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DSS3: Data Steward Skills - Data Classification

Data classification helps organizations protect sensitive information, manage risk, and ensure data is used appropriately. This course, taught by instructor Anne Marie Smith, provides a practical, business-focused approach to classifying data based on sensitivity, confidentiality, and availability to support governance, security, and compliance efforts.

Organizations manage vast amounts of data ranging from public information to highly sensitive and regulated assets. Without clear classification, organizations face increased risk of breaches, misuse, and compliance failures. This course, instructed by Anne Marie Smith, provides a clear, actionable introduction to how and why data is classified to balance protection, accessibility, and business value.

Participants explore classification levels, policies, and decision criteria, with special attention to confidential, restricted, and regulated data such as Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and HIPAA-related elements. The course also covers the data steward’s role, the connection between data classification and Critical Data Elements (CDEs), and the processes used to apply, maintain, and govern classifications over time.

Course Highlights

Data classification concepts and business value
Common classification levels and decision criteria
Identification of confidential, restricted, and unregulated data
Classification of regulated data, and data steward responsibilities therein
Governance, maintenance, challenges, and best practices of classifications

Pricing and Credits

Individual Course Price: $79
Course CEUs: 2

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

Define data classification and its purpose
Identify classification levels and regulated data types
Apply a consistent data classification process
Explain the role of data stewards and CDEs in classification
Pinpoint challenges in data classification and apply practical solutions

Why Take This Course? 

This course provides a practical foundation for protecting sensitive data while enabling appropriate access to business-critical information. Consistent classification practices strengthen governance, security, privacy, and compliance without adding unnecessary complexity.

Is This Course Right for You or Your Team? 

This course is ideal for:

Data stewards and governance professionals
Data security, privacy, and risk teams
Business analysts and data owners
IT, data management, compliance and regulatory professionals

No technical background is required. This course is designed for business and data professionals seeking a clear, structured understanding of data classification and its role in responsible data management.

This Course Includes: 

A 29-minute educational training video 
A 10-question content-based practice exam 
“Check for Understanding” quizzes after each section 
Downloadable presentation slides 
Self-paced, on-demand access with progress tracking 
Unlimited course access

Private Team Training

Bring your team up to speed when you take advantage of our private in-person or virtual courses tailored to your organization’s needs. DATAVERSITY offers custom team training and bulk licensing options to ensure consistency and scalability in your data management initiatives. 

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

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