The document outlines the six stages of the ABDA certification process: 1) Meeting the program prerequisites of having a strong formal exposure to statistics concepts and being hands-on with tools for handling databases and spreadsheets. 2) Preparing for the certification through ABDA certification preparation materials. 3) Taking the ABDA certification exam. 4) Receiving ABDA certification upon passing the exam. 5) Earning a digital badge as an ABDA-certified professional.