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Data governance is a cross-functional management program that treats data as an enterprise asset. It includes the collection of policies, standards, processes, people, and technology essential to managing critical data to a set of goals. Understanding data governance fundamentals is essential to the success of data stewards. This online training course provides an overview of data governance with the goal of building strong fundamental knowledge for data stewards. It covers the disciplines of governing data, the essential components and a roadmap to execution of a successful data governance program.
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You will learn:
- what data should be governed
- why data governance is important
- basic concepts, principles, and practices of a data governance program
- where and how to start a data governance program
- people and tools that enable a data governance program
- techniques to measure success of a data governance program
- data governance of emerging data solutions - Big Data and Cloud Applications
This course is geared towards:
- data stewards
- business or IT professionals who want to become data stewards
- business or IT counterparts working with data stewards
- information management professionals who want to learn about data governance
Module 0. About the Course (7 min)
Module 1. Introduction to Data Governance (25 min)
- What Is Data Governance?
- Not a One Size Fits All Program
- Enterprise Data Governance
- What Aspects of Data Can Be Governed?
- Why Govern Data?
- What Data Should Be Governed?
- Types of Data Governance Programs
- Business Drivers for Data Governance
Module 2. Data Governance Architecture & Design (78 min)
- Architecture & Design (BIG UNIT): Part 1
- Architecture & Design: Part 2
- Capabilities
- Operating Frameworks
- Engagement and Workflow
Module 3. Data Governance Implementation Fundamentals (59 min)
- Selecting Data and Setting Goals
- Policies and Standards
- Data Governance and IT Processes
- Data Governance and Business Processes
- People in Data Governance
- Managing and Measuring Data Governance
Module 4. Data Governance of Emerging Solutions (65 min)
- Big Data
- Cloud Applications
Module 5. Modernizing Data Governance (53 min)
- Overview
- The Data Quake: From Stable to Volatile
- New Data Governance Challenges
- Curating and Cataloging Data
- Rethinking Data Governance Practices
- Technologies and Modern Data Governance
- Module Summary
Click here to download a more detailed outline of this course.
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This exam tests knowledge and understanding of core concepts, principles, and terminology of data governance.
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You will be tested in these areas:
- Basic concepts, principles, and practices of data governance
- Business drivers of data governance
- Data governance policies and standards
- Functions and roles in data governance teams and projects
- Metrics for sustaining data governance
- Culture change management
- Specifics of data governance for emerging solutions
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Additional Information
Number of Questions: 25
Time Limit: 50 Minutes
Passing Score: 70%
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Once you pass the exam, you will receive a Certificate of Education
documenting that you have demonstrated mastery of the topic. Course
exams count towards eLC certification programs. Visit our Certification page for more information about our various programs.
We recommend that you take detailed notes and review the course material multiple times before taking this exam. Click here to learn more about exams.
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