Executive Certificate
Data Governance — CDMP Practitioner Level
A focused certificate aligned to the DAMA CDMP Practitioner credential.
€490 · €41/month

At a glance
- Credential
- Executive Certificate
- Faculty
- Data Science
- Duration
- 3–6 months
- Format
- Online, English
- Next intake
- January
- Tuition
- €490
About this programme
Data Governance — CDMP Practitioner Level
Executive Certificate in Data Governance (CDMP Practitioner Level – Module 2) From Strategy to Execution: Build, Implement & Scale World-Class Data Governance Elevate Your Data Governance Expertise Today’s most forward-thinking organizations don’t just collect data—they govern it with precision, scalability, and compliance. This 100% online, intermediate-level program from Paris Metropolitan University is designed for professionals ready to implement robust data governance strategies that align with innovation, compliance, and business transformation. Perfectly aligned with the DAMA CDMP Practitioner Certification, this program will empower you to lead with confidence and clarity in any data-driven organization.
Why choose this programme
- 01
Aligned directly to DAMA-DMBOK.
- 02
Compact and intensive — three to six months.
- 03
Faculty from working governance practice.
- 04
Includes mock examinations and study support.
What you'll learn
On graduation, you will be able to:
Session 1.
Data Governance Strategy and Roadmap Learn to align governance with business goals, perform gap analyses, and build implementation roadmaps
Session 2.
Metadata & Data Quality Management Implement business glossaries, data lineage strategies, and quality monitoring practices
Session 3.
Master Data Management (MDM) Develop MDM capabilities across domains and integrate MDM into broader data governance structures
Session 4.
Operationalizing Governance & Overcoming Challenges Embed governance into daily operations, resolve implementation challenges, and sustain long-term value.
Career horizons
Where alumni land.
- Data Governance Lead
- Data Steward
- Data Quality Manager
- Privacy Officer
- Chief Data Officer Track
Curriculum
1 modules across 3–6 months.
Asynchronous-first delivery. Each module opens with a live cohort seminar, followed by structured study, an applied assignment, and faculty feedback.
01
Implementing Data Governance (Practitioner Level) Gain intermediate-level expertise to mov
from design to delivery of scalable governance. Session 1: Data Governance Strategy and Roadmap Learn to align governance with business goals, perform gap analyses, and build implementation roadmaps. Session 2: Metadata & Data Quality Management Implement business glossaries, data lineage strategies, and quality monitoring practices. Session 3: Master Data Management (MDM) Develop MDM capabilities across domains and integrate MDM into broader data governance structures. Session 4: Operationalizing Governance & Overcoming Challenges Embed governance into daily operations, resolve implementation challenges, and sustain long-term value.
Admission
What we look for.
Admission to the Executive Certificate is reviewed by a faculty panel. Decisions are returned within fourteen days of a complete application.
Begin an application →You will need
- 01Bachelor's or relevant experience.
- 02Application.
- 03Transcripts or CV.
- 04Background overview.
To complete
- 01Coursework, mock examinations, examination.
Tuition
One programme. One transparent fee.
Includes coursework, faculty supervision, examinations and the accredited credential.
Full tuition table →What it covers
- Full programme curriculum and asynchronous content
- Live cohort seminars and faculty office hours
- Personal academic supervisor
- Examinations and the accredited credential
- Apostille-eligible degree (Hague Convention)
- PMU Alumni Network & Career Hub access
Tuition shown in euros. EU VAT may apply depending on the candidate's country of residence. All major cards, SEPA and PayPal accepted.
Frequently asked
Questions worth answering.
- Yes. The Executive Certificate is delivered fully online, asynchronous-first, with live cohort sessions punctuating each module.
- On successful completion, candidates are awarded the Executive Certificate in Data Governance (CDMP Practitioner Level) by Paris Metropolitan University. The credential bears the institutional seal.
- A working baseline of eight to ten hours per week. The programme is paced for adults in role.
- Bachelor's or relevant experience. Application. Transcripts or CV. Background overview.
- Need-based fee remission is available; speak to admissions before applying so we can discuss the right path for your circumstances.
- Admitted candidates may defer once to a subsequent intake within twelve months, at no additional cost.
- PMU is an ACBSP candidate, an EAHEA institution, and registered under French private higher-education law. Credentials are honoured worldwide.
- Alumni retain access to the institutional network, the journal, the careers practice, and library subscriptions.
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