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Training Course Summary:

e-business, Intranets, Data Warehousing applications and Multi-media developments all need confidence in the quality of the underlying data resource.

Data Management is the corporate service that assists the provision of these (and 'traditional') information systems by controlling and co-ordinating the definition and usage of reliable and relevant data. The industry standard approach adopted within this course sees Data Management as consisting of a number of vital roles and carrying out a set of critical activities.

Delegates will gain an understanding of the role of Data Management in defining and enforcing necessary procedures and standards in the area of database and application design.

The course provides delegates with the knowledge and skills needed to work effectively in the Data Management function within an IS department and is based on the syllabus for the ISEB Certificate in Data Management Essentials.

Pre-Requisites:

Delegates are expected to have some background in IT development, with practical experience of 'data' issues; OR in relevant business roles, including IS development project or IS strategy involvement. Significant DM experience is not required.

Who Should Attend:

Data Management professionals wishing to implement a standard approach to their work, Data Management staff wishing to work towards a professional qualification in their area of expertise, Database Administrators wishing to widen their Data Management skills, experienced Business staff moving into a 'hybrid' role within Data Management.

Training Course Overview/Content:

Role/Authority of Data Management
The Data Charter.
Roles and responsibilities within Data Management.
Data Architecture concepts.
Data Management Techniques and Tools.

Data Administration
Data Analysis and Data Usage.
Data Definition.
Metadata principles.
Quality Assurance and Naming Conventions.
Ensuring Data Integrity.
Managing Data Replication.
Data Privacy, Security and Recovery.
Impact of Packages on Data Administration.
Data Modelling (project vs. corporate).
Functional Analysis role.
'Data over time' issues.

Database Administration
Physical Data Design.
Design of non-traditional databases.
DBMS selection.
Managing the DBMS.
Performance measurement and tuning.
Distributed DMBS issues.
Client/Server Issues.

Repository Administration
The role of the Data Dictionary.
Project vs. corporate dictionary issues.
Data Dictionary and Repository product features.
Repository Management.
Change Control.
Securing the Data Dictionary.

The Widening Scope of the Data Management Function
Introduction to Data Warehousing, OLAP and Data Mining - 'Business Intelligence'.
Internet and Intranet based systems.
Object Management.
e-business.

Qualifications:

This course is based on a syllabus developed for the ISEB by the BCS Data Management Specialist Group.

If desired, delegates can apply to be examined for the ISEB Certificate in Data Management Essentials. Parity will provide a revision day and examination whenever numbers justify this, immediately following the course.
Delegates wishing to take this option should also book course DMX. This examination in conjunction with others lead towards the ISEB Diploma in Business Systems Development (Specialising in Data Management).