Course Overview

The Data Governance, Protection, and Compliance Management course by Transformentors Academy is a practical 5-day programme designed to help professionals develop the knowledge and skills required to govern, protect, and manage data throughout its lifecycle. Participants will learn how to design governance frameworks, implement compliance controls, conduct audits, and align organisational practices with internationally recognised standards and regulations.

Throughout the course, participants will explore key topics including data classification, storage, retention, disposal, privacy management, cybersecurity considerations, and regulatory compliance. The programme also provides practical guidance on applying frameworks and standards such as ISO 27001, ISO 8000, GDPR, and ISACA governance principles.

Through real-world examples, practical exercises, and interactive discussions, participants will gain the confidence to implement effective data governance strategies, mitigate risks, and strengthen organisational resilience while ensuring compliance with evolving regulatory requirements.

Agenda

Day — 1 Introduction to Data Governance and Management

• Defining data governance and compliance management and understanding their significance
• Understanding the core principles of data governance and compliance management
• Distinguishing between structured and unstructured data
• Understanding the key phases of data lifecycle management:
  • Data Creation
  • Data Storage
  • Data Sharing and Usage
  • Data Archival
  • Data Disposal
• Identifying essential skills and responsibilities in data management
• Discussing common data governance challenges and practical solutions

Day — 2 Data Management Standards and Regulations

• Overview of data management standards and compliance requirements
• Understanding ISACA Auditing Standards for information systems
• Exploring ISO 8000: Data Quality and Information Quality Standards
• Understanding the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
• Examining key ISO standards for data security:
  • ISO 27001: Information Security Management Systems (ISMS)
• Understanding cybersecurity principles and their role in effective data management

Day — 3 Data Analysis, Modeling, and Reporting

• Understanding the role of data analysis and modelling in data governance:
  • Developing and implementing data governance frameworks
  • Monitoring compliance with policies and standards
• Exploring data analysis and modelling techniques and tools
• Understanding Business Intelligence (BI) reporting requirements
• Exploring methods and applications of data mining
• Understanding best practices for developing and managing reports
• Understanding business process modelling and data flow diagrams

Day — 4 Data Governance IT Solutions

• Overview of Enterprise Content Management (ECM) systems
• Exploring best practices and tools for document and records management
• Understanding the steps involved in data dictionary development
• Exploring data analysis and data mining techniques and tools
• Understanding databases and indexing strategies
• Exploring methods for data archiving and long-term preservation

Day — 5 Establishing Data Governance Framework

• Defining the essential components of a data governance framework
• Understanding the steps involved in designing data governance frameworks and policies
• Exploring guidelines for creating data lifecycle management procedures
• Understanding data stewardship and accountability roles
• Exploring best practices and tools for improving data governance effectiveness
• Course Evaluation and Feedback

Learning Outcomes

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

• Understand how data and information can be managed efficiently and effectively to address privacy, data protection, and cybersecurity risks
• Develop data governance frameworks that support data privacy, integrity, and security
• Apply appropriate audit practices to assess and improve data privacy protection controls
• Recognise and implement data governance controls, policies, and strategies for capturing, managing, retaining, and securely disposing of business data and records
• Develop action plans to manage information compliance, audits, legislation, and regulatory requirements through effective information management controls
• Plan and implement data governance projects, including defining roles and responsibilities, managing risks, and improving business processes
• Manage organisational data in accordance with international best practices and standards, including ISACA, ISO 8000, ISO 27001, and GDPR

Who Should Attend

This course is ideal for professionals responsible for managing data, ensuring compliance, and protecting organisational information assets, including:

• Data Governance and Compliance Professionals seeking to implement industry best practices
• IT Managers and Data Security Managers responsible for aligning security, risk, and regulatory requirements
• Records Managers and Information Architects focused on improving data lifecycle management and control
• Risk Management, Legal, and Compliance Professionals working with data privacy policies, audits, and GDPR requirements
• Project Managers and Business Analysts involved in initiating, supporting, or managing data governance projects