Global data and automation institute marks major milestone as enterprise demand for certified professionals accelerates

Boston, MA – May 2026 – DASCIN, the Data Science Institute, today announced that it has surpassed 1,500 certified professionals worldwide, spanning 37 countries and 6 continents. The milestone reflects accelerating enterprise demand for vendor-neutral, framework-based certification across Big Data, Service Automation, and Green IT – the three megatrends at the heart of the DASCIN credentialing framework.

Since its founding in 2017, DASCIN has grown to become one of the few globally accredited bodies offering a complete certification pathway for data and automation professionals — from foundational AI awareness through to enterprise architect level. Accredited by APMG-International, DASCIN’s credentials are recognised by organisations in financial services, government, consulting, healthcare, and technology sectors worldwide.

The 1,500-certification milestone comes as enterprise organisations face mounting pressure to build internal data capability – particularly as AI adoption creates a growing skills gap at every level of the workforce, and as EU sustainability regulations drive urgent demand for qualified Green IT professionals.

Jan-Willem Middelburg, President of DASCIN, commented:

“Reaching 1,500 certified professionals is a proud moment for everyone at DASCIN – but more than anything, it belongs to the individuals who chose to invest in themselves. These are professionals in 37 countries who decided that a globally recognised, vendor-neutral standard mattered for their career and for the organisations they serve. This milestone tells us that the market is ready for what DASCIN represents: a rigorous, framework-based alternative to the vendor certification ecosystem. We are just getting started.”

A Growing Global Community

DASCIN’s 1,500+ certified professionals are supported by a broader ecosystem that includes more than 1,500 members across 37 countries, 25+ Accredited Training Organisations (ATOs), and global offices in Boston, Amsterdam, Singapore, and Dubai. The institute’s three proprietary frameworks – the Enterprise Big Data Framework, the Service Automation Framework, and the Green IT Framework – underpin all certification programmes and represent owned intellectual property that distinguishes DASCIN from both vendor-specific and content-aggregator certification providers.

About DASCIN

DASCIN – the Data Science Institute – is a globally accredited certification and knowledge body specialising in Big Data & AI, Service Automation, and Sustainable IT. Founded in 2017 and accredited by APMG-International, DASCIN delivers certifications, professional memberships, and enterprise learning solutions to organisations and individuals across 37 countries. DASCIN’s mission is to define and raise the professional standard for data and automation practitioners worldwide.

For more information, visit www.dascin.org or follow DASCIN on LinkedIn.