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      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 23:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>DAMA Canada's 2026 CDMP Virtual Study Group (2026-04-15)</title>
      <description>&lt;p style="line-height: 36px;"&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font face="Open Sans, sans-serif" color="#9E0B0F" style="font-size: 24px;"&gt;Join the Canada CDMP Study Group — Your Path to Data Management Certification&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="line-height: 24px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Helvetica" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;DAMA Calgary is excited to offer a CDMP study group for professionals preparing for the CDMP exam!&lt;/strong&gt; This 10-week program provides interactive discussions and quizzes designed to cover key concepts from the &lt;strong&gt;DMBOK&lt;/strong&gt;, helping you build the knowledge and confidence needed to succeed.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font face="Helvetica"&gt;Earning the Certified &lt;strong&gt;Data Management Professional (CDMP)&lt;/strong&gt; 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.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font face="Helvetica"&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;Cross-Canada CDMP Study Group&lt;/strong&gt; 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.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font face="Helvetica"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Pay-If-You-Pass Opportunity&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font face="Helvetica"&gt;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.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
  &lt;li&gt;The exam consists of 100 multiple-choice questions.&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;Candidates have 90 minutes to complete the exam.&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;An ESL version with an extra 20 minutes is available.&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;Covers all 14 topics in the DMBoK v2Revised, including Knowledge Areas such as Data Management Process, Ethics, and Big Data.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;em&gt;Please follow the &lt;a href="http://cdmpstudy.org" target="_blank"&gt;cdmpstudy.org&lt;/a&gt; so you can follow us and stay updated on session details and instructor highlights.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;font face="Helvetica"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/font&gt;

&lt;p style="background-color: transparent; line-height: 14px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Helvetica" color="#0D004C" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Details&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font face="Helvetica"&gt;Held online via Zoom every week for 10 weeks, starting&lt;br&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;Wednesday, April 1st, 2026, from 5:30-7:00 PM MST.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="background-color: transparent; line-height: 24px;"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;font color="#37302D" face="Helvetica"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Registration closes&lt;/strong&gt;: March 30th, 2026&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="background-color: transparent; line-height: 24px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Helvetica" color="#37302D" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;You need your copy (hardcopy / PDF bundle is recommended) of the DMBoK&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style="color: rgb(55, 48, 45); font-family: Helvetica;"&gt;V2.0 &lt;font color="#282828"&gt;Revised Edition&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font color="#282828" style="font-weight: bold;"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;is&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;span&gt;available for purchase from&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="https://technicspub.com/dmbok/" title="https://technicspub.com/dmbok/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://technicspub.com/dmbok/&amp;amp;source=gmail&amp;amp;ust=1631801087713000&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHJ7dsJLvOPrRQS9RhdDYutPJdSeQ" style="font-family: Helvetica;"&gt;Technics Publications&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span&gt;. OR &lt;a href="https://www.dama-calgary.org/Sys/Store/Products/391876" target="_blank"&gt;SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL CHAPTER BY BUYING FROM US.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="background-color: transparent; line-height: 24px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Helvetica" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;&lt;font color="#37302D"&gt;&lt;font&gt;We&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;font&gt;recommend giving yourself 2 hours per week to read the chapter, in addition to&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;font&gt;the 150-minute&lt;font&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;review/quiz session.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="line-height: 18px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Helvetica" color="#37302D" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Don’t delay, register for the study group today!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="line-height: 22px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Helvetica"&gt;&lt;font color="#37302D" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;You will receive an invitation for a Zoom meeting for all the sessions.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="line-height: 24px;"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#242424" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" color="#000000" face="inherit"&gt;Getting CDMP (Certified Data Management Professional) certification offers several key benefits for data management staff:&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ol&gt;
  &lt;li&gt;
    &lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#790000"&gt;Credibility and Recognition&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;

    &lt;ul&gt;
      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;Provides independent verification of your expertise to employers and clients&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;Demonstrates commitment to professional standards and best practices&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;Distinguishes you in a competitive job market&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
    &lt;/ul&gt;
  &lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;
    &lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#790000"&gt;Career Advancement&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;

    &lt;ul&gt;
      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;Many organizations now list CDMP as preferred or required in job descriptions&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;Can lead to salary increases (typically 5-15% premium for certified professionals)&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;Creates opportunities for leadership roles in data governance initiatives&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
    &lt;/ul&gt;
  &lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;
    &lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#790000"&gt;Comprehensive Knowledge Framework&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;

    &lt;ul&gt;
      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;Ensures balanced understanding across all data management domains&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;Fills knowledge gaps in areas outside your current specialization&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;Provides structured approach to complex data management concepts&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
    &lt;/ul&gt;
  &lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;
    &lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#790000"&gt;Practical Application&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;

    &lt;ul&gt;
      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;DAMA-DMBOK framework behind the certification offers practical methodologies for common challenges&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;Helps apply consistent approaches to data quality, metadata, and governance issues&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;Improves ability to communicate data concepts to business stakeholders&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
    &lt;/ul&gt;
  &lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;
    &lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#790000"&gt;Networking Opportunities&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;

    &lt;ul&gt;
      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;Connects you to a global community of certified professionals&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;Creates mentorship possibilities with senior data management leaders&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;Provides access to implementation experiences across different industries&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
    &lt;/ul&gt;
  &lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;
    &lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#790000"&gt;Organizational Benefits&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;

    &lt;ul&gt;
      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;Improves team consistency in applying data management principles&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;Provides common vocabulary and approach for data initiatives&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;Creates internal experts who can guide data governance and quality programs&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
    &lt;/ul&gt;
  &lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ol&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="background-color: transparent; line-height: 14px; font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Helvetica" color="#003663" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Pricing&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="background-color: transparent; line-height: 22px;"&gt;&lt;font color="#005B7F" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Helvetica"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: normal;"&gt;$350 for&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: Helvetica;"&gt;&lt;font&gt;&amp;nbsp;Non-members&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="background-color: transparent; line-height: 22px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Helvetica" color="#005B7F" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;&lt;span&gt;$250 for DAMA Calgary Professional Members, corporate or individual.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="background-color: transparent; line-height: 22px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Helvetica" color="#005B7F" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;&lt;span&gt;$100 for DAMA Calgary Student/Unemployed Members&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://dama-calgary.org/event-6523613</link>
      <guid>https://dama-calgary.org/event-6523613</guid>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>A Second Brain for Personal Knowledge Management (2026-04-16)</title>
      <description>&lt;h2&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 34px;"&gt;Abstract&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;To avoid the negative "Reactivity Loop"&amp;nbsp;&lt;span&gt;to Information Overload, we need a Positive "Critical Thinking Loop" on a Second Brain. Javier built one using Google Tools (Keep, Books, Docs, Gemini) &amp;amp; NotebookLM as a SynthAI Engine.&lt;br&gt;
Javier Jaime will show the workflows, no power point slides.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;&lt;font color="#000000"&gt;This will be a live, interactive demo.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 34px;"&gt;Presenter&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;Javier Jaime&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;Javier Jaime, B.Sc., M.Sc. holds an industrial systems engineering degree and a master degree in Manufacturing Control Systems. Multilingual with over 25 years of international industry experience in project controls, data analytics, machine learning, operations research and simulation modelling.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h3 data-wacopycontent="1" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.6em; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-width: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;"&gt;&amp;nbsp; Meeting Venue generously provided by Petronas Canada&lt;/h3&gt;</description>
      <link>https://dama-calgary.org/event-6623729</link>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>DAMA Canada's 2026 CDMP Virtual Study Group (2026-04-22)</title>
      <description>&lt;p style="line-height: 36px;"&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font face="Open Sans, sans-serif" color="#9E0B0F" style="font-size: 24px;"&gt;Join the Canada CDMP Study Group — Your Path to Data Management Certification&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="line-height: 24px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Helvetica" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;DAMA Calgary is excited to offer a CDMP study group for professionals preparing for the CDMP exam!&lt;/strong&gt; This 10-week program provides interactive discussions and quizzes designed to cover key concepts from the &lt;strong&gt;DMBOK&lt;/strong&gt;, helping you build the knowledge and confidence needed to succeed.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font face="Helvetica"&gt;Earning the Certified &lt;strong&gt;Data Management Professional (CDMP)&lt;/strong&gt; 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.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font face="Helvetica"&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;Cross-Canada CDMP Study Group&lt;/strong&gt; 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.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font face="Helvetica"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Pay-If-You-Pass Opportunity&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font face="Helvetica"&gt;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.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
  &lt;li&gt;The exam consists of 100 multiple-choice questions.&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;Candidates have 90 minutes to complete the exam.&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;An ESL version with an extra 20 minutes is available.&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;Covers all 14 topics in the DMBoK v2Revised, including Knowledge Areas such as Data Management Process, Ethics, and Big Data.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;em&gt;Please follow the &lt;a href="http://cdmpstudy.org" target="_blank"&gt;cdmpstudy.org&lt;/a&gt; so you can follow us and stay updated on session details and instructor highlights.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;font face="Helvetica"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/font&gt;

&lt;p style="background-color: transparent; line-height: 14px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Helvetica" color="#0D004C" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Details&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font face="Helvetica"&gt;Held online via Zoom every week for 10 weeks, starting&lt;br&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;Wednesday, April 1st, 2026, from 5:30-7:00 PM MST.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="background-color: transparent; line-height: 24px;"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;font color="#37302D" face="Helvetica"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Registration closes&lt;/strong&gt;: March 30th, 2026&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="background-color: transparent; line-height: 24px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Helvetica" color="#37302D" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;You need your copy (hardcopy / PDF bundle is recommended) of the DMBoK&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style="color: rgb(55, 48, 45); font-family: Helvetica;"&gt;V2.0 &lt;font color="#282828"&gt;Revised Edition&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font color="#282828" style="font-weight: bold;"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;is&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;span&gt;available for purchase from&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="https://technicspub.com/dmbok/" title="https://technicspub.com/dmbok/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://technicspub.com/dmbok/&amp;amp;source=gmail&amp;amp;ust=1631801087713000&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHJ7dsJLvOPrRQS9RhdDYutPJdSeQ" style="font-family: Helvetica;"&gt;Technics Publications&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span&gt;. OR &lt;a href="https://www.dama-calgary.org/Sys/Store/Products/391876" target="_blank"&gt;SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL CHAPTER BY BUYING FROM US.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="background-color: transparent; line-height: 24px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Helvetica" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;&lt;font color="#37302D"&gt;&lt;font&gt;We&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;font&gt;recommend giving yourself 2 hours per week to read the chapter, in addition to&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;font&gt;the 150-minute&lt;font&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;review/quiz session.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="line-height: 18px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Helvetica" color="#37302D" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Don’t delay, register for the study group today!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="line-height: 22px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Helvetica"&gt;&lt;font color="#37302D" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;You will receive an invitation for a Zoom meeting for all the sessions.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="line-height: 24px;"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#242424" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" color="#000000" face="inherit"&gt;Getting CDMP (Certified Data Management Professional) certification offers several key benefits for data management staff:&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ol&gt;
  &lt;li&gt;
    &lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#790000"&gt;Credibility and Recognition&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;

    &lt;ul&gt;
      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;Provides independent verification of your expertise to employers and clients&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;Demonstrates commitment to professional standards and best practices&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;Distinguishes you in a competitive job market&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
    &lt;/ul&gt;
  &lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;
    &lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#790000"&gt;Career Advancement&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;

    &lt;ul&gt;
      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;Many organizations now list CDMP as preferred or required in job descriptions&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;Can lead to salary increases (typically 5-15% premium for certified professionals)&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;Creates opportunities for leadership roles in data governance initiatives&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
    &lt;/ul&gt;
  &lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;
    &lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#790000"&gt;Comprehensive Knowledge Framework&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;

    &lt;ul&gt;
      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;Ensures balanced understanding across all data management domains&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;Fills knowledge gaps in areas outside your current specialization&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;Provides structured approach to complex data management concepts&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
    &lt;/ul&gt;
  &lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;
    &lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#790000"&gt;Practical Application&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;

    &lt;ul&gt;
      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;DAMA-DMBOK framework behind the certification offers practical methodologies for common challenges&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;Helps apply consistent approaches to data quality, metadata, and governance issues&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;Improves ability to communicate data concepts to business stakeholders&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
    &lt;/ul&gt;
  &lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;
    &lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#790000"&gt;Networking Opportunities&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;

    &lt;ul&gt;
      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;Connects you to a global community of certified professionals&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;Creates mentorship possibilities with senior data management leaders&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;Provides access to implementation experiences across different industries&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
    &lt;/ul&gt;
  &lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;
    &lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#790000"&gt;Organizational Benefits&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;

    &lt;ul&gt;
      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;Improves team consistency in applying data management principles&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;Provides common vocabulary and approach for data initiatives&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;Creates internal experts who can guide data governance and quality programs&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
    &lt;/ul&gt;
  &lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ol&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="background-color: transparent; line-height: 14px; font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Helvetica" color="#003663" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Pricing&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="background-color: transparent; line-height: 22px;"&gt;&lt;font color="#005B7F" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Helvetica"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: normal;"&gt;$350 for&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: Helvetica;"&gt;&lt;font&gt;&amp;nbsp;Non-members&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="background-color: transparent; line-height: 22px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Helvetica" color="#005B7F" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;&lt;span&gt;$250 for DAMA Calgary Professional Members, corporate or individual.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="background-color: transparent; line-height: 22px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Helvetica" color="#005B7F" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;&lt;span&gt;$100 for DAMA Calgary Student/Unemployed Members&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://dama-calgary.org/event-6523613</link>
      <guid>https://dama-calgary.org/event-6523613</guid>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>DAMA Canada's 2026 CDMP Virtual Study Group (2026-04-29)</title>
      <description>&lt;p style="line-height: 36px;"&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font face="Open Sans, sans-serif" color="#9E0B0F" style="font-size: 24px;"&gt;Join the Canada CDMP Study Group — Your Path to Data Management Certification&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="line-height: 24px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Helvetica" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;DAMA Calgary is excited to offer a CDMP study group for professionals preparing for the CDMP exam!&lt;/strong&gt; This 10-week program provides interactive discussions and quizzes designed to cover key concepts from the &lt;strong&gt;DMBOK&lt;/strong&gt;, helping you build the knowledge and confidence needed to succeed.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font face="Helvetica"&gt;Earning the Certified &lt;strong&gt;Data Management Professional (CDMP)&lt;/strong&gt; 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.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font face="Helvetica"&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;Cross-Canada CDMP Study Group&lt;/strong&gt; 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.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font face="Helvetica"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Pay-If-You-Pass Opportunity&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font face="Helvetica"&gt;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.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
  &lt;li&gt;The exam consists of 100 multiple-choice questions.&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;Candidates have 90 minutes to complete the exam.&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;An ESL version with an extra 20 minutes is available.&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;Covers all 14 topics in the DMBoK v2Revised, including Knowledge Areas such as Data Management Process, Ethics, and Big Data.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;em&gt;Please follow the &lt;a href="http://cdmpstudy.org" target="_blank"&gt;cdmpstudy.org&lt;/a&gt; so you can follow us and stay updated on session details and instructor highlights.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;font face="Helvetica"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/font&gt;

&lt;p style="background-color: transparent; line-height: 14px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Helvetica" color="#0D004C" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Details&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font face="Helvetica"&gt;Held online via Zoom every week for 10 weeks, starting&lt;br&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;Wednesday, April 1st, 2026, from 5:30-7:00 PM MST.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="background-color: transparent; line-height: 24px;"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;font color="#37302D" face="Helvetica"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Registration closes&lt;/strong&gt;: March 30th, 2026&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="background-color: transparent; line-height: 24px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Helvetica" color="#37302D" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;You need your copy (hardcopy / PDF bundle is recommended) of the DMBoK&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style="color: rgb(55, 48, 45); font-family: Helvetica;"&gt;V2.0 &lt;font color="#282828"&gt;Revised Edition&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font color="#282828" style="font-weight: bold;"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;is&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;span&gt;available for purchase from&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="https://technicspub.com/dmbok/" title="https://technicspub.com/dmbok/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://technicspub.com/dmbok/&amp;amp;source=gmail&amp;amp;ust=1631801087713000&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHJ7dsJLvOPrRQS9RhdDYutPJdSeQ" style="font-family: Helvetica;"&gt;Technics Publications&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span&gt;. OR &lt;a href="https://www.dama-calgary.org/Sys/Store/Products/391876" target="_blank"&gt;SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL CHAPTER BY BUYING FROM US.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="background-color: transparent; line-height: 24px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Helvetica" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;&lt;font color="#37302D"&gt;&lt;font&gt;We&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;font&gt;recommend giving yourself 2 hours per week to read the chapter, in addition to&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;font&gt;the 150-minute&lt;font&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;review/quiz session.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="line-height: 18px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Helvetica" color="#37302D" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Don’t delay, register for the study group today!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="line-height: 22px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Helvetica"&gt;&lt;font color="#37302D" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;You will receive an invitation for a Zoom meeting for all the sessions.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="line-height: 24px;"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#242424" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" color="#000000" face="inherit"&gt;Getting CDMP (Certified Data Management Professional) certification offers several key benefits for data management staff:&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ol&gt;
  &lt;li&gt;
    &lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#790000"&gt;Credibility and Recognition&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;

    &lt;ul&gt;
      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;Provides independent verification of your expertise to employers and clients&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;Demonstrates commitment to professional standards and best practices&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;Distinguishes you in a competitive job market&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
    &lt;/ul&gt;
  &lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;
    &lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#790000"&gt;Career Advancement&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;

    &lt;ul&gt;
      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;Many organizations now list CDMP as preferred or required in job descriptions&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;Can lead to salary increases (typically 5-15% premium for certified professionals)&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;Creates opportunities for leadership roles in data governance initiatives&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
    &lt;/ul&gt;
  &lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;
    &lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#790000"&gt;Comprehensive Knowledge Framework&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;

    &lt;ul&gt;
      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;Ensures balanced understanding across all data management domains&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;Fills knowledge gaps in areas outside your current specialization&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;Provides structured approach to complex data management concepts&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
    &lt;/ul&gt;
  &lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;
    &lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#790000"&gt;Practical Application&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;

    &lt;ul&gt;
      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;DAMA-DMBOK framework behind the certification offers practical methodologies for common challenges&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;Helps apply consistent approaches to data quality, metadata, and governance issues&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;Improves ability to communicate data concepts to business stakeholders&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
    &lt;/ul&gt;
  &lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;
    &lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#790000"&gt;Networking Opportunities&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;

    &lt;ul&gt;
      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;Connects you to a global community of certified professionals&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;Creates mentorship possibilities with senior data management leaders&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;Provides access to implementation experiences across different industries&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
    &lt;/ul&gt;
  &lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;
    &lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#790000"&gt;Organizational Benefits&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;

    &lt;ul&gt;
      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;Improves team consistency in applying data management principles&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;Provides common vocabulary and approach for data initiatives&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;Creates internal experts who can guide data governance and quality programs&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
    &lt;/ul&gt;
  &lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ol&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="background-color: transparent; line-height: 14px; font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Helvetica" color="#003663" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Pricing&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="background-color: transparent; line-height: 22px;"&gt;&lt;font color="#005B7F" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Helvetica"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: normal;"&gt;$350 for&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: Helvetica;"&gt;&lt;font&gt;&amp;nbsp;Non-members&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="background-color: transparent; line-height: 22px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Helvetica" color="#005B7F" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;&lt;span&gt;$250 for DAMA Calgary Professional Members, corporate or individual.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="background-color: transparent; line-height: 22px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Helvetica" color="#005B7F" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;&lt;span&gt;$100 for DAMA Calgary Student/Unemployed Members&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://dama-calgary.org/event-6523613</link>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 23:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>DAMA Canada's 2026 CDMP Virtual Study Group (2026-05-06)</title>
      <description>&lt;p style="line-height: 36px;"&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font face="Open Sans, sans-serif" color="#9E0B0F" style="font-size: 24px;"&gt;Join the Canada CDMP Study Group — Your Path to Data Management Certification&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="line-height: 24px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Helvetica" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;DAMA Calgary is excited to offer a CDMP study group for professionals preparing for the CDMP exam!&lt;/strong&gt; This 10-week program provides interactive discussions and quizzes designed to cover key concepts from the &lt;strong&gt;DMBOK&lt;/strong&gt;, helping you build the knowledge and confidence needed to succeed.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font face="Helvetica"&gt;Earning the Certified &lt;strong&gt;Data Management Professional (CDMP)&lt;/strong&gt; 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.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font face="Helvetica"&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;Cross-Canada CDMP Study Group&lt;/strong&gt; 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.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font face="Helvetica"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Pay-If-You-Pass Opportunity&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font face="Helvetica"&gt;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.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
  &lt;li&gt;The exam consists of 100 multiple-choice questions.&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;Candidates have 90 minutes to complete the exam.&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;An ESL version with an extra 20 minutes is available.&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;Covers all 14 topics in the DMBoK v2Revised, including Knowledge Areas such as Data Management Process, Ethics, and Big Data.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;em&gt;Please follow the &lt;a href="http://cdmpstudy.org" target="_blank"&gt;cdmpstudy.org&lt;/a&gt; so you can follow us and stay updated on session details and instructor highlights.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;font face="Helvetica"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/font&gt;

&lt;p style="background-color: transparent; line-height: 14px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Helvetica" color="#0D004C" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Details&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font face="Helvetica"&gt;Held online via Zoom every week for 10 weeks, starting&lt;br&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;Wednesday, April 1st, 2026, from 5:30-7:00 PM MST.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="background-color: transparent; line-height: 24px;"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;font color="#37302D" face="Helvetica"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Registration closes&lt;/strong&gt;: March 30th, 2026&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="background-color: transparent; line-height: 24px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Helvetica" color="#37302D" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;You need your copy (hardcopy / PDF bundle is recommended) of the DMBoK&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style="color: rgb(55, 48, 45); font-family: Helvetica;"&gt;V2.0 &lt;font color="#282828"&gt;Revised Edition&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font color="#282828" style="font-weight: bold;"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;is&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;span&gt;available for purchase from&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="https://technicspub.com/dmbok/" title="https://technicspub.com/dmbok/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://technicspub.com/dmbok/&amp;amp;source=gmail&amp;amp;ust=1631801087713000&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHJ7dsJLvOPrRQS9RhdDYutPJdSeQ" style="font-family: Helvetica;"&gt;Technics Publications&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span&gt;. OR &lt;a href="https://www.dama-calgary.org/Sys/Store/Products/391876" target="_blank"&gt;SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL CHAPTER BY BUYING FROM US.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="background-color: transparent; line-height: 24px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Helvetica" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;&lt;font color="#37302D"&gt;&lt;font&gt;We&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;font&gt;recommend giving yourself 2 hours per week to read the chapter, in addition to&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;font&gt;the 150-minute&lt;font&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;review/quiz session.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="line-height: 18px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Helvetica" color="#37302D" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Don’t delay, register for the study group today!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="line-height: 22px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Helvetica"&gt;&lt;font color="#37302D" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;You will receive an invitation for a Zoom meeting for all the sessions.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="line-height: 24px;"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#242424" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" color="#000000" face="inherit"&gt;Getting CDMP (Certified Data Management Professional) certification offers several key benefits for data management staff:&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ol&gt;
  &lt;li&gt;
    &lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#790000"&gt;Credibility and Recognition&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;

    &lt;ul&gt;
      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;Provides independent verification of your expertise to employers and clients&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;Demonstrates commitment to professional standards and best practices&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;Distinguishes you in a competitive job market&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
    &lt;/ul&gt;
  &lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;
    &lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#790000"&gt;Career Advancement&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;

    &lt;ul&gt;
      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;Many organizations now list CDMP as preferred or required in job descriptions&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;Can lead to salary increases (typically 5-15% premium for certified professionals)&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;Creates opportunities for leadership roles in data governance initiatives&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
    &lt;/ul&gt;
  &lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;
    &lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#790000"&gt;Comprehensive Knowledge Framework&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;

    &lt;ul&gt;
      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;Ensures balanced understanding across all data management domains&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;Fills knowledge gaps in areas outside your current specialization&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;Provides structured approach to complex data management concepts&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
    &lt;/ul&gt;
  &lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;
    &lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#790000"&gt;Practical Application&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;

    &lt;ul&gt;
      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;DAMA-DMBOK framework behind the certification offers practical methodologies for common challenges&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;Helps apply consistent approaches to data quality, metadata, and governance issues&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;Improves ability to communicate data concepts to business stakeholders&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
    &lt;/ul&gt;
  &lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;
    &lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#790000"&gt;Networking Opportunities&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;

    &lt;ul&gt;
      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;Connects you to a global community of certified professionals&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;Creates mentorship possibilities with senior data management leaders&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;Provides access to implementation experiences across different industries&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
    &lt;/ul&gt;
  &lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;
    &lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#790000"&gt;Organizational Benefits&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;

    &lt;ul&gt;
      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;Improves team consistency in applying data management principles&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;Provides common vocabulary and approach for data initiatives&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;Creates internal experts who can guide data governance and quality programs&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
    &lt;/ul&gt;
  &lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ol&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="background-color: transparent; line-height: 14px; font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Helvetica" color="#003663" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Pricing&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="background-color: transparent; line-height: 22px;"&gt;&lt;font color="#005B7F" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Helvetica"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: normal;"&gt;$350 for&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: Helvetica;"&gt;&lt;font&gt;&amp;nbsp;Non-members&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="background-color: transparent; line-height: 22px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Helvetica" color="#005B7F" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;&lt;span&gt;$250 for DAMA Calgary Professional Members, corporate or individual.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="background-color: transparent; line-height: 22px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Helvetica" color="#005B7F" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;&lt;span&gt;$100 for DAMA Calgary Student/Unemployed Members&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://dama-calgary.org/event-6523613</link>
      <guid>https://dama-calgary.org/event-6523613</guid>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 23:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>DAMA Canada's 2026 CDMP Virtual Study Group (2026-05-13)</title>
      <description>&lt;p style="line-height: 36px;"&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font face="Open Sans, sans-serif" color="#9E0B0F" style="font-size: 24px;"&gt;Join the Canada CDMP Study Group — Your Path to Data Management Certification&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="line-height: 24px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Helvetica" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;DAMA Calgary is excited to offer a CDMP study group for professionals preparing for the CDMP exam!&lt;/strong&gt; This 10-week program provides interactive discussions and quizzes designed to cover key concepts from the &lt;strong&gt;DMBOK&lt;/strong&gt;, helping you build the knowledge and confidence needed to succeed.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font face="Helvetica"&gt;Earning the Certified &lt;strong&gt;Data Management Professional (CDMP)&lt;/strong&gt; 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.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font face="Helvetica"&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;Cross-Canada CDMP Study Group&lt;/strong&gt; 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.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font face="Helvetica"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Pay-If-You-Pass Opportunity&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font face="Helvetica"&gt;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.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
  &lt;li&gt;The exam consists of 100 multiple-choice questions.&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;Candidates have 90 minutes to complete the exam.&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;An ESL version with an extra 20 minutes is available.&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;Covers all 14 topics in the DMBoK v2Revised, including Knowledge Areas such as Data Management Process, Ethics, and Big Data.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;em&gt;Please follow the &lt;a href="http://cdmpstudy.org" target="_blank"&gt;cdmpstudy.org&lt;/a&gt; so you can follow us and stay updated on session details and instructor highlights.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;font face="Helvetica"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/font&gt;

&lt;p style="background-color: transparent; line-height: 14px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Helvetica" color="#0D004C" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Details&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font face="Helvetica"&gt;Held online via Zoom every week for 10 weeks, starting&lt;br&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;Wednesday, April 1st, 2026, from 5:30-7:00 PM MST.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="background-color: transparent; line-height: 24px;"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;font color="#37302D" face="Helvetica"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Registration closes&lt;/strong&gt;: March 30th, 2026&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="background-color: transparent; line-height: 24px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Helvetica" color="#37302D" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;You need your copy (hardcopy / PDF bundle is recommended) of the DMBoK&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style="color: rgb(55, 48, 45); font-family: Helvetica;"&gt;V2.0 &lt;font color="#282828"&gt;Revised Edition&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font color="#282828" style="font-weight: bold;"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;is&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;span&gt;available for purchase from&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="https://technicspub.com/dmbok/" title="https://technicspub.com/dmbok/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://technicspub.com/dmbok/&amp;amp;source=gmail&amp;amp;ust=1631801087713000&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHJ7dsJLvOPrRQS9RhdDYutPJdSeQ" style="font-family: Helvetica;"&gt;Technics Publications&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span&gt;. OR &lt;a href="https://www.dama-calgary.org/Sys/Store/Products/391876" target="_blank"&gt;SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL CHAPTER BY BUYING FROM US.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="background-color: transparent; line-height: 24px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Helvetica" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;&lt;font color="#37302D"&gt;&lt;font&gt;We&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;font&gt;recommend giving yourself 2 hours per week to read the chapter, in addition to&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;font&gt;the 150-minute&lt;font&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;review/quiz session.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="line-height: 18px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Helvetica" color="#37302D" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Don’t delay, register for the study group today!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="line-height: 22px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Helvetica"&gt;&lt;font color="#37302D" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;You will receive an invitation for a Zoom meeting for all the sessions.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="line-height: 24px;"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#242424" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" color="#000000" face="inherit"&gt;Getting CDMP (Certified Data Management Professional) certification offers several key benefits for data management staff:&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ol&gt;
  &lt;li&gt;
    &lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#790000"&gt;Credibility and Recognition&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;

    &lt;ul&gt;
      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;Provides independent verification of your expertise to employers and clients&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;Demonstrates commitment to professional standards and best practices&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;Distinguishes you in a competitive job market&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
    &lt;/ul&gt;
  &lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;
    &lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#790000"&gt;Career Advancement&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;

    &lt;ul&gt;
      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;Many organizations now list CDMP as preferred or required in job descriptions&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;Can lead to salary increases (typically 5-15% premium for certified professionals)&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;Creates opportunities for leadership roles in data governance initiatives&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
    &lt;/ul&gt;
  &lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;
    &lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#790000"&gt;Comprehensive Knowledge Framework&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;

    &lt;ul&gt;
      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;Ensures balanced understanding across all data management domains&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;Fills knowledge gaps in areas outside your current specialization&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;Provides structured approach to complex data management concepts&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
    &lt;/ul&gt;
  &lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;
    &lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#790000"&gt;Practical Application&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;

    &lt;ul&gt;
      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;DAMA-DMBOK framework behind the certification offers practical methodologies for common challenges&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;Helps apply consistent approaches to data quality, metadata, and governance issues&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;Improves ability to communicate data concepts to business stakeholders&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
    &lt;/ul&gt;
  &lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;
    &lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#790000"&gt;Networking Opportunities&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;

    &lt;ul&gt;
      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;Connects you to a global community of certified professionals&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;Creates mentorship possibilities with senior data management leaders&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;Provides access to implementation experiences across different industries&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
    &lt;/ul&gt;
  &lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;
    &lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#790000"&gt;Organizational Benefits&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;

    &lt;ul&gt;
      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;Improves team consistency in applying data management principles&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;Provides common vocabulary and approach for data initiatives&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;Creates internal experts who can guide data governance and quality programs&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
    &lt;/ul&gt;
  &lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ol&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="background-color: transparent; line-height: 14px; font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Helvetica" color="#003663" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Pricing&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="background-color: transparent; line-height: 22px;"&gt;&lt;font color="#005B7F" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Helvetica"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: normal;"&gt;$350 for&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: Helvetica;"&gt;&lt;font&gt;&amp;nbsp;Non-members&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="background-color: transparent; line-height: 22px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Helvetica" color="#005B7F" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;&lt;span&gt;$250 for DAMA Calgary Professional Members, corporate or individual.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="background-color: transparent; line-height: 22px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Helvetica" color="#005B7F" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;&lt;span&gt;$100 for DAMA Calgary Student/Unemployed Members&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://dama-calgary.org/event-6523613</link>
      <guid>https://dama-calgary.org/event-6523613</guid>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 23:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>DAMA Canada's 2026 CDMP Virtual Study Group (2026-05-20)</title>
      <description>&lt;p style="line-height: 36px;"&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font face="Open Sans, sans-serif" color="#9E0B0F" style="font-size: 24px;"&gt;Join the Canada CDMP Study Group — Your Path to Data Management Certification&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="line-height: 24px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Helvetica" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;DAMA Calgary is excited to offer a CDMP study group for professionals preparing for the CDMP exam!&lt;/strong&gt; This 10-week program provides interactive discussions and quizzes designed to cover key concepts from the &lt;strong&gt;DMBOK&lt;/strong&gt;, helping you build the knowledge and confidence needed to succeed.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font face="Helvetica"&gt;Earning the Certified &lt;strong&gt;Data Management Professional (CDMP)&lt;/strong&gt; 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.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font face="Helvetica"&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;Cross-Canada CDMP Study Group&lt;/strong&gt; 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.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font face="Helvetica"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Pay-If-You-Pass Opportunity&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font face="Helvetica"&gt;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.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
  &lt;li&gt;The exam consists of 100 multiple-choice questions.&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;Candidates have 90 minutes to complete the exam.&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;An ESL version with an extra 20 minutes is available.&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;Covers all 14 topics in the DMBoK v2Revised, including Knowledge Areas such as Data Management Process, Ethics, and Big Data.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;em&gt;Please follow the &lt;a href="http://cdmpstudy.org" target="_blank"&gt;cdmpstudy.org&lt;/a&gt; so you can follow us and stay updated on session details and instructor highlights.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;font face="Helvetica"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/font&gt;

&lt;p style="background-color: transparent; line-height: 14px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Helvetica" color="#0D004C" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Details&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font face="Helvetica"&gt;Held online via Zoom every week for 10 weeks, starting&lt;br&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;Wednesday, April 1st, 2026, from 5:30-7:00 PM MST.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="background-color: transparent; line-height: 24px;"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;font color="#37302D" face="Helvetica"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Registration closes&lt;/strong&gt;: March 30th, 2026&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="background-color: transparent; line-height: 24px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Helvetica" color="#37302D" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;You need your copy (hardcopy / PDF bundle is recommended) of the DMBoK&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style="color: rgb(55, 48, 45); font-family: Helvetica;"&gt;V2.0 &lt;font color="#282828"&gt;Revised Edition&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font color="#282828" style="font-weight: bold;"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;is&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;span&gt;available for purchase from&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="https://technicspub.com/dmbok/" title="https://technicspub.com/dmbok/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://technicspub.com/dmbok/&amp;amp;source=gmail&amp;amp;ust=1631801087713000&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHJ7dsJLvOPrRQS9RhdDYutPJdSeQ" style="font-family: Helvetica;"&gt;Technics Publications&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span&gt;. OR &lt;a href="https://www.dama-calgary.org/Sys/Store/Products/391876" target="_blank"&gt;SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL CHAPTER BY BUYING FROM US.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="background-color: transparent; line-height: 24px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Helvetica" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;&lt;font color="#37302D"&gt;&lt;font&gt;We&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;font&gt;recommend giving yourself 2 hours per week to read the chapter, in addition to&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;font&gt;the 150-minute&lt;font&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;review/quiz session.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="line-height: 18px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Helvetica" color="#37302D" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Don’t delay, register for the study group today!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="line-height: 22px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Helvetica"&gt;&lt;font color="#37302D" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;You will receive an invitation for a Zoom meeting for all the sessions.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="line-height: 24px;"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#242424" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" color="#000000" face="inherit"&gt;Getting CDMP (Certified Data Management Professional) certification offers several key benefits for data management staff:&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ol&gt;
  &lt;li&gt;
    &lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#790000"&gt;Credibility and Recognition&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;

    &lt;ul&gt;
      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;Provides independent verification of your expertise to employers and clients&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;Demonstrates commitment to professional standards and best practices&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;Distinguishes you in a competitive job market&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
    &lt;/ul&gt;
  &lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;
    &lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#790000"&gt;Career Advancement&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;

    &lt;ul&gt;
      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;Many organizations now list CDMP as preferred or required in job descriptions&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;Can lead to salary increases (typically 5-15% premium for certified professionals)&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;Creates opportunities for leadership roles in data governance initiatives&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
    &lt;/ul&gt;
  &lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;
    &lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#790000"&gt;Comprehensive Knowledge Framework&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;

    &lt;ul&gt;
      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;Ensures balanced understanding across all data management domains&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;Fills knowledge gaps in areas outside your current specialization&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;Provides structured approach to complex data management concepts&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
    &lt;/ul&gt;
  &lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;
    &lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#790000"&gt;Practical Application&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;

    &lt;ul&gt;
      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;DAMA-DMBOK framework behind the certification offers practical methodologies for common challenges&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;Helps apply consistent approaches to data quality, metadata, and governance issues&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;Improves ability to communicate data concepts to business stakeholders&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
    &lt;/ul&gt;
  &lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;
    &lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#790000"&gt;Networking Opportunities&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;

    &lt;ul&gt;
      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;Connects you to a global community of certified professionals&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;Creates mentorship possibilities with senior data management leaders&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;Provides access to implementation experiences across different industries&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
    &lt;/ul&gt;
  &lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;
    &lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#790000"&gt;Organizational Benefits&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;

    &lt;ul&gt;
      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;Improves team consistency in applying data management principles&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;Provides common vocabulary and approach for data initiatives&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;Creates internal experts who can guide data governance and quality programs&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
    &lt;/ul&gt;
  &lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ol&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="background-color: transparent; line-height: 14px; font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Helvetica" color="#003663" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Pricing&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="background-color: transparent; line-height: 22px;"&gt;&lt;font color="#005B7F" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Helvetica"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: normal;"&gt;$350 for&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: Helvetica;"&gt;&lt;font&gt;&amp;nbsp;Non-members&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="background-color: transparent; line-height: 22px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Helvetica" color="#005B7F" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;&lt;span&gt;$250 for DAMA Calgary Professional Members, corporate or individual.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="background-color: transparent; line-height: 22px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Helvetica" color="#005B7F" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;&lt;span&gt;$100 for DAMA Calgary Student/Unemployed Members&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://dama-calgary.org/event-6523613</link>
      <guid>https://dama-calgary.org/event-6523613</guid>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 23:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>DAMA Canada's 2026 CDMP Virtual Study Group (2026-05-27)</title>
      <description>&lt;p style="line-height: 36px;"&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font face="Open Sans, sans-serif" color="#9E0B0F" style="font-size: 24px;"&gt;Join the Canada CDMP Study Group — Your Path to Data Management Certification&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="line-height: 24px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Helvetica" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;DAMA Calgary is excited to offer a CDMP study group for professionals preparing for the CDMP exam!&lt;/strong&gt; This 10-week program provides interactive discussions and quizzes designed to cover key concepts from the &lt;strong&gt;DMBOK&lt;/strong&gt;, helping you build the knowledge and confidence needed to succeed.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font face="Helvetica"&gt;Earning the Certified &lt;strong&gt;Data Management Professional (CDMP)&lt;/strong&gt; 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.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font face="Helvetica"&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;Cross-Canada CDMP Study Group&lt;/strong&gt; 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.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font face="Helvetica"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Pay-If-You-Pass Opportunity&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font face="Helvetica"&gt;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.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
  &lt;li&gt;The exam consists of 100 multiple-choice questions.&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;Candidates have 90 minutes to complete the exam.&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;An ESL version with an extra 20 minutes is available.&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;Covers all 14 topics in the DMBoK v2Revised, including Knowledge Areas such as Data Management Process, Ethics, and Big Data.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;em&gt;Please follow the &lt;a href="http://cdmpstudy.org" target="_blank"&gt;cdmpstudy.org&lt;/a&gt; so you can follow us and stay updated on session details and instructor highlights.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;font face="Helvetica"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/font&gt;

&lt;p style="background-color: transparent; line-height: 14px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Helvetica" color="#0D004C" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Details&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font face="Helvetica"&gt;Held online via Zoom every week for 10 weeks, starting&lt;br&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;Wednesday, April 1st, 2026, from 5:30-7:00 PM MST.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="background-color: transparent; line-height: 24px;"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;font color="#37302D" face="Helvetica"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Registration closes&lt;/strong&gt;: March 30th, 2026&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="background-color: transparent; line-height: 24px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Helvetica" color="#37302D" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;You need your copy (hardcopy / PDF bundle is recommended) of the DMBoK&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style="color: rgb(55, 48, 45); font-family: Helvetica;"&gt;V2.0 &lt;font color="#282828"&gt;Revised Edition&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font color="#282828" style="font-weight: bold;"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;is&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;span&gt;available for purchase from&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="https://technicspub.com/dmbok/" title="https://technicspub.com/dmbok/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://technicspub.com/dmbok/&amp;amp;source=gmail&amp;amp;ust=1631801087713000&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHJ7dsJLvOPrRQS9RhdDYutPJdSeQ" style="font-family: Helvetica;"&gt;Technics Publications&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span&gt;. OR &lt;a href="https://www.dama-calgary.org/Sys/Store/Products/391876" target="_blank"&gt;SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL CHAPTER BY BUYING FROM US.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="background-color: transparent; line-height: 24px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Helvetica" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;&lt;font color="#37302D"&gt;&lt;font&gt;We&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;font&gt;recommend giving yourself 2 hours per week to read the chapter, in addition to&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;font&gt;the 150-minute&lt;font&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;review/quiz session.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="line-height: 18px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Helvetica" color="#37302D" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Don’t delay, register for the study group today!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="line-height: 22px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Helvetica"&gt;&lt;font color="#37302D" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;You will receive an invitation for a Zoom meeting for all the sessions.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="line-height: 24px;"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#242424" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" color="#000000" face="inherit"&gt;Getting CDMP (Certified Data Management Professional) certification offers several key benefits for data management staff:&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ol&gt;
  &lt;li&gt;
    &lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#790000"&gt;Credibility and Recognition&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;

    &lt;ul&gt;
      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;Provides independent verification of your expertise to employers and clients&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;Demonstrates commitment to professional standards and best practices&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;Distinguishes you in a competitive job market&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
    &lt;/ul&gt;
  &lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;
    &lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#790000"&gt;Career Advancement&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;

    &lt;ul&gt;
      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;Many organizations now list CDMP as preferred or required in job descriptions&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;Can lead to salary increases (typically 5-15% premium for certified professionals)&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;Creates opportunities for leadership roles in data governance initiatives&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
    &lt;/ul&gt;
  &lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;
    &lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#790000"&gt;Comprehensive Knowledge Framework&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;

    &lt;ul&gt;
      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;Ensures balanced understanding across all data management domains&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;Fills knowledge gaps in areas outside your current specialization&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;Provides structured approach to complex data management concepts&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
    &lt;/ul&gt;
  &lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;
    &lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#790000"&gt;Practical Application&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;

    &lt;ul&gt;
      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;DAMA-DMBOK framework behind the certification offers practical methodologies for common challenges&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;Helps apply consistent approaches to data quality, metadata, and governance issues&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;Improves ability to communicate data concepts to business stakeholders&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
    &lt;/ul&gt;
  &lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;
    &lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#790000"&gt;Networking Opportunities&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;

    &lt;ul&gt;
      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;Connects you to a global community of certified professionals&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;Creates mentorship possibilities with senior data management leaders&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;Provides access to implementation experiences across different industries&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
    &lt;/ul&gt;
  &lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;
    &lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#790000"&gt;Organizational Benefits&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;

    &lt;ul&gt;
      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;Improves team consistency in applying data management principles&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;Provides common vocabulary and approach for data initiatives&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;Creates internal experts who can guide data governance and quality programs&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
    &lt;/ul&gt;
  &lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ol&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="background-color: transparent; line-height: 14px; font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Helvetica" color="#003663" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Pricing&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="background-color: transparent; line-height: 22px;"&gt;&lt;font color="#005B7F" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Helvetica"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: normal;"&gt;$350 for&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: Helvetica;"&gt;&lt;font&gt;&amp;nbsp;Non-members&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="background-color: transparent; line-height: 22px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Helvetica" color="#005B7F" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;&lt;span&gt;$250 for DAMA Calgary Professional Members, corporate or individual.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="background-color: transparent; line-height: 22px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Helvetica" color="#005B7F" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;&lt;span&gt;$100 for DAMA Calgary Student/Unemployed Members&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://dama-calgary.org/event-6523613</link>
      <guid>https://dama-calgary.org/event-6523613</guid>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>DAMA Canada's 2026 CDMP Virtual Study Group (2026-06-03)</title>
      <description>&lt;p style="line-height: 36px;"&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font face="Open Sans, sans-serif" color="#9E0B0F" style="font-size: 24px;"&gt;Join the Canada CDMP Study Group — Your Path to Data Management Certification&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="line-height: 24px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Helvetica" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;DAMA Calgary is excited to offer a CDMP study group for professionals preparing for the CDMP exam!&lt;/strong&gt; This 10-week program provides interactive discussions and quizzes designed to cover key concepts from the &lt;strong&gt;DMBOK&lt;/strong&gt;, helping you build the knowledge and confidence needed to succeed.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font face="Helvetica"&gt;Earning the Certified &lt;strong&gt;Data Management Professional (CDMP)&lt;/strong&gt; 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.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font face="Helvetica"&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;Cross-Canada CDMP Study Group&lt;/strong&gt; 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.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font face="Helvetica"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Pay-If-You-Pass Opportunity&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font face="Helvetica"&gt;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.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
  &lt;li&gt;The exam consists of 100 multiple-choice questions.&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;Candidates have 90 minutes to complete the exam.&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;An ESL version with an extra 20 minutes is available.&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;Covers all 14 topics in the DMBoK v2Revised, including Knowledge Areas such as Data Management Process, Ethics, and Big Data.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;em&gt;Please follow the &lt;a href="http://cdmpstudy.org" target="_blank"&gt;cdmpstudy.org&lt;/a&gt; so you can follow us and stay updated on session details and instructor highlights.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;font face="Helvetica"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/font&gt;

&lt;p style="background-color: transparent; line-height: 14px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Helvetica" color="#0D004C" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Details&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font face="Helvetica"&gt;Held online via Zoom every week for 10 weeks, starting&lt;br&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;Wednesday, April 1st, 2026, from 5:30-7:00 PM MST.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="background-color: transparent; line-height: 24px;"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;font color="#37302D" face="Helvetica"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Registration closes&lt;/strong&gt;: March 30th, 2026&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="background-color: transparent; line-height: 24px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Helvetica" color="#37302D" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;You need your copy (hardcopy / PDF bundle is recommended) of the DMBoK&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style="color: rgb(55, 48, 45); font-family: Helvetica;"&gt;V2.0 &lt;font color="#282828"&gt;Revised Edition&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font color="#282828" style="font-weight: bold;"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;is&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;span&gt;available for purchase from&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="https://technicspub.com/dmbok/" title="https://technicspub.com/dmbok/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://technicspub.com/dmbok/&amp;amp;source=gmail&amp;amp;ust=1631801087713000&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHJ7dsJLvOPrRQS9RhdDYutPJdSeQ" style="font-family: Helvetica;"&gt;Technics Publications&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span&gt;. OR &lt;a href="https://www.dama-calgary.org/Sys/Store/Products/391876" target="_blank"&gt;SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL CHAPTER BY BUYING FROM US.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="background-color: transparent; line-height: 24px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Helvetica" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;&lt;font color="#37302D"&gt;&lt;font&gt;We&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;font&gt;recommend giving yourself 2 hours per week to read the chapter, in addition to&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;font&gt;the 150-minute&lt;font&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;review/quiz session.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="line-height: 18px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Helvetica" color="#37302D" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Don’t delay, register for the study group today!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="line-height: 22px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Helvetica"&gt;&lt;font color="#37302D" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;You will receive an invitation for a Zoom meeting for all the sessions.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="line-height: 24px;"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#242424" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" color="#000000" face="inherit"&gt;Getting CDMP (Certified Data Management Professional) certification offers several key benefits for data management staff:&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ol&gt;
  &lt;li&gt;
    &lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#790000"&gt;Credibility and Recognition&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;

    &lt;ul&gt;
      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;Provides independent verification of your expertise to employers and clients&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;Demonstrates commitment to professional standards and best practices&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;Distinguishes you in a competitive job market&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
    &lt;/ul&gt;
  &lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;
    &lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#790000"&gt;Career Advancement&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;

    &lt;ul&gt;
      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;Many organizations now list CDMP as preferred or required in job descriptions&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;Can lead to salary increases (typically 5-15% premium for certified professionals)&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;Creates opportunities for leadership roles in data governance initiatives&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
    &lt;/ul&gt;
  &lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;
    &lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#790000"&gt;Comprehensive Knowledge Framework&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;

    &lt;ul&gt;
      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;Ensures balanced understanding across all data management domains&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;Fills knowledge gaps in areas outside your current specialization&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;Provides structured approach to complex data management concepts&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
    &lt;/ul&gt;
  &lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;
    &lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#790000"&gt;Practical Application&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;

    &lt;ul&gt;
      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;DAMA-DMBOK framework behind the certification offers practical methodologies for common challenges&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;Helps apply consistent approaches to data quality, metadata, and governance issues&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;Improves ability to communicate data concepts to business stakeholders&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
    &lt;/ul&gt;
  &lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;
    &lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#790000"&gt;Networking Opportunities&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;

    &lt;ul&gt;
      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;Connects you to a global community of certified professionals&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;Creates mentorship possibilities with senior data management leaders&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

      &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#000000"&gt;Provides access to implementation experiences across different industries&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
    &lt;/ul&gt;
  &lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;
    &lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" face="Aptos, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="inherit" color="#790000"&gt;Organizational Benefits&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;

    &lt;ul&gt;
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&lt;p style="background-color: transparent; line-height: 22px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Helvetica" color="#005B7F" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;&lt;span&gt;$250 for DAMA Calgary Professional Members, corporate or individual.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="background-color: transparent; line-height: 22px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Helvetica" color="#005B7F" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;&lt;span&gt;$100 for DAMA Calgary Student/Unemployed Members&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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