CHARTERED DUE DILIGENCE ANALYST (CDDA)^®

The Chartered Due Diligence Analysis (CDDA) designation denotes a superior level of understanding of international Due Diligence principles and processes in both investment due diligence and operational due diligence. Individuals who pass the CDDA review are recognized as Due Diligence authority, and the knowledge they have proven to hold, helps mitigate institutional risks. The qualification is internationally recognized as the gold standard in Due Diligence and will help you to improve your due diligence audit.

Application information

Before you schedule a CDDA exam appointment, make sure you have:

1. applied for the credential through IMDDA;
2. paid all applicable fees; and
3. received your Authorization‑to‑Test (ATT) email from the IMDDA Certification Team.

For more information, visit the CDDA Certification website. You may also contact IMDDA at cdda@imdda.org or call 646-588-0399 with questions.

Scheduling your exam appointment

Your Authorization‑to‑Test (ATT) email includes the date range in which you can take your exam. You are responsible for booking your appointment within that timeframe.

Create your Pearson account

You will need a Pearson account before you can schedule your exam. Please allow up to 24 hours for your account to be activated. When creating your account and booking your exam, have your candidate ID number ready. This ID appears in the ATT email you received after completing your application and should be entered as your PTI ID.

If you experience any issues with your account, the quickest way to connect with a customer service agent is through the chat feature available on this page.

Schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointment

You are responsible for managing your own exam appointment. Appointments can be scheduled up to one business day in advance, and test center availability is offered on a first‑come, first‑served basis.

After you schedule

Once your appointment is confirmed, Pearson will send you a confirmation email that includes your exam date and time, the test center address, and important policies to review before test day. 

You will receive a confirmation email whenever you schedule, reschedule, or cancel an appointment.

If you do not receive a confirmation email, please sign in to your Pearson account to verify your appointment status.

Name‑matching requirement

If the first or last name in your registration does not match your photo ID, please email cdda@imdda.org or pearson@proftesting.com for assistance.