DAMA International Registered Education Provider

MENA Executive Training is a DAMA International Registered Education Provider (REP), one of only 13 Registered Education Providers worldwide.

This recognition places MENA Executive Training among a small global group of education providers recognised by DAMA International to deliver professional data management education aligned with the DAMA Data Management Body of Knowledge (DAMA-DMBOK®).

We provide DAMA-aligned data management training and Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP®) certification preparation in English and Arabic, worldwide, with specialist delivery across the Middle East and North Africa.

About DAMA International

DAMA International is a global professional association dedicated to advancing the concepts and practices of information and data management.

At the centre of DAMA International's work is the DAMA Data Management Body of Knowledge (DAMA-DMBOK®), the internationally recognised body of knowledge for the data management profession. DAMA-DMBOK® provides a common framework, terminology and set of recognised practices for organisations and professionals seeking to manage data as a strategic asset.

The DAMA-DMBOK® framework encompasses the core disciplines of modern data management, including:

• Data Governance
• Data Architecture
• Data Modelling and Design
• Data Storage and Operations
• Data Security
• Data Integration and Interoperability
• Document and Content Management
• Reference and Master Data Management
• Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence
• Metadata Management
• Data Quality Management

The framework also addresses the relationship between effective data management and areas including data strategy, data ethics, analytics, artificial intelligence, machine learning, cloud computing and organisational data maturity.

For organisations building data-driven, AI-enabled and digitally transformed operations, these disciplines provide the foundations for ensuring that data is governed, reliable, secure, accessible and fit for purpose.

DAMA-DMBOK® 2 Revised Edition

The DAMA-DMBOK® 2 Revised Edition is DAMA International's current body of knowledge for professional data management practice and the reference used for the CDMP® certification examinations.

Rather than focusing on a particular technology or software platform, DAMA-DMBOK® provides a vendor-neutral framework for understanding how data should be governed and managed across an organisation.

It establishes a common professional language for data management and provides organisations with a structured approach to areas including data governance, data quality, metadata, master data, data architecture, data modelling, integration, security, warehousing and business intelligence.

Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP®)

The Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP®) is DAMA International's flagship professional certification and a globally recognised credential for data management professionals.

CDMP® certification is based on the DAMA-DMBOK® and provides independent recognition of professional knowledge across the principal disciplines of data management.

The certification pathway includes Associate, Practitioner and Master levels, allowing professionals to demonstrate progressively deeper knowledge and experience.

All CDMP® candidates undertake Data Management Fundamentals. At Practitioner and Master levels, candidates also demonstrate specialist knowledge through examinations in areas including:

• Data Governance
• Data Quality
• Data Modelling and Design
• Metadata
• Reference and Master Data Management
• Data Integration and Interoperability
• Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence

CDMP® is relevant to professionals including Chief Data Officers, data managers, data governance professionals, data stewards, data architects, data modellers, data quality professionals, metadata specialists, master data professionals, business intelligence professionals, data analysts, consultants and professionals responsible for organisational data strategy.

Why train with a DAMA International Registered Education Provider?

DAMA International's Registered Education Provider status is awarded to organisations that meet DAMA's requirements for professional education aligned with the DAMA-DMBOK®.

As part of the REP process, course syllabi, outlines and materials are reviewed for alignment with DAMA-DMBOK® requirements. DAMA International also requires instructors delivering REP training to hold CDMP® Master certification.

With only 13 Registered Education Providers worldwide, MENA Executive Training's recognition as a DAMA International REP reflects the specialist nature of the programme and our commitment to professional data management education.

Through MENA Executive Training, organisations and professionals can access DAMA-aligned training delivered by appropriately qualified experts, including preparation for the globally recognised CDMP® certification.

DAMA training in English and Arabic

MENA Executive Training provides official DAMA Internation data management and CDMP® training in both English and Arabic.

Programmes are available for individual professionals, corporate groups, government entities, universities and other organisations seeking to develop professional capability in data management and data governance.

Training can be delivered through instructor-led classroom programmes, live virtual training and tailored organisational programmes.

Our programmes can support professionals working across data management, data governance, data quality, data architecture, data modelling, metadata management, master and reference data management, data integration and interoperability, data warehousing, business intelligence, data security, data strategy, data stewardship and related disciplines.

DAMA and CDMP® training across the Middle East and worldwide

MENA Executive Training delivers professional training worldwide, with particular expertise across the Middle East and North Africa.

We provide DAMA International and CDMP® training for professionals and organisations in:

Qatar, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia (KSA), Oman, Jordan, Bahrain, Kuwait, Egypt, Lebanon, Iraq, Palestine, Yemen, Syria, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia and Libya, as well as clients across the wider GCC, MENA region, Africa, Asia and international markets.

From our base in Qatar, we support government institutions, regulators, financial institutions, energy companies, telecommunications organisations, universities and major private-sector organisations seeking to strengthen their data management and data governance capabilities.

Building the data foundations for AI and digital transformation

Effective artificial intelligence begins with effective data management.

Organisations investing in AI, advanced analytics and digital transformation require reliable data governance, appropriate data architecture, high-quality data, effective metadata, clearly managed master and reference data, secure data environments and defined accountability for data throughout its lifecycle.

DAMA-DMBOK® provides a recognised professional framework through which organisations can develop these capabilities.

MENA Executive Training therefore supports organisations not only in preparing professionals for CDMP® certification, but also in developing the broader data management knowledge required to build mature, responsible and AI-ready organisations.

Develop internationally recognised data management capability

Whether you are preparing for the Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP®) certification, developing a data governance function, strengthening enterprise data quality, establishing a data management office or building the data foundations for AI and digital transformation, MENA Executive Training provides DAMA-aligned professional education based on the internationally recognised DAMA-DMBOK® framework.