DAMA-MN upcoming events

CDMP Study Group Winter/Spring 2026 (2026-05-04)

Mon, 04 May 2026 23:00:00 GMT

CDMP® Fundamentals Study Group Winter/Spring 2026

DAMA-Minnesota is pleased to offer a CDMP® Fundamentals Study Group to support data professionals preparing for the Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) exam.

This guided study group follows the DAMA-DMBOK® v2 and revised editions and is structured around the CDMP Fundamentals exam blueprint. Sessions are facilitated by experienced practitioners and CDMP credential holders and are designed to help participants focus on the knowledge areas most heavily weighted on the exam.

The study group includes:

Weekly facilitated study sessions covering core DMBOK knowledge areas
Alternating office hours for Q&A, exam tips, and practice discussion
A structured, chapter-by-chapter approach aligned to exam weighting
A collaborative learning environment with peers across DAMA chapters

Schedule:

February 16 – May 11, 2026
Monday evenings, 6:00–7:30 PM Central Time (office hours held on alternating weeks)
No session on Monday, March 23rd, during Spring Break

Please note the change: The CDMP Fundamentals exam is now scheduled for May 26, 2026 (originally scheduled for May 16th). Exam registration and fees are managed separately through DAMA-International. This year we are offering the Pay-If-You-Pass exam, courtesy of DAMA-International. This unique oppportunity is extended to DAMA-MN study group members who wish to take the exam at no cost, and if you pass, you are then offered the opportunity to pay $300. Regular exam fee is $311.

All study group sessions and open office hours will be conducted virtually, and DAMA-MN is actively exploring metro-area venues for an in-person exam.

Who should attend:

First-time CDMP candidates
Practicing data management professionals seeking a structured refresher
DAMA members from Minnesota and partner chapters preparing for the May exam

Cost:
Free for DAMA members
$25 for non-members (reciprocity applies)

To learn more about certification and the CDMP exam Click here

Questions? Contact study-group@dama-mn.org.

CDMP Study Group Winter/Spring 2026 (2026-05-11)

Mon, 11 May 2026 23:00:00 GMT

CDMP® Fundamentals Study Group Winter/Spring 2026

DAMA-Minnesota is pleased to offer a CDMP® Fundamentals Study Group to support data professionals preparing for the Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) exam.

The study group includes:

Weekly facilitated study sessions covering core DMBOK knowledge areas
Alternating office hours for Q&A, exam tips, and practice discussion
A structured, chapter-by-chapter approach aligned to exam weighting
A collaborative learning environment with peers across DAMA chapters

Schedule:

February 16 – May 11, 2026
Monday evenings, 6:00–7:30 PM Central Time (office hours held on alternating weeks)
No session on Monday, March 23rd, during Spring Break

All study group sessions and open office hours will be conducted virtually, and DAMA-MN is actively exploring metro-area venues for an in-person exam.

Who should attend:

First-time CDMP candidates
Practicing data management professionals seeking a structured refresher
DAMA members from Minnesota and partner chapters preparing for the May exam

Cost:
Free for DAMA members
$25 for non-members (reciprocity applies)

To learn more about certification and the CDMP exam Click here

Questions? Contact study-group@dama-mn.org.

May Chapter Meeting (2026-05-20)

Wed, 20 May 2026 16:45:00 GMT

May Chapter Meeting

Member Open Discussion

Open floor meeting gives you an opportunity to network with your fellow DAMA members and discuss topics of interest. Need some help? Looking for new ideas? Want to brag about something cool you did? This is the place!

Come ready to engage with members on all topics data.

Meeting Agenda:
•11:45 AM – 12:05 PM | Greetings, Chapter News & Community Updates

• 12:05 – 12:55 PM | Open Floor Discussions

• 12:55 – 1:00 AM | Closing Announcements

Hosted virtually via Zoom | Link Provided Day Before in Reminder Email
Open to members and guests — all are welcome!

Free Learning Event: Basics Around the DAMA Wheel (2026-06-01)

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 23:00:00 GMT

FREE COURSE: A Trip around the DAMA Wheel

This 12-week series provides an overview of each slice of the DAMA wheel. You'll learn fundamentals about each area including:

Key terminology
Basic concepts
Organizational roles and responsibilities
Associated activities
Common metrics to measure performance
Real-world tips and best practices

Audience

Open to anyone. You can attend the entire series or individual sessions. Great opportunity for students, new practitioners, leaders, or anyone wanting to increase their data literacy in one or more of these areas. This is also a great overview before you begin studying for the CDMP exam.

Location: Virtual, you must be registered to receive a link

Agenda

Week 1: Data Governance & Management
Week 2: Data Quality
Week 3: Metadata Management
Week 4: Reference & Master Data Management
Week 5: Data Warehousing & Business Intelligence
Week 6: Data Modeling & Design
Week 7: Document & Content Management
Week 8: Data Security
Week 9: Data Integration & Interoperability
Week 10: Data Architecture
Week 11: Data Storage & Operations
Week 12: Big Data, Data Science, and AI Governance

(This event is scheduled for 13 weeks but one week TBD will be cancelled, pending presenter availability)

Free Learning Event: Basics Around the DAMA Wheel (2026-06-08)

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 23:00:00 GMT

FREE COURSE: A Trip around the DAMA Wheel

This 12-week series provides an overview of each slice of the DAMA wheel. You'll learn fundamentals about each area including:

Key terminology
Basic concepts
Organizational roles and responsibilities
Associated activities
Common metrics to measure performance
Real-world tips and best practices

Audience

Location: Virtual, you must be registered to receive a link

Agenda

Week 1: Data Governance & Management
Week 2: Data Quality
Week 3: Metadata Management
Week 4: Reference & Master Data Management
Week 5: Data Warehousing & Business Intelligence
Week 6: Data Modeling & Design
Week 7: Document & Content Management
Week 8: Data Security
Week 9: Data Integration & Interoperability
Week 10: Data Architecture
Week 11: Data Storage & Operations
Week 12: Big Data, Data Science, and AI Governance

(This event is scheduled for 13 weeks but one week TBD will be cancelled, pending presenter availability)

Free Learning Event: Basics Around the DAMA Wheel (2026-06-15)

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 23:00:00 GMT

FREE COURSE: A Trip around the DAMA Wheel

This 12-week series provides an overview of each slice of the DAMA wheel. You'll learn fundamentals about each area including:

Key terminology
Basic concepts
Organizational roles and responsibilities
Associated activities
Common metrics to measure performance
Real-world tips and best practices

Audience

Location: Virtual, you must be registered to receive a link

Agenda

Week 1: Data Governance & Management
Week 2: Data Quality
Week 3: Metadata Management
Week 4: Reference & Master Data Management
Week 5: Data Warehousing & Business Intelligence
Week 6: Data Modeling & Design
Week 7: Document & Content Management
Week 8: Data Security
Week 9: Data Integration & Interoperability
Week 10: Data Architecture
Week 11: Data Storage & Operations
Week 12: Big Data, Data Science, and AI Governance

(This event is scheduled for 13 weeks but one week TBD will be cancelled, pending presenter availability)

Free Learning Event: Basics Around the DAMA Wheel (2026-06-22)

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 23:00:00 GMT

FREE COURSE: A Trip around the DAMA Wheel

This 12-week series provides an overview of each slice of the DAMA wheel. You'll learn fundamentals about each area including:

Key terminology
Basic concepts
Organizational roles and responsibilities
Associated activities
Common metrics to measure performance
Real-world tips and best practices

Audience

Location: Virtual, you must be registered to receive a link

Agenda

Week 1: Data Governance & Management
Week 2: Data Quality
Week 3: Metadata Management
Week 4: Reference & Master Data Management
Week 5: Data Warehousing & Business Intelligence
Week 6: Data Modeling & Design
Week 7: Document & Content Management
Week 8: Data Security
Week 9: Data Integration & Interoperability
Week 10: Data Architecture
Week 11: Data Storage & Operations
Week 12: Big Data, Data Science, and AI Governance

(This event is scheduled for 13 weeks but one week TBD will be cancelled, pending presenter availability)

Free Learning Event: Basics Around the DAMA Wheel (2026-06-29)

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 23:00:00 GMT

FREE COURSE: A Trip around the DAMA Wheel

This 12-week series provides an overview of each slice of the DAMA wheel. You'll learn fundamentals about each area including:

Key terminology
Basic concepts
Organizational roles and responsibilities
Associated activities
Common metrics to measure performance
Real-world tips and best practices

Audience

Location: Virtual, you must be registered to receive a link

Agenda

Week 1: Data Governance & Management
Week 2: Data Quality
Week 3: Metadata Management
Week 4: Reference & Master Data Management
Week 5: Data Warehousing & Business Intelligence
Week 6: Data Modeling & Design
Week 7: Document & Content Management
Week 8: Data Security
Week 9: Data Integration & Interoperability
Week 10: Data Architecture
Week 11: Data Storage & Operations
Week 12: Big Data, Data Science, and AI Governance

(This event is scheduled for 13 weeks but one week TBD will be cancelled, pending presenter availability)

Free Learning Event: Basics Around the DAMA Wheel (2026-07-06)

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 23:00:00 GMT

FREE COURSE: A Trip around the DAMA Wheel

This 12-week series provides an overview of each slice of the DAMA wheel. You'll learn fundamentals about each area including:

Key terminology
Basic concepts
Organizational roles and responsibilities
Associated activities
Common metrics to measure performance
Real-world tips and best practices

Audience

Location: Virtual, you must be registered to receive a link

Agenda

Week 1: Data Governance & Management
Week 2: Data Quality
Week 3: Metadata Management
Week 4: Reference & Master Data Management
Week 5: Data Warehousing & Business Intelligence
Week 6: Data Modeling & Design
Week 7: Document & Content Management
Week 8: Data Security
Week 9: Data Integration & Interoperability
Week 10: Data Architecture
Week 11: Data Storage & Operations
Week 12: Big Data, Data Science, and AI Governance

(This event is scheduled for 13 weeks but one week TBD will be cancelled, pending presenter availability)

Free Learning Event: Basics Around the DAMA Wheel (2026-07-13)

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 23:00:00 GMT

FREE COURSE: A Trip around the DAMA Wheel

This 12-week series provides an overview of each slice of the DAMA wheel. You'll learn fundamentals about each area including:

Key terminology
Basic concepts
Organizational roles and responsibilities
Associated activities
Common metrics to measure performance
Real-world tips and best practices

Audience

Location: Virtual, you must be registered to receive a link

Agenda

Week 1: Data Governance & Management
Week 2: Data Quality
Week 3: Metadata Management
Week 4: Reference & Master Data Management
Week 5: Data Warehousing & Business Intelligence
Week 6: Data Modeling & Design
Week 7: Document & Content Management
Week 8: Data Security
Week 9: Data Integration & Interoperability
Week 10: Data Architecture
Week 11: Data Storage & Operations
Week 12: Big Data, Data Science, and AI Governance

(This event is scheduled for 13 weeks but one week TBD will be cancelled, pending presenter availability)

Free Learning Event: Basics Around the DAMA Wheel (2026-07-20)

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 23:00:00 GMT

FREE COURSE: A Trip around the DAMA Wheel

This 12-week series provides an overview of each slice of the DAMA wheel. You'll learn fundamentals about each area including:

Key terminology
Basic concepts
Organizational roles and responsibilities
Associated activities
Common metrics to measure performance
Real-world tips and best practices

Audience

Location: Virtual, you must be registered to receive a link

Agenda

Week 1: Data Governance & Management
Week 2: Data Quality
Week 3: Metadata Management
Week 4: Reference & Master Data Management
Week 5: Data Warehousing & Business Intelligence
Week 6: Data Modeling & Design
Week 7: Document & Content Management
Week 8: Data Security
Week 9: Data Integration & Interoperability
Week 10: Data Architecture
Week 11: Data Storage & Operations
Week 12: Big Data, Data Science, and AI Governance

(This event is scheduled for 13 weeks but one week TBD will be cancelled, pending presenter availability)

Free Learning Event: Basics Around the DAMA Wheel (2026-07-27)

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 23:00:00 GMT

FREE COURSE: A Trip around the DAMA Wheel

This 12-week series provides an overview of each slice of the DAMA wheel. You'll learn fundamentals about each area including:

Key terminology
Basic concepts
Organizational roles and responsibilities
Associated activities
Common metrics to measure performance
Real-world tips and best practices

Audience

Location: Virtual, you must be registered to receive a link

Agenda

Week 1: Data Governance & Management
Week 2: Data Quality
Week 3: Metadata Management
Week 4: Reference & Master Data Management
Week 5: Data Warehousing & Business Intelligence
Week 6: Data Modeling & Design
Week 7: Document & Content Management
Week 8: Data Security
Week 9: Data Integration & Interoperability
Week 10: Data Architecture
Week 11: Data Storage & Operations
Week 12: Big Data, Data Science, and AI Governance

(This event is scheduled for 13 weeks but one week TBD will be cancelled, pending presenter availability)

Free Learning Event: Basics Around the DAMA Wheel (2026-08-03)

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 23:00:00 GMT

FREE COURSE: A Trip around the DAMA Wheel

This 12-week series provides an overview of each slice of the DAMA wheel. You'll learn fundamentals about each area including:

Key terminology
Basic concepts
Organizational roles and responsibilities
Associated activities
Common metrics to measure performance
Real-world tips and best practices

Audience

Location: Virtual, you must be registered to receive a link

Agenda

Week 1: Data Governance & Management
Week 2: Data Quality
Week 3: Metadata Management
Week 4: Reference & Master Data Management
Week 5: Data Warehousing & Business Intelligence
Week 6: Data Modeling & Design
Week 7: Document & Content Management
Week 8: Data Security
Week 9: Data Integration & Interoperability
Week 10: Data Architecture
Week 11: Data Storage & Operations
Week 12: Big Data, Data Science, and AI Governance

(This event is scheduled for 13 weeks but one week TBD will be cancelled, pending presenter availability)

Free Learning Event: Basics Around the DAMA Wheel (2026-08-10)

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 23:00:00 GMT

FREE COURSE: A Trip around the DAMA Wheel

This 12-week series provides an overview of each slice of the DAMA wheel. You'll learn fundamentals about each area including:

Key terminology
Basic concepts
Organizational roles and responsibilities
Associated activities
Common metrics to measure performance
Real-world tips and best practices

Audience

Location: Virtual, you must be registered to receive a link

Agenda

Week 1: Data Governance & Management
Week 2: Data Quality
Week 3: Metadata Management
Week 4: Reference & Master Data Management
Week 5: Data Warehousing & Business Intelligence
Week 6: Data Modeling & Design
Week 7: Document & Content Management
Week 8: Data Security
Week 9: Data Integration & Interoperability
Week 10: Data Architecture
Week 11: Data Storage & Operations
Week 12: Big Data, Data Science, and AI Governance

(This event is scheduled for 13 weeks but one week TBD will be cancelled, pending presenter availability)

Free Learning Event: Basics Around the DAMA Wheel (2026-08-17)

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 23:00:00 GMT

FREE COURSE: A Trip around the DAMA Wheel

This 12-week series provides an overview of each slice of the DAMA wheel. You'll learn fundamentals about each area including:

Key terminology
Basic concepts
Organizational roles and responsibilities
Associated activities
Common metrics to measure performance
Real-world tips and best practices

Audience

Location: Virtual, you must be registered to receive a link

Agenda

Week 1: Data Governance & Management
Week 2: Data Quality
Week 3: Metadata Management
Week 4: Reference & Master Data Management
Week 5: Data Warehousing & Business Intelligence
Week 6: Data Modeling & Design
Week 7: Document & Content Management
Week 8: Data Security
Week 9: Data Integration & Interoperability
Week 10: Data Architecture
Week 11: Data Storage & Operations
Week 12: Big Data, Data Science, and AI Governance

(This event is scheduled for 13 weeks but one week TBD will be cancelled, pending presenter availability)

Free Learning Event: Basics Around the DAMA Wheel (2026-08-24)

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:00:00 GMT

FREE COURSE: A Trip around the DAMA Wheel

This 12-week series provides an overview of each slice of the DAMA wheel. You'll learn fundamentals about each area including:

Key terminology
Basic concepts
Organizational roles and responsibilities
Associated activities
Common metrics to measure performance
Real-world tips and best practices

Audience

Location: Virtual, you must be registered to receive a link

Agenda

Week 1: Data Governance & Management
Week 2: Data Quality
Week 3: Metadata Management
Week 4: Reference & Master Data Management
Week 5: Data Warehousing & Business Intelligence
Week 6: Data Modeling & Design
Week 7: Document & Content Management
Week 8: Data Security
Week 9: Data Integration & Interoperability
Week 10: Data Architecture
Week 11: Data Storage & Operations
Week 12: Big Data, Data Science, and AI Governance

(This event is scheduled for 13 weeks but one week TBD will be cancelled, pending presenter availability)