CDMP Exam Prep
Ace your CDMP exam with live, guided training from Australian certified data management experts
Becoming a Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) is the ideal way to cement your understanding of the DMBoK v2 framework, add to your professional credibility, and gain a passport to a global career.
Our CDMP Exam Prep course is designed to help busy professionals like you score the marks you need for the DAMA International exam.
What you’ll learn
Join our CDMP course to focus your understanding of DMBoK v2 and the exam process, and prepare you for the Data Management Fundamentals exam.
- Live, online training over 4 days that guides your exam preparation
- Learn from seasoned Australian data management consultants: a CDMP Master and Practitioner
- Train with a DAMA International Registered Education Provider: one of only four in the world and the only one in Australia
- Cheat sheets: PDF summaries of each knowledge area you’ll be tested on
- Practice exams: We run you through both the official practice exam and our own bank of 100 questions that includes references for all answers
- Digital PDF of DMBoK v2
- Network with other data management professionals and enjoy learning with others
- Hints and tips on passing the exam
- Q&A:The chance to ask questions in a live environment
We focus on providing true understanding that will stay with you; not just rote learning to get you through the exam.
Enrol now
A$1700 +gst
- Virtual
- 4 x 4 hour session
- October: 10,11,17,18
- Nov/Dec: 28,29,5,6
All sessions are
9am to 1 pm or 1 to 5pm AEST/AEDT
Join hundreds of successful students from leading organisations
It’s a great way to learn – having conversations and
getting quality notes.”
What you get
4 x 4 hours live study sessions with expert trainers
100 practice questions, with answers and references
PDF material: Workbooks and a digital copy of DMBoK v2
Confidence you’ll get the mark you need in the shortest time
Our credentials
- One of only four Registered Education Providers with DAMA International and the only one based in Australia or Asia-Pacific.
- Our CDMP course has been running for 10+ years and has trained hundreds of students.
- Our most senior staff train this CDMP course: our Director/Data Architecture Lead and our Data Governance Lead.
- Our data management consulting business has operated for 15 years and contributed to some of Australia’s biggest data management projects across seven capital cities.
Learn from the experts
David Wiebe | CDMP Master
David is a DAMA Master level Certified Data Management Professional with over 30 years of experience in data management. He’s also a Director and Data Architecture Lead at Robinson Ryan.
Tim Goswell | CDMP Practitioner
Tim has 20 years’ experience driving transformation, technology and data initiatives across business, government, defence and education. He’s also a CDMP – Practitioner
What we cover
Session 1
- Introduction
- DAMA, DMBoK, CDMP
- Check access to the exam platform
- Take practice exam
- Data management
- Data handling ethics
- Data governance
Session 2
- Data architecture
- Data modelling and design
- Data storage and operations
- Data security
Session 3
- Data integration and operability
- Document and content management
- Reference and master data
- Data warehousing and business intelligence
- Take practice exam
Session 4
- Metadata management
- Data quality
- Big data and data science
- Data management maturity assessment
- Data management organisation and role expectations
- Data management and organisational change management
Frequently Asked Questions
About the course
Who is this CDMP course designed for?
This is a CDMP exam preparation course for anyone who is preparing to sit DAMA International’s Data Management Fundamentals exam.
As a rough guide, the CDMP certification is suitable for those already working in data management, who are bringing data together to create information. Example roles include business data stewards, data leaders, data analysts, data engineers, business analysts and data governance officers.
If you’re new to data management, our Intensive Data Management course is designed as an introduction to data management and the DMBoK v2.
Which time and time zone does the course operate in?
The course runs from 9am – 1pm AEST (UTC/GMT +10).
Can I join if I’m located outside Australia?
Absolutely, as long as you can join the live sessions, you can join the course. If you are outside of Australia and have a group wanting to take the course, we can modify the course timing to suit. Contact us to discuss.
What platform does the course run on?
We use Zoom for the live, online sessions.
Do I get a discount as a DAMA member?
If you are a member of DAMA Australia, you can claim a discount on this course. Please get in contact with your DAMA chapter or log into the portal to access the discount code.
How can I pay for the course?
You can either pay by credit card or request an invoice.
About the exam
Do I need a hard copy of DMBoK v2?
Yes. You can buy the hard copy version from Technics, and we also supply you with a PDF copy.
Do I need to pay extra for the exam?
Yes, you will need to book and pay for your own exam via DAMA International’s CDMP website before you attend the sessions as this will provide access to the official practice exam.
Can I take your workbooks/study notes into the exam?
Yes, the exam is open book.
When do I have to take the exam?
You will need to purchase the exam before the course, so you have access to the practice exam.
You can take the exam at any time. We recommend you take it as soon as possible after the course.
What do I get when I pass the exam?
If you pass the exam with 60%, you will be issued with an Associate certification.
Can I retake the exam?
Yes, you can request a retake for a fee. See the CDMP website for details.
Need to get approval or apply for professional development funds?
Download our letter template to submit a PD request to your supervisor.
Ready to prepare for the CDMP exam, the easy way?
In our CDMP Exam Prep, you’ll:
- Learn through listening
- Hear the experts explain complex concepts
- Receive study summaries, tips and PDF material
- Meet like-minded peers
- Practise, and practise some more!
