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
Duration
5 days
Live instruction
Delivery
Physical + Virtual
Cohort based
Level
Advanced
Working professionals
Certification
NITA reimbursable
For Kenyan cohorts
Language
English
All materials
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
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
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
Where the change lands
Organizational Impact
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Reduce exposure to legal and regulatory risks through compliant data practices.
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Improve data-driven decision-making by ensuring data integrity and accuracy.
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Foster a culture of professional data governance to enhance operational efficiency.
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Create a reliable and secure environment for organizational data.
Personal Impact
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Gain in-demand skills essential for careers in leadership, compliance, or data stewardship.
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Advance toward senior roles with expertise in risk management and compliance.
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Contribute to organizational security and long-term viability.
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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.
| City | Starts | Ends | Delivery | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NakuruNext | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kigali | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Accra | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kisumu | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Johannesburg | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Dakar | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
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20 Jul → 24 Jul·In-Person
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20 Jul → 24 Jul·In-Person
Book this intake - Accra
20 Jul → 24 Jul·In-Person
Book this intake - Kisumu
27 Jul → 31 Jul·In-Person
Book this intake - Johannesburg
27 Jul → 31 Jul·In-Person
Book this intake - Dakar
27 Jul → 31 Jul·In-Person
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