INFORMS has developed the code of ethics/conduct for all Certified Analytics Professionals [see below]. All
candidates and certificants participating in the certification process are required to agree to comply with the
current and future provisions of this code.
Code of Ethics for Certified Analytics Professionals
Prepared by the INFORMS Certification Task Force
Background. The Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences (INFORMS) does not
have an established code of ethics or guidelines for ethical practice that applies to the general membership.
However, Article 1, Paragraph 2.v., of the INFORMS constitution states, “The Institute will strive to promote
high professional standards and integrity in all work done in the field.”
Applicability. This Code of Ethics applies specifically to those seeking (re)-certification as a Certified
Analytics Professional (CAP®), but may be useful to other practitioners who use analytical. Clients, employers,
researchers, policymakers, journalists, students and the public should expect analytical practice by CAP