Ensure trusted data with qualified staff
By Gary Allemann, MD at Master data management
The importance of sound data is increasingly recognised as a business differentiator. Yet, according to IT analyst, Gartner Research, one third of all big companies will experience a data related crisis that threatens the survival of the business within the next few years. The inability to adequately value, govern and trust data is due, in part, to the shortage of experienced and qualified data management staff.
South African companies can now take advantage of the eLearningCurve data management education and certification curriculum, available from Master Data Management.
Education is a key BBEE metric – with companies scoring BBEE points for staff that complete courses. The range of courses offered through eLearningCurve allow companies to plan for the education requirements of all knowledge workers – from BI teams, to data stewards, data architects and even developers.
Companies can bolster critical data management skills by choosing from over 70 courses, covering everything from:
- Business Intelligence, Big Data and Analytics
- Data Warehousing
- Data Integration
- Data Modelling and Metadata Management
- Master Data Management
- Data Governance and
- Data Quality
The curriculum provides local staff with access to international expertise and content at the time and location of their choice and at a reasonable price. The faculty comprises well known data management experts and educators, each of which offer courses related to their area of practise.
“The courses allow your data management teams to learn from the practical experiences of these industry leaders, without having to pay tens of thousands of dollars to get them on site. The examinations test your ability to practically apply the knowledge gained and are a valuable tool for ensuring that best practise standards are applied across your company,” says Gary Allemann, MD at Master Data Management.
Training and examination are delivered online and all you require is a sound Internet connection. The courses are designed to equip you with the core skills you need to do your job, as well as advanced tips and tricks normally only gained with years of experience, and are not dependant on a particular product or environment. Whether you are just entering the data management arena, or have years of experience, you will find a course to suit your education needs.
Individuals that complete the full curriculum of five courses, and pass the accompanying exams, gain the internationally recognised Certified Information Management Professional (CIMP) accreditation.
“Companies can use leftover budgets to plan for next year’s training, or take advantage of group volumes to qualify for discounts on the overall programs. Our program provides staff of all levels with opportunities for advancement and provides our corporate clients with a managed approach to developing critical skills,” concludes Allemann.