Since its founding in 2003, The Data Governance Institute has been a pioneer, establishing much of the field's most influential guidance and consistently evolving with the discipline. Its widely adopted DGI Data Governance Framework helps organizations classify, organize, and communicate the complex activities involved in managing enterprise data. Practitioners around the world consistently report basing their programs on the DGI Data Governance Framework and supporting materials. 

DGI introduced the DGI Data Governance Framework in 2004 in response to an emerging need. Employing the framework has enabled data strategists, Data Governance professionals, business stakeholder, and IT leaders to work together to make decisions about how to manage data, realize value from it, minimize cost and complexity, manage risk, and ensure compliance with ever-growing legal, regulatory, and other requirements.

DataGovernance.com has become one of the most trusted sources of information about Data Governance, Data Stewardship, and related topics.

While we do not track formal adoption, anecdotal evidence suggests our Framework has been widely utilized across diverse sectors, including financial, manufacturing, healthcare, and education. Similarly, various local, state, and departmental governmental groups across multiple continents have reportedly leveraged it. Our consistent guidance encourages organizations to adapt the DGI Data Governance Framework as a flexible template, customizing it to their unique needs and branding it as their specific internal framework.

The DGI's VCDG Training Program empowers individuals to understand, implement, and effectively communicate practical Data Governance benefits to business, compliance, and IT teams.

– Data Governance Professionals

Those directly responsible for designing, implementing, and managing data governance programs.

– Data Stewards and Data Custodians

Individuals accountable for the quality, integrity, and proper use of specific data assets.

– IT Professionals 

Including data architects, database administrators, data engineers, and system administrators who manage data infrastructure and systems.

– Business Leaders and Stakeholders

Managers and decision-makers across various departments who rely on accurate, consistent, and trusted data for strategic planning and operations.

– Compliance and Legal Professionals

Those responsible for ensuring adherence to data-related regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA) and internal policies.

– Information Security and Privacy Professionals

Individuals focused on protecting sensitive data and managing privacy risks.

– Project Managers

Leaders of projects that involve significant data creation, migration, or utilization, who need to integrate governance principles into project lifecycles.

– Data Analysts and Data Scientists

Professionals who work extensively with data for insights and analytics, benefiting from understanding data quality, lineage, and access policies.

– Audit and Risk Management Teams

Those who assess an organization's data-related risks and ensure controls are in place.

– Anyone in a Data-Intensive Role

Any individual whose daily responsibilities heavily involve the creation, consumption, or management of organizational data.

Those who complete the full training program and pass the exams will receive two credentials:

1. Certificate: Applying the DGI Data Governance Framework (upon completion of Course One)
2. Certificate: Value-Centered Data Governance from The DGI (upon completion of all five courses) 

In addition, students will receive:

• Unlimited online access to courses for one year.
• Downloadable learning materials.
• Digital content to help you effectively share your achievement with your employers and professional network.

No. Each course in the Value-Centered Data Governance Training Program concludes with a Final Quiz which is included in the cost of the program. All components of the program are fully online and on-demand.

Yes. The passing rate for each Final Quiz is 80% correct. Once this passing score has been achieved for all five courses, you will be awarded the DGI Certificate in Value-Centered Data Governance.

Upon successful completion of a course or program that offers a certificate, and passing of the final exam, you will be issued a digital certificate. This digital credential can be printed for your records or conveniently shared online with your employers and professional network.

• Professional Certificate programs are designed to provide in-depth knowledge and practical skills in a specific area, enabling individuals to quickly acquire expertise relevant to current industry demands or to specialize within their existing field. This type of credential signifies that an individual has successfully undertaken a dedicated course of study and gained specialized knowledge in a particular subject.

• Certification typically requires individuals to meet specific prerequisites and pass a rigorous, standardized exam administered by an accredited independent certifying organization or professional association. Certifications also usually require ongoing education or re-examination to maintain.