MMDM0: Mastering a Master Data Management Program Learning Plan
In the Mastering a Master Data Management Program Learning Plan, instructor Frank Cerwin highlights the knowledge required for learning the many elements of an MDM program. This series of seven courses includes an in-depth discussion about MDM program operating models and frameworks that encompass the critical disciplines of Data Governance, Data Quality, Metadata Management, and program marketing, as well as guidance on selecting technologies needed for success. It covers how to properly govern master data, set up a master data marketplace, select from various tools available, follow best practices, and more. If all seven courses are completed, a certificate of completion will be awarded.
In the Mastering a Master Data Management Program Learning Plan, instructor Frank Cerwin highlights the knowledge required for learning the many elements of an MDM program. This series of seven courses includes an in-depth discussion about MDM program operating models and frameworks that encompass the critical disciplines of Data Governance, Data Quality, Metadata Management, and program marketing, as well as guidance on selecting technologies needed for success. It covers how to properly govern master data, set up a master data marketplace, select from various tools available, follow best practices, and more. If all seven courses are completed, a certificate of completion will be awarded.
Learning Plan Price: $599
Individual Course Price: $99
Learning Plan CEUs: 6.0 hours
Each Course Includes:
- A 32- to 71-minute educational training video
- A 19- to 33-question exam
- Materials made available for download once the exam has been completed
- Self-paced and on-demand e-learning
- Unlimited course access
Courses within the Master Data Management Learning Plan:
- Essential Master Data Management Concepts & Insights
- Master Data as a Service – An Approach to Long-Term MDM Success
- Governing Master Data
- Marketing the MDM Program & Service
- MDM Service Operating Model – Part 1
- MDM Service Operating Model – Part 2
- Selecting Technology for the MDM Program
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Mastering a Master Data Management Learning Plan
MDM1: Essential MDM Concepts & Insights
- Understanding Master Data
- Definitions
- Broader Perspective
- Subject Areas and Subtypes
- Attribute Levels
- Relationships
- Taxonomies
- Getting Control of the Master Data
- Why Programs Falter or Fail
- Summary
MDM2: Master Data as a Service: An Approach to Long-term MDM Success
- A New Perspective: An Approach to Master an MDM Program
- Data as an Asset Perspective
- Data as a Product Perspective
- The Product Marketplace
- Success Factors
- The Master Data Marketplace: An MDM Program Architecture
- Architecture Principles
- Frameworks
- ITIL Service Lifecycle Management
- Masterdome™ Operating Model
- The Business Plan: Planning the Master Data Marketplace
- Product/Service
- Place
- Price
- Promotion
- Risks
MDM3: Governing Master Data
- Industry Definitions
- Data Governance in Daily Life
- Forms of Government
- Branches of Government
- Division of Power
- Creating a Charter
- Select a Platform
- Roles
- Stewardship Alignment
- Governing Rules & Specifications
- Branch Functions
- Scope
- Special Interest Groups
- Domestic & Foreign Affairs
- Process Control
- A Broader Perspective
- Develop Your Campaign
MDM4: Marketing the MDM Program and Service
- Create the Message
- Operating Model Fit
- Adoption Curve
- Different Approaches
- Justification
- Deliver the Message
- Best Practices
- Branding the MDM Program
- Start Campaigning
- Handling Objections
- Close the Sale
- Stakeholder Profiling
- Building Support
- Process Components
MDM5: MDM Service Operating Model—Part 1
- Inventory Management
- Operating Model
- Master Data Characteristics
- Options
- Architectures
- Product Catalog
- Sourcing
- Operating Model
- Processes
- Business Lifecycle
- Data Silos
- Data Quality Dimensions
- Agreements
- Product Catalog
- Delivery
- Operating Model
- Logistics
- Product Catalog
- Key Components
- Quality Control
- Operating Model
- Quality Assessments
- Metrics
- Lean Six Sigma for Data
- Product Catalog
- Manufacturing / Enrichment
- Operating Model
- Authoring
- Transformation
- Relationships
- Product Catalog
- Summary
MDM6: MDM Service Operating Model—Part 2
- Request Taking
- Operating Model
- Marketplace Shoppers
- Questions
- Best Practices
- Agreements
- Estimation Models
- Product Catalog
- Request Fulfilment
- Operating Model
- SLAs
- Key Components
- Product Catalog
- Finance
- Operating Model
- Budgets
- TCO
- Pricing Options
- Product Catalog
- Invoicing
- Operating Model
- Key Components
- Product Catalog
- Customer Service
- Operating Model
- Objectives and Responsibilities
- Key Components
- Summary
MDM7: Selecting Technology for the MDM Program
- Review of the MDM Architecture
- Masterdome™ Operating Model
- MDM Framework
- Selecting Technology for the MDM Program
- Content Management
- Data Model
- Data Quality Capabilities
- Metadata / Context Management Capabilities
- MDM Software Architecture
- Security
- Data Governance Capabilities
- Usage Agreements
- Summary
Milestone
Complete All Seven Master Data Management Courses
1. MMDM1: Essential Master Data Management Concepts and Insights
required
Course
This course provides you with important concepts about master data that should be understood before embarking on a Master Data Management (MDM) program journey. Master data has some unique characteristics that influence what an MDM program must address. We also consider how MDM programs can falter or fail, to glean valuable lessons that can be applied to ensure history doesn’t repeat itself. Finally, you will get a new perspective of master data and how it can be managed, which will establish the foundation of the MDM program operating model.
View Details2. MMDM2: Master Data as a Service – An Approach to Long-Term MDM Success
required
Course
This course begins with a new and novel approach to data that will form the architecture for an MDM program. The architecture is composed of a framework and operating model. It also takes you through what should be considered when developing the vision and business plan for implementing and launching the Master Data Management operating model within your organization.
View Details3. MMDM3: Governing Master Data
required
Course
In this course, you will learn a unique perspective of Data Governance based on your experience with governance every day. You will discover how the unique characteristics of master data influence governance and the integration of governance into the operating model. These lessons will enable the formation of a Data Government that can effectively govern master data.
View Details4. MMDM4: Marketing the MDM Program and Service
required
Course
This course provides methods to develop an MDM marketing message, deliver the message, and then close the deal, whether you’re trying to sell the initial business case to launch an MDM program or trying to persuade prospective subscribers and suppliers to buy into your MDM vision and adopt it to benefit their application or business process.
View Details5. MMDM5: MDM Service Operating Model – Part 1
required
Course
In this course, you will explore the supply-side of the Master Data Optimized Marketplace Ecosystem operating model, or MasterDOME™. It provides a deep dive of each process to provide you with approaches, tools, and techniques to build an inventory of master data for your marketplace.
View Details6. MMDM6: MDM Service Operating Model – Part 2
required
Course
During this course, you will be provided with tools and techniques to better manage accepting and fulfilling requests for master data, and giving superior on-going service that continues to deliver value to your Master Data Marketplace subscribers. Additionally, you will learn about the MasterDOME™ (Master Data Optimized Marketplace Ecosystem) operating model’s financial and support components that focus on closely managing the expenses and recovering expenses of the marketplace.
View Details7. MMDM7: Selecting Technology for the MDM Program
required
Course
This course provides a better understanding of the type of technology capabilities needed for a successful MDM program. It begins with a brief review of MDM architecture composed of the MasterDOME™ (Master Data Optimized Marketplace Ecosystem) framework and operating model. It then covers the capability requirements of the technology to support content, Data Quality, Metadata Management, and Data Governance.
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