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DASCA Advocacy Partnership

Associations, chambers, and industry bodies play a vital role in advancing data science capabilities across economies and professions. As a DASCA Advocacy Partner, you and your organization help enable certification pathways, strengthen institutional alignment, and raise the quality of talent development. The designation enables you to champion global standards through strategic engagement with governments, universities, and industry stakeholders.

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The Role of a DASCA Advocacy Partner

Driving National Talent Transformation Through Standards-Based Certification

Advocacy Partners are appointed to strengthen the presence and application of DASCA’s global standards in professional and academic settings. Whether supporting national skilling efforts or advising on curriculum frameworks, these organizations serve as trusted channels for enabling adoption, access, and institutional alignment.

Enable, Align, and Scale Standards-Led Certification Ecosystems

Appointed Advocacy Partners may engage in a range of high-impact initiatives that help expand access to DASCA certifications and frameworks across their country or region. These may include:

  • Supporting government-led or publicly funded skilling missions
  • Facilitating certification rollouts across member institutions or corporate networks
  • Advising on curriculum modernization or national competency frameworks
  • Organizing awareness campaigns, events, or publications to promote standards-aligned learning
  • Acting as a liaison between DASCA and public bodies for institutional enablement

Each partner’s scope of work is tailored based on national priorities, organizational mandate, and existing reach.

Advocacy Partners Drive Impact

Operational and Strategic Levers for Advocacy Partners

Appointed Advocacy Partners gain access to a powerful framework for driving national or sector-wide progress in data science education and credentialing. The designation allows organizations to:

  • Strengthen their voice in national skilling, education, and certification dialogues
  • Collaborate with DASCA to contextualize global standards for local relevance
  • Act as a certification enablement hub for institutional and workforce partners
  • Access DASCA knowledge frameworks and program architecture
  • Receive support for event branding, stakeholder communication, and policy engagement
  • Be considered for participation in DASCA-led multi-country initiatives

Being a DASCA Advocacy Partner reflects global trust, local relevance, and a commitment to advancing quality and equity in data science education.

Profiles Considered for DASCA Advocacy Appointment

DASCA Advocacy Partners are appointed based on their capacity to influence, enable, or expand standards-based certification ecosystems at the national or sectoral level. Both institutions and individual leaders may be considered for this designation, depending on their reach, credibility, and alignment with DASCA’s mission.

  • Organizational Appointments May Include:

    • National or regional professional associations in technology, data, or analytics
    • Chambers of commerce and business councils involved in education or skilling
    • Government-affiliated agencies, standards-setting bodies, or regulatory councils
    • Sectoral platforms advancing talent development across industries
    • Policy think tanks and non-profit organizations engaged in digital transformation
  • Individual Appointments May Include:

    • Senior academic or institutional leaders involved in curriculum policy
    • Public-sector advisors or consultants working in workforce reform
    • Influential professionals leading data and AI advocacy within industry or academia
    • Experts supporting the adoption of global frameworks in national skilling missions

Appointments are granted based on demonstrated commitment to education reform, standards adoption, and multi-stakeholder engagement in data science capacity building.

The Appointment Process

The appointment of a DASCA Advocacy Partner is based on strategic alignment, institutional capability, and potential for impact. The process is designed to be clear, consultative, and aligned with each country or region’s context.

  • 01.

    Expression of Interest

    Prospective partners submit an Expression of Interest outlining their role, reach, and areas of engagement.

  • 02.

    Consultation & Alignment

    DASCA or its designated representative schedules a discussion to assess alignment with standards adoption goals and national priorities.

  • 03.

    Recommendation & Approval

    Eligible profiles are reviewed internally, and a formal recommendation is issued for appointment as an Advocacy Partner.

  • 04.

    Orientation & Planning

    Once appointed, the partner receives an orientation and works with the DASCA partner team to outline next steps and engagement priorities.

National Role in Advancing Data Science Standards

Ready to Play a National Role in Advancing Data Science Standards?

The DASCA Advocacy Partnership is a strategic appointment designed for organizations and leaders committed to strengthening the foundations of data science education, certification, and institutional excellence in their country or sector. If your institution, network, or platform is aligned with this mission, we invite you to express interest and begin a meaningful engagement.

You’ll be guided throughout your journey from orientation to ecosystem activation.

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