***Exclusive Pre-Sale Offer Notification***: The pre-sale includes all three micro-credentials and one attempt at the Applied Data Governance Practitioner (ADGP) Certification Exam through the exam module. Purchasers of the pre-sale will be notified and granted access when the full program is released in summer 2025. Regular updates on the development progress, micro-credentials, the Body of Knowledge, and other elements will be sent during the pre-sale window. 

The Applied Data Governance Certification equips you to align data governance frameworks, practices, and processes with your company’s strategic objectives, promoting business growth, operational agility, and ongoing improvements. The program ensures you stay current with today’s data governance standards and techniques. It’s a practical certification designed to help professionals navigate the complex and ever-changing demands of modern data governance. 

The exam is a 2-hour multiple choice exam, which must be passed to achieve the certification. Successful completion of the certification exam grants candidates the Applied Data Governance Practitioner (ADGP) designation, which serves as a recognized professional credential. 

Candidates can prepare for the exam through an on-demand learning experience with three separate micro-credentials, each providing around 6-7 hours of instruction. Each micro-credential finishes with final assessment to test your understanding and provides a certificate of completion and continuing education units. These micro-credentials can be completed as standalone credentials or as preparation for the certification exam.  

With a self-paced format, you can fit the training into your schedule while gaining valuable skills in data governance. This approach ensures you’re ready to apply best practices to real-world data governance challenges. 

Whether you're new to data or an experienced professional – be it a data analyst, scientist, architect, steward, IT leader, or business executive – the Applied Data Governance Certification gives you the practical skills and strategic insight to manage real-world governance challenges, drive organizational alignment, and lead initiatives that deliver measurable results. 

Why Get Certified?

• Validate your expertise in applied data governance 
• Provide strategic leadership in privacy, data quality, compliance, and related areas, aligning with organizational goals and regulation 
• Equip yourself to solve data problems and influence data-driven decisions 
• Earn a professional designation grounded in competency and credibility 
• Enhance your competitive edge and increase your career opportunities in today’s evolving job market 

DATAVERSITY and Athabasca University

DATAVERSITY is a globally respected leader in data governance education, known for delivering trusted training, influential conferences, and deep industry insights. 

PowerED™ by Athabasca University offers flexible, on-demand online learning to help individuals and organizations build skills, drive results, and create immediate impact—backed by AU’s legacy as a global leader in digital education.

Together, we’ve combined our strengths to offer certification training that’s not only respected and relevant but also built to meet the evolving needs of today’s data governance professionals. This collaboration brings together industry expertise and academic excellence – ensuring learners gain practical skills, recognized credentials, and real-world value in a rapidly changing data landscape. 

Click here for a complete downloadable Applied Data Governance Practitioner (ADGP) Training Summary 

The Certification Exam

The Applied Data Governance Practitioner (ADGP) Certification exam consists of 100 multiple-choice questions, covering knowledge, skills, and performance outcomes drawn directly from the Applied Data Governance Body of Knowledge. It is psychometrically validated and built to ensure real-world relevance and reliability. The questions range from factual, conceptual, and application in scope and difficulty level.  

Upon successful completion of the certification exam, candidates earn the designation of Applied Data Governance Practitioner (ADGP), which can be used as a professional designation.  

Prepare for the ADGP Certification Exam

Each knowledge area is paired with a micro-credential, which can be used for flexible exam preparation or as an independent learning module. Micro-credentials include a certificate of completion and cover targeted concepts to help candidates build confidence and practical skills. 

These micro-credentials serve as a core preparation path for the ADGP Certification exam while also bridging the gap between foundational concepts and real-world application. Each micro-credential includes 6-7 hours of instruction, followed by an assessment to validate learning, along with a workbook, reflection exercises, templates, and other materials.  

Who Should Take This Certification?

Effective data governance requires experts who can align strategy, ensure compliance, and maintain data integrity. Our ADG Certification is your launch pad for career growth and new opportunities.

• Data Governance Professionals 
• Data Stewards 
• Data Quality Professionals 
• IT & Security Professionals 
• Data Architects and Modelers 
• Data Analysts 
• Data Science & Business Intelligence Specialists
• Chief Data Officers & Business Leaders 
• Aspiring Data Professionals 

The Full Applied Data Governance Practitioner (ADGP) Training Program

The ADGP Training Program offers a comprehensive learning experience through three focused micro-credentials. This program covers key data governance principles and frameworks, preparing professionals to lead initiatives and drive success across organizations. These micro-credentials can be used to either prepare for the certification exam or simply expand your applied data governance knowledge.  Each micro-credential takes the knowledge and skills from the Applied Data Governance Body of Knowledge through to application with real-world examples and implementation tips.  

Micro-credential One: Business Imperative for Data Governance

This micro-credential includes six modules that highlight the importance of data governance. It prepares professionals for the ADGP Certification Exam while offering practical insights into applying governance principles in real-world scenarios. Topics like data privacy, business drivers, ethics, metrics, and change management show how governance drives value, ensures compliance, and fosters accountability. Case studies, tools, and frameworks help translate certification knowledge into actionable impact. 

Modules: 

1. Business Drivers for Data Governance
2. Ethics and Responsible Data Governance 
3. Data Privacy, Security, and Compliance  
4. Stakeholder Communication, Commitment, and Engagement 
5. Measuring Data Governance ROI & Business Value 
6. Change Management in Data Governance 

Micro-credential Two: Data Governance Foundations

This micro-credential covers foundational data governance concepts through six modules, focusing on the relationship between governance and data management, frameworks, principles, and policies. It prepares candidates for the ADGP certification exam by providing actionable insights into operationalizing governance across the data lifecycle. With practical tools and real-world context, learners gain the expertise to implement scalable and sustainable data governance practices. 

Modules: 

1. Data Governance Conceptual Framework 
2. Data Quality and Its Role in Governance 
3. Metadata Management and Governance 
4. Data Governance Toolkit 
5. Data Governance Supporting Data Initiatives 
6. Data Governance Principles, Policies, and Standards 

Micro-credential Three: Data Governance in Practice

This micro-credential equips professionals with the skills to implement and scale data governance in real organizations. It covers frameworks, stewardship, risk management, and cross-functional collaboration, connecting certification knowledge with execution-ready practices. Learners will gain hands-on insight into applying governance frameworks, designing scalable structures, and integrating tools to support data quality, policy enforcement, and compliance. Practical scenarios bridge the gap between theory and action, empowering professionals to embed governance into daily operations. 

Modules: 

1. Frameworks and Organizational Structures for Data Governance 
2. Foundations of Data Stewardship 
3. Data Governance Program Management 
4. Data Governance Project Management 
5. Implementing or Revitalizing a Data Governance Program 
6. Risk Management and Data Governance 

We offer several bulk licensing options for corporate and group use. 

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Pricing

The exclusive pre-sale pricing for the Applied Data Governance (ADG) Certification is available at only during the pre-sale period, giving you the chance to purchase your certification at significant savings before the official release.