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Applied Data Governance Practitioner Certification

VALIDATE YOUR KNOWLEDGE, PROVE YOUR VALUE

Stand out in a rapidly evolving job market with the Applied Data Governance Certification—a mark of expertise.

Certification validates your skills and experience and signals to employers that you’re adaptable, efficient, and ready to drive business success from day one.

• Elevate your career by proving your expertise in data governance
• Deliver real results that drive measurable impact across your organization
• Earn trust and influence with executives, peers, and stakeholders

The Most Authoritative Data Governance Certification

Who Should Get Certified

Prepare for Your Certification

Certification Process

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Backed by Industry Leaders

A globally recognized authority in data governance education, offering trusted training, conferences, and industry insights.

A leading digital education provider within Athabasca University known for delivering flexible, high-quality, professional learning.

TOGETHER

We deliver a certification that‘s respected, relevant, and ready for the evolving data governance landscape.

Certification Preparation That Offers:

Holistic Learning Experience

Gain a comprehensive understanding of data governance through three micro-credentials, covering business imperatives, foundational concepts, and real-world application — or through independent self-study using the Applied Data Governance Body of Knowledge (ADG BoK).

Governance That Fuels Business Strategy

Learn how to align governance with business objectives to support organizational growth, foster continuous improvement, and adapt to evolving needs.

Mastery of Modern Governance Principles

Created by a team of industry experts and practitioners working in the field every day.

Rich Learning Formats

Including study guides, knowledge checks, workbooks, practical templates, and case studies.

Real-World Application

Go beyond theory by applying governance frameworks, KPIs, risk management, and change management strategies to drive measurable business impact.

Who Should Get Certified?

Data Governance Is a Business Function

Data governance might be IT-enabled, but it’s a critical business function that requires people to work together to ensure trusted data in all areas of the organization.

The Applied Data Governance Practitioner Certification is for every professional who is responsible for the creation, management, analysis and/or stewardship of trusted data.

THIS CERTIFICATION IS FOR:

Data Governance Managers
Data Stewards
Chief Data and Analytics Officers
Data Analysts and Architects
Auditors and Risk Managers
Business Leaders Implementing Governance Programs

Looking to pivot into data governance or level up your career? This certification also opens doors to new opportunities in data governance, data management, and analytics leadership.

The Certification Exam and the Applied Data Governance (ADG) Body of Knowledge

At the core of the program is the ADGP Certification Exam, a 2-hour, online, proctored assessment that you must pass to earn your credential. The exam is built directly on the Applied Data Governance Body of Knowledge (BoK), ensuring your expertise is measured against recognized industry standards.

Self-Study Using the ADG BoK

Experienced practitioners may choose to prepare for the ADGP exam through independent self-study using the Applied Data Governance Body of Knowledge (ADG BoK).

The ADG BoK defines the principles, practices, and applied competencies assessed on the certification exam and provides a comprehensive reference for candidates with hands-on governance experience.

Knowledge Area	Topics Covered
Business Imperatives for Governance	Strategy alignment Ethics Data privacy Stakeholder engagement Governance ROI Change management
Data Governance Foundations	Frameworks Data quality Metadata management Data tools Policies
Data Governance in Practice	Implementation Stewardship Program and Project Management Risk Management

Prepare for ADGP — On Your Schedule

The ADGP micro-credentials are designed as flexible, self-paced preparation aligned to the ADGP certification exam. Each micro-credential maps directly to an exam knowledge area and reinforces applied governance concepts through instruction and assessment.

Candidates may complete micro-credentials individually to build targeted skills, or complete all three as a structured pathway toward ADGP certification readiness. While not required, micro-credentials offer a guided approach for those preparing for the certification exam or strengthening practical data governance capability.

THE CERTIFICATION TRAINING BREAKDOWN

Each Micro-Credential includes 8-10 hours of instruction followed by a 1-hour exam to validate your learning. Completing three Micro-Credentials prepares you for the full certification exam.

SELF-PACED & SCALABLE

Whether you're starting fresh or deepening your expertise, you can complete the program on your timeline.

FAST-TRACK YOUR CERTIFICATION

Already experienced in data governance? You can opt out of the coursework and take a 2-hour exam to earn full certification—no training required.

TAKE WHAT YOU NEED

Each micro-credential can be taken individually, allowing you to focus on specific areas that align with your career and organizational goals.

Applied Data Governance Training: Three Micro-Credentials

MICRO-CREDENTIAL

Business Imperatives for Data Governance

Align governance with business strategy & stakeholder buy-in

MICRO-CREDENTIAL

Data Governance Foundations

Master frameworks, data policies & governance tools

MICRO-CREDENTIAL

Data Governance in Practice

Apply governance strategies in real-world settings

What Learners Are Saying

"When DATAVERSITY announced a new curriculum (and certification) earlier this year, I was fascinated to see what they had come up with. One of the frustrations that I have in the data governance space is that we (as an industry) like to talk a lot about data governance, but when it comes to implementing or application, it's a lot of crickets. I found myself at a lot of conferences chatting with folks and doing what I like to call “data therapy,” where we'd talk about all the problems with very little takeaways and “how” to implement, other than a lot of trial and error at each of our unique companies.

This new curriculum doesn't disappoint. I found myself refreshed by the reminder of key concepts, but also some helpful tools that we can use to practically apply Data Governance."

— Matthias Chan, Principal Consultant, Data & Artificial Intelligence, Turnberry Solutions

Pricing

The Applied Data Governance (ADG) Certification is now open for enrollment. Reserve your spot today and begin your certification journey at your own pace.

	Course Duration	Awarded	Course Fee	Test Duration	Test Fee	Training + Certification Exam Package
Full Applied Data Governance Practitioner (ADGP) Training Program	24-30 hours	ADGP Certification	$1,599	2 hours	$318	$1,850
Micro-Credential: Business Imperatives for Data Governance	8-10 hours	Certificate of Completion	$650	1 hour	N/A (Incl. in Training)	Included
Micro-Credential: Data Governance Foundations	8-10 hours	Certificate of Completion	$650	1 hour	N/A (Incl. in Training)	Included
Micro-Credential: Data Governance in Practice	8-10 hours	Certificate of Completion	$650	1 hour	N/A (Incl. in Training)	Included
ADGP Certification Exam		ADGP Certification		2 hours	$318
Group registration for 3+ team members			10% off		N/A	10% off
Full Test Re-Take					$168
Recertification Fee - 3 Years					$168