Classroom
14 sessionsOnline / Live
14 sessionsIntroduction
Course overview
People often cannot find, understand or trust the data they need. Data catalogues and metadata management make data discoverable, understandable and governed.
This Aractech course covers metadata types, business glossaries, data catalogues, lineage, classification, stewardship workflows, tool selection and adoption strategies. Participants design a catalogue and glossary for priority data assets.
What you will achieve
Learning objectives
- Explain metadata types and value
- Build business glossaries
- Implement data catalogues
- Capture and use data lineage
- Classify data for governance and privacy
- Drive catalogue adoption
Who should attend
Target audience
- Data governance professionals
- Data stewards
- Data architects
- BI and analytics teams
- IT managers
- Compliance professionals
Methodology
Learning approach
- Concept sessions
- Glossary workshop
- Tool demonstrations
- Case studies
- Adoption planning
Complete course outline
Five focused days of learning and application
The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.
Day 1
Metadata Fundamentals
- Metadata types
- Value of metadata
- Common problems
- Coffee break
- Common problems (continued)
- Standards
- Exercise: Metadata inventory
Day 2
Business Glossaries
- Glossary design
- Definitions
- Ownership
- Coffee break
- Ownership (continued)
- Approval workflows
- Workshop: Glossary terms
Day 3
Data Catalogues
- Catalogue capabilities
- Automated discovery
- Search and collaboration
- Coffee break
- Search and collaboration (continued)
- Tool selection
- Demonstration: Catalogue tool
Day 4
Lineage and Classification
- Data lineage
- Impact analysis
- Data classification
- Coffee break
- Data classification (continued)
- Privacy tagging
- Case study: Lineage for compliance
Day 5
Adoption
- Stewardship
- Change management
- Metrics
- Coffee break
- Metrics (continued)
- Roadmap
- Capstone: Catalogue implementation plan
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does Data Catalogue and Metadata Management (DMBI-029) cover?
This course covers Data Management and Business Intelligence through a structured five-day outline focused on practical application, discussion, and implementation planning.
When is the next available session?
The next scheduled session starts on 2 - 6 November 2026. See the course schedules section for the available dates and delivery formats.
Who should attend this course?
Data governance professionals, Data stewards, Data architects
Is bilingual course delivery available?
Yes. All course materials and presentations are provided in English, while bilingual explanation and discussion support may be available depending on the selected location and trainer availability. For example, when attending a course in Istanbul, you may request a Turkish-speaking trainer to explain the English course content in Turkish. Arabic explanation support may also be requested at this location. Other languages are available in selected cities. You can choose your preferred language support as an optional preference during registration.
How can I register for a session?
Use any Register button next to the available course dates to open the participant registration page and submit your booking request for the selected session.
Is this course available online as well as classroom-based?
Check the course schedules section for currently published classroom and Online / Live sessions.
Where are classroom sessions delivered?
Current classroom venues include Kuala lumpur, Rome, Paris, Frankfurt, Barcelona, Geneva.
How long is the training programme?
The programme runs for five days from 09:00 to 14:00, which gives 25 contact hours, including a daily 30-minute break (22.5 hours of instruction).
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