Data Analytics Certified Associate – DACA validates your ability to transform real-world data into strategic business decisions. It covers the complete analytics lifecycle, including data preparation, SQL, data quality, statistical analysis, visualization, business intelligence, predictive analytics, data governance, and ethics.

The certification focuses on practical interpretation and decision-making. Candidates must analyze datasets, statistical outputs, dashboards, and business scenarios rather than simply memorize definitions or formulas.

• Data Fundamentals and the Analytics Ecosystem
• Data Types, Formats, and Architectures
• Advanced SQL and Window Functions
• Business Metrics and Strategy
• Data Preparation, Quality, and Governance
• Missing Data and Outlier Treatment
• ISO/IEC 25012 Data Quality Model
• Descriptive Statistics and Data Distributions
• Hypothesis Testing
• Exploratory Data Analysis – EDA
• Data Visualization and Chart Selection
• Dashboard Design and Business Intelligence
• Data Storytelling and Insight Communication
• Predictive Analytics
• Regression and Time-Series Analysis
• Analytical Bias and Data Ethics

This certification is designed for professionals who want to validate their ability to prepare, analyze, visualize, and communicate data using statistical rigor and business judgment. It is especially suitable for:

• Junior Data Analysts
• Professionals transitioning into data roles
• Professionals with up to three years of experience in data-related positions
• Financial, Marketing, Operations, and Business Analysts
• Controllers and professionals who regularly work with data
• Data Analytics bootcamp graduates
• Self-taught Data Analytics professionals
• Students from online learning platforms seeking an independent professional credential

Candidates must meet at least one of the following eligibility routes:

• Academic Route: Technical, technological, or university qualification related to Information and Communication Technologies – ICT.
• Professional Experience Route: At least one year of professional experience in Information Technology or a related field.
• Training Route: Completion of a Data Analytics training program comprising at least 40 hours.

Successful completion of Data Analytics Certified Associate – DACA preparatory training is also highly recommended. You can find a list of our accredited training organizations at Our Partners.

• Exam Name: Data Analytics Certified Associate – DACA
• Exam Format: Multiple-Choice questions
• Exam Delivery: Online through Safe Exam Browser, closed book, no outside assistance, timed
• Exam Duration: Once the exam begins, students have 110 minutes to complete the exam
• Number of Questions: 76
• Applied Scenarios: 65%
• Conceptual Questions: 35%
• Passing Score: 70% — 54 correct answers out of 76
• Available Language: Spanish
• Included Attempts: 2
• Certification Validity: 2 years