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Senior Big Data Analyst

SBDA™ is among the most prized credentials today for seasoned professionals coming from diverse work and academic backgrounds including data analytics, market research, records management, business intelligence and information systems management.

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SBDA™ – The Overview

SBDA™ is an industry-preferred credential powering growth of professional careers in data analytics, business intelligence and related functions. The SBDA™ certification journey serves to deepen and enrich vendor-neutral and cross-platform skills and knowledge and capabilities in bleeding-edge data science, comprehensively covering the latest tools and techniques big data analytics used across the entire spectrum of client environments.

Who does SBDA™ Suit Best…

SBDA™ is the qualification for you if you are currently handling roles that involve setting up data analytics operations in an organization, or research, analysis and visualization of data, or management of information, or managing information systems in an organization. You must also have at least a Bachelor’s/ undergraduate degree in Information Systems/ MIS/ Computer Application/ Business, Management/ Statistics/ Mathematics/ Economics/ Applied Mathematics from a nationally or an internationally accredited/ recognized institution

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SBDA™ CERTIFICATION PROGRAM FEE

US$ 650.00
(All Inclusive)

The SBDA™ program fee may change without notice, and does not include the Training Fee charged by training companies or universities or institutions that offer exam-preparation training for the SBDA™ exam. DASCA is a standards and credentialing body and has no role to play in training delivery, and neither controls, nor is concerned with any aspect of training/education. DASCA does not govern or mandate or control the training fee/program fee charged for any certification program by any training company or education provider. The additional online resources provided by independent publishers in some markets are for optional reference, and not connected to DASCA exams or the official DASCA exam-prep handbooks provided to candidates.

This is a one-time fee covering the SBDA™ certification exam, standard exam preparation resources (Handbook 1: Foundations of Big Data Analytics, Handbook 2: Advanced Big Data Analytics), SBDA™ credential kit, digital badge, and shipping of materials. Additionally, the digital access and hosting cost of third-party optional study resources are included in the SBDA™ fee package wherever applicable. Refund requests made within 24 hours of payment will be subject to a US$ 80 processing fee. No refunds will be issued for registration cancellation requests after 24 hours of registration.

*We honor military and war veterans with special fee.

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SBDA™ Testimonial

I have been in the world of analytics for almost a decade now, DASCA curriculum and methodology stands out as the best I have ever come across. I wish I had a DASCA certification training handbook when starting my career as a Data Analyst, I learnt data analytics the hard way since I don't have access to a comprehensive and structured material to guid my learning. I recommend DASCA certification to anyone who wants an easy walk into the space of Big Data Analytics.

Edward Olayemi, SBDA

Team Lead, Insight and Analytics at First Bank Nigeria

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Key Highlights

  • High-quality Preparation Resources

    Candidates are provided high-quality exam-preparation resources for convenient and effective self-study.

  • Ample time to prepare and study

    Candidates are given 6 months for exam preparation with recommended self-study of 8-10 hrs/week.

  • Exclusive Digital Badge

    Candidates receive an exclusive Digital Badge to showcase and receive recognition for their achievements.

  • Globally Recognized

    The SBDA™ is a globally recognized third-party vendor-neutral and cross-platform qualification.

  • Digital Convenience

    SBDA™ candidates can conveniently register for and schedule their SBDA™ certification exam, and access policy resources and support on their personal and exclusive myDASCA digital dashboard.

  • Online Exam

    All certification exams can be taken anywhere at any time and are digitally proctored.

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Program Pre–requisites

The wide SBDA™ learning agenda requires candidates to have a rich general understanding of information technology trends and use cases of information and intelligence in industry today. They must have a clear view of how modern data science is shaping data analytics technologies today.

The rigor of the SBDA™ program also demands that candidates must essentially have a strong formal knowledge of advanced statistical techniques and must be hand-on in calculating central tendencies, dispersions and averages, permutations and combinations, probabilities, and creating graphs, charts, histograms, and scatter plots. SBDA™ aspirants must also be comfortable working with databases and spreadsheets. A basic knowledge of programming and skills of using spreadsheet programs and statistical software for statistical calculations will be a meaningful plus.

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SBDA™ Exam Preparation

All SBDA™ candidates are provided with resources to study from and prepare for their SBDA™ certification exam. The access to these resources is activated after the completion of registration and fee payment formalities.

The DASCA official exam preparation resources provided to registered SBDA™ candidates include:

  • Print copy of the Handbook 1: Foundations of Big Data Analytics
  • Print copy of the Handbook 2: Advanced Big Data Analytics
  • Practice tests for SBDA™ exam on the myDASCA candidate dashboard
  • Candidate Guide

In addition to the above, independent third-party publishers and content providers offer online resources for reference, practice and learning. Using these resources is optional and not essential for SBDA™ exam preparation, and the DASCA fee package covers the cost of digital LMS access and cloud hosting of such material. Please do report any instance or experience in which you were asked to pay separately for any of these study and exam-prep resources, or you observed any attempt by a person or a store or an entity to sell any of these resources. It is reiterated that these DASCA resources are meant to be provided directly only to individuals formally registered in the SBDA™ certification program, and they are NOT for sale in the open market or available in book stores anywhere in the world.

SBDA™ Exam Preparation

The SBDA™ Candidacy

The Four Registration Tracks

Choose one of the following tracks that suits your specific work, training and education background/ profile to conveniently register in SBDA™:

  • Minimum Qualification Required

    Should have completed a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science/ Mathematics/ Statistics/ Engineering/ Applied Sciences/ Economics/ Finance/ Management/ Social Sciences/ Computer Application/ Information Systems or related disciplines from any nationally or internationally accredited institution.

    Minimum Work Experience

    Minimum 2 years of experience in working with data/ Statistics/ Business Analytics/ Business Intelligence/ Computing

  • Minimum Qualification Required

    Should have completed a Master's Degree in Computer Science/ Mathematics/ Statistics/ Engineering/ Applied Sciences/ Economics/ Finance/ Management/ Social Sciences/ Computer Application/ Information Systems or related disciplines from any nationally or internationally accredited institution

    Minimum Work Experience

    Minimum 1 year of experience in working with data/ Statistics/ Business Analytics/ Business Intelligence/ Computing

  • Minimum Qualification Required

    Should have completed a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science/ Mathematics/ Statistics/ Engineering/ Applied Sciences/ Economics/ Finance/ Management/ Social Sciences/ Computer Application/ Information Systems or related disciplines from any of the DASCA-accredited or DASCA-recognized Institutions

    Minimum Work Experience

    Minimum 1 year of experience in working with data/ Statistics/ Business Analytics/ Business Intelligence/ Computing

  • Minimum Qualification Required

    Current & past Students of Master's Degree programs in Computer Science/ Mathematics/ Statistics/ Engineering/ Applied Sciences/ Economics/ Finance/ Management/ Social Sciences/ Computer Application/ Information Systems or related disciplines from any of the DASCA-accredited or DASCA-recognized Institutions

    Minimum Work Experience

    Experience not Mandatory; basic proficiency in working with data/ Statistics/ Business Analytics/ Business Intelligence/ Computing

*QualiFLY™ is a proprietary academic excellence listing and ranking services tool of Academik America, Inc., United States, and DASCA deploys QualiFLY™ to identify institutions for their high potential to contribute to advancement of data science education and research.

The SBDA™ Digital Badge

After successfully passing the SBDA™ certification exam, you will receive a link to your SBDA™ digital badge within 96 hours. Your digital badge can be accessed through the CredBadge™ platform and verified online with a provided link

How to Showcase your Digital Badge
The SBDA™ Digital Badge

Exam Preparation

The two handbooks on Big Data Analytics included in the official DASCA exam preparation kit are the recommended and essential readings for the online SBDA™ certification examination. They have been developed around the DASCA Essential Knowledge Framework (DASCA-EKF™), to ensure an effective preparation for the SBDA™ certification exam, and at the same time, help big data analysts build a longer–lasting base of knowledge and a more in-depth perspective of the most advanced concepts in data science underlying data analytics technologies. Additionally, an candidate guide and practice tests are also provided to SBDA™ candidates on their myDASCA dashboard.

The content in the two official DASCA handbooks is clustered in eight sections covering all prescribed SBDA™ exam areas. This content aims to develop in learners a strong generic and platform-based understanding of the concepts, tools, and technologies of handling, managing, processing and visualizing large volumes of streaming data.

SBDA™ Exam Preparation

Examination Coverage Information

  • Foundations of Data Science
    15% +
  • The Mathematics of Data Science
    15% +
  • Dealing with Data
    12% +
  • Doing Data Analytics
    18% +
  • Data Visualization
    12% +
  • Big Data in Machine Learning & Ai
    10% +
  • Enterprise Applications of Data Analytics
    8% +
  • Implementing Analytics
    10% +

Earning the SBDA™ - A Preview of the Certification Journey

There are six distinct stages of your SBDA™ certification journey. Here’s a quick tour of what these stages look like. You may Contact Us for more information.

The SBDA™ Certification Process

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    Stage 1: Choose the Right Registration Track

    Start by confirming you are fit for SBDA™ and choosing one of the four registration tracks that suit you best. You can Check here if the SBDA™ certification meets your career needs and also that you satisfy the minimum candidacy/ eligibility requirements prescribed for SBDA™. Before proceeding, please do check if you are eligible for any special candidacy relaxations under the QualiFly™ program for SBDA™.

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    Stage 2: Create Your myDASCA Account

    Next, you must create your myDASCA account to start the application process and indicate in your application form if you are eligible for QualiFly™ program benefits. Once you have submitted the online SBDA™ application and paid the fee, you will receive an acknowledgment response email with instructions for the next steps in the SBDA™ registration process.

    Please do note, your SBDA™ application may be randomly picked for a detailed candidacy check and you may receive a notification for this separately. This is an internal DASCA quality management exercise and has nothing to do with your application. If this happens, then you will be requested to fill out a Candidacy Verification form and share proofs of the qualifications and work experience you may have mentioned in your SBDA™ application.

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    Stage 3: SBDA™ Registration Confirmation

    After ensuring that your SBDA™ application meets all the necessary requirements set forth by the DASCA Professional Certifications Board (DPCB) and you have paid the required fee, your registration for SBDA™ is deemed complete. You will receive a registration confirmation message once this process is complete. At this point, full access to your myDASCA account will be activated.

  • 04

    Stage 4: Shipment of SBDA™ Exam Prep Handbooks

    Within 24 hours of registration confirmation, instructions will be released to ship the DASCA exam-preparation kit containing the two Big Data Analytics handbooks to the mailing/ shipping address you have registered with us. Standard delivery timeframe is 3-4 weeks. You must verify the shipping address mentioned on your myDASCA dashboard, and change it if you wish to, within 24 hours of completing your fee payment.

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    Stage 5: Ready up & Register for Exam

    Once you are ready for the SBDA™ certification exam, you can register for it right from your dashboard. There is no big hurry, though. DASCA gives SBDA™ candidates a period of 180 days from the date of registration confirmation to pass the SBDA™ certification exam.

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    Stage 6: You Are Certified!

    Once you pass the SBDA™ certification exam, the award of the SBDA™ certification is approved for you. While the SBDA™ Digital Badge is released within 96 hours of the award approval, you can expect the physical SBDA™ credential kit (containing a printed SBDA™ certificate, DASCA Code of Ethics booklet, and the SBDA™ designation pin) to reach you within 3-4 weeks from the date of award.

The SBDA™ Credential Case

The SBDA™ Credential Case

Candidates who pass their SBDA™ exam receive an exclusive SBDA™ digital badge that can be instantly shared on social media and mentioned on your CV. Certified individuals also get their printed certificate and lapel pin shipped to them in a credential box.

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