Data Governance & Management
This Data Management course introduces essential concepts and practices for organizing, storing, and securing data effectively. Learners will explore database systems, data quality, governance, and compliance while gaining practical skills for handling structured and unstructured data. Designed for beginners and professionals, the course builds a strong foundation for data-driven decision-making.
- Duration: 12 weeks
- Skill Level : Beginner to Intermediate
- Course Price: £99
Curriculum
- What is Data Governance? Importance in Modern Organizations
- Key Roles and Responsibilities: Data Steward, Data Owner, Data Custodian
- Data Governance Frameworks: DAMA DMBOK, ISO 38500
- Organizational Structure for Governance: Councils, Committees, RACI Charts
- Aligning Data Strategy with Business Objectives
- Policy Development: Data Privacy, Security, and Quality Standards
- Regulatory Compliance: GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA
- Defining Measurable Objectives and KPI’s for Governance Programs
- Data Architecture Fundamentals: Logical Vs Physical Models
- Data Flow Diagrams and System Integration Mapping
- Data Lineage and Impact Analysis
- Best Practices for Scalable, Secure, and Efficient Data Architecture
- Understanding Data Quality Dimensions: Accuracy, Completeness, Consistency, Timeliness
- Profiling and Monitoring Data Quality
- Data Cleansing and Enrichment Techniques
- Implementing Data Quality (DQ) Rules and Automated Checks
- Concepts of Master Data and Reference Data
- Data Harmonization and Standardization Processes
- Golden Record Creation and MDM Best Practices
- Governance Policies for Master and Reference Data
- Importance of Metadata for Governance and Analytics
- Types of Metadata: Business, Technical, Operational
- Implementing Data Catalogs for Discoverability and Lineage
- Tracking Data Usage and Stewardship Responsibilities
- Data Privacy Principles: Consent, Anonymization, Pseudonymization
- Security Controls: Encryption, Access Management, Auditing
- Regulatory Compliance: GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, SOX
- Privacy Impact Assessments and Risk Evaluation
- Cloud Data Storage Concepts: Data Lakes Vs Data Warehouses
- Cloud Governance: Security, Access Control, Cost Management
- ELT/ETL Pipelines in Cloud Environments
- Best Practices for Hybrid and Multi-Cloud Architectures
- Understanding the Stages of the Data Lifecycle: Creation → Usage → Archival → Disposal
- Data Retention Policies and Legal Considerations
- Archiving Strategies and Backup/Recovery Plans
- Automating Lifecycle Management Processes
- Ensuring Data Consistency for BI Reporting and Analytics
- Governance Considerations for AI/ML Models: Bias, Explainability, Ethics
- Implementing Data Validation and Model Monitoring
- Best Practices for Dashboards and Decision-Making Accuracy
- Establishing Governance Councils and Committees
- Tracking Metrics and KPIs for Governance Effectiveness
- Audit Readiness and Compliance Reporting
- Continuous Improvement and Stakeholder Engagement
- Capstone: Design a Full Data Governance Framework for A Sample Organization
- Implement Data Quality Rules, Master Data Strategy, and Cataloging
- Prepare Reports, Dashboards, and Governance Playbooks
- Career Workshop: Resume, LinkedIn, and Interview Preparation for Data Governance Roles
Benefits of Data Management
What you'll gain from this course
- Improved Decision-Making
- Enhanced Data Quality
- Regulatory Compliance
- Operational Efficiency