SCDM’s new Certified Clinical Data Scientist (CCDS)
program is our most advanced certification program for
CDM professionals.
CCDS CERTIFICATION
Prove your expertise of Clinical Data Science with the CCDS certification
CCDS CERTIFICATION
Who is the CCDS Certification for?
Our most advanced certification, the Certified Clinical Data Scientist (CCDS), is currently under development.
This program is being designed for experienced CDM professionals who demonstrate advanced capabilities—from developing simulations and predictive models to applying regulatory knowledge and clinical research methodologies in complex data environments.
Do you want to be among the first CCDSs?

Once the program is officially launched, review the below eligibility criteria you need to have to apply for the CCDS exam:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher and minimum six (6) years full-time CDM experience
- Associate’s degree and minimum seven (7) years full-time CDM experience
- Eight (8) or more years’ full-time CDM experience
The CCDS certification will be valid for five years.
EXAM PREPARATION
Prepare with confidence for the CCDS Certification
To support your preparation for the CCDS exam, we provide a selection of structured learning resources designed to guide you through the process and help you build the knowledge and confidence needed to succeed.
Available resources include:
- CCDS Certification Handbook
- CCDS Study Guide
- CDS 101 webinar – already available on SCDM Learning Hub
- Supporting CCDS resources – available below
All material will be available soon.
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