SCDM’s new Certified Clinical Data Associate (CCDA) program is the best place to start your journey into the Clinical Data Management profession.
Jump-start your career with our new Clinical Data Associate certification program
CCDA CERTIFICATION
Who is the CCDA Certification for?
The newly launched Clinical Data Associate certification program is targeted at our community members who are starting their career in Clinical Data Management (with less than 2 years’ experience) and wish to solidify their knowledge of the core concepts in the field.
CERTIFICATION BENEFITS
Why choose to pursue the CCDA Certification?
- Career initiation: The ideal starting point for entering the Clinical Data Management profession.
- Personal fulfilment: Validation of your foundational CDM knowledge and skills and recognition among peers.
- Enhanced career prospects: Advance your professional growth.
To be eligible for the exam, you need to have:
- A Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree or higher
- 0-2 year full-time CDM experience
*The CCDA exam is not for those who currently hold a CCDM certification or have more than 2 years of relevant experience.
EXAM PREPARATION
Get ready for the
CCDA Exam
Ready to take part in the Clinical Data Associate certification program?
Apart from the official CCDA Certification Handbook, you can consult the CCDA Study Guide and the Clinical Data Associate 101 webinar to help you prepare for the Exam.
CDA 101
Insights into how to be successful as a CDA
This free on-demand webinar provides insights into the role of Clinical Data Associate and the Society for Clinical Data Management. It describes core responsibilities of the CDA role as well as preparatory details for the Certified Clinical Data Associate examination. Get the reference material to get you started in Clinical Data Management and make the first step in your CDM career journey.
CCDA Starter Lab
Kickstart your career in Clinical Data Management
This opportunity blends theory and practice by combining participation to the CCDA exam with a hands-on workshop and conference sessions that will prepare you for your career in Clinical Data Management.
Are you eligible for the CCDA exam and planning to attend the SCDM 2024 India Annual Conference on 5-7 December in Hyderabad? Then the CCDA Starter Lab is the perfect way for you to kickstart your career in Clinical Data Management.
PRICING
A fair pricing structure
As SCDM is a global community, we understand there are differences in economies depending on where you are in the world. And so, we’ve created a pricing structure based on three country income levels.
High Income Country
| MEMBERS | NON MEMBERS | |
|---|---|---|
| Exam | $125 | $175 |
| Retake Exam | $95 | $95 |
| Renew CEUs | NA | NA |
Upper Middle Income Country
| MEMBERS | NON MEMBERS | |
|---|---|---|
| Exam | $100 | $125 |
| Retake Exam | $95 | $95 |
| Renew CEUs | NA | NA |
Low Income & Lower Country
| MEMBERS | NON MEMBERS | |
|---|---|---|
| Exam | $60 | $100 |
| Retake Exam | $95 | $95 |
| Renew CEUs | NA | NA |
When you feel you’re prepared and ready to take the exam, you’ll need to create an account and schedule an exam. Click on the link to get started.
- Go to SCDM Exam Platform
- Create an account
- Submit your application
- Schedule your exam
Frequently Asked Questions
SCDM’s newly launched Clinical Data Associate certification program is targeted at the community members who are starting their career in Clinical Data Management (with less than 2 years’ experience) and wish to solidify their knowledge of the core concepts in the field.
Refer to the certification handbook for current information about the exam including tested competencies.
The best way to prepare is to be able to apply applicable regulations, guidance and foundational knowledge and best practices as articulated in the GCDMP to the management of data for clinical studies. Updated GCDMP chapters have been made available for your review. New chapters now contain relevant regulatory references in the minimum standards section. You may also find the list of foundational knowledge and exam references in the certification handbook. Refer to the certification handbook for current information about the exam including the foundational knowledge list and exam references.
80 multiple choice items, covering all tested competencies.
You will be notified within 14 days of receipt via email.
You will have 30 days from the acceptance of your application to take the exam.
Applications must be completed and submitted via the online portal.
Yes, this is condition of Certification.
Yes, the confidentiality agreement is part of the Certification Exam application.
Your successful completion of the exam distinguishes you as a Certified Clinical Data Associate (CCDA). We hope you continue your journey in Clinical Data Management and pursue the Certified Clinical Data Manager (CCDM) when you meet the criteria. Learn about the eligibility requirements here.
Your CCDA status does not expire.
Your CCDA Certificate will be added to your profile and can be downloaded from the main Dashboard or MyCertifications page within your Prolydian Account.
You will be welcome to retest again. You may retake the examination any time after 90 days, but within one year of the date of the original examination. To register again and pay the retake fee of $95, please visit the My Exams page in your Prolydian account and click the “Register Again” button. After registering you’ll receive a confirmation email with instructions on how to schedule your retake exam.
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