About the certification


Data Governance is a collection of practices and processes which help to ensure the formal management of data assets within an organization. Data Governance is the exercise of authority and control (planning, monitoring, and enforcement) over the management of data assets. The Data Governance Foundation is an entry-level certification intended for IT professionals seeking to validate their knowledge of Data Governance.

This exam includes topics such as Data Management Goals, Essential Concepts (Data and Information), Data Management Principles, The Data Lifecycle, The DAMA-DMBOK Framework (The DAMA Wheel, The Environmental Factors hexagon, and The Knowledge Area Context Diagram), and the Definition, Goals and Essentials Concepts of each of the 11 Knowledge Areas ( Data Governance, Data Architecture, Data Modeling and Design, Data Storage and Operations, Data Security, Data Integration and Interoperability, Documents and Content Management, Reference and Master Data, Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence, Metadata, and Data Quality).

The Data Governance Foundation certification exam is an online, closed-book, and remotely-proctored exam. It includes 20 multiple-choice questions and the passing score is 70%. You will have 30 minutes to complete the exam. Validate your knowledge of Data Governance and advance your career. Register for your online exam now!




Data Governance Foundation

Exam details


Exam code

ITC-023

Launch date

May 16, 2018

Exam description

The Data Governance Foundation exam tests the candidate knowledge in Data Governance.

Current version

v2 (March 2, 2022)

Exam format

Multiple choice; computer-based; closed book

Number of questions

20 questions

Passing score

70% (14 out of 20)

Exam duration

30 minutes

Level

Foundation

Languages

English only

Exam description

Data Management Goals, Essential Concepts (Data and Information), Data Management Principles, The Data Lifecycle, The DAMA-DMBOK Framework (The DAMA Wheel, The Environmental Factors hexagon, and The Knowledge Area Context Diagram), and the Definition, Goals and Essentials Concepts of each of the 11 Knowledge Areas ( Data Governance, Data Architecture, Data Modeling and Design, Data Storage and Operations, Data Security, Data Integration and Interoperability, Documents and Content Management, Reference and Master Data, Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence, Metadata, and Data Quality).

RECOMMENDED HOURS OF STUDY

16 hours

Bloom's Taxonomy

Level 1 (Remembering), Level 2 (Understanding) and Level 3 (Applying)

Recommended reading

• DAMA-DMBOK: Data Management Body of Knowledge (2nd Edition) by DAMA International;
• Get Governed: Building World Class Data Governance Programs by Morgan Templar;
• Data Governance: How to Design, Deploy and Sustain an Effective Data Governance Program (The Morgan Kaufmann Series on Business Intelligence) by John Ladley.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this certification

Recommended experience

Six months of work experience in Data Governance

Validity period

Lifetime

Exam Content Outline


   Domains Weight

1. Data Governance (Definition, Goals and Essentials Concepts)

10%

2. Data Architecture (Definition, Goals and Essentials Concepts)

10%

3. Data Modeling and Design (Definition, Goals and Essentials Concepts)

10%

4. Data Storage and Operations (Definition, Goals and Essentials Concepts)

10%

5. Data Security (Definition, Goals and Essentials Concepts)

10%

6. Data Integration and Interoperability (Definition, Goals and Essentials Concepts)

10%

7. Documents and Content Management (Definition, Goals and Essentials Concepts)

10%

8. Reference and Master Data (Definition, Goals and Essentials Concepts)

10%

9. Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence (Definition, Goals and Essentials Concepts)

10%

10. Metadata (Definition, Goals and Essentials Concepts)

5%

11. Data Quality (Definition, Goals and Essentials Concepts)

5%

   Total

100%

How to get certified


1

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2

Discover the exam objectives and prepare for your exam.

3

Register for your online proctored exam.

4

Take your online proctored exam in the comfort of your home or office.

5

Congratulations! You are certified!

Frequently Asked Questions


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    If a candidate does not achieve a passing score on the first attempt, there is no waiting period between the first and the second attempt. If a candidate does not achieve a passing score on the second attempt, the candidate must wait at least 7 days before retaking the exam for a third time. A candidate may not take a given exam any more than three times per year (12 months).

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