Most data governance programs struggle to get off the ground or stall before reaching meaningful results. The Data Governance Sprint™ was designed to change that.

Led by Mathias Vercauteren, this four-week, instructor-guided course applies design sprint principles to data governance, offering a practical and agile method to plan, align, and implement governance initiatives quickly and effectively.

You’ll learn how to conduct focused, outcome-driven workshops that clarify vision, define roles, set priorities, and build the first version of your data governance operating model, all in a matter of weeks.

By the end of the course, you’ll have tangible governance artifacts, templates, and a clear roadmap to continue your implementation confidently.

Over four weeks, you’ll explore:

• How to avoid the most common pitfalls that cause governance programs to fail
• How to conduct engaging workshops that replace unproductive meetings
• Ways to align stakeholders, define roles, and prioritize data elements
• How to prototype and test governance deliverables such as dashboards, glossaries, and policies
• Techniques for communication, training, and scaling your governance program

The course is highly interactive, combining lectures, exercises, and guided breakout sessions that help you apply what you learn directly to your organization’s needs.

Program Highlights

Throughout the four-week sprint, you’ll:

• Learn and apply the Data Governance Sprint™ methodology step-by-step
• Conduct hands-on workshops for visioning, role definition, and process design
• Map your current and target states using Challenge Maps and Gap Analyses
• Develop an actionable governance roadmap and operating model
• Define Critical Data Elements (CDEs) and related processes for data quality and metadata
• Learn how to create foundational governance tools such dashboards, glossaries, and communication plans
• Prototype governance artifacts and test them with real users
• Receive templates, worksheets, and reusable frameworks to accelerate implementation

By the End of This Course, You’ll Be Able To:

• Apply the Data Governance Sprint™ framework to rapidly design and deploy governance programs
• Identify and address common barriers to successful governance adoption
• Lead and facilitate governance workshops that produce actionable results
• Define and document roles, responsibilities, and governance operating models
• Build and test key governance artifacts such as dashboards and glossaries
• Develop a communication and training roadmap to support long-term adoption

How the Course Works

This four-week, instructor-guided online course blends live weekly sessions with applied exercises, collaborative workshops, and templates you can use immediately in your organization. Each week focuses on a distinct phase of the sprint process, moving from vision to prototype.

Throughout the course, you’ll experience:

• Weekly live sessions led by instructor Mathias Vercauteren with interactive discussions and exercises
• Guided workshop templates and sprint tools in the DATAVERSITY Training Center (DVTC)
• Collaborative breakout rooms for applying methods to your organization’s context
• Ongoing access to recordings and materials after course completion

All learning takes place in the DATAVERSITY Training Center (DVTC), your central hub for lessons, schedules, materials, and progress tracking.

Each week you’ll:

1. Log in at training.dataversity.net to review your new content and assignments.
2. Complete the readings and exercises.
3. Join your scheduled live session for collaborative review and discussion.

Schedule:

• Dates: Tuesdays, April 7, 14, 21, and 28, 2026
• Time: 8 AM – 12 PM Pacific / 11 AM – 3 PM Eastern
• Length: 4 Weeks
• CEUs: 16

Pricing:

• $1,000 Early Bird (through March 20, 2026)
• $1,200 Regular Price (after March 20, 2026)

Registration Deadline: Sunday, April 5, 2026

Why Choose the Data Governance Sprint™

• Developed and taught by Mathias Vercauteren, creator of the Data Governance Sprint™ framework
• Enables you to achieve in weeks what normally takes months
• Transforms traditional governance meetings into focused, results-driven workshops
• Combines practical templates, frameworks, and facilitation techniques
• Builds momentum, alignment, and measurable outcomes across teams

Is This Course Right for You or Your Team?

This course is ideal for:

• Data governance leads and program managers seeking a faster, structured implementation method
• Business and IT professionals responsible for launching or revitalizing governance initiatives
• Data stewards, architects, and analysts seeking clarity in roles and processes
• Executives and decision-makers aiming for early wins and long-term sustainability

No advanced technical experience is required, just a desire to make governance practical, actionable, and measurable in your organization.

Private Team Training

Organizations can schedule private group sessions or dedicated cohorts to run a Data Governance Sprint customized to their needs. Private training options include instructor facilitation, breakout collaboration, and tailored templates to match your organizational context.

Contact us to explore corporate training options or bulk licensing.

Backed by Industry Leaders

Delivered through the DATAVERSITY Training Center (DVTC), this course empowers teams to move from theory to implementation, bridging governance frameworks with tangible results.
The Data Governance Sprint™ gives you a repeatable, proven methodology for building momentum, alignment, and lasting governance success.