CompTIA is inviting experienced data administration professionals to play a direct role in developing the next generation of the CompTIA DataSys+ certification by sitting for our exclusive beta exam. Your real-world expertise will help ensure that this exam measures the skills that matter on the job—today and in the future.
CompTIA DataSys+ certification validates the skills needed to deploy, manage, and secure data systems while ensuring business continuity and compliance with industry standards. This certification affirms the knowledge to build, support, and maintain databases, implement security best practices, and manage data assets effectively in today’s growing and complex data environments.
What’s in it for you?
If you qualify, take, and pass the beta exam (EXAM CODE DS1-002) you’ll become one of the first to earn the new CompTIA DataSys+ certification. Lock in a special beta price of just $50 + tax. This beta exam window closes on May 28, 2026—don’t miss your chance!
Official exam results will be released when the new CompTIA DataSys+ exam (EXAM CODE DS0-002) launches in Fall 2026.
Who should participate?
We are seeking professionals with 2 to 3 years of hands-on experience in a database administrator or closely related role. If this sounds like you, log in or create an account on CompTIA Central and select CompTIA DataSys+ Certification Beta Exam to get started.
Get ready
Download draft exam objectives here to see what’s covered and help you prepare for the exam.
Your insight and experience are critical to building a relevant, rigorous certification for the global data community. Thank you for helping us shape the future of data systems certification. For more information, contact examdev@comptia.org.
Please Note: Any candidate found taking the beta exam more than once violates the CompTIA Candidate Agreement and could result in the revocation of your certification status and loss of any incentives offered.