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This course builds data governance and quality management capabilities for research professionals. Learners will develop skills in applying metadata tagging for effective data governance and evaluating data quality against defined standards. Through practical application, learners will build the technical capabilities needed to implement robust data management practices that ensure information integrity and accessibility.
This module introduces the core principles of data governance and the critical role of metadata. Learners will explore why consistent data tagging is essential for preventing costly errors, using real-world examples as a guide. They will learn how to interpret governance policies to determine and apply correct metadata, transforming raw data into reliable, governed assets.
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2 videos1 reading2 assignments
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2 videos•Total 13 minutes
What is Data Governance?•7 minutes
How to Apply Metadata Tags in a Simulated Environment?•6 minutes
1 reading•Total 8 minutes
Decoding Data Governance Policies•8 minutes
2 assignments•Total 25 minutes
Hands-On Learning: Tagging the Legacy Dataset•20 minutes
Knowledge Check: Interpreting Your Forecast•5 minutes
Data Quality Monitoring and Remediation
Module 2•1 hour to complete
Module details
In this module, learners shift from establishing governance to maintaining it. They will learn how to monitor data quality by evaluating Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) against organizational standards. Using a case study based on the UK Government's COVID-19 data error, learners will practice identifying quality failures and creating formal issue tickets to drive the remediation process, ensuring data remains trustworthy over time.
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2 videos2 readings1 assignment
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2 videos•Total 14 minutes
When Good Data Goes Bad: A National Emergency•6 minutes
How to Create a Remediation Ticket in Jira?•8 minutes
2 readings•Total 11 minutes
Understanding Data Quality Reports and KPIs•7 minutes
Anatomy of an Effective Remediation Ticket•4 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
Final Project: Data Governance and Quality Toolkit•30 minutes
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