Study Group
August 31–October 5
Six-Week Virtual Learning Cohort
Fall 2026 Condensed CDMP® Study Group
Prepare with purpose for the CDMP Data Management Fundamentals exam—or deepen your review of the knowledge areas that support CDMP Practitioner and Master specialist exams. The series concludes with an optional, in-person proctored exam during DAMA Days 2026.
Weekly Meetings
Mondays, 6:00–7:30 PM CT
Format
Virtual · Six Weeks
Proctored Exam
October 7 · Shoreview
A focused path through the DAMA-DMBOK®
This condensed cohort is aligned to the Data Management Fundamentals exam blueprint and the DAMA-DMBOK® v2 Revised edition. Participants review assigned materials before each meeting, then join experienced practitioners and CDMP credential holders for guided discussion, questions, exam tips, and practice.
- Weekly self-study slide decks focused on assessed chapters
- Live discussion and Q&A across all 14 Fundamentals chapters
- Extra attention to the most heavily weighted knowledge areas
- Peer learning with participants from DAMA chapters and reciprocity partners
Build on a proven DAMA-MN learning experience
Our Spring 2026 cohort demonstrated what becomes possible when committed learners, experienced facilitators, and an encouraging professional community work together.
30+Study group registrants
22Sat for the proctored exam
20+Earned CDMP certification
Fall 2026 condensed schedule
Each Monday meeting is planned for approximately 90 minutes. Percentages reflect the Fundamentals exam weighting shown in the cohort agenda.
| Week & date | Assigned knowledge areas | Exam weight | Discussion plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 August 31 | Chapter 5: Data Modeling & Design Chapter 12: Metadata Management | 11% + 11% | 40 minutes each 10-minute Q&A |
| Week 2 September 7 · Labor Day | Chapter 1: Data Management Chapter 2: Data Handling Ethics Chapter 14: Big Data & Data Science | 2% each | 20 minutes each 30-minute Q&A |
| Week 3 September 14 | Chapter 3: Data Governance Chapter 11: Data Warehousing & Business Intelligence | 11% + 10% | 40 minutes each 10-minute Q&A |
| Week 4 September 21 | Chapter 6: Data Storage & Operations Chapter 7: Data Security Chapter 8: Data Integration & Interoperability | 6% each | 25 minutes each 15-minute Q&A |
| Week 5 September 28 | Chapter 9: Document & Content Management Chapter 13: Data Quality | 6% + 11% | 30 + 40 minutes 20-minute Q&A |
| Week 6 October 5 | Chapter 10: Reference & Master Data Chapter 4: Data Architecture | 10% + 6% | 40 + 30 minutes 20-minute Q&A |
Agenda note: Chapters 15–17 are not assessed on the Data Management Fundamentals exam. Presenter assignments and virtual access information will be shared with registered participants.
Use the cohort to prepare for your specialist path
The Fundamentals exam is required at every CDMP certification level. Candidates pursuing Practitioner or Master certification must also complete two specialist exams. Because this cohort reviews the corresponding DAMA-DMBOK knowledge areas, participants can use it to reinforce Fundamentals preparation, identify future specialties, or concentrate their self-study in one of the seven available specialist domains.
Data Modeling & Design
Metadata
Data Quality
Data Governance
Data Warehousing & Business Intelligence
Reference & Master Data Management
Data Integration & Interoperability
Review all official CDMP exam options and enrollment information.
Understand the CDMP certification path
| Level | Exams | Experience | Required scores |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate | Fundamentals | None | 60% on Fundamentals |
| Practitioner | Fundamentals + two specialist exams | 2+ years | 70% on each exam |
| Master | Fundamentals + two specialist exams | 10+ years | 80% on each exam |
October 7 proctored exam at DAMA Days
Registered candidates may choose to sit for an in-person, proctored CDMP exam on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, during the second day of the DAMA-MN Data Conference at the Shoreview Community Center.
- Study group and exam participation are registered separately.
- The event listing identifies the in-person exam fee as $300.
- Candidates may instead arrange an online exam on their own schedule through DAMA International.
- Exam-day timing and room instructions will be shared as DAMA Days programming is finalized.
Registration and pricing
Study group registration
- DAMA-MN members: No cost
- Reciprocity members: No cost with membership identification
- Non-members: $25
Questions and materials
Questions may be sent to study-group@dama-mn.org.
Prepare with the DAMA-DMBOK® v2 Revised edition, the edition identified by DAMA International for the current exams.
