Exam Format

• Exam Title: Specialist – Data Governance
• Certification Program: Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP®)
• Exam Duration: 90 minutes per specialist exam
• Passing Score: Typically ≥70% (for Specialist used toward Practitioner) and ≥80% for Master level*
• Exam Type: Multiple choice questions
• Scored Content: All questions count toward certification requirements
• Unscored Content: Not publicly specified by DAMA

Exam Details

• Question Types: Multiple choice
• Number of Questions: 100 (specialist exams are generally 100-question format)

Exam Policies

• Proctoring: Online proctored via DAMA’s platform (Honorlock) – taken remotely
• Retake Policy: If not passed, each exam may be retaken (retake fee applies)
• Language: English (with ESL support options)

Certification Validity and Renewal

• Validity: Registered CDMP certification (Associate/Practitioner/Master) is valid for 3 years. Renewal requires participation in continuing education and professional activities.
• Renewal Options: Earn CDMP maintenance points through education, activities and/or re-examination.

Exam Fee

• Base Fee: USD $311 per Specialist exam (Data Governance)
• Taxes: Country-specific VAT/GST may apply
• Example (India): Tax/GST extra as per regulations (typically not included in DAMA base fee).

Prerequisites

• For CDMP Associate – you must pass Data Management Fundamentals.
• For CDMP Practitioner/Master – you must pass Data Management Fundamentals plus two specialist exams (one may be Data Governance).
• Recommended:
• Foundational knowledge in data management and governance principles (per DAMA DMBOK® guidance).

Exam Topics

• The specialist Data Governance exam focuses on areas drawn from the DAMA Data Management Body of Knowledge (DMBOK®) including:
• Fundamentals of data governance frameworks and structures
• Roles and responsibilities (e.g., data owners, stewards)
• Governance policies, standards, and procedures
• Decision rights and accountability models
• Data lifecycle governance
• Compliance, risk and ethics in governance
  (Content specifics align with DAMA DMBOK guidance)

Intended Audience

• The Data Governance exam is ideal for professionals seeking to validate expertise in establishing and managing data governance frameworks, including roles such as:
• Data Governance Analyst/Lead
• Data Steward/Data Manager
• Data Architect
• Data Quality or Compliance Specialist
• Information Governance Professional

Career Impact

• Data Governance Specialist/Manager
• Data Steward
• Data Governance Consultant
• Data Management Professional

• The CDMP certification (including specialist exams like Data Governance) is globally recognized and demonstrates expertise in data governance and broader data management disciplines — helping with career mobility, credibility, and leadership roles.
• (Salary varies greatly by country, role and experience — typical data governance specialist roles command competitive market rates globally.)

Exam Mode

• Online Proctoring: Available 24/7 through DAMA’s exam platform (remote)
• Exam Booking: Register and schedule via DAMA/CDMP certification portal

Exam Booking Link

• You can book DAMA CDMP exams (including Data Governance) through the official CDMP portal:
  https://cdmp.info/
  (Registration and scheduling flows are provided on the DAMA website.)

Certificate Access After Passing:**

• Access your CDMP certification via the CDMP portal once results are confirmed.
• Certificates are typically issued electronically after successful completion.

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