DAMA CDMP Specialist Data Quality

One-day specialist training that prepares data professionals to improve data quality systematically and measurably within organisations. Based on DAMA DMBoK2 Revised Edition.

1 day

Certificate on completion

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The one-day DAMA CDMP Specialist Data Quality training gives you, as a data management professional, the depth to improve data quality structurally and measurably within your organisation. Based on the DAMA DMBoK2 Revised Edition, you learn how to apply quality management principles to data: from policy and standards to monitoring and process improvement.
The training is also solid preparation for the official DAMA CDMP Data Quality Specialist exam.

What can you expect?

This training offers a balanced mix of theory, real-world cases and interactive exercises. You learn how to embed data quality sustainably in processes, systems and culture. At the same time, you actively work toward the CDMP Specialist exam with representative practice questions and reflection on realistic scenarios.

What will you learn?

After this training:

You understand why data quality plays a key role in effective data management;
You know how Data Quality relates to other disciplines such as Data Governance;
You can translate data quality goals into functional requirements and testable specifications;
You can set up processes to measure, monitor and improve data quality;
You know how to identify quality problems and resolve them sustainably;
You are well prepared for the DAMA CDMP Data Quality Specialist exam.

Training setup

You learn from the internationally recognised DAMA DMBoK2 Revised Edition and practise actively with exam questions and practical cases. Knowledge transfer happens through presentations, group assignments, use cases and discussion.

Why take part?

Reliable data is essential for good decisions, customer trust and process optimisation. This training gives you the tools and insights to raise data quality structurally to a higher level, and to earn the international recognition of the CDMP Data Quality Specialist certificate. Want to become an expert in managing and improving data quality and stand out in your organisation and in the market?

Sign up today and strengthen your position as a data quality specialist.

The training covers every aspect of the Specialist knowledge area based on the DAMA DMBoK book, complemented by short workshops, assignments and discussions for optimal exam preparation.

1. Introduction
1.1 Business Drivers
1.2 Goals and Principles
1.3 Essential Concepts

2. Activities
2.1 Define a Data Quality Framework
2.2 Define High Quality Data
2.3 Identify Dimensions and Supporting Business Rules
2.4 Perform an Initial Data Quality Assessment
2.5 Identify and Prioritize Potential Improvements
2.6 Define Goals for Data Quality Improvement
2.7 Develop and Deploy Data Quality Operations

3. Tools
3.1 Data Profiling Tools
3.2 Business Rule Templates and Engines
3.3 Data Parsing and Formatting
3.4 Data Transformation and Standardization
3.5 Data Enrichment
3.6 Incident Management System

4. Techniques
4.1 Effective Metrics
4.2 Data Profiling
4.3 Preventive Actions
4.4 Effective Data Quality Metrics
4.5 Root Cause Analysis
4.6 Corrections

5. Implementation Guidelines
5.1 Readiness Assessment / Risk Assessment
5.2 Organization and Cultural Change

6. Data Quality and the other Knowledge Areas
6.1 Data Quality and Data Modeling and Design
6.2 Data Quality and Metadata Management
6.3 Data Quality and Master and Reference Data Management
6.4 Data Quality and Data Integration and Interoperability
6.5 Data Quality and Data Governance

7. Works Cited / Recommended

8. Appendix
8.1 Data Quality ISO Standard
8.2 Further Reading on Data Quality Dimensions
8.3 Statistical Process Control

9. Wrap Up
9.1 Road to Exam
9.2 Tips and Tricks

Ferry Eijgel Sr. Project Coordinator Data & Analytics | Trainer Connected Data Academy | CDMP

Philip du Maine Data Architect & Technology Consultant | Trainer Connected Data Group

Jolanda van Gilst Senior Data Architect & Trainer | Co-owner Connected Data Group

After completing the training, we register you for the Specialist certification exam from DAMA International.
The English-language, open-book Specialist exam is developed by DAMA International. The exam tests your knowledge of the latest version of the Data Management Body of Knowledge (DAMA-DMBoK2).
You complete the exam, consisting of 100 multiple-choice questions, within 90 minutes. If English is not your native language, the exam is extended by 20 minutes.

DAMA-DMBoK2 Revised Edition book
The DAMA-DMBoK2 Revised Edition book, together with the training, is the basis for preparing for the Specialist exam.

Audience

Professionals with CDMP Associate certification (Practitioner or Master Level):

Data Stewards
Data Quality Analysts
BI specialists

Prior knowledge

CDMP Associate certification at Practitioner or Master level
Basic knowledge of data management principles and data quality concepts

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Wednesday 1 April 2026 09:00 – 17:00

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