CDMP - the gold standard in the data management field
Data management is one of the youngest professions and many of you work in jobs that didn't even exist before. Organisations across the globe need knowledgeable data professionals who can help them better leverage their data assets in a world of ever-increasing data volumes and real-time business requirements.
The
Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) credential is a globally recognized certification and many organisations are asking for this certification (more than other certifications) as a mandatory requirement for employment in the data management field. The
CDMP certificate shows that you are capable, knowledgeable and an expert in your field. Surveys show that
CDMP-certified data management professionals earn more, and advance at a more rapid pace than their non-certified colleagues. The 4-day
CDMP training is a comprehensive training program to help data-driven professionals prepare for the certification requirements of the official
CDMP exam.
All organisations need certainty that people who are managing this important strategic asset are qualified. Become a
CDMP now and register today for this top data management professional training!
We help you pass the CDMP exam the first time!
The
Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) exam is based on the extensive DAMA-DMBoK2 and covers a variety (14) of (data) topics. During the training, these topics will be covered accordingly. It requires quite an investment in time and effort to prepare for the exam. The difficulty of the exam lies in the time constraint in combination with the volume of material and variety of topics. Therefore, the trainers will provide you with great tips, tricks, summaries, use cases and advise to help you pass the exam the first time!
Why become CDMP certified?
The DAMA-DMBoK2 is a good representation of the type of skills and knowledge you are expected to have. It is also very important that data management professionals work according to a standardised framework. Moreover, being able to call yourself a
Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) has added value.
The
CDMP exam offers excellence in the field of data strategy, a much-needed discipline in our data-rich world today. The credential is extremely relevant in today's job marketplace. CDMP is associated with high-level leadership positions. The
CDMP title is recognised by (potential) employers and clients in the commercial and governmental sector as indicating deep knowledge of data management.
About DAMA
DAMA International is the global membership organisation for data management professionals. The
CDMP certification was established by DAMA Int. and is the gold standard for measuring accomplishment in the data management field. For over 30 years now, DAMA has been the leading organization for data professionals by developing a comprehensive body of data management standards and practices.
Who should be CDMP certified?
The
CDMP credential is a must for Chief Data Officers (CDO's), CIO's, data governance managers, data quality managers, data scientists, data architects, data specialists, data engineers, data administrators, data analysts, data modelers, database administrators, DWH analysts, Business Intelligence (BI) professionals, information, application and solutions architects, project/program managers, business analysts, Data Protection Officers (DPO's) and many other data professionals.
CDMP exam information
The
Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) exam is based on DAMA-DMBOK2 (the most recent version) and covers 14 topics. During the training these topics will be covered accordingly.
The exam question coverage by each of the topics is:
- Data management process - 2%
- Big data - 2%
- Data architecture - 6%
- Document and content management - 6%
- Data ethics - 2%
- Data governance - 11%
- Data integration and interoperability - 6%
- Master and reference data management - 10%
- Data modelling and design - 11%
- Data quality - 11%
- Data security - 6%
- Data storage and operations - 6%
- Data Warehousing (DWH) and Business Intelligence (BI) - 10%
- Metadata management - 11%
The
CDMP exam consists of 100 questions and you have 90 minutes to complete the exam once you start. If English is not your native language, you will get an additional 20 minutes to complete the exam. The
CDMP exam is an online open book exam. A final score of 60% leads to passing the exam.
Retake of the CDMP exam
If you don't pass the
CDMP exam the first time, you may re-take the exam (at extra cost). There is no minimum time frame between your first attempt and your retake.
How do you maintain your CDMP title?
The
CDMP certification is valid for 3 years. After this period, you will need to purchase a DAMA International membership for your certification to remain valid.
Prerequisites for the CDMP exam
The
CDMP exam is for professionals with around 6 months to 2 years of industry experience.
The trainer is CDMP Master certified and is President of DAMA (Data Management Association) Netherlands. Additionally, he runs his own consultancy company. He has extensive experience in advising and training on all aspects of data management.
