Data Governance and Stewardship Professional (DGSP) Course
The Data Governance and Stewardship Professional (DGSP) Course by DAMA equips data stewards, governance leads, and compliance officers with the structured frameworks to resolve poor data quality, inconsistent policies, and regulatory risks. It addresses the urgent need for standardized governance in organizations where 95% of businesses report data quality issues impact decision-making. Learners gain practical skills in stewardship models, metadata alignment, and policy enforcement aligned with industry best practices.
This course prepares professionals for the DGSP certification exam administered by ICCP, validating expertise in data governance and stewardship. Koenig provides official vendor-authorized courseware and 30-day lab access, ensuring hands-on mastery. Certification holders join a global network of over 10,000 data management professionals, enhancing credibility and career advancement in data governance roles.
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Course Overview
The Data Governance and Stewardship Professional (DGSP) Course by DAMA is designed to equip data professionals with comprehensive knowledge of data governance frameworks, stewardship practices, and enterprise data management principles. This course prepares candidates for the DGSP certification exam administered by the Institute for Certification of Computing Professionals (ICCP), aligning closely with the DAMA-DMBOK® guide. It serves roles such as Data Stewards, Data Governance Analysts, and Information Management Specialists who are responsible for ensuring data quality, compliance, and effective data lifecycle management. With over 70% of Fortune 500 companies implementing formal data governance programs, demand for certified professionals continues to grow across finance, healthcare, and technology sectors.
Participants engage with key tools and methodologies essential to modern data governance, including business glossaries, workflow automation platforms, document management systems, data cataloging solutions like OpenMetadata, and data governance scorecards. The hands-on lab environment simulates real-world scenarios where students configure a data governance operating model, define data policies, establish stewardship roles, and implement a business glossary integrated with metadata management tools. Using practical exercises and guided workflows, learners build a functional data governance framework from scratch, applying change management techniques and regulatory compliance assessments within a collaborative virtual workspace. These labs reinforce applied learning through realistic use cases such as GDPR readiness audits and cross-functional data policy rollouts.
Achieving the Data Governance and Stewardship Professional (DGSP) certification validates expertise recognized by global enterprises and regulatory bodies, enhancing credibility in data governance roles. Certified professionals report an average salary increase of 18%, with mid-level Data Governance Managers earning up to $162,117 annually. Koenig Solutions supports this journey with official courseware, Guaranteed-to-Run batches, and personalized 1-on-1 training sessions that ensure mastery of exam domains. Graduates are positioned to lead data governance initiatives, influence organizational data culture, and advance into strategic roles such as Chief Data Officer or Enterprise Data Architect, driving long-term value through trusted, governed data assets.
What You'll Learn
Prerequisites
- Basic understanding of data management concepts and practices.
- Familiarity with data governance principles and frameworks.
- Experience with data analytics tools and techniques is beneficial but not mandatory.
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Basic knowledge of relevant data privacy and compliance regulations.
Certification Exam
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What's Included in Your Training
Every enrollment comes packed with resources to maximise your learning and exam success
Exam Preparation Materials
Practice Test Questions (200+)
Certificate of Completion
Post-Training Support (30 days)
Session Recording Access
Free Rescheduling (7+ days notice)
Career Outcomes
of Data Governance and Stewardship Professional (DGSP) Course certified professionals report career advancement within 6 months
Salary Impact
Average salary increase reported after obtaining the Data Governance and Stewardship Professional (DGSP) Course certification
*Source: Glassdoor / LinkedIn 2025
Job Roles
- Data Governance Specialist
- Data Steward
- Data Governance Manager
- Lead Data Steward
- Data Governance Analyst
- Governance Architect
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