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Certified Data Steward (CDS) Packages


We've made it easier than ever to get comprehensive education for Data Stewards and earn Certified Data Steward (CDS) designation. Each package below includes all courses and exams necessary to earn CDS or CDS Ex designation, all at a savings of 20% or more. Various packages target different types of data stewards and information management professionals. Many packages also allow you to earn CDS in combination with other eLearningCurve Certifications, such as Certified Information Management Professional (CIMP) in various disciplines, Data Management Capability Assessment Model (DCAM), Data Analysis Certified (DAC), and Data Literacy Certification (DLC). Please, read the information below to find the CDS package that is right for you!

Basic CDS Packages

If your objective is just to learn the material covered in the Data Stewardship Body of Knowledge and earn CDS designation, you should choose from one of the two packages below.

  • CDS Package is the most time- and cost-effective way to earn CDS designation. It includes four CDS courses, covering the credits you need to earn CDS.
  • CDS Ex Package covers the entire Data Stewardship Body of Knowledge in 7 courses. Upon completion of this program, you will know everything a data steward needs to know and earn a CDS Ex designation.

CDS and CIMP Packages

Many Data Stewards find themselves very actively involved in data quality, data governance, or master data management programs and desire an in-depth knowledge of the subject beyond fundamentals. Similarly, many data quality, governance, and MDM professionals feel the need to understand data stewardship. CDS and CIMP Packages below offer comprehensive education for Data Stewards combined with comprehensive education in one of those information management disciplines. Upon completion, you will earn both CDS and CIMP designations.

CDS Ex and CIMP Packages

These programs offer the most comprehensive education in data stewardship capped off with the highest level of CDS certification - CDS Ex. These packages are for true standard bearer in their profession. Each package covers the entire Data Stewardship Body of Knowledge and also offers an in-depth education in data quality or data governance, capped off with CIMP Certification.

Each program listed above was designed with an objective in mind, and the most appropriate set of courses was selected. However, we recognize that everyone's needs are unique. If you cannot find a program for you, simply e-mail support@elearningcurve.com and tell us what you are looking for and we will tailor the program for your needs.

CDS and DCAM Packages

CDS & DCAM Package offers comprehensive education in data stewardship and the DCAM framework, capped off with the Certified Data Steward (CDS) designation and DCAM Certification. These credentials make a clear statement that you have learned from the industry leaders and have demonstrated understanding of data stewardship and the DCAM Framework by passing several challenging exams. This package is perfect for a data steward who also wants an in-depth knowledge of DCAM.

CDS Ex and DCAM Packages

CDS Ex & DCAM Package offers comprehensive education in data stewardship and the DCAM framework, capped off with the CDS Ex designation and DCAM Certification. These credentials make a clear statement that you have learned from the industry leaders and have demonstrated understanding of data stewardship and the DCAM Framework by passing several challenging exams.

CDS and Data Literacy Certification Packages

The most effective Data Stewards are both business savvy and data literate. When business domain knowledge and experience is blended with a high level of data literacy, a data steward is prepared to tackle the most challenging of data issues. Data Stewards who understand and appreciate the roles and contributions of data engineers, data analysts, business anlaysts and other data stakeholders are equipped to be highly effective consensus builders and problem solvers. To excel as a caretaker and steward of data, data literacy is imperative. The packages below offer comprehensive education for Data Stewards combined with a respected Data Literacy Certified (DLC) designation.

CDS and Data Analysis Certified Package

Data analysis is an integral part of nearly every job role is business today. Data is ever-present and strongly influences individual and organizational performance. The package below combines comprehensive education for Data Stewards combined with a respected Data Analysis Certified (DAC) designation.

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Online CDS Certification Package CDS Package

CDS Package is the most time- and cost-effective way to earn CDS designation. It includes four courses, covering the credits you need to earn CDS.

Our Price: $1,855.00
Online CDS Package CDS Ex Package

CDS Ex Package covers the entire Data Stewardship Body of Knowledge. Upon completion of this program, you will know everything a data steward needs to know. You will earn CDS designation.

Our Price: $2,835.00
Online CDS and CIMP Data Governance Package CDS and CIMP Data Governance Package

CDS and CIMP Data Governance Package offers comprehensive education for Data Stewards combined with comprehensive education in data governance. You will earn CDS designation along with CIMP designation in Data Governance track.

Our Price: $2,515.00
Online CDS and CIMP Data Governance Package CDS and CIMP Data Quality and Governance Package

CDS and CIMP Data Governance Package offers comprehensive education for Data Stewards combined with comprehensive education in data quality and data governance. You will earn CDS designation along with CIMP designation in Data Quality and Data Governance tracks.

Our Price: $3,375.00
CDS & DLC Expert Package CDS & DLC Expert Package

The CDS & DLC Expert Package offers education in all aspects of the 12 topics in data literacy, in-depth study of 5 key data literacy topics, plus comprehensive data stewardship education. You will earn the DLC Expert Level Certification and CDS Certification.

Our Price: $2,575.00
CDS & DLC Mentor Package CDS & DLC Mentor Package

The CDS & DLC Mentor Package offers education in all aspects of the 12 topics in data literacy, in-depth study of 10 key data literacy topics, plus comprehensive data stewardship education. You will earn the DLC Mentor Level Certification and CDS Certification.

Our Price: $2,875.00
CDS Ex & DLC Mentor Package CDS Ex & DLC Mentor Package

The CDS Ex & DLC Mentor Package offers education in all aspects of the 12 topics in data literacy, in-depth study of 10 key data literacy topics, plus comprehensive data stewardship education. You will earn the DLC Mentor Level Certification and CDS Ex Certification.

Our Price: $3,875.00
Online CDS and CIMP Data Quality Package CDS and CIMP Data Quality Package

CDS and CIMP Data Quality Package offers comprehensive education for Data Stewards combined with comprehensive education in data quality. You will earn CDS designation along with CIMP designation in Data Quality track.

Our Price: $2,835.00
Online CDS Ex and CIMP Data Governance Package CDS Ex and CIMP Data Governance Package

CDS Ex and CIMP Data Governance Package offers comprehensive education in data governance and data stewardship capped off with the highest level of CDS designation (CDS Ex) along with CIMP designation in Data Governance track.

Our Price: $3,375.00
Online CDS Ex and CIMP Data Quality Package CDS Ex and CIMP Data Quality Package

CDS Ex and CIMP Data Quality Package offers comprehensive education in data quality and data stewardship capped off with the highest level of CDS designation (CDS Ex) along with CIMP designation in Data Quality track at a great discount.

Our Price: $3,375.00