E-business, Intranets, Data Warehousing applications and Multi-media developments all need confidence in the quality of the underlying data resource. Data Management is the corporate service that assists the provision of these (and 'traditional') information systems by controlling and co-coordinating the definition and usage of reliable and relevant data. The industry standard approach adopted within this course sees Data Management as consisting of a number of vital roles and carrying out a set of critical activities. Delegates will gain an understanding of the role of Data Management in defining and enforcing necessary procedures and standards in the area of database and application design. The course provides delegates with the knowledge and skills needed to work effectively in the Data Management function within an IS department and is based on the syllabus for the ISEB Certificate in Data Management Essentials.

•  Practice Data Administration skills e.g. data definition, corporate data modeling

•  Create a Data Charter.

•  Practice Database Administration skills

•  Identify Repository Administration skills e.g. managing a Data Dictionary software product

•  Identify and control data duplication

•  Assist in the selection of an effective distributed architecture

•  Develop procedures for an organizations corporate data resource

•  Assist in the definition of data to help define an organization's business environment

•  Practice Technology Direction Evaluation Skills

Delegates are expected to have some background in IT development, with practical experience of 'data' issues; OR in relevant business roles, including IS development project or IS strategy involvement. Significant DM experience is not required

Data Management professionals wishing to implement a standard approach to their work, Data Management staff wishing to work towards a professional qualification in their area of expertise, Database Administrators wishing to widen their Data Management skills, experienced Business staff moving into a 'hybrid' role within Data Management.