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INTRODUCTION TO DAMA

  • Definition of data management and its strategic importance to federal operations.
  • Overview of core data management disciplines.
  • The Data Management Association (DAMA) and the Data Management Body of Knowledge (DMBoK) 2.0, including alignment with broader frameworks such as TOGAF and COBIT for government agencies.
  • Summary of professional certifications available through DAMA, specifically the Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP).

DATA GOVERNANCE

  • Definition of data governance and its significance to organizational accountability; presentation of a standard reference model.
  • Primary roles in data governance: data owner, steward, and custodian.
  • Functions of the Data Governance Office (DGO) and coordination with the Project Management Office (PMO).
  • Distinctions between data governance and IT governance and their implications for federal oversight.
  • Impact of various regulations on data management practices relevant for government entities.
  • Essential steps organizations must take to ensure compliance with existing and emerging regulatory requirements.
  • Strategies for initiating, sustaining, and maturing a comprehensive data governance framework.

DATA LIFECYCLE MANAGEMENT

  • Proactive strategies for managing data throughout its entire lifecycle.
  • Distinctions between the data lifecycle and the Systems Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
  • Key governance checkpoints integrated within the data lifecycle.

METADATA MANAGEMENT

  • Definition of metadata and its critical role in information management.
  • Classifications, applications, and sources of metadata.
  • The relationship between metadata architecture and business glossaries.
  • How metadata serves as the foundational mechanism for data governance and standardization.

DG MINI PROJECT

  • Foundational requirements for launching a Data Governance Program; development of a business case aligned with strategic objectives for government use.

DOCUMENT RECORDS & CONTENT MANAGEMENT

  • Strategic importance of document and records management in the public sector.
  • Distinctions between taxonomy and ontology.
  • Legal and regulatory frameworks governing records and content management for federal entities.

DATA MODELING BASICS

  • Types of data models, their applications, and interrelationships.
  • Development and implementation of data models across enterprise, conceptual, logical, physical, and dimensional layers.
  • Maturity assessments for model utilization and integration within the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
  • Application of data modeling principles to big data environments.
  • The critical role of data modeling in supporting data governance, supported by business case studies.

DATA QUALITY MANAGEMENT

  • Dimensions of data quality and clarification of the distinction between validity and overall quality.
  • Policies, procedures, metrics, technological tools, and resource requirements for maintaining data quality.
  • Application of a data quality reference model to organizational processes.
  • The interconnection between data quality management and data governance, illustrated through case studies.

DATA OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

  • Essential roles and operational considerations for effective data management.
  • Best practices for executing data operations within government agencies.

DATA RISK & SECURITY

  • Identification of threats and implementation of controls to prevent unauthorized access, misuse, or loss of data, with specific attention to personally identifiable information (PII).
  • Identification of risks associated with data utilization beyond security concerns.
  • Data management compliance considerations for regulations such as GDPR and BCBS239, applicable to international or cross-border government operations.
  • The function of data governance in enhancing data security management frameworks.

MASTER & REFERENCE DATA MANAGEMENT

  • Distinctions between master data and reference data.
  • Identification and enterprise-wide management of master data assets.
  • Four primary Master Data Management (MDM) architectures and their suitability for different operational contexts for government programs.
  • Incremental implementation strategies for MDM aligned with organizational priorities.
  • Case study: Statoil (Equinor).

DATA WAREHOUSING, BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE & DATA ANALYTICS

  • Definition of data warehousing and business intelligence and their necessity for informed decision-making.
  • Major data warehouse architectural approaches (Inmon vs. Kimball).
  • Introduction to dimensional data modeling techniques.
  • Factors contributing to Master Data Management failure in the absence of robust data governance.
  • Application of data analytics, machine learning, and data visualization tools for government insight generation.

DATA INTEGRATION & INTEROPERABILITY

  • Business and technological challenges addressed by data integration efforts.
  • Distinctions between data integration and data interoperability in federal systems.
  • Integration and interoperability styles, their applicability, and operational implications for government infrastructure.
  • Guidelines and approaches for delivering secure data integration and access services.
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