For B.S., B.Tech, B.E., MS/M.Tech students seeking to build expertise in Data Engineering, Computing, or related fields
For B.S., B.Tech, B.E., BBA, MBA, and M.Tech/MS students seeking to build expertise in Business Analytics, Decision Sciences, or related fields
For MS/M.Tech and Ph.D. students seeking to build expertise in Data Science, Computational Sciences, AI, or related fields
Students in DASCA-accredited programs get certification opportunities that are ordinarily available only after years of professional experience. This pathway allows you to convert your academic training into a recognized professional credential significantly earlier than your peers outside accredited institutions.
The standard registration fee for DASCA certifications is USD 750. As a student of a DASCA-accredited program under the World Data Science & AI Initiative, you are eligible for a subsidized fee of USD 220. This pricing is exclusive to accredited institution students and valid till September 30, 2026.
Most professionals pursue DASCA certification only after entering the workforce, once they meet the required experience criteria. As a student of a DASCA-accredited program, you qualify for direct certification eligibility upon graduation, without needing to fulfil the standard experience requirements. You enter the field already credentialed.
DASCA certifications are built around frameworks that reflect actual industry practice in data science, analytics, and data engineering. Holding a DASCA credential signals to employers that your preparation has been evaluated against globally benchmarked standards.
DASCA accreditation ensures your program is aligned with contemporary industry expectations. Your certification, earned alongside your degree, reinforces that alignment and demonstrates that your knowledge carries both academic depth and professional relevance.
Your DASCA certification is the starting point of a longer professional pathway. Many candidates begin with associate-level credentials such as ABDE™ or ABDA™ and progress to senior-level certifications as their experience grows, keeping their credential meaningful at every stage.
DASCA certifications are designed to evolve with your career.
Students in accredited programs begin their journey with associate-level credentials—ABDE™ or ABDA™—which establish a strong professional foundation. As you gain experience and grow in your role, these certifications can be upgraded to senior levels, such as SBDE™ or SBDA™, helping you stay current and continue building your professional profile. With each stage of your career, your DASCA credential grows with you.
The most sought-after professionals do more than complete a program. They build a profile of intent, discipline, and distinction.
A DASCA certification is evidence of that intent. It tells employers and institutions that you chose to invest in your professional foundation early, and that you aligned yourself with a globally respected standard in data science before the industry asked you to.
Complete your DASCA certification registration before September 30th, and secure your subsidized fee.
Go to Registration page| Certification Program |
Standard fee (USD) |
WDSAI Subsidized Fee for Accredited Institutions (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| ABDA™ | $750 | $220 |
| ABDE™ | $750 | $220 |
| SBDA™ | $875 | $350 |
| SBDE™ | $875 | $350 |
| SDS™ | $950 | $350 |
| PDS™ | $1,550 | $750 |