NIMG0: Non-Invasive Metadata Governance Learning Plan
In the Non-Invasive Metadata Governance Learning Plan, instructor Robert S. Seiner focuses on implementing the governance of metadata following the Non-Invasive Data Governance™ approach. This series of five courses discusses why metadata is a critical component of a successful Data Governance program and improves the return on essential data-oriented investments like analytics, data protection, Data Quality, and Master Data Management (MDM). But it won’t govern itself. If all five courses are completed, a certificate of completion will be issued.
This Learning Plan examines Metadata Governance through a detailed and focused approach that covers many different topics including: the overall conceptual foundation of the Non-Invasive Approach, how to sell Metadata Governance to important stakeholders, the importance of meta-models, selecting the right metadata assets to govern, how to align metadata with overall Data Governance, roles and responsibilities, measuring the value and success of the program, effective use of metadata tools, how to do a metadata tool RFP, building successful communication around metadata, integrating Metadata Governance into business processes, and so much more.
Learning Plan Price: $399
Individual Course Price: $99
Learning Plan CEUs: 5.0 hours
Each Course Includes:
- A 43- to 49-minute educational training video
- A 15- to 23-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 Non-Invasive Metadata Governance Learning Plan:
- Concepts of Non-Invasive Metadata Governance
- Metadata as a Valuable Data Resource
- Aligning Data Governance with Metadata Governance
- Implementing Tools for Effective Metadata Governance
- Maximizing Metadata Resources with Accountability
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Non-Invasive Metadata Governance Learning Plan
NIMG1: Concepts of Non-Invasive Metadata Governance
- Metadata Governance: The Non-Invasive Approach – Courses Overview
- Course Goals
- Discussion Topics Overview
- Define Metadata Governance
- Key Terms in this Course
- Non-Invasive Data
- Non-Invasive Metadata Governance
- Role of Metadata in Governing Data
- Relationship to Non-Invasive Data Governance
- Non-Invasive Data Governance Overview
- Metadata Stewards vs. Data Stewards
- Applying Governance to Data Documentation Process
- Leverage Existing Before Buying New
- Metadata Will Not Govern Itself
- Mirroring Metadata Actions with Data Actions
- Defining, Producing, and Using Metadata
- Metadata Accountability and Stewardship
- Measuring Metadata Management
- Selling Metadata Governance to influencers
- Align with Influencer Requirements
- Resources for Governing Metadata
- Focus on Critical Data Elements (CDEs)
- Turning Metadata Governance Concepts into a Reality
- Course Recap and Intro to Next Course
NIMG2: Metadata as a Valuable Data Resource
- Metadata Governance: The Non-Invasive Approach – Courses Overview
- Course Goals
- Discussion Topics Overview
- Build a Metadata Governance Meta-Model
- What is a Meta-Model?
- What Does the Meta-Model Tell Us?
- How to Develop a Governance Meta-Model
- Align the Meta-Model with Actions
- Questions Metadata Can Answer
- Categories of Questions
- Specific Question for Each Category
- Parameters of Questions
- Database Metadata
- Data Model Metadata
- Data Movement Metadata
- Business Rule Metadata
- Data Stewardship Metadata
- Data Access / Reporting / Analytical Metadata
- Rationalization Metadata
- Data Quality Metadata
- Discovering Business Requirements without Using the Term “Metadata”
- Setting Realistic Metadata Expectations
- Select the “Right” Metadata to Govern
- Asking for Requirements
- Who to Ask
- How to Ask
- Business Metadata Requirements
- Technical Metadata Requirements
- Asking for Requirements
- Centralized vs. Distributed Metadata Governance
- Differences Between Centralized and Distributed Metadata Governance
- Impacts on Delivering Effective Metadata
- Advantages and Disadvantages
- Governing Metadata in Centralized vs. Distributed Environments
- Course Recap and Intro to Next Course
NIMG3: Aligning Data Governance with Metadata Governance
- Metadata Governance: The Non-Invasive Approach – Courses Overview
- Course Goals
- Discussion Topics Overview
- Defining Metadata Governance Roles and Responsibilities
- Levels of Roles and Responsibilities
- Metadata Stewards – the Key to Metadata Success
- Metadata Definers, Producers and Users
- Involving Data Stewards in Improving Data Documentation
- Integrate Metadata Governance with Business Processes
- Data Documentation as Part of Business Process
- Using RACI to Formalize Process
- Engaging Metadata Stewards in Business Process
- Collecting Data Documentation in a Non-Invasive Manner
- Measure the Value and Success of Metadata Governance
- What can be Measured to Demonstrate Value
- Selecting the Appropriate Measures
- Develop a Benchmark for Comparison
- Measuring and Reporting Value and Results
- Use Metadata to Improve Communications About Data
- Planning Effective Data Communications
- Types of Data Communications
- Characteristics
- Using Metadata to Improve Data Value
- Getting People to Use the Data Documentation
- Staying Non-Invasive while Delivering Value
- Planning Effective Data Communications
- Course Recap and Intro to Next Course
NIMG4: Implementing Effective Metadata Governance Tools
- Metadata Governance: The Non-Invasive Approach – Courses Overview
- Course Goals
- Discussion Topics Overview
- Govern Metadata with Developed and Acquired Tools
- Metadata Tools and their Value
- Data Definition Tools
- Data Production Tools
- Data Usage Tools
- Inventory and Leverage Existing Tools
- Build Your Own Metadata Tools
- Extend Infrastructure with New Tools
- Metadata Tools and their Value
- Define Requirements for the Governance of Metadata
- Collect Technical Requirements
- Collect Governance Requirements
- Tips to Collect Business Requirements without Saying “Metadata”
- Get to Stewards to Ask for It
- Build Data Documentation into Business Process
- Write a Data Governance and Metadata Tool RFP
- Strength in Required Documents
- Details of the RFP Process
- Evaluating RFP Responses and Measuring Results
- Select and Pilot the Appropriate Tools
- Deploy Resources Required to be Effective with Tools
- Select Appropriate Resources for the Job
- Resources for Tool Development/Acquisition
- Resources for the Education and Training of Stewards
- Non-Invasive Use of Metadata Stewards
- Course Recap and Intro to Next Course
NIMG5: Maximizing Metadata Resources with Accountability
- Metadata Governance: The Non-Invasive Approach – Courses Overview
- Course Goals
- Discussion Topics Overview
- Find Resources Required to Implement Metadata Governance
- Type of Resources Required
- What Does it Mean to be Held Formally Accountable?
- Metadata Governance Administrator
- Breakdown of Point of Contact Role
- Metadata Definers, Producers, and Users
- Non-Invasive Considerations for Managing Expectations
- Metadata Definers
- Metadata Producers
- Metadata Users
- Resources for Tool and Template Management
- Apply a Stewardship Approach to Metadata
- Formalize Accountability for Managing Metadata
- Responsibilities of Metadata Stewards
- Educate Metadata Stewards
- Data Documentation as an Asset (DDaaA)
- Build Metadata Governance into People’s Jobs
- Where Data Documentation Adds Value
- Provide Easy Access to Metadata
- Recognize Documentation Being Used and Why
- Direct Effort to Add Specific Value
- Promote Your Metadata Governance Success
- Measure Value of Data Documentation
- Improve the Understanding and Value of Data
- Communicate Metadata Availability
- Metadata Governance Success Tips
- Course and Learning Plan Recap
Milestone
Complete All Five NIMG Courses
1. NIMG1: Concepts of Non-Invasive Metadata Governance
required
Course
Data Governance, Metadata Management, and metadata in general are often thought of as being complicated concepts for data professionals to explain and promote within an organization. There are many case studies of programs that were aggressively started and ultimately failed. It doesn’t have to be this way. This course discusses the concepts in a clear, easy-to-understand format with emphasis on how to bring Metadata Governance to an enterprise in a non-invasive manner.
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required
Course
Why is metadata important to enterprises of all sizes? What can effective Metadata Governance do for an organization? This course explores the importance of metadata as a valuable data resource throughout an organization, how to leverage it as a fundamental resource, the importance of meta-models, how to select the best metadata to govern, and different approaches to governing metadata.
View Details3. NIMG3: Aligning Data Governance with Metadata Governance
required
Course
Where does Metadata Governance sit within the overall Data Management and Data Governance landscape of an organization? What are the most important aspects to setting up a Metadata Governance program in terms of roles, responsibilities, and integration into wider business processes? This course answers those questions, presents some useful do-it-yourself Metadata Governance tools to employ, and provides suggestions focused on improving overall communications around metadata and data in general.
View Details4. NIMG4: Implementing Tools for Effective Metadata Governance
required
Course
A primary issue in setting up Metadata Governance is the effective development, use, and possible purchase of metadata tools. This course delves into different tools that an organization can build themselves, how to select the best tools for the job, and how to create a Request for Proposal (RFP) if an organization decides to pursue the acquisition of tools.
View Details5. NIMG5: Maximizing Metadata Resources with Accountability
required
Course
Accountability is a key element of any successful Metadata Governance program. The ability to employ the appropriate resources, apply the right approach, and educate people on what it means to be a metadata steward are important elements that need to be managed within a well-defined accountability structure. This course discusses all of those elements along with how to measure the program’s success.
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