The Certified Petroleum Data Analyst (CPDA) designation is a globally recognized achievement, unique to the petroleum data management industry. Certification demonstrates to employers, clients, and colleagues that a CPDA professional possesses data management knowledge, experience, and skills to navigate the unique challenges of data management specific to the exploration & production industry. Join the growing number of CPDAs around the world as they demonstrate their skills and expertise in petroleum data management.

The application deadline to take the June 2 Exam is April 21, 2021.

The CPDA Examination consists of two-hundred (200) multiple choice questions that assess knowledge, application, and critical thinking related to the management of exploration & production data types including well, seismic, and spatial data. Examination questions cover eight competency areas:
1. Data governance
2. Data analysis
3. Data quality management
4. Data security
5. Knowledge of spatial location data
6. Knowledge of E&P
7. Communication
8. Master data management

Computer-based testing (CBT) is the standard method of administration of the CPDA Examination – therefore you will complete your exam online, in a virtually proctored environment.

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