Data stewardship doesn’t operate in isolation; it depends on strong connections to key data management areas. In this course, Dr. Anne Marie Smith, PhD. provides a clear, accessible overview of four critical domains that shape stewardship success: metadata management, data quality, master data, and data security. 

You’ll learn how metadata helps stewards understand context and lineage, how data quality practices improve trust and usability, how master data supports consistency across systems, and how security requirements govern access and protection. The course explains the steward’s responsibilities within each of these domains and why collaboration with technical and governance teams is essential. 

This course equips new stewards with the baseline understanding needed to participate effectively in enterprise data initiatives. 

Course Highlights 

• Overview of the four foundational data management domains that support stewardship 
• Practical explanation of metadata and how stewards rely on it 
• Key data quality concepts and how stewards help maintain trusted data 
• Introduction to master data and cross-organizational consistency 
• Steward responsibilities related to data security and controlled access 
• Clear examples of how these disciplines intersect with everyday stewardship work 

Pricing and Credits 

• Learning Plan Price: $349 
• Individual Course Price: $99 
• Course CEUs: 1.5 hours 
• Learning Plan CEUs: 9.0 hours 

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

• Describe the fundamentals of metadata management and how stewards use metadata in their work 
• Explain how data stewards contribute to improving data quality 
• Understand the steward’s role in supporting master data and consistency across systems 
• Recognize how data security requirements affect stewardship activities 

Why Take This Course? 

This course gives stewards a practical understanding of the disciplines they interact with daily. It clarifies how stewardship fits into broader data management practices and helps learners collaborate more effectively with technical, governance, and operational teams. 

Is This Course Right for You or Your Team? 

This course is ideal for: 

• New or aspiring data stewards developing foundational knowledge 
• Business users who need to understand key data management concepts 
• Teams strengthening stewardship roles or formalizing governance programs 
• Anyone involved in maintaining data quality, consistency, and protection 

No technical expertise is required, just an interest in how data is governed, protected, and made useful. 

This Course Includes: 

• A 41-minute educational training video 
• An 11-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