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aCAP Certification

aCAP is no longer available to new candidates.

INFORMS stopped enrolling new aCAP candidates in June 2025. If you hold an active aCAP certification, your credential remains valid through your current certification period. aCAP holders who passed the exam are eligible to transition to CAP-Expert – INFORMS encourages you to do so before your certification expires.

Looking for an Entry-Level Analytics Certification?

aCAP has been replaced by two new CAP exams – CAP-Essentials and CAP-Pro. There are no minimum eligibility requirements for these two new exams. The three tiers of CAP certifications meet you wherever you are in your career journey.

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What Was the aCAP Certification?

The Associate Certified Analytics Professional (aCAP) credential was designed for early-career analytics professionals and students that did not meet the eligibility requirement. It required passing the same CAP exam. It recognized analytics knowledge and required passing the same CAP exam, serving as an entry point into the CAP certification program for those with less experience.

If You Hold an Active aCAP Certification

Your aCAP credential remains valid and recognized through your current three-year certification period. Nothing changes about your existing credential.

If you passed the aCAP exam, you are eligible to apply for CAP-Expert certification. INFORMS encourages aCAP holders to make this transition before their certification expires rather than allowing it to lapse.

How to Transition to CAP-Expert

To apply for CAP-Expert as an aCAP holder:

  1. You must have passed the old CAP exam to be eligible to transition.

  2. Verify that you meet the CAP-Expert education and experience requirements.

  3. Ensure you have held your aCAP certification for at least one full year.

  4. Create or log in to your CAP account at app.prolydian.com/organizations/INFORMS.

  5. Submit the CAP-Expert application and the $55 nonrefundable application fee.

  6. Have your soft skills confirmed by a current or former employer or colleague.

  7. Once approved, pay the exam fee and schedule your CAP-Expert exam.

If you have questions about whether you meet the criteria, see the CAP-Expert Candidate Handbook or contact us at [email protected].

Questions?

Contact the INFORMS certification team at [email protected] or visit the FAQ page for more information about the CAP program and exam policies.