This course provides an in-depth exploration of Metadata Management as defined within the DAMA Body of Knowledge (DAMA-DMBOK®). Metadata Management is described in the DMBOK as “the planning, implementation, and control activities to enable access to high quality, integrated metadata.” 

In this course, participants will gain a detailed understanding of the purpose, structure, and strategic value of metadata in the modern data ecosystem.

"Metadata is structured information that describes, explains, locates, or otherwise makes it easier to retrieve, use, or manage an information resource. Metadata is often called data about data or information about information."

— National Information Standards Organization

The course explores the definitions, types, usage, and implementation of metadata with practical examples and real-world application. It also addresses why metadata is essential to any data-driven organisation, the distinctions between data and metadata, how metadata supports governance and compliance, and the technologies and architectures used to manage metadata, including data catalogues, lineage systems, and metadata repositories.

Where is this course available?

This course is available In-Person in Doha, Qatar, Dubai, Abu Dhabi in UAE & Riyadh in Saudi Arabia, Muscat in Oman and Amman in Jordan as well as being available Online Worldwide.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Define and classify different types of metadata and their business applications

• Understand the role of metadata in data governance, data quality, and regulatory compliance

• Plan and implement metadata strategies aligned with enterprise data initiatives

• Use metadata to support data discovery, lineage, impact analysis, and policy enforcement

• Integrate metadata from multiple systems and manage its lifecycle

• Evaluate tools and architectures used for metadata management, including data catalogues and repositories

Who Is This DAMA Data Management Metadata Training Course For?

This course is intended for data professionals who work across governance, architecture, analytics, and compliance functions and need to establish or enhance metadata capabilities across their organisation.

Roles:

• Metadata Managers and Architects

• Data Governance Professionals

• Data Stewards and Data Quality Leads

• Data Engineers and Integration Specialists

• BI/Analytics Developers and Data Scientists

• Information Architects

• CDMP® candidates specialising in Metadata

Industries:

• Finance and Banking

• Government and Public Sector

• Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare

• Telecommunications

• Utilities and Energy

• Retail and E-commerce

• Higher Education and Research

• Insurance and Risk

• Media and Technology

• Transport and Logistics

Why Should You Take This DAMA Metadata Management Course?

• Structured around the internationally recognised DAMA-DMBOK2 framework

• Provides foundational and advanced knowledge of metadata’s strategic and operational role

• Equips professionals with the skills to implement metadata initiatives that support data governance, lineage, and compliance

• Builds fluency in key metadata tools and architectures used across data-driven enterprises

• Helps organisations gain greater value from their data through enhanced discoverability and trust

• Prepares professionals for CDMP® certification in Metadata Management

Prerequisites

There are no formal prerequisites for this course. 

However, it is recommended that participants have:

• A good understanding of general data management concepts

• Experience working in data governance, quality, analytics, or architecture roles

• Familiarity with data catalogues, data lineage, or metadata concepts will be helpful

This course is ideal for those who have already completed a data management foundation course or have practical experience managing enterprise data assets.

Please note that MENA Executive Training is an independent training provider and is not affiliated with or endorsed by DAMA International. This course is intended solely to help participants prepare for the DAMA International certification examination.