automatically included as CDA members and enjoy a series of special rights. The certificates are bound to the candidates' real identities, which can be queried at the CDA Certification Examination Center. The certificates ensure uniqueness and anti-counterfeiting. The certificate holders can also obtain electronic badges and add them to Linkedin personal files. The certificate is reviewed once every three years to ensure the strength and rights of the holder.