Data stewardship becomes real in the day-to-day work. In this course, Dr. Anne Marie Smith, PhD. provides a practical look at the operational activities that stewards carry out to keep data trustworthy, usable, and aligned with organizational needs. 

You’ll explore core stewardship processes such as data sharing, metadata updates, lifecycle oversight, and data quality assessment. The course explains how each activity fits into the larger governance framework, why documentation is essential, and how strong stewardship practices minimize risk and improve organizational performance. 

Learners gain clarity on what stewards actually do: the workflows, touchpoints, and decisions that form the operational backbone of every data governance program. 

Course Highlights 

• Practical overview of the most common stewardship activities 
• How stewardship workflows support governance, quality, and compliance 
• Best practices for documenting stewardship decisions and processes 
• Techniques for identifying and managing data risks 
• Real-world examples illustrating effective stewardship operations 

Pricing and Credits 

• Learning Plan Price: $349 
• Individual Course Price: $99 
• Course CEUs: 2.0 hours 
• Learning Plan CEUs: 9.0 hours 

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

• Describe typical stewardship workflows and how they create business value 
• Identify best practices for documenting stewardship processes and decisions 
• Recognize data risks and understand how stewards help manage and reduce them 
• See how daily stewardship activities support broader governance goals 

Why Take This Course? 

This course gives stewards a practical understanding of the work they’ll perform most often. It helps learners see how everyday stewardship activities drive consistency, accountability, and trust, making governance real rather than theoretical. 

Is This Course Right for You or Your Team? 

This course is ideal for: 

• New or emerging data stewards looking for real-world clarity on stewardship work 
• Business users who support governance activities or data quality efforts 
• Teams defining or refining stewardship processes and roles 
• Anyone responsible for maintaining accuracy, consistency, and documentation in data systems 

No prior technical knowledge is required. 

This Course Includes: 

• A 54-minute educational training video 
• A 15-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