Data Governance

How to Manage, Store and Protect your Data Properly

Why Date Governance is Important

The definition of data governance encompasses the 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.

Why the Online Program Data Governance at WU Executive Academy?

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.

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.

What you will learn in our 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

    • Schedule

      • Foundation of Data Governance
        • Thursday, April 24, 2025: 4pm to 8pm
           
      • Foundation of Data Governance
        • Friday, April 25, 2025: 4pm to 8pm
           
      • Technical Foundations of Data Governance
        • Saturday, April 26, 2025: 4pm to 8pm
           
      • Technical Foundations of Data Governance
        • Sunday, April 27, 2025: 4pm to 8pm
           
      • Trends in Data Governance
        • Monday, May 5, 2025: 4pm to 8pm
           
      • Data Governance from a point of view of the Private Sector
        • Tuesday, May 6, 2025: 4pm to 8pm
           
      • Data Governance from a point of view of the Public Sector
        • Wednesday, May 7, 2025: 4pm to 8pm
    • 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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      Andreas Blumauer

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Shkelqim Meqa

  • Head of Data and Analytics Department | Raiffeisen Bank Kosovo

Data must be pro-actively managed, from the source to the final product, across the whole organization. And the quality of data must be ensured along every step of the data flows. This is done by defining efficient, automated processes combined with data quality measurement, controlling and reporting. Data governance must be considered in all of these steps. The WU Executive Academy's "Data Governance" program has provided me with necessary knowledge to support our bank in the journey towards data-driven organization transformation.

    • Do I need to have prior experience with data governance to take this course?

      No, you do not need any prior knowledge of data governance. The course is designed for people who want to learn about the potential of data governance and how they can put it into practice with the help of comprehensive data management.

    • What does a data governance manager do?

      A data governance manager is responsible for ensuring that data is properly managed and controlled within an organization. They are responsible for developing and implementing a data strategy and overseeing the day-to-day operation of the governance program. They are also responsible for educating employees on data governance practices and ensuring that data is provided in a secure and compliant manner.

    • Why is data governance important?

      Data governance is of significant relevance to any company or organization as it helps to ensure that data is processed correctly and consistently across all departments. It also helps to improve communication and collaboration between teams, which can lead to greater efficiency and better decision-making. Finally, data governance can particularly help to protect against data breaches and other security threats within an organization.

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