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Last updated on 13 Sep '24

IABAC Overview

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About IABAC
Types of IABAC Certifications | Categories, Levels, and Verification and Renewal Details
IABAC Certification Exam Prep
Benefits of IABAC Certifications

About IABAC

IABAC offers 18+ industry-aligned and globally recognised certifications and exams in applied data science and related technologies. The syllabi and credentialing system follow the EDISON Data Science Framework (EDSF) principles - an initiative of the European Commission in 2015 to develop an updated Data Science body of Knowledge.

After its launch in 2017 in the Netherlands, IABAC has become one of the world’s most significant professional associations for data science. Global companies, including IBM, HP, and Mercedes-Benz, trust its certifications.

Provider Name	IABAC (International Association for Business Analytics Certification)
Established In	2017
Official Website	https://iabac.org/
Founded By	Hans Volkers
Popular For	Data Science, Business Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics
Top IABAC Certifications	Certified Data Scientist (CDS – DS2050) Certified Business Analytics Expert (CBAE - BA1020) Certified Machine Learning Associate (CMLA – AI3020)
Student Base	20,000+

IABAC offers certifications in four interrelated data science domains, each with foundational to expert levels.

Some IABAC certifications cater to cross-industry-specific needs. These include healthcare, agriculture, banking, marketing, and HR.

Other certifications from IABAC also focus on middle to top-level management roles in IT organisations worldwide.

IABAC Certification Categories

Data Science - Data Science Foundation (DSF), Certified Data Science Developer (CDSD), Certified Machine Learning Expert (CMLE), etc.
Business Analytics - Business Analytics Specialist Banking (BASBAN), Certified Visual Analytics Expert (CVAE), Business Analytics Specialist Retail (BASRET), and similar.
Artificial Intelligence - Certified Artificial Intelligence Expert (CAIE), Certified Computer Vision Expert (CCVE), and Artificial Intelligence Certified Executive (AICE) are popular.
Data Analytics - Data Analytics for Managers (DAFM), Certified Healthcare Analytics Professional (CHCAP), etc.

IABAC Certification Validity and Renewal

Most IABAC certifications have a one-year validity, after which one has to pass an assessment without paying and have some 30 or so CPDs within the validity period to renew/

Certificates, especially the foundational ones, have a three-year validity.

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IABAC Certification Exam Prep

IABAC’s certifications are assessment-based with web-proctored exams. The course prep can be done directly through IABAC-authorised training institutes, or through the downloadable study guides on the website.

There are about 15 authorised training partners of IABAC in India. Skillogic, 4Achievers, Technova Tech, and StarAgile are some notable ones.

Benefits of IABAC Certifications

All IABAC certifications align with the European Union’s EDISON Data Science Framework (EDSF) initiative, which ensure certified professionals find better job opportunities internationally.
IABAC’s assessments are rigorous. Multiple tests and hands-on activities are outlined in study guides or at the authorised training partners to prepare learners for real-world industry challenges.
The organisations certifications fit al levels of data science career needs - from beginner level to expert.