Certified Data Management Professional
(CDMP) – DAMA DMBoK2
– Data Management Fundamentals training & certification

Manage your data, strengthen your organisation:
become a DAMA Certified Data Management Professional!

Want to take data management and governance to the next level within your organisation?

Discover DAMA DMBoK2, the global standard for effective data management. This powerful framework offers everything you need—from strategic insights to operational tools—to successfully set up data management and integrate it into your organisation’s current working methods.

During our 3-day training course, you will immerse yourself in all aspects of this leading framework. Not only will you learn how to apply it in your (client) organisation, but you will also be prepared for the prestigious Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) Data Management Fundamentals exam from DAMA International.

Are you ready to boost your knowledge and career? Discover what this training course can do for you!

Would you prefer an in-company course for your data team?

For groups of five or more participants, we can provide the CDMP training in-house and tailor-made, including classroom exams at your location.

Please contact us for more information!

Duration:

Pricing CDMP Fundamentals training & certification:

3 days + 2.5-hour classroom exam.

€2.500 excl. VAT, including exam and English-language DAMA

DMBoK2R handbook, version 2 Revision

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Number of Participants:

Dates:

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The course and course material will be in English.

5-12 (a minimum of 5 participants is required)

17, 18, 19 September

Stockholm, Sweden

Northridge Analytics & Connected Data Academy

General Information

The aim of this training course is to provide you with up-to-date, conceptual and practical insight into the structure and content of DAMA-DMBoK2, enabling you to keep control of the ever-increasing amount of data, information requests and regulations concerning data management and use.

Your results after completion:

You will understand the value of data – ‘Data as an Asset’
You will have insight into the business case for Data Governance
You will be able to position Data Governance and Data Management
You will be familiar with the Data Management Body Of Knowledge (DMBoK2) framework for Data Management
You will be familiar with various methods of data management
You will have knowledge of the various data management disciplines and how they relate to each other
You will be able to place the meaning of data in the broadest sense of the word
You are aware of the various professional perspectives
You can identify data management pitfalls and possible solutions within an organisation
You know which aspects are or are not applicable/important for your organisation
You know how to use data as a stable and consistent strategic tool
You can create a functional framework for effective data management
You have made a start on an action/project plan at individual and/or organisational level
You are prepared for the CDMP Data Management Fundamentals exam.

Target

This training course is very accessible to anyone who wants to specialise in the world of data & data management and is primarily aimed at those involved in the development and/or transformation to a data-driven organisation.

IT professionals
Information managers
Managers
Knowledge workers
and others who strive for reliable and consistent methods for data management.

Approach

The training covers all disciplines as identified by the international standard DAMA-DMBoK2. The necessary knowledge is enriched with relevant and appealing (customer) cases from everyday practice and includes examples from the fields of Telecom, (Smart) Government, Healthcare, Finance and Industry.

Each Knowledge Area concludes with a practice assignment and there is plenty of room for interactivity and sharing your own questions and insights.

During the training days, we practise with interactive questionnaires to apply what we have learned immediately. The questions are representative of the CDMP exam and an excellent way to be optimally prepared for the certification.

Materials

Knowledge is transferred through presentations, use cases, interactive questionnaires, individual exercises, group work and discussions. The necessary materials are provided to participants at the start of the training course:

Course slides (.pdf)
DAMA DMBOK book (2nd revised edition)
Good practices
Reading list: Books, articles, white papers, etc.

Exam & Certification

Badges & Certificates

If you pass the exam with a score of at least 60%, you will automatically receive an Associate Badge and Certificate.

If you achieve a score of more than 70%, you may be eligible for CDMP Practitioner status. In addition to 2-10 years of industry experience, practitioners must also have passed two specialist exams with a score of at least 70%.

To become a CDMP Master, you need a score of at least 80% on both the Data Management Fundamentals exam and two specialist exams. In addition, a minimum of 10 years of experience is required.

Resit

If the result is unsatisfactory, or if a higher result is desired, a resit can be requested. A resit costs £275 (excluding VAT) and can be scheduled almost immediately in consultation. There is a minimum period of 48 hours between the first attempt and a resit.

DAMA International provides the exams and keeps track of the status of certified professionals. The certification is valid for 3 years.

*DAMA-DMBoK2 book

The DAMA-DMBoK2 book is provided to participants during the training and, in conjunction with the training, forms the basis for preparation for the exam.

Training Program

Program

The training has been developed and compiled by professionals with extensive practical knowledge and experience in the field and covers all disciplines (11) as identified by the international standard DAMA-DMBOK2, including the new topics ‘Data Management Process’, ‘Data Ethics’ and ‘Big Data’. The prioritisation of topics is based on the CDMP exam.

Data Management & Process – 2%
Data Governance – 11%
Data Architecture – 6%
Metadata Management – 11%
Reference & Master Data – 10%
Data Warehousing & Business Intelligence – 10%
Data Modelling & Design – 11%
Data Quality – 11%
Data Integration & Interoperability – 6%
Data Storage & Operations – 6%
Document & Content Management – 6%
Big Data & Data Science – 2%
Data Security – 6%
Data Privacy & Ethics – 2%

Day 1

Data management and its relationship to DAMA-DMBOK2
The role of Data Governance
Background of DMBOK as a framework
The new (strategic) role of data: ‘Data as an asset’
Context diagrams plus action plans for implementation
Data Management (planning)
Data Governance
Data Architecture

Day 2

Metadata
Reference & Master Data
Data Warehousing (DWH) & Business Intelligence (BI)
Data Modelling & Design
Data Quality
Data Integration & Interoperability
Data Storage & Operations
Data Security

Day 3

Documents & Content Management
Big Data & Data Science
Data Privacy & Ethics
Introduction and application of the DAMA Data Management Maturity Model
Maturity & Skill Development
Developing and maintaining data strategies
Data Management Organisation & Role Expectations
Data Management and Organisational Change Management
Preparation for the Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) exam

Trainers

The training is conducted by or own experienced trainers who, in addition to their theoretical knowledge, have earned their spurs in consulting practice and are still involved in numerous data projects on a daily basis.

Meet Your Trainers:

Erik Fransen

Managing Director at Connected Data Group & Connected Data Academy

Board Member DAMA NL | Data Management & AI Thought Leader.

🔗 Connect with Erik on LinkedIn: (1) Erik Fransen | LinkedIn

John Wernfeldt

John, Managing Director at Northridge Analytics
With over a decade of experience in data strategy, governance, and architecture,

John helps organizations unlock business value through smarter data practices.

He’s previously led data initiatives at Capgemini Invent and advised Fortune 500 clients

as a strategy consultant at Gartner.

As President of DAMA Sweden, John is dedicated to building a strong data community and advancing practical, collaborative approaches to data management.

🔗 Connect with John on LinkedIn: (1) John Wernfeldt | LinkedIn

Terms & Conditions

Cancellation by organizer: the organizer will make every effort to ensure that training courses take place, but reserves the right to cancel training courses at any time. The organizer is not responsible for costs incurred by the client as a result of the postponement or cancellation of the training course. If a training course is cancelled by the organizer, the client will be offered the option of transferring the booking to another training course or having the course fee already paid returned.

Cancellation by the client: Cancellation is possible up to 5 working days before the start of the training course, after which the full registration fee is due. No costs will be charged for cancellations up to 20 working days prior to the start of the course. In all other cases, 50% of the registration fee will be charged. Cancellations must always be made in writing. After signing, the student has a 14-day reflection period and can cancel free of charge if the training has not been taken during this period.

Settlement and invoicing: Unless otherwise agreed and stated as a payment condition, invoicing of the total amount for the training will take place after booking. Payment of the full invoice amount must be made no later than 15 working days before the start of the training. The organizer reserves the right to refuse participation in the training if the invoice is not paid on time. By registrating, you are ordering the relevant training course. A reflection period of fourteen days applies