한국데이터산업진흥원

What 한국데이터산업진흥원 does

한국데이터산업진흥원 (Korea Data Agency, KDATA) is a quasi-governmental organization under the Korean Ministry of Science and ICT, established in 2020 and headquartered in Seoul. It operates the DATAQ online certification platform (www.dataq.or.kr), which administers nationally recognized data-related professional qualification examinations in Korea. The organization is the legally designated certification body for these qualifications under the National Technical Qualification Act (국가기술자격법) and the Framework Act on Qualifications (자격기본법), with 27 employees and revenue generated primarily from per-exam registration fees.

K-DATA's product portfolio spans four certification domains with eight distinct programs offered at professional and associate levels: 빅데이터 분석기사 (Big Data Analytics Engineer), 데이터분석 전문가/준전문가 (Advanced Data Analytics Professional/Associate, ADP/ADsP), SQL 전문가/개발자 (SQL Professional/Developer, SQLP/SQLD), and 데이터아키텍처 전문가/준전문가 (Data Architecture Professional/Associate, DAP/DAsP). The DATAQ platform handles the full examination lifecycle — registration, scheduling, admission ticket issuance, results verification, and certificate issuance (including card-type certificates issued through Noble D&P). Exam cycles run multiple times per year, with two to four rounds per qualification in 2026. Supporting infrastructure is delivered through technology vendors including AdaRoot Inc. (site operations), Korea Credit Bureau (identity verification), and Korea Information and Communication Credit Card Co. (payment processing).

The business operates a direct-to-consumer self-serve model with no enterprise sales motion; candidates register and pay online, with refunds available until stated deadlines. Qualification data is shared with seven Korean government bodies — Ministry of Science and ICT, Ministry of Employment and Labor, National Standards Data, HRD Korea, Military Manpower Service, Korea Productivity Headquarters, and Korea Credit Bureau — under various statutes linking certifications to national technical qualification records, employment information systems, administrative information sharing, conscription classification, and vocational competency frameworks. The representative is 양재수 (Yang Jae-su). Geographic scope is exclusively South Korea.

Name

한국데이터산업진흥원

Legal name

한국데이터산업진흥원

Website

https://dataq.or.kr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

한국데이터산업진흥원 (Korea Data Agency) is Korea's Ministry of Science and ICT-designated quasi-governmental body that operates the DATAQ platform, administering eight nationally recognized data professional certification exams across big data analytics, data analysis, SQL, and data architecture.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Certification Services

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (54138)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Certification & Licensing Exam Management Platforms (EDAFADAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Online Exam Delivery & Test Administration Platforms (EDAFADAA), Assessment, Certification & Qualifications Frameworks (BPADAKAL)

Keywords

• Professional certification services
• Data analysis certification
• Big data certification
• SQL certification
• Data architecture certification

Headquarters

HQ city

Seoul

HQ country

South Korea

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. 자격시험 응시료 (Examination Fees): Revenue generated from exam registration fees charged to candidates taking data-related certification exams. The organization operates as a public certification body under Korean government regulations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

한국데이터산업진흥원 (Korea Data Agency, KDATA) operates DATAQ, an online certification examination platform for data-related professional credentials in Korea. The platform provides exam registration, scheduling, admission ticket issuance, results verification, and certificate management across eight certification programs in Big Data Analytics, Data Analysis, SQL, and Data Architecture. KDATA is the government-designated certification body under the National Technical Qualification Act, issuing nationally recognized credentials for data professionals.

Product overview

한국데이터산업진흥원 (Korea Data Agency) operates DATAQ, an online certification examination platform for data-related professional credentials. The platform encompasses eight certification programs across three domains: Big Data Analysis (빅데이터 분석기사), Data Analysis (데이터분석 전문가/준전문가 ADP/ADsP), SQL (SQL 전문가/개발자 SQLP/SQLD), and Data Architecture (데이터아키텍처 전문가/준전문가 DAP/DAsP). Users access exam registration, scheduling, admission ticket issuance, results verification, and certificate management through the unified DATAQ portal.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DATAQ: Data Qualification Examination system operated by 한국데이터산업진흥원 for data-related certifications

Products and services

• DATAQ Certification Examination Platform (데이터자격시험) Online certification examination platform providing exam registration, scheduling, admission ticket issuance, results checking, and certificate management for multiple data certification programs. Used by individual candidates seeking government-recognized professional credentials in data analytics, big data, SQL, and data architecture.
• Big Data Analytics Engineer Certification (빅데이터 분석기사) National technical certification exam for Big Data analytics proficiency, consisting of written and practical tests administered twice annually. Targeted at professionals seeking nationally recognized credentials in big data analysis.
• Advanced Data Analysis Professional Certification (ADP / 데이터분석 전문가) Advanced Data Analysis Professional certification testing expertise in data analysis methodology, statistical analysis, and data interpretation. Targeted at experienced data analysts seeking professional-level credentials.
• Associate Data Analyst Certification (ADsP / 데이터분석 준전문가) Associate Data Analyst certification testing foundational knowledge in data analytics, statistics, and data handling. Targeted at entry-level candidates and career changers entering the data field.
• SQL Professional Certification (SQLP / SQL 전문가) SQL Professional certification testing advanced database management, query optimization, and SQL development skills. Targeted at database professionals and developers seeking advanced SQL credentials.
• SQL Developer Certification (SQLD / SQL 개발자) SQL Developer certification testing practical SQL programming, database design, and query writing competencies. Targeted at developers and database practitioners seeking foundational SQL credentials.
• Data Architecture Professional Certification (DAP / 데이터아키텍처 전문가) Data Architecture Professional certification testing expertise in enterprise data architecture design, data modeling, and information system planning. Targeted at senior data architects and IT architects.
• Associate Data Architect Certification (DAsP / 데이터아키텍처 준전문가) Associate Data Architect certification testing foundational knowledge in data architecture principles, data modeling, and database design. Targeted at entry-level data architects and junior IT professionals.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• 과학기술정보통신부 (Ministry of Science and ICT)coreOthersProvides national technical qualification data (성명, 주민등록번호, 연락처, 자격종목, 자격번호, 합격일자, 교부일자) for qualification holder management under the National Technical Qualification Act.
• 고용노동부 / 한국고용정보원 (Ministry of Employment and Labor / Korea Employment Information Service)coreOthersProvides national technical qualification linkage management and statistics services. Shares qualification data for employment information system development under the Employment Policy Basic Act.
• 국가기준데이터 (National Standards Data)coreOthersProvides qualification acquisition confirmation data for administrative information sharing under the Electronic Government Act.
• 한국산업인력공단 (HRD Korea)coreOthersProvides data for national technical qualification statistics database construction and vocational competency information system development under the National Technical Qualification Act.
• 병무청 (Military Manpower Service)coreOthersProvides qualification data for military suitability classification of conscription obligation holders under the Military Service Act.
• 한국생산성본부 (Korea Productivity Headquarters)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerOperates practical examinations for data qualification tests as a delegated testing partner.
• (주)에이다루트 (AdaRoot Inc.)supportingTechnology or IntegrationProvides homepage operation and maintenance services for the DATAQ certification platform.
• 股权转让뷰로 (Korea Credit Bureau)supportingTechnology or IntegrationProvides identity verification services for exam candidates and certification holders.
• 한국정보통신 주식회사supportingTechnology or IntegrationProvides payment processing services for exam registration fees.
• 노벨디앤피 (Noble D&P)supportingTechnology or IntegrationProvides card-type certificate issuance services for qualified certification holders.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Prometric: Major global test delivery and certification services provider operating test centers and online proctoring. Comparable to KDATA's role as a designated exam delivery body for national qualifications, though Prometric serves a broader portfolio across industries and geographies.
• Pearson VUE: Global leader in computer-based certification and licensure exam delivery. Comparable to KDATA because it administers high-stakes professional certification exams on behalf of credentialing bodies, though Pearson VUE operates globally and serves multiple industries rather than specializing in Korean data certifications.
• Certiport (A Pearson Business): Authorized global delivery partner for technology and digital literacy certifications including Microsoft, Adobe, and Autodesk. Comparable to KDATA as a certification delivery platform, though Certiport distributes third-party vendor credentials rather than issuing its own national qualifications.
• Educational Testing Service (ETS): US-based nonprofit that develops and administers standardized tests and credentials including TOEFL, GRE, and professional certifications. Comparable to KDATA as a designated credentialing body, though ETS operates globally and is not government-mandated in the same way.

Others

• Korea Productivity Headquarters (한국생산성본부): Korean organization that operates as a delegated testing partner for KDATA's practical data qualification examinations. Comparable as a partner in the same certification delivery ecosystem, though KPC's primary role is workforce training and certification administration broadly.

Direct peers

• HRD Korea (한국산업인력공단): Korean quasi-governmental organization under the Ministry of Employment and Labor that administers national technical qualifications and vocational competency programs. Directly comparable to KDATA as a government-affiliated body managing national professional certification in Korea, though with a broader industry scope.
• Korea Internet & Security Agency (KISA, 한국인터넷진흥원): Korean quasi-governmental organization under the Ministry of Science and ICT that administers IT-related certifications and security qualifications. Directly comparable to KDATA in structure, government mandate, and IT certification delivery, with overlapping steward role within MSIT.

Regional players

• Korea Information Technology Industry Association (KIIA, 한국정보산업연합회): Korean IT industry association that administers IT certifications and develops workforce competency standards. Comparable to KDATA's role in issuing IT/data credentials, though KIIA operates more as an industry association than a government-mandated certification body.
• Institute for Information & Communications Technology Promotion (IITP, 정보통신기획평가원): Korean government-affiliated ICT R&D and policy organization under MSIT. Comparable to KDATA as a MSIT-affiliated organization involved in ICT workforce development, though IITP focuses on R&D funding and policy evaluation rather than certification delivery.
• National Information Society Agency (NIA, 정보화진흥원): Korean government-affiliated agency supporting digital government and ICT standards. Comparable to KDATA as a government-mandated organization under MSIT's broader digital policy umbrella, though NIA focuses on e-government and ICT infrastructure rather than certification.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles1 record

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