Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) Exam Testing

The Data Management Association International (DAMA) authorizes the Certified Data Management Professional certification program and granting of the CDMP designation in partnership with the Institute for Certification of Computing Professionals (ICCP), which administers testing and recertification. Further information and requirements are available on http://dama.internet4associations.com/public/pages/index.cfm?pageid=578.

To satisfy the examination requirements for the CCP designation, a candidate must pass the IT CORE exam, a data oriented exam and one exam of your choice.

There are a number of exams to be offered at the conference including the three data oriented exams developed by DAMA and the ICCP. Exam subject outlines are available at
http://www.iccp.org/iccpnew/outlines.html.

Available exams include:

Database Administration examination, which tests the candidate’s knowledge of the theory and professional practices associated with corporate-wide data resources at the physical level. This examination covers the database administration function, roles and responsibilities, DBMS environment, database operation, and SQL considerations. The exam does not contain questions that are specific to any particular vendor’s hardware or software product.

Information Management examination, designed to test the candidate’s knowledge of the theory and practice of management. Its emphasis is on the practices and standards required of senior Information Technology professionals engaged in the management and administration of systems-related activities. In general, the candidate will be tested for an understanding of the usage of managerial concepts and functions. The knowledge tested will be at the level expected of a systems professional who has held progressively more responsible positions during the minimum required period for eligibility, and who has supplemented this experience with reading and coursework. Many of the questions are designed to test for knowledge gained primarily through experience.

Systems Development examination, designed to test the candidate’s knowledge of the theory and practice of systems analysis, systems design, and systems implementation. It also tests the role of the systems professional within the enterprise. Knowledge is tested at a level of competency appropriate to senior IS professionals. In general, the candidate will be tested for an understanding of the usage of information systems development and implementation techniques and practices. Although the candidate is not required to have a prescribed number of years of relevant experience to take this exam, many of the questions are designed to test for knowledge gained through experience.

Other ICCP exams will be available upon request.

Conference Exam Schedule

Registration

To register for these exams you may either:

A)	Pre-register prior to April 20, 2006 through the ICCP office: Tel. 847-299-4227 or 800-843-8227, or email to office@iccp.org, with the subject "ICCP Exams at DAMA Symposium and Meta-Data Conference in Denver." The "pre-registered and pre-paid" DAMA conference exam price is $225 for each exam, and the non-DAMA member price is $250. You can request substitute ICCP specialty exams (other exams not listed) to be taken at the conference ONLY during pre-registration. You may also prepay at the conference rates to take the exam(s) after the conference at your convenience “within 90 days of the conference end date”.
B)	On-site registration and/or payment for the above listed exams can be made at the DAMA International booth or at the examination room. The DAMA conference exam price for on-site registration is $250 for each exam. You cannot request substitute ICCP specialty exams if you are registering on-site. Payment can be made by using a credit card. For more information, brochures, application forms, exam study guides, and possible review courses in your area, contact ICCP by voice at 847-299-4227 or (800-843-8227) "800-U-GET-CCP", by FAX at 847-299-4280.
	The mailing address is: ICCP 2350 East Devon Avenue, Suite 115 Des Plaines, IL 60018-4610

In addition, the ICCP can be contacted for information via email at office@iccp.org with the subject line "ICCP Exams at DAMA Symposium and Meta-Data Conference in Denver ." Further information is available on the ICCP web site, www.iccp.org. Study materials are available through the ICCP, and listed on the ICCP website.

Additional Information

For the CDMP Mastery Level: Candidates must pass each exam, e.g. the Core, one data exam and one specialty exam of your choice at the 70% level or higher.

For the CDMP Practitioner Level: Candidates must pass each exam, e.g. the Core, one data exam and one specialty exam of your choice at the 50% level or higher.

For the Proficiency Certificate: Candidates must pass the specialty (other than the IT Core) at the 70% level.

Performance Profile