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NITA AccreditedAdvancedPhysical + Virtual5 daysDGCMD

Training on Data Governance and Compliance: Mastering Data for Business Success

Master data governance and compliance. Learn to protect sensitive data, ensure regulatory compliance, and optimize data usage for business success.

Next intake

20 Jul 2026 · Nakuru

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Duration

5 days

Live instruction

Delivery

Physical + Virtual

Cohort based

Level

Advanced

Working professionals

Certification

NITA reimbursable

For Kenyan cohorts

Language

English

All materials

Overview

About this programme

This course provides a comprehensive understanding of data governance and compliance principles, enabling participants to establish robust frameworks for managing and protecting organizational data. Participants will learn how to align data strategies with business objectives, mitigate risks, and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements. Through practical case studies and hands-on exercises, learners will develop the skills to implement effective data governance programs and build a culture of data stewardship.

Course Duration

5 Days

Who Should Attend

  • Data governance professionals
  • Compliance officers
  • IT managers and data stewards
  • Risk management professionals
  • Legal professionals involved in data protection
  • Business analysts
  • Senior executives and managers responsible for data management
Learning outcomes

What you'll walk away with

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Define data governance and compliance concepts and their importance in organizations
  • Develop a data governance framework aligned with business objectives
  • Identify and assess data risks and implement appropriate controls
  • Understand and apply relevant data privacy and security regulations
  • Implement data quality management processes
  • Establish effective data stewardship roles and responsibilities
  • Communicate data governance and compliance effectively to stakeholders
Course modules

What we cover, module by module

Module 1: Foundations of Data Governance and Compliance

  • Introduction to data governance and compliance
  • The business case for data governance
  • Data lifecycle management
  • Data quality principles and challenges
  • Case Study: Data governance failure leading to compliance penalties in an organization
  • Practical: Map the data lifecycle and identify governance gaps in a sample scenario

Module 2: Data Governance Framework Development

  • Data governance principles and values
  • Establishing a data governance organization
  • Developing data policies and standards
  • Data classification and metadata management
  • Case Study: Designing a data governance framework for a multi-department organization
  • Practical: Develop a basic data governance framework and policy outline

Module 3: Data Risk Management and Compliance

  • Data risk assessment and mitigation
  • Data privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA, etc.)
  • Data security and protection
  • Incident response and breach management
  • Case Study: Managing a data breach and ensuring regulatory compliance
  • Practical: Conduct a simple data risk assessment and mitigation plan

Module 4: Data Quality and Stewardship

  • Data quality metrics and improvement strategies
  • Data profiling and cleansing techniques
  • Data stewardship roles and responsibilities
  • Data governance metrics and reporting
  • Case Study: Improving data quality through stewardship initiatives
  • Practical: Perform data profiling and define data quality metrics

Module 5: Implementing and Sustaining Data Governance

  • Change management and stakeholder engagement
  • Data governance technology and tools
  • Continuous improvement and monitoring
  • Measuring the impact of data governance
  • Case Study: Sustaining data governance in a rapidly growing organization
  • Practical: Create a data governance implementation and monitoring plan
Impact

Where the change lands

Organizational Impact

  • Reduce exposure to legal and regulatory risks through compliant data practices.

  • Improve data-driven decision-making by ensuring data integrity and accuracy.

  • Foster a culture of professional data governance to enhance operational efficiency.

  • Create a reliable and secure environment for organizational data.

Personal Impact

  • Gain in-demand skills essential for careers in leadership, compliance, or data stewardship.

  • Advance toward senior roles with expertise in risk management and compliance.

  • Contribute to organizational security and long-term viability.

  • Build confidence to lead and champion data governance initiatives.

Dates and locations

Upcoming intakes

Every intake is limited to a small cohort. Booking closes when a date fills or three weeks before the start, whichever comes first.

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FAQs

Common questions.

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The goal is to equip you with the skills to establish a robust framework for data governance and compliance, ensuring data is managed as a strategic asset for business success.

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For corporate teams

Training 10+ professionals?

We deliver Training on Data Governance and Compliance: Mastering Data for Business Success in-house at your offices, at a venue we arrange, or fully virtual. Customise the curriculum against your KPIs, and get a bespoke price for the cohort size you need.