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ISA · professional
ISA CDSISA Certified Design Specialist
ISA Certified Design Specialist
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› Cost
Exam fee
ISA CDS$750
Exam fee
$750
Annual maintenance fee
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3-year cost of ownership
ISA CDS$750
3-year cost of ownership
$750
› Exam mechanics
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Validity
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› Salary signal (US base)
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› Quality (4-axis rubric · 0–10)
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Average
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› Recognition & lifecycle
Recognition
ISA CDSGlobal
Recognition
Global
ISO 17024 accredited
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DoD 8140 baseline
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Holders worldwide
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Current version
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› Domain coverage
A25Security Architecture & Engineering
ISA CDS● core
A25Security Architecture & Engineering
● core
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