DAMA Canada's 2025 CDMP Virtual Study Group
DAMA Calgary is excited to offer a CDMP study group for professionals preparing for the CDMP exam! This 10-week program provides interactive discussions and quizzes designed to cover key concepts from the DMBOK, helping you build the knowledge and confidence needed to succeed.
In past sessions, 50% of participants took the exam—and everyone passed! Join us to enhance your understanding, connect with peers, and take the next step toward CDMP certification.
Details
Dates: Weekly, 5:30 - 8:00 MT April 14, 2025 to Jun 23, 2025
Registration closes: April 20th, 2025
Format: Weekly sessions, 150 minutes in length, with chapter presentations and quiz questions.
You need your copy (hardcopy / PDF bundle is recommended) of the DMBoK V2.0 Revised Edition is available for purchase from Technics Publications.
We recommend giving yourself 2 hours per week to read the chapter, in addition to the 150-minute review/quiz session.
Don’t delay, register for the study group today!
You will receive an invitation for a Zoom meeting for all the sessions. You will also receive access to a private folder (Study Group participants only) with the session recordings and presentation decks as they are compiled.
Getting CDMP (Certified Data Management Professional) certification offers several key benefits for data management staff:
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Credibility and Recognition
- Provides independent verification of your expertise to employers and clients
- Demonstrates commitment to professional standards and best practices
- Distinguishes you in a competitive job market
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Career Advancement
- Many organizations now list CDMP as preferred or required in job descriptions
- Can lead to salary increases (typically 5-15% premium for certified professionals)
- Creates opportunities for leadership roles in data governance initiatives
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Comprehensive Knowledge Framework
- Ensures balanced understanding across all data management domains
- Fills knowledge gaps in areas outside your current specialization
- Provides structured approach to complex data management concepts
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Practical Application
- DAMA-DMBOK framework behind the certification offers practical methodologies for common challenges
- Helps apply consistent approaches to data quality, metadata, and governance issues
- Improves ability to communicate data concepts to business stakeholders
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Networking Opportunities
- Connects you to a global community of certified professionals
- Creates mentorship possibilities with senior data management leaders
- Provides access to implementation experiences across different industries
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Organizational Benefits
- Improves team consistency in applying data management principles
- Provides common vocabulary and approach for data initiatives
- Creates internal experts who can guide data governance and quality programs
Pricing
$250 for Non-members
$150 for DAMA Calgary Professional Members, corporate or individual.
$50 for DAMA Calgary Student/Unemployed Members
