Welcome to Governing Data in the Intelligence Age, a practical and engaging course designed for professionals who want to better understand how to manage, protect, and unlock the full value of data. This beginner-to-intermediate program introduces essential, proven concepts and frameworks that organizations use to treat data as a strategic asset while effectively managing risk.

Governing Data in the Intelligence Age
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What you'll learn
The value of a data governance program in supporting artificial intelligence objectives
How to create and operate a successful data governance program
Adopting best practices in all aspects of a data governance program
Skills you'll gain
- Data Governance
- Data Modeling
- Regulatory Compliance
- Data Quality
- Data Pipelines
- Data Science
- Information Privacy
- Cybersecurity
- Data Security
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
- Data Management
- Risk Management
- Data Integrity
- Governance Risk Management and Compliance
- Data Dictionary
- Data Ethics
- Governance
- Cyber Security Policies
- Responsible AI
- Data Transformation
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March 2026
Taught in English
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