DID® 2 Foundation
About the best practice
| IP owner: | The DID® FOUNDATION |
| Accreditation institute: | Van Haren Certify |
| Examination institute: | certN |
Digital Information Design® (DID®) is a specialized framework aimed at enhancing business information management (BIM). Unlike traditional frameworks and models, DID® takes a modular and adaptable approach, offering independence from other existing systems. Its primary objective is to guide organizations in achieving high-quality information and effectively deploying these resources. DID® can be utilized during various phases of business information services development, such as ideation, concept development, design, testing, and operation.
The framework is anchored on core design elements like needs and value, mission and capability, while focusing on four main perspectives—business, information/data, services, and technology. By concentrating on these key elements, DID® helps in the governance, strategy, improvement, and operation of an organization, enabling it to function optimally. With its flexible nature, DID® can be applied across all layers of an organization and can be used in conjunction with other frameworks, or stand alone, providing the ability to custom-fit solutions to an organization’s unique requirements.
Certification definition
The DID® Foundation certification certifies a candidates knowledge about the principles and best practices of Digital Information Design® in the context of Business Information Management & Design. This certification aims to equip professionals who play a significant role in shaping, managing, and governing digital information within an organization to enhance its performance. Tailored to both IT and non-IT staff responsible for information management, the certification focuses on effective digital information design and practices.
Certification requirements
Candidates can become certified by passing the DID® Foundation certification exam.
Vouchers for the certification exam are available through accredited trainers and Van Haren Group.
Certificate renewal
The DID® Foundation certificate is valid for three years.
Exam format
The general exam regulations apply to this exam.| Attempts per voucher: | 1 |
| Number of questions: | 40 |
| Passing score: | 65% |
| Time: | 60 minutes |
| Open-book: | No |
| Language: | Dutch |
| Invigilation: | In-person Online |
| Question type: | Multiple choice |
Exam Syllabus
The following table is an overview of the topics examined in the certification exam.| #questions | Level(s) of Cognition | Category | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | ||
| 4 | ✓ | ✓ | Doel en achtergrond van business-informatiemanagement | |
| 8 | ✓ | ✓ | Opbouw en introductie van het DID® 2 framework | |
| 6 | ✓ | ✓ | Domein governance | |
| 6 | ✓ | ✓ | Domein strategie | |
| 8 | ✓ | ✓ | Domein verbetering | |
| 8 | ✓ | ✓ | Domein operatie | |
More information about the levels of cognition
- Level 1 - Knowledge: This level requires candidates to recall specific information or facts. They should demonstrate the ability to remember and recognize details, terms, or concepts from their learning materials.
- Level 2 - Comprehension: At this level, candidates are expected to show their understanding of the acquired information. They should be able to interpret, explain, and summarize. Candidates must go beyond mere memorization and demonstrate that they can grasp the meaning and implications of the information they have learned.
- Level 3 - Application: The focus at this level is on candidates’ ability to apply their acquired knowledge in practical situations. They should be able to use what they have learned to solve problems, apply principles, or implement strategies in real-world scenarios.
- Level 4 - Analysis: Analysis involves candidates breaking down complex concepts into smaller parts and comprehending the relationships between them. Candidates must display the ability to analyze information, identify components, and understand the underlying connections between them.
- Level 5 - Synthesis: At this level, candidates are expected to exhibit the ability to create something new by combining different ideas, concepts, or elements. Candidates must demonstrate their capacity to generate hypotheses, design experiments, or develop original solutions to problems. Synthesis involves creativity and the integration of different elements to form a novel whole.
- Level 6 - Evaluation: This level requires candidates to use judgments or assessments based on criteria and evidence. Candidates must critically analyze information, compare and contrast different perspectives, and make informed decisions. They should demonstrate the ability to evaluate the quality, validity, and reliability of information, arguments, or solutions.
Reference Material
The reference material for DID® Foundation certification exam is:
DID® in uitvoering - Handboek voor uitvoerende business-informatiemanagement professionals
- Authors: Yvette Backer and Machteld Meijer
- ISBN: 9789401810890
- Publisher: Van Haren Publishing
Trainer accreditation
Van Haren Learning Solutions organizes the trainer accreditation for this certification program. More information on the accreditation process can be found on their website.