The six-week, instructor-guided online course, DMBOK and CDMP Prep: Data Management Fundamentals, provides a complete foundation in the principles and practices of enterprise Data Management. Based on the DAMA International Data Management Body of Knowledge (DMBOK v2 and Revised Edition), this course gives you both the conceptual understanding and practical insights needed to design, implement, and sustain effective data programs within your organization.

Led by Mark Horseman, a CDMP Master Instructor and DAMA-certified data professional, the course guides you through the entire spectrum of the DMBOK framework—covering key disciplines such as data governance, data architecture, data quality, metadata management, master and reference data, and more. Each topic is explored through real-world examples, short lectures, self-paced exercises, and discussions that link theory directly to practical business use cases.

This course also serves as official preparation for the Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) Data Management Fundamentals Exam. You’ll learn how the exam is structured, explore the weighting of each knowledge area, and practice with sample questions to assess your readiness. The content has been developed in collaboration with DAMA International, ensuring direct alignment with the CDMP exam blueprint and standards. Whether your goal is to earn the CDMP credential or strengthen your organization’s approach to data management, you’ll gain tools, terminology, and frameworks that can be applied immediately.

Unlike a one-time live seminar, this six-week format allows learners to progress through content in manageable weekly modules, balancing professional development with real-world work schedules. Each week, learners engage with a new set of DMBOK topics, complete applied assignments, and participate in discussion forums moderated by the instructor.

The live format allows for real-time engagement with your instructor and peers, encouraging open discussion, personalized feedback, and networking opportunities with other data professionals from across industries.

Each session blends lecture, Q&A, and applied group discussion, providing the structure and energy of an in-person classroom with the convenience of online access.

Program Highlights

Across six weeks of flexible online learning, you’ll:

• Explore all 14 DMBOK knowledge areas through videos, readings, and applied exercises
• Access curated study materials aligned to the CDMP Fundamentals exam blueprint
• Work through sample questions and mock assessments to test your readiness
• Learn real-world applications of DMBOK concepts in business and IT environments
• Connect with peers through discussion forum

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

• Describe and apply the data management knowledge areas in the DMBOK
• Understand how the CDMP certification structure and syllabus are organized
• Explain how governance, architecture, and metadata management interrelate
• Identify practical ways to embed data ethics, stewardship, and quality practices
• Confidently prepare for the CDMP Data Management Fundamentals exam

How the Course Works

This multi-week, instructor-guided online course blends self-paced study with weekly live sessions and applied assignments. Each week introduces new topics and exercises that build progressively toward a complete, real-world deliverable.

Throughout the course, you’ll experience:

• Weekly live sessions with your instructor for discussion, feedback, and Q&A
• Peer discussion forums for networking and collaboration
• Continued access to recordings, materials, and resources even after the course concludes

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

Each week you’ll:

• Log in at DATAVERSITY Training Center  to access your dashboard, syllabus, and daily agenda.
• On the day of training, click “Join Now” to launch the live Zoom session.
• Use the platform to take notes, download slides, and connect with your peers in the class forum.

Schedule:

• Dates: Every Thursday, October 15 – November 19, 2026 (Six Weeks)
• Time: 8 AM – 11:30 AM, Pacific Time/ 11 AM – 2:30 PM Eastern Time
• CEUs: 18
  

Pricing:

• $1,500 Early Bird (through September 25, 2026)
• $1,800 Standard (after September 25, 2026)

Registration Deadline: Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Why Choose the CDMP Prep Course

• Developed in collaboration with DAMA International and aligned to the official CDMP exam
• Led by a CDMP Master Instructor who teaches the exam content directly at conferences and corporate trainings
• Covers both DMBOK v2 and the Revised Edition, ensuring the most current coverage available
• Provides a hands-on, interactive experience ideal for professionals who learn best in live discussion and shared context
• Designed to deliver immediate practical value as well as long-term certification readiness
• Builds a strong foundation for any of the five on-demand CDMP Master Level specialist courses and exams

Is This Course Right for You or Your Team?

This course is ideal for:

• Professionals preparing for the CDMP Data Management Fundamentals exam
• Teams seeking a shared understanding of DMBOK principles before implementing data programs
• Managers, architects, analysts, or consultants needing practical, business-aligned data frameworks
• Anyone who prefers a more flexible, live learning experience rather than a live, condensed format

No prior technical background is required, just curiosity, commitment, and an interest in managing data effectively.

Private Team Training

Organizations can schedule private sessions or group enrollments for teams preparing for the CDMP exam or developing internal data management programs. Enterprise packages include live instruction, recordings, and optional post-training review sessions.

Contact us to explore corporate training options or bulk licensing.

Backed by Industry Leaders

This course is endorsed by DAMA International and delivered through the DATAVERSITY Training Center (DVTC), a Registered Education Provider for the Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) program.