CAP-Essentials — INFORMS CAP-Essentials
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- Issuer
- INFORMS
- Industry
- Data, AI & Software
- Domain
- Analytics & BI
- Level
- Beginner
- Exam fee
- $275 — verified 2026-09-24
Prerequisites & eligibility
No formal prerequisites are published; anyone can register for the exam.
Renewal & maintenance
Valid for 5 years. Renew by exam.
Every 5 years by retest or upgrade
Recognition
Entry tier of the restructured INFORMS CAP program
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