Gain practical knowledge and tools to connect governance principles to real business outcomes, without the exam requirement.

The ADGP Micro-Credential Series equips you with the knowledge and skills to connect governance frameworks, practices, and processes to real business priorities. Through three self-paced micro-credentials, you’ll explore business drivers, foundational principles, and practical execution strategies that bring governance to life. Each course blends expert instruction, interactive workbooks, and real-world scenarios to help you translate theory into action.

Unlike the full certification program, this series does not include the Applied Data Governance Practitioner Exam or the Applied Data Governance Body of Knowledge. Instead, it provides an education-focused pathway for professionals seeking to strengthen their skills, earn recognized micro-credentials, and lead governance efforts with confidence, all for a lesser price point.

What’s Included?

Three courses that build your skills from understanding governance drivers, to mastering core principles, to applying frameworks in practice, with flexibility to take individually or as a complete series.

The Three ADGP Micro-Credentials

• Business Imperatives for Data Governance:
  Discover how governance drives business value, supports compliance, and builds accountability across the organization.
• Data Governance Foundations:
  Gain a strong understanding of governance frameworks, principles, and processes, from data quality to metadata management.
• Data Governance in Practice:
  Build the skills to implement and sustain governance programs, including stewardship, program management, and risk mitigation.
• Applied Data Governance Body of Knowledge as a downloadable .pdf book

Each micro-credential takes 8–10 hours to complete and includes video lessons, hands-on examples, and a final assessment. You’ll earn a Certificate of Completion and CEUs for each.

Why Choose the ADGP Micro-Credential Series?

• Focused Skill Development: Deepen your governance expertise through targeted, applied learning.
• Flexible Pathway: Complete courses individually or as a connected series.
• Practical Outcomes: Use case studies and tools that make governance actionable in your organization.
• Career Growth: Showcase your knowledge with stackable credentials that highlight your professional development.

Note: This series does not include the ADGP Certification Exam or the Applied Data Governance Body of Knowledge. They can be purchased separately later if you decide you want them.

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• We offer several bulk licensing options for corporate and group use.
• Contact us for a follow-up discussion!

Is This Series Right for You or Your Team?

A practical option for professionals and teams who need governance skills but don’t require full certification.

If you work with data (or support teams that do) the ADGP Micro-Credential Series offers a flexible way to strengthen governance skills without the commitment of a full certification. Each course provides practical, hands-on learning that benefits both individuals and teams who need to align data practices with business outcomes.

This series is especially valuable for:

• Data governance professionals and leaders looking to sharpen applied skills
• Data stewards, quality specialists, and analysts who want practical tools to improve processes
• IT, security, and risk management professionals responsible for compliance and oversight
• Business stakeholders and project managers who need to communicate governance value and ROI
• Aspiring data professionals seeking an accessible entry point into governance practice

Whether you complete one micro-credential or all three, this series helps you build immediately usable expertise that supports your organization’s data strategy and long-term success.

For organizations, the Micro-Credential Series can be licensed for groups or teams, creating a shared learning experience that builds common language, strengthens cross-functional collaboration, and accelerates the adoption of governance practices across the enterprise.

At the End of the ADGP Micro-Credential Series, You’ll Be Able To?

Walk away with the skills and confidence to apply governance in real-world contexts, driving value and reducing risk across your organization.

• Explain the business drivers, ethical considerations, and compliance requirements that shape governance programs, helping your organization align governance with strategy and regulation.
• Build and apply governance frameworks, principles, and operating models tailored to organizational needs, ensuring governance efforts are both practical and sustainable.
• Strengthen stewardship practices and clarify roles and responsibilities, fostering accountability and collaboration across business and technical teams.
• Connect governance to core data management disciplines such as data quality, metadata management, and privacy, supporting enterprise-wide data initiatives.
• Communicate governance value and ROI to stakeholders in clear, business-focused terms that secure executive buy-in and resource support.
• Design practical approaches for implementing, scaling, or revitalizing governance programs that adapt to organizational change.
• Apply risk management strategies to identify, mitigate, and monitor data-related risks, reducing exposure and strengthening trust in data.

By the end of the series, you won’t just know governance concepts, you’ll be ready to apply them in ways that build business value, improve decision-making, and enhance data-driven outcomes across your organization.

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Your ADGP Learning Path: Explore the Micro-Credentials

Build, Apply, and Sustain Data Governance That Delivers Measurable Business Impact

The Applied Data Governance Practitioner Micro-Credential Series brings together three educational courses that build your expertise step by step, from understanding the business value of governance to applying frameworks in practice. Each micro-credential includes targeted modules, practical tools, and real-world examples designed to help you translate theory into action. Complete them individually to focus on specific skills or take the full series to develop a well-rounded foundation in applied data governance.

Micro-Credential One: Business Imperatives for Data Governance

Learn how governance drives business value, ensures compliance, and fosters accountability. Case studies, tools, and frameworks help translate certification knowledge into actionable impact.

Modules:

1. Business Drivers for Data Governance
2. Ethics and Responsible Data Governance 
3. Data Privacy, Security, and Compliance  
4. Stakeholder Communication, Commitment, and Engagement 
5. Measuring Data Governance ROI & Business Value 
6. Change Management in Data Governance 

Micro-Credential Two: Data Governance Foundations

Master foundational governance concepts, frameworks, and principles. Gain tools to operationalize governance across the data lifecycle — bringing theory into action.

Modules:

1. Data Governance Conceptual Framework 
2. Data Quality and Its Role in Governance 
3. Metadata Management and Governance 
4. Data Governance Toolkit 
5. Data Governance Supporting Data Initiatives 
6. Data Governance Principles, Policies, and Standards 

Micro-Credential Three: Data Governance in Practice

Build the skills to implement and scale governance programs. Learn stewardship, risk management, and program execution techniques that bridge strategy and daily operations.

Modules:

1. Frameworks and Organizational Structures for Data Governance 
2. Foundations of Data Stewardship 
3. Data Governance Program Management 
4. Data Governance Project Management 
5. Implementing or Revitalizing a Data Governance Program 
6. Risk Management and Data Governance 

• We offer several bulk licensing options for corporate and group use.
• Contact us for a follow-up discussion!