CAP stands for Certified Analytics Professional, which is a certification that verifies an individuals critical technical expertise and related soft skills in the analytics space. It is a trusted, independent validation of an analytics professionals superior competency in the seven domains of analytics, providing organizations with a trusted means to identify, recruit, and retain top analytics talent. CAP certification is a way for analytics professionals to demonstrate excellence and can open new careers or advancement opportunities.
To sit for the CAP certification exam, applicants must meet minimum education and experience requirements. All applicants must master the soft skills required for analytics professionals, commit to the CAP Code of Ethics, and pass the CAP exam. Candidates must first apply and be approved to take the CAP exam. The CAP exam questions cover all seven domains of the analytics process, with the distribution of questions as follows:
- Business Problem Framing - 14% of exam questions
- Analytics Problem Framing - 14% of exam questions
- Data - 16% of exam questions
- Methodology Selection - 14% of exam questions
- Model Building - 16% of exam questions
- Deployment - 12% of exam questions
- Lifecycle Management - 14% of exam questions
CAP certification is different from other certificates or certifications as it serves as a vendor- and technology-neutral testament to an analytics professionals superior competency in the seven domains of analytics. CAP certification is a powerful option for those who want to open the door to new opportunities while avoiding the time and expense of pursuing higher education.
