Data stewardship is where data governance becomes real; the point where strategy, policies, and frameworks are translated into daily practice.

As organizations grapple with growing data volumes, decentralized systems, and expanding AI and compliance demands, the need for active data stewardship has never been greater. The Practical Data Stewardship: From Strategy to Day-to-Day Execution course helps you close that gap between policy and practice, ensuring your data is not only well-managed but consistently reliable, compliant, and business-ready.

Led by Dave Wells, this two-day live online workshop explores the structures, roles, and responsibilities of modern data stewardship. You’ll learn how stewards support governance initiatives, manage data quality and metadata, protect sensitive information, and resolve issues that impact data trust.

Through lectures, examples, and applied exercises, this course brings the “how” of stewardship to life, giving you the tools to operationalize governance and embed data stewardship into your organization’s culture.

Key topics include:

• What data stewardship is and how it differs from data governance
• The roles and competencies of data stewards and data owners
• Common stewardship structures and team models
• How stewardship supports data quality, metadata, and privacy management
• A practical diagnostic framework for solving data issues
• Steps to launch, evolve, and mature a stewardship program

This course is designed for both practicing and aspiring data stewards, as well as governance leaders, data owners, and anyone responsible for sustaining data trust and accountability.

Program Highlights

Over two days of instructor-led sessions and collaborative exercises, you’ll:

• Define data stewardship roles, responsibilities, and organizational models
• Learn how stewardship bridges governance strategy and operational execution
• Explore key stewardship activities for data quality, metadata, and protection
• Develop a framework for identifying and resolving data issues
• Build practical skills in facilitation, communication, and change management
• Create a roadmap and metrics for evolving your stewardship program

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

• Explain the purpose and value of data stewardship in data-driven organizations
• Define and assign roles and responsibilities for stewards and data owners
• Apply stewardship to data quality, privacy, and metadata management
• Diagnose data issues and lead teams through problem-solving processes
• Develop and measure a stewardship roadmap aligned with governance maturity
• Communicate the impact of stewardship in business and technical contexts

How the Course Works

This two-day, live online workshop combines lectures, discussions, and hands-on exercises led by Dave Wells. Each session moves from concept to application, allowing participants to build stewardship tools and approaches specific to their organizations.

During the live sessions, you’ll experience:

• Instructor-led presentations on stewardship frameworks and best practices
• Interactive breakout exercises to define roles and address real data issues
• Access to templates and diagnostic checklists for ongoing use
• Continued access to recordings and materials after course completion

All sessions and materials are delivered via the DATAVERSITY Training Center (DVTC) and Zoom, providing seamless participation and resource access.

Schedule:

• Dates: Tuesday–Wednesday, May 19–20, 2026
• Time: 8 AM – 3 PM Pacific / 11 AM – 6 PM Eastern
• CEUs: 12

Pricing:

• $1,000 Early Bird (through April 24, 2026)
• $1,200 Regular Price (after April 24, 2026)

Registration Deadline: Monday, May 17, 2026

Why Choose This Course

• Taught by Dave Wells, a leading expert on data management and analytics strategy
• Translates governance frameworks into real, operational practices
• Designed for both individual contributors and governance program leaders
• Provides templates, frameworks, and maturity models for stewardship success
• Helps you build confidence, accountability, and trust in organizational data

Is This Course Right for You or Your Team?

This course is ideal for:

• Practicing and aspiring data stewards
• Data governance leaders and program managers
• Data owners, architects, and strategists who collaborate with stewards
• Data quality, metadata, and privacy professionals responsible for data control
• Teams seeking to strengthen the bridge between data strategy and execution

No prior experience in stewardship is required, just a working understanding of data management or governance principles.

Private Team Training

Organizations can arrange private sessions tailored to their governance and stewardship goals.
Private training options include customized examples, collaborative exercises, and team-specific implementation planning.

Contact us to explore corporate training options or bulk licensing.

Backed by Industry Leaders

Delivered through the DATAVERSITY Training Center (DVTC), this course empowers professionals to transform governance intent into everyday data excellence. With practical tools, proven methods, and expert instruction, it equips stewards and leaders to ensure that data remains accurate, secure, and valuable across the organization.