Detailed 2026 curriculumData Governance training at Averra Data
Data Governance Online Course
Comprehensive Data governance for practitioners. Fully updated with India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA 2023), EU AI Act Data governance obligations and modern Data product thinking.
Course overview
Based in Pune, Averra delivers this Data Governance course online to learners worldwide. Build practical, job-focused skills in DAMA, Metadata, Lineage and Privacy through guided lessons, labs, assessments and counseling.
Who this course is for
A good fit for students, graduates and professionals choosing a Data or AI learning path.
Best suited for
Professionals who already know the basics and want deeper practical skills
Learners preparing for portfolio projects, interviews and applied workplace use
Analysts, engineers and managers who need advanced implementation and governance depth
Prerequisites
Basic comfort with Data, spreadsheets or programming concepts
Willingness to complete labs and portfolio assignments
A laptop for practice sessions and project work
What you'll learn
Core outcomes and practical skills covered across this course.
DAMA
Metadata
Lineage
Privacy
CDMP
Stewardship
What is Data Governance?
DG Organizational Models
Building a DG Program
Data Policies & Standards
Data Ownership & Stewardship
Metadata Types & Architecture
Career outcomes
Data Governance Analyst
Metadata Analyst
Data Steward
Governance Consultant
Course curriculum
7 focused modules with 4 hands-on lab areas and 6 updated 2025/26 topic markers.
01
Data Governance Foundations
3 lectures covering What is Data Governance?, DG Organizational Models and Building a DG Program
02
Policies & Standards
2 lectures covering Data Policies & Standards and Data Ownership & Stewardship
03
Metadata Management
New 2025/26
3 lectures covering Metadata Types & Architecture, Business Glossary & Data Catalog and AI-Powered Metadata Management
04
Data Lineage & Traceability
New 2025/26
2 lectures covering Data Lineage Fundamentals and Lineage for Compliance & AI
05
Compliance & Regulation
New 2025/26
5 lectures covering GDPR Deep Dive; India DPDPA 2023; EU AI Act — Data Governance Obligations; Other Regulations: CCPA, HIPAA, PCI-DSS; and Data Privacy by Design & Default
06
Data Security & Access Control
2 lectures covering Data Classification & Protection and Identity & Access Management for Data
07
Data Products & Modern Governance
New 2025/26
3 lectures covering Data Product Thinking, Modern Data Catalogs and Capstone: DG Program Blueprint
Pune office · Online learning worldwide
Talk to Averra before choosing your course
Our physical office is in Pune, but course delivery and counseling are online. Share your background, preferred schedule and career goal to choose the right Data, Analytics, AI, Python, SQL, Governance or Cloud path from anywhere.
Answers to common questions about who the course suits, tools, certification and enrollment.
Who should join the Data Governance course?
Data Governance is suitable for professionals who already know the basics and want deeper practical skills; learners preparing for portfolio projects, interviews and applied workplace use; and analysts, engineers and managers who need advanced implementation and governance depth.
What tools and topics are covered in Data Governance?
The course covers DAMA, Metadata, Lineage, Privacy and CDMP, with practical exposure to Spark and dbt.
Does Averra provide a certificate for Data Governance?
Yes. A certificate is included after completing the required learning activities, labs and assessments.
What career roles can this course help with?
This path can support preparation for roles such as Data Governance Analyst, Metadata Analyst and Data Steward, as well as related Data or AI positions.
How can I enroll in the Data Governance course?
Use the Enroll Now or Book Counseling option to share your details. Averra Data will confirm the right batch, schedule and next steps.