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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.

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Data Governance FAQs

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.

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