One core credential that shows our width. Three specialist pathways that show our depth. One core certification for evidence professionals, three specialist pathways for depth and focus, and open access with renewable professional standing.
POST-NOMINAL
Certified Associate in Data, Research, and Evaluation
Professional-level competence across all three domains: data, research, and evaluation.
Two-session exam - 100 multiple-choice questions, case studies, and a hands-on data task
3 years - renewable with 30 Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
Open access - no prerequisites, mandatory courses
Data management, modelling, analysis, visualization, statistical methods, data governance, and data-driven decision-making.
Research design, methodology, sampling, data collection instruments, literature review, and field research management.
Program/Policy/Process/System evaluation, theory of change, logic models, evaluation frameworks (developmental, formative, summative), and impact assessments.
Credential Authority
CADRE credentials are governed by documented candidate expectations, exam integrity rules, renewal requirements, and controlled member records.
Eligibility, preparation, exam conduct, appeals, and misconduct rules.
Open handbookContinuing education expectations for core and specialist credential renewal.
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Create accountWhat It Proves
The CADRE credential is designed to recognize practical, ethical, and decision-ready competence across the three interconnected domains of data, research, and evaluation.
Data quality, governance, visualization, analysis, documentation, and responsible interpretation.
Research design, sampling, instruments, fieldwork, literature use, ethics, and credible evidence generation.
Theories of change, indicators, evaluation questions, learning loops, judgment, and use of findings.
Every CADRE exam is delivered in hybrid settings in a controlled environment. The Core exam is split into two sessions to ensure focus and integrity.
Test your knowledge of the three domains, CADRE problem-solving model and values.
Apply your judgment to realistic scenarios drawn from data, research, and evaluation practice.
Work with datasets to demonstrate practical competence, not just theory.
Delivered in two sessions on the same day or across two consecutive days.
Download the CADRE syllabus to see exactly what is covered and how to apply.
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