DataCamp Certification is included with your premium subscription, so there are no additional costs. When you subscribe, you will have access to learning materials to prepare for your certification, practice assessments, exams and the certification itself.

Yes! As part of your subscription, you will have access to learning materials to prepare for your certification.

We have curated a series of Career Tracks that will guide you through building the core skills you will need for certification. Once you feel ready, we also provide a range of resources to help you prepare for the exams themselves, giving you a chance to experience the process before you start.

You can start the exams whenever you like. Just like the rest of the DataCamp platform, we have designed the certification process so that you can fit it into your schedule. You’ll have 30 days from the time you register to complete all the certification requirements. Some exams also have a time limit and you’ll be informed of the time limit upon registration.

Once certified, you’ll have the opportunity to share your certifications on LinkedIn and incorporate them into your resume to demonstrate your freshly acquired skills and your capability to apply them in professional settings.

Our Career and Technology Certifications are valid for two years from the date awarded. The data industry is moving quickly and it is important to keep your skills up to date, so you will be invited to retake the exams after two years.

Our Fundamentals Certifications do not expire, as they are designed to demonstrate understanding of fundamental knowledge that is unlikely to change over time.

DataCamp certifications are developed by assessment specialists at DataCamp in collaboration with an independent advisory panel of experienced hiring managers and industry professionals. Our exams are built around the skills required for real data roles and developed using established assessment and validation practices to ensure consistent, fair, and reliable evaluation.

As well as certifications awarded by DataCamp, you can also prepare on DataCamp for certifications offered by our partners and other external providers. Check out the individual certification pages for more details on taking the exams and our exclusive partner discounts.

DataCamp certifications help you show employers what you can actually do. Unlike course completion certificates, these credentials are earned by passing structured assessments that test the skills required in real data roles. You’ll complete exams designed around the tasks you would perform on the job. If you’re looking to stand out and prove your readiness for a data role, certification gives you a clear, credible way to do that.

Our certifications are developed using job task analysis and reviewed by experienced hiring managers to ensure alignment with up-to-date job expectations. Assessment design and scoring are regularly reviewed using established quality assurance and validation practices to maintain reliability and fairness. Each certification is earned through a structured assessment process that includes timed exams and practical evaluations based on realistic data scenarios. Only candidates who meet the job-aligned assessment criteria earn certification.