DCAM - the Data Management Capability Assessment Model

This course covers EDM Council's DCAM Framework

What is the DCAM?

DCAM The Data Management Capability Assessment Model is a tool designed to help organizations evaluate their data management practices and identify areas for improvement. By using this framework, businesses can ensure that their data is accurate, secure, and accessible, which can lead to better decision-making and improved performance. Our training program, offered in partnership with the EDM Council, provides an overview of the framework and a DCAM certification examination.

Why is it important to assess your organization's data management practices?

Assessing your organisation's data management practices is important for several reasons. First, it helps you identify areas where your data may be at risk, such as security breaches or data loss. Second, it allows you to evaluate the accuracy and completeness of your data, which is essential for making informed business decisions. Finally, it helps you ensure that your data is accessible to those who need it, when they need it, which can improve overall organizational performance. By using the Data Management Capability Assessment Model, you can take a proactive approach to manage your data and ensure that it is a valuable asset for your organization.

DCAM Education

DCAM (the Data Management Capability Assessment Model) is the industry standard, best practice framework designed to assist today's information professionals in developing and sustaining a comprehensive data management program, and one that is a business and operational priority in their firm.

DCAM was developed by industry professional members of the EDM Council, the global non-profit association for data management. The DCAM model is used by a substantial majority of financial industry firms, including Tier 1 and Tier 2 banks plus regulators, with rapid adoption across other industries such as insurance, pharmaceutical and manufacturing.

The DCAM course provides a comprehensive perspective on the capabilities needed to develop and implement a practical data management function. The curriculum is organized into eight core components covering over 100 essential data management capabilities and sub-capabilities. Each capability is supported by a series of requirement statements including specific objectives, scoring guidance, implementation advice and artefacts needed for the evaluation of data management programs. The latest DCAM v2 Course includes new capabilities for provisioning data to advanced analytics and AI/ML initiatives and includes data ethics.

This DCAM Certification Package includes the DCAM course plus the certification exam.

Discounted packages are also available to support combined DCAM and CDS or DCAM and CIMP accreditations

The DCAM course covers eight core components

Data Strategy and Business Case

Data Management Strategy
Data Management Business Case
Data Management Vision

Data Management Program and Funding

Establishing a Data Management Program
Funding a Data Management Program
Creating a Data Management Organization
Data Management Road Mapping
Ensuring Process Excellence in Data Management Practices
Engaging Stakeholders in the Data Management Program
Designing and Operating Communications and Training Programs
Measuring and Evaluating the Data Management Program

Business & Data Architecture

Creating a Data Architecture Function
Integrating Business and Data Architectures
Identifying and Defining Data

Data & Technology Architecture

Integrating Data and Technology Architectures
Managing the Data Management Technology Stack
Operational Risk Planning

Data Quality Management

Creating a Data Quality Management Function
Data Profiling and Measurement
Remediating Data Quality Issues
Measuring and Monitoring Data Quality

Data Governance

Creating a Data Governance Function
Managing Data Governance Policies and Standards
Governing the Data Management Program
Governing Data Domains and Data Structures
Governing Data Access & Use Governing Data Ethics

Data Control Environment

Demonstrating and Operating a Data Control Environment
Collaborating for Cross-Organizational Data Control and Management
Managing Data Risk

Analytics Management

Creating an Analytics Management Function
Aligning Analytics with Business and Data Management Strategies
Aligning Analytics with Data Architecture
Aligning Analytics with Data Quality Management
Designing and Operating the Analytics Platform
Operationalizing Analytics Models
Managing Analytics Culture & Education

Training is delivered online - all you need is sound and an internet connection.

The courses are designed to equip you with the core skills you need to do your job, as well as advanced tips and tricks normally only gained with years of experience, and do not depend on a particular product or environment. Whether you are just entering the data governance arena, or have years of experience, you will find a course to suit your education needs.

Each course includes the DCAM certification exam

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