course | Data Governance Fundamentals: Building Awareness & Foundations
Join the Data Governance... course taught in English – This BOOST foundational program is designed to introduce participants to the core principles of Data…
ARG-3124 | Data Governance Fundamentals: Building Awareness & Foundations
Course Sector : Audit, Risk and Governance
| Duration | Date from | Date to | Course Venue | Course fees | Book a course |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Days | 19/10/2026 | 23/10/2026 | Dubai | $4,250 | Book now |
| 5 Days | 22/11/2026 | 26/11/2026 | Cairo | $4,250 | Book now |
| 5 Days | 29/03/2027 | 02/04/2027 | Singapore | $4,950 | Book now |
| 5 Days | 10/05/2027 | 14/05/2027 | Dubai | $4,250 | Book now |
| 5 Days | 22/08/2027 | 26/08/2027 | Manama | $4,250 | Book now |
| 5 Days | 23/08/2027 | 27/08/2027 | Abu Dhabi | $4,250 | Book now |
Course Introduction
This BOOST foundational program is designed to introduce participants to the core principles of Data Governance in a clear, structured, and non-technical manner. The course focuses on building awareness of why Data Governance is essential for modern organizations and how it supports decision-making, compliance, data quality, and accountability.
Participants will gain a practical understanding of governance concepts, roles, policies, and operating models without deep technical complexity. The program emphasizes clarity, organizational alignment, and readiness, making it ideal for organizations that are at an early stage of their Data Governance journey or looking to establish a common language and baseline understanding across teams
Course objective
- Understand the purpose and value of Data Governance within organizations
- Distinguish between Data Governance, Data Management, and IT responsibilities
- Identify key Data Governance roles and accountability structures
- Recognize the importance of data ownership, policies, and standards
- Understand how Data Governance supports compliance, risk management, and performance
- Establish a solid foundation for future governance initiatives
Course audience
- Business managers and department heads
- Data owners and data stewards (new to the role)
- Compliance, risk, and audit professionals
- IT and business professionals involved with data
- Organizations starting or planning Data Governance initiatives
Course Outline | DAY 01
Introduction to Data & Governance Concepts
- Understanding data as a strategic organizational asset
- Types of organizational data (operational, analytical, sensitive, master data)
- Common data challenges and risks in organizations
- Introduction to governance: principles, objectives, and value
- The business case for Data Governance
Course Outline | Day 02
Data Governance vs Data Management
- Differentiating governance, management, and technology
- Where Data Governance fits within the organization
- Governance frameworks and operating models (high-level)
- Key governance domains: quality, security, privacy, availability
- Case discussion: consequences of weak governance
Course Outline | Day 03
Roles, Responsibilities & Accountability
- Data ownership and accountability concepts
- Key roles: Data Owners, Data Stewards, Custodians
- Governance committees and decision-making structures
- Aligning governance roles with business functions
- Role clarity workshops and scenarios
Course Outline | Day 04
Policies, Standards & Controls
- Purpose of data policies and standards
- Data classification and handling principles
- Data quality standards and expectations
- Data security and access principles
- Translating policies into day-to-day practices
Course Outline | Day 05
Starting the Data Governance Journey
- Assessing organizational readiness for Data Governance
- Defining governance scope and priorities
- Phased implementation approach
- Measuring success and governance maturity
- Key lessons learned and next steps roadmap
BOOST’s Professional Attendance Certificate “BPAC”
BPAC is always given to the delegates after completing the training course,and depends on their attendance of the program at a rate of no less than 80%,besides their active participation and engagement during the program sessions.
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