DAMA CDMP Specialist Reference & Masterdata

The one-day Specialist Reference & Master Data Management training course teaches you how to structurally manage, coordinate, and use reference and master data as a reliable source for business processes, reports, and analyses. The training course follows the guidelines from the DAMA DMBOK2 Revised Edition and thoroughly prepares you for the DAMA CDMP Specialist exam in Reference & Master Data Management.

What can you expect?

A practical training course that alternates between theory, current cases, and interactive assignments. You will delve into models, standards, and processes that help to achieve consistency, integration, and quality of master and reference data—both within and between systems. You will also practice with questions in the style of the CDMP exam.

What will you learn?

After this training:

• You will understand the importance of Reference & Master Data Management within data management;
• You will be able to place the role of master and reference data in relation to other disciplines, such as Data Governance and Data Quality;
• You will know how to create and manage an authoritative source of aligned, validated data;
• You will be able to apply standards and integration patterns to limit risks, costs, and complexity;
• You will know how to harmonize data structures and improve the quality of data exchange;
• You will be substantively prepared for the DAMA CDMP Specialist exam in Reference & Master Data Management.

Who is this training for?

This training has been developed for professionals with a CDMP Associate certificate at Practitioner or Master level who want to specialize in the consistent and centralized management of reference and master data. Think of Data Architects, MDM specialists, Data Stewards, and information professionals who work on data consistency and integration in complex environments.

Training structure

The training is based on the DAMA DMBOK2 Revised Edition. You will work with current practical examples, do exercises in groups, and gain insight into exam-oriented questions. The training is supervised by an experienced trainer with extensive practical experience in MDM and RDM.

Desired prior knowledge

• CDMP Associate certificate at Practitioner or Master level;
• Basic knowledge of data management principles and data modeling.

Why participate?

In a data-driven organization, master and reference data are the building blocks for reliable information provision. This training course teaches you how to manage this data sustainably and use it as a strategic business asset. You will strengthen your role in the data landscape and prepare yourself specifically for the official DAMA CDMP Specialist exam.

Do you want to be the linchpin in structurally improving data consistency, integration, and reliability

Register today and become the specialist that organizations need to make their data truly work!

The training covers all aspects of the Specialist knowledge area based on the DAMA DMBoK book and is supplemented with various short workshops, assignments, and discussions to ensure optimal preparation for the exam.

1. Introduction
1.1 Business Drivers
1.2 Goals and Principles
1.3 Essential Concepts

2. Activities
2.1 MDM Activities
2.2 Reference Data Activities

3. Tools and Techniques

4. Implementation Guidelines
4.1 Adhere to Master Data Architecture
4.2 Monitor Data Movement
4.3 Manage Reference Data Change
4.4 Data Sharing Agreements

5. Organization and Cultural Change

6. Reference and Master Data Governance
6.1 Metrics

7. Wrap Up
7.1 Road to Exam
7.2 Tips & Tricks

The training is provided by experienced experts Jolanda van Gilst and Philip du Maine, who share both theoretical knowledge and years of practical experience. Through interactive sessions, practical cases, and hands-on exercises, you will translate Master and Reference Data Management concepts directly into your own work environment.

After completing the training, we will register you for the DAMA International certification exam.
The English-language, open-book* Specialist exam was developed by DAMA International. The exam tests your knowledge of the latest version of the Data Management Body of Knowledge (DAMA-DMBoK2).
You must complete the exam, which consists of 100 multiple-choice questions, within 90 minutes. If English is not your native language, the exam will be extended by 20 minutes.

*DAMA-DMBoK2 Revised Edition book
The DAMA-DMBoK2 Revised Edition book, in conjunction with the training course, forms the basis for preparation for the Specialist exam.