Data governance is no longer optional. Increasing regulatory scrutiny, growing data volumes, and rising expectations for trustworthy information have made governance essential for business efficiency, risk management, and competitive advantage. Yet many organizations struggle to move beyond theory into sustainable, working governance programs. 

The DMBOK and CDMP Specialist Deep Dive: Data Governance is a three-day, live, online course designed to provide a clear, practical foundation for understanding and implementing data governance in real organizations. Grounded in the DAMA International Data Management Body of Knowledge (DMBOK Version 2 and Revised Edition), the course focuses on what data governance is, why it matters, and how it can be implemented incrementally rather than through disruptive “big bang” approaches. 

Led by Chris Bradley, CDMP Fellow and former VP of Professional Development at DAMA International, the course explores governance drivers, organizational models, roles and responsibilities, maturity assessment, and operating structures. Participants will examine how data governance connects to data quality, master data management, data modeling, metadata, architecture, and lifecycle management. Regulatory considerations, stakeholder engagement, and ethics are addressed throughout the course. 

Through guided instruction, practical examples, and structured exercises, participants will gain tools and techniques they can apply immediately within their own organizations. The course also provides targeted preparation for the CDMP Data Governance Specialist exam, a required component for achieving CDMP Practitioner and Master certification levels. 

By the End of the Course, You’ll Take Home 

• A practical understanding of data governance principles, drivers, and outcomes 
• Techniques for implementing governance incrementally and sustainably 
• Frameworks for defining governance scope, roles, and operating models 
• Methods for assessing governance maturity and organizational readiness 
• A clear view of how governance integrates with data quality, MDM, and architecture 
• Focused preparation for the CDMP Data Governance Specialist exam 

Program Highlights 

Over three live, interactive days, you will: 

• Explore data governance as a foundational discipline within the DMBOK framework 
• Understand regulatory drivers and governance implications 
• Learn how to define governance scope, principles, and minimum standards 
• Examine governance roles including data owners, stewards, and custodians 
• Assess governance maturity and organizational readiness 
• Compare centralized, decentralized, federated, and hybrid governance models 
• Understand how governance supports data quality, MDM, and analytics 
• Prepare for the CDMP Data Governance Specialist exam through targeted review and practice 

By the End of This Course, You’ll Be Able To 

• Explain the business and regulatory drivers for data governance 
• Design a practical data governance framework aligned to organizational needs 
• Define governance roles, responsibilities, and decision structures 
• Assess data governance maturity and readiness 
• Select and adapt governance operating models 
• Confidently prepare for the CDMP Data Governance Specialist exam 

How the Course Works 

This is a three-day, live, online course combining instructor-led presentations, applied examples, structured exercises, and Q&A. 

During the live sessions, you’ll experience: 

• Instructor-led lectures aligned to DMBOK and CDMP exam objectives 
• Real-world governance scenarios 
• Practice questions aligned to the CDMP Data Governance Specialist exam 
• Live discussion and Q&A throughout the course 

The course is delivered using two integrated platforms: 

DATAVERSITY Training Center (DVTC) 
Log in at training.dataversity.net to access your course dashboard, syllabus, materials, discussion forum, and session recordings. 

Zoom 
Each day of training, you’ll join the live session directly from the DVTC platform using the “Join Now” button. 

All course materials and recordings will be available for download after the course. 

Schedule 

Dates: Monday–Wednesday, August 3–5, 2026 
Time: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM Pacific / 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM Eastern 
Length: 3 Days 
CEUs: 13.5 

Pricing 

• $1,200 Early Bird Price through July 17, 2026 
• $1,500 Regular Price after July 17, 2026 
• Last day to register: Friday, July 31, 2026 

Why Choose This Course 

• Led by Chris Bradley, CDMP Fellow and former DAMA International VP of Professional Development 
• Grounded in the DAMA-DMBOK (Version 2 and Revised Edition) 
• Focused on practical, sustainable data governance implementation 
• Addresses regulatory, organizational, and operational governance challenges 
• Designed for both real-world application and CDMP Specialist exam preparation 

Is This Course Right for You or Your Team? 

This course is ideal for: 

• Data governance leads and practitioners 
• Data owners and data stewards 
• Data and enterprise architects 
• Data quality and MDM professionals 
• Consultants and advisors supporting governance initiatives 
• Professionals preparing for the CDMP Data Governance Specialist exam 

No advanced technical prerequisites are required. General business and data management familiarity is sufficient. 

Private Team Training 

Organizations may schedule private sessions or purchase bulk registrations for internal teams. 
Private training can include tailored discussions, focused exam preparation, and organization-specific modeling considerations. 

Contact DATAVERSITY to discuss private training and enterprise options. 

Backed by Industry Leaders 

This course is developed and delivered by DATAVERSITY, in collaboration with DAMA International, and is part of DATAVERSITY’s advanced DMBOK- and CDMP-aligned Specialist Deep Dive training series.