Expert-led preparation for CDMP certificationWelcome to the Certification Data Management Professional Canadian Study Group—Your Pathway to CDMP Certification!
About the Program
The CDMP Canadian Study Group is a structured, 10-week study program designed for data professionals looking to earn their Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) certification. We collaborate with DAMA chapters across Canada to provide expert-led study sessions, valuable resources, and peer support.
The sessions will be led by global experts in the field of Data Management who will not only review the material but share their wealth of knowledge.
Program Duration
10 Weeks
Location
Virtual (Led by DAMA Vancouver)
DAMA Member Fees
$250 CAD
Non-Member Fees
$350 CAD
Student/Unemployed
$100 CAD
Join us today and start your journey toward CDMP certification! Choose your chapter and register:
Program Sessions
Each week of the study group is designed to cover essential topics aligned with the CDMP exam, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of data management principles.
NOTE: All Session Times are in Mountain Standard Time (MST).
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Data Management:
Kick off your CDMP journey with a comprehensive introduction to the world of Data Management! This session sets the foundation, exploring the core concepts, key principles, and the essential role data plays in modern organizations.
Data Ethics:
Explore the ethical responsibilities surrounding data collection, usage, and sharing. Learn how to promote transparency, fairness, and accountability in data practices.
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Data Governance:
Discover the frameworks and roles that ensure data is well-managed, compliant, and aligned with business goals. This session will highlight governance strategies that empower organizations to treat data as a valuable asset.
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Metadata Management:
Unlock the hidden value of metadata—your data’s context. Learn how to catalog, manage, and leverage metadata to improve discoverability, governance, and overall data literacy.
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Data Security:
Protect what matters. This session focuses on how to secure data through access controls, encryption, and risk mitigation to maintain privacy and compliance.
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Document & Content Management:
Management ensures documents and unstructured content are consistently managed across their lifecycle as enterprise information assets, using standardized classification, metadata, and retention controls to support compliance, reduce risk, and enable efficient access and reuse.
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Data Quality:
Data you can trust is the key to informed decisions. Learn how to measure and improve data quality using industry best practices, and ensure your data is accurate, complete, and timely.
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Data Modeling and Design:
Master the art of representing data relationships and structures. This session covers conceptual, logical, and physical data models and how they support high-quality data management.
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Data Integration and Interoperability:
Enable systems to work in harmony. This session dives into integration techniques and interoperability principles that allow seamless data sharing across diverse platforms.
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Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence:
Transform raw data into powerful insights. Explore how data warehousing supports analytics and how BI tools empower decision-makers with meaningful reports and dashboards.
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Big Data and Data Science:
Explore cutting-edge tools and methods to process and analyze large, complex data sets. This session introduces you to the world of data science, big data platforms, machine learning, and predictive analytics.
Meet Our Speakers
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Abdul Farra
Abdul Farra is a seasoned Enterprise Data Architect and IT leader focused on Data & Analytics (D&A) digital transformation. With over 25 years of experience and deep expertise in enterprise data architecture, Abdul blends technical innovation with business strategy to create modern, scalable data ecosystems that deliver measurable outcomes.
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Dan Myers
Dan Myers (MBA, IQCP) is the principal educator for Data Quality Matters, a specialized business consultancy focused on information and data quality learning. Previously, Dan worked as an applications developer, data modeler, and manager of data governance/data quality.
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Eric Dressler
Eric Dressler is the Head of Data and AI at Parkland Corporation, where he leads the company’s data strategy and AI initiatives to drive business value across fuel supply, retail, and logistics.
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Kewal Dhariwal
Kewal has taught and organized curriculum for numerous companies, universities, governments and colleges throughout the world.
He has numerous professional and academic credentials and has managed large and small organizations in Canada and the USA.
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Mainur Rahman
Mainur Rahman is a seasoned Data Engineer and Machine Learning Engineer with a proven track record of translating complex data into actionable solutions. He is passionate about harnessing the power of data to drive insights and innovation.
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Mark Horseman
Mark is a Data Management Professional and CDMP Master with over 20 years of experience and acts as the Data Evangelist for DATAVERSITY. Mark moved into Data Quality, Master Data Management, and Data Governance early in his career and has been working extensively in data management since the early 2000’s. Previous to his work at DATAVERSITY, Mark led Information Management initiatives in both private and public sector organizations.
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Mark Nassar
Mark Nassar is a Senior Manager of Reporting & Analytics with a strong background in data management and enterprise analytics. He holds a Master of Science in Analytics from Georgia Institute of Technology and is a Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP). His work focuses on translating data management theory into practical, business-driven execution.
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Mona Elyas
Mona Elyas is a natural leader and highly skilled IT Consultant with over 30 years driving technological transformations across a wide range of industries and disciplines.
She is passionate about delivering high-quality, scalable solutions that drive business growth and success.
Why Join?
Structured Live Weekly Sessions: Cover all CDMP domains.
Flexible Learning: Choose your preferred DAMA chapter to join.
Exam Strategies: Practice questions and exam readiness tips.
Networking: Connect with peers across the world.
Don't miss this opportunity to get certified and elevate your data career! Register today, spots are limited.
How It Works
Follow the Steps Below to Get Started:
Step 1: Choose Your Chapter
Step 2: Register & Pay
Step 3: Attend Live Weekly Study Sessions (Every Wednesday from 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM MST)
Step 4: Write the Exam and get Certified!
Each session will include lecture-style presentations, real-world applications, and interactive discussions, led by experienced professionals in the field.
Are you ready to level up your data career with the CDMP certification? Join professionals across Canada in our structured, expert-led sessions to ensure exam success!
Review the schedule and learn more about each session.
NOTE: All Session Times are in Mountain Standard Time (MST).