eDiscovery Certification Council
Professional Certification • Vendor-Neutral • Online Examination
Certified eDiscovery & Forensic Data Expert (CeFDE)
Validate the intersection of forensic data handling, evidence integrity and eDiscovery workflows.
Certification Exam Details
The certification examination is delivered online. The exam-voucher fee shown below is the certification fee only; training is not included.
| Number of Questions | 50 |
|---|---|
| Pass Score | 70% |
| Time Allotted | 90 minutes |
| Exam Language | English |
| Exam Format | Online |
| Exam Expiration | 1 Year from Purchase |
| Study Guide | eCourseware / Self-paced online |
Detailed Certification Outline
The examination validates knowledge across the subject areas below, based on the detailed programme coverage published for this certification.
Module 1 – Digital Evidence & Discovery Landscape
- Types and sources of digital evidence
- Digital evidence lifecycle
- Forensics versus eDiscovery
- Investigation challenges
Module 2 – Legal, Regulatory and Compliance Frameworks
- Admissibility
- Chain of custody
- Cyber laws and regulations
- Privacy and data protection
- Regulatory obligations
Module 3 – Forensic Collection & Preservation
- Live and dead acquisition
- Imaging
- Preservation best practice
- Evidence handling and storage
- Hashing and integrity verification
Module 4 – Forensic Data Analysis & Reconstruction
- Timeline analysis
- Logs, files and metadata
- Data carving and recovery
- Event reconstruction
- Cross-source correlation
Module 5 – eDiscovery Processing, Review & Production
- eDiscovery workflow stages
- Processing techniques
- Review strategies and technologies
- Legal holds
- Production formats and protocols
Module 6 – Integrating Forensics with eDiscovery
- Workflow integration
- Legal/technical team collaboration
- Defensibility and audit trails
- Large-scale investigations
- Risk management
Module 7 – AI, Automation & the Future
- AI in forensics and eDiscovery
- Predictive coding and TAR
- Automation
- AI risks and limitations
- Future trends
Module 8 – Ethics, Defensibility & Expert Testimony
- Ethical standards
- Objectivity and neutrality
- Defensible forensic processes
- Expert-witness responsibilities
- Courtroom testimony
Ready to take the CeFDE certification exam?
Exam voucher: $295 • Online • 50 questions • 90 minutes • 70% pass score