Data Governance Fundamentals: Building Awareness & Foundations

This BOOST foundational program is designed to introduce participants to the core principles of Data Governance in a clear, structured, and non-technical manner. The course focuses on building awareness of why Data Governance is essential for modern organizations and how it supports decision-making, compliance, data quality, and accountability.

Participants will gain a practical understanding of governance concepts, roles, policies, and operating models without deep technical complexity. The program emphasizes clarity, organizational alignment, and readiness, making it ideal for organizations that are at an early stage of their Data Governance journey or looking to establish a common language and baseline understanding across teams

• Understand the purpose and value of Data Governance within organizations
• Distinguish between Data Governance, Data Management, and IT responsibilities
• Identify key Data Governance roles and accountability structures
• Recognize the importance of data ownership, policies, and standards
• Understand how Data Governance supports compliance, risk management, and performance
• Establish a solid foundation for future governance initiatives