Data Catalog Fundamentals

• Basic knowledge of data management
• Understanding of metadata and data systems

Audience

• Data analysts
• Database administrators
• IT professionals

A Data Catalog is a centralized inventory or directory that organizes and manages metadata and information about an organization's data assets.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner to intermediate-level IT professionals who wish to gain in-depth knowledge and practical skills necessary for understanding, implementing, and leveraging the power of data catalogs within organizational settings.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Learn to implement and manage data catalogs effectively within an organization.
• Utilize data catalogs for effective data governance and compliance.
• Develop skills for effective data discovery and search capabilities using data catalogs.
• Integrate data catalogs with existing data systems for seamless functionality.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Lots of exercises and practice.
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

Introduction

• Understanding the concept of data catalogs
• Importance and benefits of data catalogs
• Different types of data catalogs and their functionalities

Data Governance and Data Catalogs

• Exploring the role of data catalogs in data governance
• Implementing policies, standards, and regulations
• Ensuring compliance and data security through catalog management

Metadata Management

• Understanding metadata and its significance
• Types of metadata and their role in data organization
• Metadata tagging and classification

Data Discovery and Search Capabilities

• Leveraging data catalogs for effective data discovery
• Utilizing search functionalities
• Best practices for enhancing search capabilities in large data sets

Data Lineage and Quality

• Tracking data lineage using data catalogs
• Maintaining data quality and integrity through the cataloging process
• Strategies for ensuring and improving data quality within catalogs

Implementing and Managing Data Catalogs

• Steps for implementing a data catalog within an organization
• Best practices for managing and maintaining a data catalog
• Overcoming common challenges in catalog adoption and usage

Integrating Data Catalogs with Data Management Systems

• Integrating data catalogs with existing data management systems
• API usage and connectivity with various data platforms
• Ensuring interoperability and compatibility

User Training and Adoption Strategies

• Designing user training programs for effective catalog usage
• Encouraging user adoption and best practices for user engagement
• Strategies to encourage a data-driven culture within an organization

Summary and Next Steps