Data Governance | Online Program
The Data Governance online course helps you to take control of your data management. You will learn how to structure your data in a way that makes sense for your company! This course provides you with information on how to create security protocols and how to make the best use of your data resources. In addition to an explanation of the theoretical background, you will benefit from the knowledge of experienced experts when it comes to practical applications. You will gain an insight into the role of data protection, understand challenges and opportunities and learn how to protect your data.
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©WU Executive AcademyDuration
4 modules
Participation fee
€ 4,200 incl. all course materials 10% reduction of fee for companies for at least 3 registered participants
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April 24, 2026
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English
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What You Will Learn in This Course:
Get a a portfolio of proven solutions and best practices in the field of data governance
Understanding, defining and realising the strategic potential of data governance
Add more transparency and security to the decision-making process
Manage proprietary data assets more efficiently, safely, and sustainable
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The definition of data governance encompasses the convergence of data quality, data management, data policies, business process management, and risk management around the handling of data within an organization. Effective implementation of data governance offers considerable added value for the entire organization. Yet, most organizations do not have sufficient knowledge about data governance. This can lead to lost profits, reduced security, and a general unease about data quality, storage, and analysis. Targeted data management creates more transparency, availability, and security in the decision-making process. To achieve this it is crucial to understand how the vast amounts of data available can be stored, managed, and protected properly.
Using practical examples, you will benefit from effective strategies for analyzing data and implementing solutions for successful data integration. You will also gain an understanding of current trends, technologies, and developments such as metadata and semantic data management. With this knowledge, you will be able to increase your efficiency, implement a data governance strategy and boost your profits.
Would you like to dive deeper into the subject of digitisation? Apply for the MBA Digital Transformation & Data Science and attend the program Data Governance and more in the part-time Master of Business Administration. You can also get credit for a continuing education program that has already been completed at the WU Executive Academy.
Data Governance at a Glance
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Target Group
Experts who are interested in the potential of data governance: The online course is aimed at professionals who want to learn how to understand the potential of data governance and put it into practice.
Top or mid-level managers from technical and non-technical areas: The online course Data Governance is also suitable for managers and executives who want to make better decisions about their data and ensure that the potential use of data for the organization is implemented effectively and efficiently.
IT professionals who work with data and Data Analysts: IT professionals who work with data and data analytics can deepen their knowledge and understanding of how data governance can help them do their jobs more effectively.
Managers of data-driven projects: Managers of data-driven projects will find the Data Governance online course particularly helpful. They can learn how to set up the structures and processes that will help them make better use of data in their projects. This will lead to more successful outcomes for their team and their company.
Business Analysts: Business analysts can use the data governance framework to understand how data is used in an organization and the role it plays. In addition, business analysts can use it to help with requirements gathering and to ensure that data is used effectively in compliance with certain guidelines.
IT architects and data managers who want to build a Big Data architecture: In this course, you will learn how to use data governance to plan, design, and implement a successful Big Data architecture. You'll also learn how to implement your data management in a way that keeps it efficient and effective over the long term.
CIOs, Chief Data Officers, Data Scientists and Data Stewards: For these positions, data governance is particularly helpful because the concept gives them better control over the data their organization produces. With better control over the data, they can make more informed decisions about how to use the data, which leads to better outcomes for their company.
Anyone who wants to learn and understand the importance of data governance and how to manage and organize data.
Participants should have at least 3 years of working experience and a good command of English (as this is the language of instruction).
Certificate
After completing the Data Governance program, you will receive a certificate from the WU Executive Academy.
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April 24, 2026
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March 31, 2026
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