Data Governance
About the role
Data Governance pertains to the establishment of policies, roles, and standards to manage and safeguard an organization's data assets. Whether you’re transitioning into Data Governance or looking to begin your career, this diagram can help you navigate your professional advancement.
Employer requirements
According to market employment data, these are the most prominent business skills required to excel in the Data Governance area and requested by employers:
- Data Governance
- Communication
- Governance
- Management
- Data Management
- Problem Solving
- Data Analysis
- SQL (Programming Language)
- Leadership
Qualifications
Data Governance roles generally require an undergraduate degree.
Common feeder functional areas
- IT Governance
- IT Risk Analysis
- Privacy Analysis
- Privacy Compliance
- IT Auditing
Common next functional areas
- IT Governance
- Privacy Management
- GRC
- Information Security Management
- Cybersecurity Consulting
Directly related roles
- Data Governance Analyst
- Data Governance Manager
Resources
ISACA resources are designed to help you expand your knowledge, develop relevant skills, and stay current in this functional area. To learn more about specific job roles and explore additional resources, click on any directly related job roles above.
- Online Course: AI Governance: Principles, Strategies and Business Alignment — AI in general may not be new, but the explosion of generative AI has thrust the topic into headlines with regards to bias, ethical usage, intellectual property rights, privacy and use of technology just to name a few.
- Framework: COBIT — a framework for enterprise governance of information and technology.
- Tool: Policy Template Library — Toolkit | Digital | English. Policies are designed to formally document and communicate required and prohibited activities and behaviors to guide enterprise operational processes.
- Membership: ISACA Local Chapters — ISACA has over 200 chapters worldwide, offering a variety of benefits to members, including networking, education, and career development opportunities.
- Membership: Member Experience Leadership Series — Grow your leadership skills with access to expert-led events with an ISACA membership. Earn free CPE while learning to lead yourself, others, and your organization with confidence.
- Training: ISACA Conferences — From in-person, virtual to hybrid, ISACA’s conferences help you connect with professionals worldwide and expand your knowledge wherever you are.
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