Stephanie McKnight Niermann
9641986b-6d3d-4fc4-b7db-d42d6da5b621
HAS BEEN AWARDED THE DESIGNATION OF
THIS CERTIFIES THAT
ASSOCIATE
BY THE SOCIETY OF DECISION PROFESSIONALS
Certification Council Chair
IN RECOGNITION OF DEMONSTRATED KNOWLEDGE, AND FOUNDATIONAL CAPABILITY IN THE PRINCIPLES AND APPLICATION OF
AS REVIEWED AND AFFIREMED THROUGH PEER EVALUATION AND ELECTION
BY THE SDP CERTIFICATION COUNCIL.
DECISION QUALITY AND DECISION ANALYSIS,
2026-01-12
Date
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Issue date: January 12, 2026

Expiration date: January 21, 2027

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Our vision is simple: A Great Decision Every Time. We are dedicated practitioners committed to practical, high-quality decision-making. We share proven approaches, and advance a living body of knowledge. We are The World Forum on Decision Making.

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Certification

Description

The Associate certification recognizes individuals who have demonstrated foundational knowledge of Decision Quality principles and a commitment to developing professional capability in decision analysis. ADPs understand core concepts, tools, and frameworks and are actively building experience in applying structured decision-making.

Earning Criteria

Other

Active certification requires continuous dues-paid SDP membership.

Participation

Attendance at an in-house training programme on Decision Making/Decision Analysis Learn More

Participation

Completion of at least one Decision Making / Decision Analysis course in an undergraduate course

Participation

Completion of at least one Decision Making / Decision Analysis course in a post graduate programme

Participation

Completion of third-party training course(s) in Decision Analysis and / or Decision Quality and / or equivalent