Program Overview 

As organizations grow more data-driven, the pressure to deliver consistent, reliable, and business-aligned data intensifies. Yet many enterprises find themselves constrained by fragmented systems, conflicting data definitions, and MDM efforts that stall after initial implementation. Without shared understanding, clear governance, and meaningful ways to measure success, master data management can feel abstract, promising value but struggling to demonstrate it. 

The Master Data Management Learning Plan addresses this gap by framing MDM as an integrated organizational capability that spans people, processes, technology, and outcomes. Rather than treating MDM as a standalone technical solution, the learning plan examines how foundational concepts, modern MDM technologies, governance structures, and program execution models come together to support trusted master data. Attention is given not only to how MDM is designed and implemented, but also to how it is sustained, adopted, and aligned with evolving business needs. 

Instructed by Dave Wilkinson of D3 Clarity and comprising six courses, this learning plan connects MDM strategy to real organizational impact. It explores how success is defined and measured, how governance builds trust and accountability, and how MDM underpins analytics, AI, and intelligent systems. Together, the courses provide a comprehensive view of how master data management equips learners with the skills to ensure confident decision-making, scalable analytics, and long-term data maturity. 

Program Highlights  

This six-course learning plan and accompanying intro course offers:  

• Over six hours of expert-led video instruction  
• Six total courses covering the end-to-end master data management lifecycle, from foundational concepts and technology to governance, adoption, value measurement, analytics impact, and AI/BI enablement 
• Knowledge checks after each module and a final exam  
• Real-world examples and applied frameworks that connect theory to practice  

Pricing and Credits  

• Learning Plan Price: $499 
• Individual Course Price: $99 
• CEUs: 10.0 hours 

How It Works  

This learning plan includes six on-demand, self-paced courses that can be taken individually or as a complete certification pathway. Each course includes:  

• A 40- to 61-minute instructional video  
• Section-level Check-for-Understanding quizzes  
• A 12- to 23-question content-based practice test per course  
• Downloadable presentation slides and study materials  
• Unlimited access and progress tracking  

Courses in the Learning Plan  

1. Master Data Management (MDM) Core Concepts 
2. Master Data Management (MDM) Technology 
3. Critical Success Factors: How to Run an MDM Program 
4. Measuring Master Data Management (MDM) Success 
5. Data Governance for Master Data Management (MDM) 
6. How MDM Supports AI/ML/BI 

By the End of the Master Data Management Learning Plan, You’ll Be Able To:  

• Explain how master data management functions as an enterprise-wide capability rather than a single system or project 
• Distinguish between master, reference, and transactional data and their roles in analytics and operations 
• Apply governance, program management, and change practices that support sustainable MDM adoption 
• Define and measure MDM success in terms of business objectives and organizational impact 
• Describe how MDM enables advanced analytics, BI, and AI initiatives through consistent, trusted data 

Why the Master Data Management Learning Plan?  

• Builds a shared language and understanding of MDM across business and technical teams 
• Connects MDM strategy, governance, technology, and measurement into a cohesive framework 
• Focuses on real-world challenges organizations face when implementing and sustaining MDM 
• Emphasizes business value, adoption, and outcomes—not just tools or architecture 
• Supports data maturity by aligning MDM with analytics, AI, and decision-making needs 

Is This Learning Plan Right for You or Your Team?  

This program is ideal for:  

• Data and analytics professionals working with shared or enterprise data 
• MDM program leaders, data governance practitioners, and data owners 
• Business analysts and stakeholders responsible for data-driven decisions 
• Technology and architecture teams supporting MDM, analytics, or AI initiatives 
• Organizations seeking to move from fragmented data practices to trusted, scalable data capabilities 

This learning plan is designed for professionals and teams building or strengthening end-to-end master data management capabilities. It supports those who need to align data foundations with governance, execution, measurement, and analytics, without requiring deep technical specialization. 

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