Data Governance, Protection and Compliance Management

In an era where data is a critical corporate asset, effective governance, protection, and compliance management are essential to ensure security, legal adherence, and operational efficiency. This beginner-level course equips professionals with the foundational knowledge to implement international data management standards, develop compliant policies, and navigate privacy and cybersecurity challenges in alignment with global frameworks.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand GDPR and other regulatory requirements for data protection and compliance.
• Develop and implement effective data governance strategies and controls.
• Conduct data privacy audits and align with international standards like ISACA and ISO 8000.
• Design policies and procedures for managing structured and unstructured data.
• Initiate data governance projects that address roles, risk, and compliance.

• Legal and Risk Management Personnel
• Business Analysts and Project Managers
• IT Professionals and Technical Managers
• Auditors, Document Controllers, and Compliance Officers

Module 1: International Data Management Standards

• Overview of data governance and lifecycle
• Structured vs. unstructured data
• ISO 8000 standards and MDM fundamentals
• Defining roles and responsibilities in data management

Module 2: Regulatory Compliance and Security

• GDPR and privacy protection fundamentals
• ISO 27001 and cybersecurity essentials
• Document and records compliance frameworks
• ISACA auditing standards and applications

Module 3: Data Analysis and Reporting

• Data analytics and business intelligence
• Data modeling and flow diagramming
• Business process modeling techniques
• Mining and reporting methods for decision-making

Module 4: Data Governance IT Solutions

• Document and record management systems
• Enterprise content management (ECM)
• Data dictionary and relational database indexing
• Archiving, preservation, and data mining

Module 5: Policies, Procedures, and Action Plans

• Crafting effective governance policies
• Developing lifecycle procedures and workflows
• Establishing data governance action plans
• Integrating compliance checks and reviews

The course combines various teaching methods, including instructor-led presentations, group discussions, case study analyses, and assessments through quizzes and a final exam to engage participants and ensure they understand and retain the material.