To Ensure Consistent & Accurate Interpretation of core Data Vault Principles, Genesee Academy manages the Data Vault Institute www.DataVaultInstitute.com providing the Definitive Certification for Data Vault professionals. 

*NOTE: Re-Certification is **REQUIRED** every 2 years, you can find the requirements for Re-Certification at: http://www.DataVaultInstitute.com

Current CDVDM seminar schedule can be accessed online at www.DataVaultGlobalTour.com.   

ON-LINE EDUCATION IS REQUIRED PRIOR TO ATTENDING 2-DAY CERTIFICATION!  You can fulfill the on-line requirements at: http://www.DataVaultAcademy.com

Certified Data Vault Data Modelers
These professionals have taken the CDVDM seminar class and scored at a mastery level on the CDVDM certification exam.

We list only those consultants names and companies who have earned certification and wish to have their public information displayed here. There are certified individuals and employees who have opted to not be publicly listed.

WHAT DOES CERTIFICATION MEAN?
Certification is a job skill and a qualification.  Certification allows you to speak, write, and discuss the Data Vault model and project approach with colleagues and potential customers.  Certification means you have a firm understanding of the principles behind the Data Vault model and project approach, that you are capable of building (implementing) an enterprise data warehouse by following the standards put forth in the test and the course.  Certification means that you now have a foundational base for creating, designing, and building scalable, flexible, and accountable enterprise data integration stores.  Certification does not imply that you are qualified to teach Data Vault concepts.

Further, all persons listed in this section have agreed to communicate clearly to all customers and partners (and other parties) the core fundamentals of the Data Vault in a manner consistent with Dan Linstedt's Data Vault Modeling Approach, the Data Vault Pillars (below) and consistent with the Bill Inmon DW2.0 definitions of the data warehouse and the EDW.

To confirm that your model is compliant with these and other related best practices, please contact us directly to review and assess your Data Vault data model.

The Data Vault Pillars include:

1. Data Vault Models are built entirely upon Hubs, Links and Satellites
2. Data Vault Hubs and Links contain no descriptive attributes
3. Satellites contain all descriptive attributes (all context, details, time slices, etc.)
4. Data Vault Hubs contain no Foreign Keys
5. Satellites contain one-and-only-one Foreign Key (for the Hub or Link to which it is attached)
6. All relationships represented in a Data Vault are manifest through Link Tables
7. Satellites can attach directly to one-and-only-one Hub or Link
8. Data Vault Hubs and Links all use a Sequence ID for a primary key

Certified Data Vault Models 

To companies and customers who have had their Data Vault Models "CERTIFIED" by us through our Model Certification Process.  If you are interested in having your Data Vault model certified, please contact  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it  for details.  Certified models will carry our guarantee that the benefits of the Data Vault will be realized - including full auditability, lower TCO, adaptability, and the ability to scale. 

Special Mention
To individuals who helped bring the Data Vault to the public, or have shown high quality Data Vault consulting efforts in the past.

Certified Data Vault Masters
These consultants have been working with the Data Vault for more than 5 years, and have achieved special status with us, as we have seen their work in the industry, along with their presentations and papers to user groups.