Course Description
Lead Data Governance, Privacy Protection, and Regulatory Compliance with Confidence
The Data Governance & Privacy Manager (DGPM) certification is a professional credential designed to prepare leaders and senior professionals to design, implement, and oversee enterprise data governance and privacy programs. It equips candidates with the strategic, regulatory, and operational capabilities required to manage data responsibly, protect personal and sensitive information, and align data practices with legal, ethical, and business expectations.
DGPM focuses on data accountability and trust, enabling professionals to bridge governance frameworks, privacy regulations, technology controls, and organizational culture.
Why Data Governance & Privacy Manager (DGPM) from GIPMC?
The DGPM certification is built to be globally relevant, framework-agnostic, and regulation-aware, allowing professionals to apply governance and privacy principles across industries, jurisdictions, and technology environments without dependency on a single law or standard.
Key Advantages
- Globally applicable data governance and privacy leadership framework
- Balanced coverage of policy, regulation, operations, and risk
- Practical, scenario-driven learning approach
- Alignment with data ethics, trust, and compliance expectations
- Career-focused credential for data governance and privacy leaders
DGPM supports professionals responsible for ensuring lawful, ethical, and value-driven data use.
Market Relevance
- 90%+ of organizations cite data governance as critical to digital trust and compliance
- Regulatory fines for data privacy violations can reach up to 4% of global annual revenue
- Organizations with mature data governance reduce data-related risk by 30–40%
- Data breaches linked to poor governance account for over 60% of reported incidents
- Demand for data governance and privacy leadership roles is growing at 20%+ annually
(Based on aggregated regulatory enforcement, data risk, and governance maturity trends.)
These figures demonstrate why strong data governance and privacy leadership are essential in modern data-driven organizations.
Who Should Pursue DGPM? (Target Audience)
The Data Governance & Privacy Manager (DGPM) certification is suitable for professionals involved in data oversight, governance, and compliance, including:
- Data Governance and Data Management Leaders
- Privacy Managers and Data Protection Officers (DPOs)
- Risk, Compliance, and Regulatory Professionals
- Information Security and Data Security Managers
- Legal, Audit, and Assurance Professionals
- Digital Transformation and Data Strategy Leaders
- Consultants and Advisors in data governance and privacy
DGPM provides a structured pathway to data governance and privacy leadership excellence.
Detailed Learning Outcomes
By earning the Data Governance & Privacy Manager (DGPM), candidates demonstrate the ability to:
1. Foundations of Data Governance & Privacy
- Data governance objectives and principles
- Data lifecycle and ownership concepts
- Privacy and data protection fundamentals
2. Data Governance Frameworks & Operating Models
- Governance structures and decision rights
- Data stewardship and accountability models
- Enterprise data governance implementation
3. Data Classification & Information Management
- Data classification schemes
- Handling sensitive and personal data
- Retention and disposal policies
4. Privacy Regulations & Legal Awareness
- Global data protection regulations overview
- Regulatory obligations and enforcement risks
- Cross-border data considerations
5. Privacy by Design & Default
- Embedding privacy into systems and processes
- Privacy impact and risk assessments
- Minimizing data exposure and misuse
6. Data Risk Management & Controls
- Identifying data-related risks
- Control design and implementation
- Monitoring and remediation
7. Data Quality, Integrity & Lineage
- Data quality management principles
- Data lineage and traceability
- Supporting trustworthy analytics and AI
8. Third-Party & Data Sharing Governance
- Vendor and partner data risk management
- Data sharing agreements and oversight
- Outsourcing and cloud considerations
9. Incident Management & Breach Response
- Data incident detection and escalation
- Breach notification and response processes
- Post-incident reviews and improvement
10. Data Ethics & Responsible Data Use
- Ethical considerations in data usage
- Balancing innovation with privacy
- Building trust with stakeholders
11. Awareness, Training & Culture
- Data governance and privacy awareness programs
- Role-based training and accountability
- Cultural adoption and behavior change
12. Metrics, Reporting & Executive Communication
- Governance and privacy KPIs
- Regulatory and management reporting
- Communicating data risk and compliance status
13. Continuous Improvement & Governance Maturity
- Assessing governance maturity
- Improving policies, controls, and practices
- Sustaining long-term data accountability
Professional and Career Benefits
DGPM certified professionals are recognized for their ability to:
- Design and lead enterprise data governance programs
- Ensure compliance with data protection and privacy requirements
- Reduce data-related risk and regulatory exposure
- Build trust in data-driven decision-making
- Align data practices with ethical and business objectives
The certification enhances credibility and opens opportunities in roles such as:
- Project Manager
- Program Coordinator
- Delivery Manager
- Operations Manager
- Project Consultant
- Business Transformation Lead
Certification Validity & Renewal
The Project Management Certification (PMC) issued by GIPMC is valid for three (3) years from the date of certification award.
Renewal is designed to:
- Maintain professional credibility
- Ensure continued alignment with modern project practices
- Protect the long-term value of the certification
Renewal Process Includes:
- Completion of defined continuing professional development or knowledge refresh requirements
- Successful renewal assessment or verification, as applicable
- Submission of renewal application before certification expiry
Timely renewal allows professionals to retain active certification status without interruption.
