Certification in Data Management

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Certification in Data Management2012

Loretta Mahon SmithCDMP, CBIP, CCP


Speaker InformationSpeaker InformationSpeaker Information

Work History IBM 2011-2012 Data Modeling Center of Excellence Lead

Global Business Services, Business Analytics & Optimization

TRP 1983-2011 Lead Information Architect

Professional Memberships: DAMA, TDWI, IIBA, MPO, AIIM

Industry Offices: Board of Directors, DAMA International, VP Communications ICCP Certification Council Member.

Presentations: DAMA International Conferences 1998, 1999, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2008 Information Quality Conference: 2001 DebTECH: 2003, 2004

Publications: ModernAnalayst Journal http://www.modernanalyst.com The Data Administration Newsletter http://www.tdan.com

Master Level Certifications: Certified Data Management Professional (DAMA CDMP – Global) Certified Business Intelligence Professional (TDWI CBIP – Global) Certified Computing Professional (ICCP CCP – Global)

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@SilverData


Presentation GoalsPresentation GoalsPresentation Goals

Provide an overview for the CDMP certification

Describe with the certification/recertification process.

Introduce changes resulting from the introduction ofthe DAMA Guide to the Data Management Body ofKnowledge


About ICCPAbout ICCPAbout ICCP

Institute for Certification of Computing Professionals (ICCP)is Independent certification organization A Consortium of Professional Associations Administers the DAMA International certification

examinations and ensures that the certifications are:– Measurable Validity– Legally Defensible– Job Related

What does ICCP Do? Establishes recognized professional standards within the

information systems and information technology industry Tests knowledge of stringent industry fundamentals, not

product-specific awareness


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ContextContextContext

What ICCP Certification is NOT:

An event

A class

An end-of-course exam

Subjective

“Certification, in itself, is not agoal, but Professionalism is.”

Dr. Paul M. Pair, ICCP Fellow, 1982

PERFORMANCE PROFILEContent Number Your Status Percen- 2 5 7 9Description Of Items Score tile 1 5 0 5 9

Systems Development 100 77 Pass 85 **********************1. Systems Analysis 39 33 94 ************************

1.1 General System Theory 4 31.2 Preliminary Studies 10 91.3 Problem Definition 5 51.4 Data Gathering/Analysis10 81.5 System Requirements 10 8

2. Systems Design & Imp’n 52 38 80 **********************2.1 Alternative Sys. Design 5 52.2 Logical Design 10 92.3 Detailed System Design17 102.4 Privacy/Sec’y/Controls 8 82.5 System Implementation 7 12.6 System Eval’n and Mtce. 5 5

3. Systems Analyst as Prof’l 9 6 41 ********3.1 Organizational Roles 3 23.2 Interpersonal Roles 2 23.3 Communication Skills 2 03.4 Ident. Key Individuals 2 2



How can I get a CDMP?How can I get a CDMP?How can I get a CDMP?

Fill out application (www.dama.org or www.iccp.org)

Take / pass 3 exams

Mandatory IS Core Exam

Mandatory Data Management Core Exam

1 Elective Exam

Meet the Experience & Education qualifications

Sign the ICCP Code of Ethics


Exam DetailsExam DetailsExam Details

90 minutes, 110 multiple choice questions each

Exam content

100 experience based randomized multiply choicequestions (scored)

Plus 10 beta multiply choice randomizedquestions (not scored)

Pass Exams at 70% or better for Mastery Level

50%-69% for Practitioner Level

2012 CDMP CBIP CCP

Practitioner 600 1846

Master 244 605 42986


CDMP RequirementsCDMP RequirementsCDMP Requirements

Experience & Education

48 months for Mastery level

24 months for Practitioner level

Substitute up to 24 months of the experiencerequirement with appropriate undergraduate orgraduate degree

Three-year recertification cycle


Exam ChoicesExam ChoicesExam Choices

Current ICCP Exams include: IS Core Data Management Data Warehousing Database Administration Business Intelligence & Analytics Data & Information Quality Systems Development Systems Security Zachman Framework2

Business Process Management Data Integration & Interoperability Data Governance

Taking the DG Examallows you the opportunity to hold the

Data Governance and Stewardship Professional (DGSP)stand-along credential


One Specialty ExamOne Specialty ExamOne Specialty ExamSubstitutionSubstitutionSubstitution

These programs are pre-qualified to substitute forone specialty exam. Others may qualify.

Substitute certificates are acceptable as long asthe certificate is current, i.e. has not expired.

Certified Insurance Data Manager (CIDM) IBM Certified Database Administrator

IBM Certified Advanced DBA IBM Certified Solutions Expert

Microsoft Certified Master-SQL Server 2008(replaces Microsoft Certified Database Administrator)

Teradata Certified Professional

Oracle Certified Professional Oracle Database Administrator

Examples include:


RecertificationRecertificationRecertification

Goals Maintain

professionalcompetence

Update existingknowledge andskills

Attain new oradditionalknowledge andskills

Guidelines 3 year cycle

Earn 120 approvedcontact hours ofcontinuing education

Pay $75 per yearmaintenance fee toICCP

Receive AnnualTranscript fromICCP


Ways to Earn ProfessionalWays to Earn ProfessionalWays to Earn ProfessionalDevelopment/Recertification CreditsDevelopment/Recertification CreditsDevelopment/Recertification Credits

Activity Professional Development /Recertification

Formal educational institutions 1 Quarter Hour = 8 credits

1 Semester Hour = 12 credits

1 Continuing Education Unit (CEU) = 10

Independent organized programs

Professional society meetings, seminars, conferences

Count time of education program content

Teaching, lecturing, presenting

Self-study programs

Published article, book

For each activity category, credit limited to 60 recertification

credits / 3 year period

Sit for other ICCP examinations Depends on exam score:

- 70% or higher = 60 credits

- 60 - 69% = 30 credits

- 50 - 59% = 20 credits

- Less than 50 % = 0 credits

Hold an executive or administrative role in a professionalsociety

Serve on the ICCP Certification Council / committee

Serve a leadership role in a Business / Computing industrysociety

For each activity category, credit limited to 60 recertificationcredits / 3 year period


Why CDMP?Why CDMP?Why CDMP?

Reasons Results

Other, 11.4

Financial Reward, 0.4

Self-Evaluation, 5.1

Professional Growth,

45.3

Company

Requirement, 0.4

Credential, 37.3

Increase in Salary,

11

Solve Problems

Quicker, 19

Greater Self-

Esteem, 22

More Credibilitywith Customers, 24

More Credibility

with Organization,

24

Data from ICCP CDMP Presentation EDW 2009.


Career GrowthCareer GrowthCareer Growth

Many consulting firms pay bonuses averaging$5,000 for those who achieve professionalcertifications

Large corporations typically reimburse employeesfor review course, testing, etc. and many providebonuses from $100 to $1,000+

Government agencies pay for training, exams,provide bonuses, and some give permanent salaryincreases (up to 15%)

Surveys consistently show that certified individuals

earn more than their counterparts and

hold more advanced positions


ACE awards undergraduate college credits

for achievement of the ICCP exams

9 credits for the Core Examination

3 credits for most of the expert specialty examinations (dataexams not yet evaluated for ACE credit)

4 credits for Microcomputers and Networking

2 credits for Procedural Programming

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Data SecurityManagement

DataArchitecture,Analysis &

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Data QualityManagement

DataWarehousing& BusinessIntelligence

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BETA EXAM OFFERINGSBETA EXAM OFFERINGSBETA EXAM OFFERINGS

CHANGES IN 2012: New Beta Data Integration & Interoperability

DAMA members may take beta exam for free until November 30, 2012. Exam takerInformation regarding the new beta exams: If you pass the exam and want to apply it towards the Certified Data Management

Professional (CDMP) designation, there will be a conversion charge of $195 USD(the regular exam price is $285 USD) payable to the ICCP.

The beta test is FREE. You will have to fill out an application, but no payment isexpected unless you are taking other exams, applying this exam towards theCDMP, or applying this exam towards recertification credit.

The scores have to be reviewed and adjusted by the DAMA / ICCP team after all theresults have been received. Scores may be adjusted upwards, but will NOT be adjusteddownwards on review of the performance of questions.

Unadjusted scores are immediately available after the exam has been completed.Official scores will be available after the DAMA / ICCP team meets again – which issometime after the beta exam period ends.


Exam Prep & StudyExam Prep & StudyExam Prep & StudyMaterialsMaterialsMaterials

ICCP offers Sponsored Review Courses through chapters orcompanies

Study materials and exam review course available throughICCP office ([email protected])

DAMA study materials are part of Data Management and DataWarehousing self-study packages sold by ICCP

• DAMA Data Management Exam Study Guide

• DAMA Data Warehousing Exam Study Guide

Sample exams are available athttp://www.iccp.org/iccpnew/sampletests.html

Exam outlines at http://www.iccp.org/iccpnew/outlines.html

DAMA-DMBOK, as the basis of the newly re-aligned examsprovides the best overview of all functional areas. Therecommended reading list is highly suggested for self-study.


DAMADAMADAMA---DMBOK DevelopmentDMBOK DevelopmentDMBOK DevelopmentProcessProcessProcess

1. The Dictionary defined common terms

2. The Framework outlined activities within each function

3. Primary contributors drafted each chapter

Following a standard format & defined development method

4. Review teams commented on draft chapters (over 120 volunteerreviewers)

5. Further reviews were handled through focus group workshops

DAMA chapter meetings

DAMA conferences

6. DAMA-DMBOK editors revised the draft chapters with providedfeedback.

7. Publishing editors reviewed and edited the complete document


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Functional Framework Environmental Elements


Questions?Questions?Questions?

For CDMP Program Information:Patricia Cupoli, ICCP [email protected] orEva Smith, ICCP [email protected] DAMA website is www.dama.org

For ICCP Exam Administration:ICCP office at: [email protected] ICCP website is www.iccp.org

CDMP Social Networking:Certify-Able Data Professional Blog

http://cdmpcommunity.blogspot.com/DAMA CDMP Group

http://www.linkedin.com/e/gis/7744437

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