DAMA Calgary Association upcoming events

DAMA Canada's 2026 CDMP Virtual Study Group (2026-06-03)

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Join the Canada CDMP Study Group — Your Path to Data Management Certification

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.

Earning the Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) designation is a significant professional milestone. It validates your knowledge, skills, and experience in data management and is increasingly recognized as a valuable credential in both public- and private-sector job postings across Canada and beyond.

The Cross-Canada CDMP Study Group brings together leading instructors and data management experts from Canada and around the world to support your certification journey. Participants benefit from structured exam preparation, curated study materials, expert insights, and a collaborative, supportive community of data professionals.

Pay-If-You-Pass Opportunity

A Pay-If-You-Pass (PIYP) exam event will be held in Calgary. You write the exam at no cost and pay $300 USD only if you pass.

The exam consists of 100 multiple-choice questions.
Candidates have 90 minutes to complete the exam.
An ESL version with an extra 20 minutes is available.
Covers all 14 topics in the DMBoK v2Revised, including Knowledge Areas such as Data Management Process, Ethics, and Big Data.

Please follow the cdmpstudy.org so you can follow us and stay updated on session details and instructor highlights.

Details

Held online via Zoom every week for 10 weeks, starting
Wednesday, April 1st, 2026, from 5:30-7:00 PM MST.

Registration closes: March 30th, 2026

You need your copy (hardcopy / PDF bundle is recommended) of the DMBoK V2.0 Revised Edition is available for purchase from Technics Publications. OR SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL CHAPTER BY BUYING FROM US.

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.

Getting CDMP (Certified Data Management Professional) certification offers several key benefits for data management staff:

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
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
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
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
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
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

$350 for Non-members

$250 for DAMA Calgary Professional Members, corporate or individual.

$100 for DAMA Calgary Student/Unemployed Members

Workshop - Intro to Data Foundations (2026-06-12)

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Introduction to Data Foundations:
From Messy Data to Scalable Analytics

A special full-day workshop presented in partnership with the YYC Data Society, Malloy, Credible and Brabble Solutions.

Registration is via YYC Data Society. Link is found below.

This is a SPECIAL All-Day workshop and networking event that will walk participants through the core building blocks of modern data foundations, from architecture and modeling to shared definitions and AI-ready design. This is a uniquely exciting opportunity for those looking to understand and modernize their data infrastructure in finding new ways at building trust in your data across your organization.

This event is supported by the Malloy open-source project and its contributors (Google's Looker Cofounder: Lloyd Tabb and Michael Toy). This event is also supported by https://credibledata.com/context engine.

This interactive workshop is designed for people who work with data, rely on data, or are responsible for data outcomes. ex. Leaders impacting Data Strategy, Data Product Managers, Data Project Managers, Data Engineers, Aspiring Data Persons, Data Analysts, Data Scientists, Data Strategy Roles, Data Program Managers, Non-Profit Technical Teams or Data Teams, etc.

Why attend this event?

This event is important because most organizations don’t struggle because they lack data, they struggle because they can’t trust it.

One dashboard says revenue is up, another says it’s down. Teams spend meetings debating numbers instead of making decisions. Reports break when systems change. AI tools and Copilots promise insights but produce answers no one feels confident acting on.

This workshop breaks down (in plain language) why these problems happen and how modern organizations are able to design data foundations to avoid them. You’ll see practical examples of how inconsistent definitions, poorly designed reporting layers, and missing shared context lead to confusion, rework, and stalled initiatives.

By the end of the day, you’ll understand how data should be structured so the same numbers mean the same thing everywhere, new reports can be built without starting from scratch, and analytics and AI can be safely layered on as your organization grows without constant firefighting.

This hands-on, full-day workshop covers:

Designing Modern Data Architecture
Building the Gold Layer from real business questions
Designing a semantic layer for business consumption and AI interpretation
Data Design for AI and ROI

Speakers are flying in from Boulder, Chicago, and Victoria:

Miles Garvey | Data Strategist & Advisor (former G2)
Dil Mustafa | Enterprise Data & AI Architect, Datavise Consulting
Suraj Lamgaday | Data Lead, G2 (former JPMorgan Chase)
Kyle Nesbit | Founder & CEO, Credible (formerly Google, BigQuery & Looker)

Registration and Detailed Agenda and Speaker Info

DAMA Calgary members receive $50 off.
Use the code: DAMA-YYC-50OFF-2026

Pay-If-You-Pass CDMP Fundamentals Exam – In-Person Event (June 13, 2026 10:00 AM) (2026-06-13)

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 15:30:00 GMT

DAMA Calgary is pleased to offer a Pay-If-You-Pass opportunity for professionals pursuing the Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) – Fundamentals exam. This in-person event is designed to support candidates who are ready to validate their knowledge and take the next step in their data management careers.

Taking place on June 13, 2026, 10:00 am, this session provides participants with a structured and supportive environment to complete the CDMP Fundamentals exam alongside peers. By participating in this initiative, candidates benefit from a reduced financial barrier—you only pay for the exam if you pass, making it an excellent opportunity to demonstrate your readiness with confidence.

Join fellow data professionals, test your knowledge, and take a significant step toward earning your CDMP designation.

If you are interested in participating in this event, please send me your confirmation to be consider.

Spots are limited—secure your participation early!