How I Would Learn Data Governance (If I Had To Start Over)

In this video, I talk about how I would learn data governance if I had to start again from scratch. Learning styles and paths are different for everyone, but hopefully this video will help you to build the necessary foundation to tackle data governance and become a data governance professional.

A. Knowledge
1. Learn about data management as a whole
2. Learn about data governance
- Online resources
- Videos
3. Industry knowledge
4. Join a DAMA chapter, attend meetups and conferences

B. Skills I wish I would have acquired sooner
1. Public speaking
2. Change management
3. Data governance skills (learning by doing)

Additional tips:
1. Set a learning schedule
2. Set and share your goals (ex: get your certificate of completion for one of the LightsOnData courses)
3. Form a study group or get a study partner

0:00 Intro
0:33 Different Ways of Learning
1:24 Where to Learn About Data Management
2:10 Where to Learn About Data Governance
3:55 Where to Find Local Data Governance Meetups
4:32 Conferences
4:52 Recap on Gaining Knowledge
5:27 How & Why to Gain Industry Knowledge
6:15 Skills Needed for Data Governance
7:35 How to Learn Data Governance in the Workplace
8:30 3 Tips to Follow to Learn Data Governance

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[mikesmith]

Just wanted to thank you for your videos and website. Truly outstanding material. I had a data governance interview with a very large corporation, today. I had all of the bits of information, just didn't know how to organize it. Much like knowing all the bricks, just not where they go in the wall. You put it all together for me! I have an interview with two VPs, next to set up their DQ environment. I have a good shot.

Again, thank you for your hard work! You really should consider collecting all this information into a single book. It is quality material!

[DecemberNames]

I just watched your video and I absolutely loved it! I found your presentation to be incredibly informative and engaging. You did a great job of breaking down complex concepts into easy-to-understand terms. I also appreciated the humor and personal anecdotes that you sprinkled throughout the video. It made the content more relatable and enjoyable. You're one of the few YouTubers who I can consistently count on to deliver high-quality content. Keep up the great work! "I outsourced this feedback to AI"

[kyleeva]

Thanks for being our Data Management and Governance mentor George. Will definitely subscribe to your course after having read the DAMA BOK 🤞🏼

[putchanarasimham]

At ease and persuasive. Great George. Let me watch the other videos.

[EdwinNyika]

Great tips. Thank you so much for taking the time to put this together.

[n.c.]

As someone starting their career in data governance I found this very informative! I will definitely share your content in the future. Keep it coming

[laventillelady]

Very refreshing and succinct videos. Thank you.

[heathergray]

Hi! Great video. I have a background in education and research and I’m looking to make a switch to data governance. What hard skills would you recommend I learn first?

[m.m.]

Thank you for doing this great job. It is priceless and it helps me a lot as a beginner. Cheers, Mihail

[rudroroy]

can a fresh graduate become a data governance professional?