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• CDMP Study Group Winter/Spring 2026

  • Start
    2026-02-16
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  • End
    2026-05-11
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  • Schedule
    7 sessions
  • Location
    Virtual - Zoom / Teams meeting
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  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.

  
  

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• March Chapter Meeting

  • When
    2026-03-18
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    11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Virtual Zoom Meeting

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  March Chapter Meeting

  

  MEMBER SHARE from Target

  Data Quality Maturity: A Retrospective of Target’s Product Data Journey

  Over the past decade, Target’s item data domain has evolved through multiple stages of data quality maturity. This presentation offers a retrospective of that journey, highlighting key wins, lessons learned, and the tools developed along the way. Attendees will gain practical insights into advancing data quality maturity within operational data environments, grounded in real-world experience. 

  The session emphasizes that effective data quality and governance are fundamentally people-driven—requiring shared ownership, clear accountability, and strong alignment with day-to-day business operations. Looking back, we will also share what we learned and what we would approach differently if starting again today. 

  Finally, the presentation explores how data governance is enabled through critical artifacts such as data catalogs, documentation, performance metrics, scorecards, dashboards, and business rule engines that support validation, monitoring, and the prevention of poor-quality data. 

  Takeaways:

  • Understanding the 4 critical phases of data quality maturity and the nessesity to revisit phases over time.  
  • Shareing the importance of having a strong operational and fuctional structure of people to help the practice mature. 
  • Learning about 3 important artifacts that organizations will need to be successful.  

  Agenda:
  • 11:45 AM – 12:05 PM | Chapter News & Community Updates
  • 12:05 – 12:55 PM | Featured Speaker
  • 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!

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• April Chapter Meeting

  • When
    2026-04-15
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    11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Virtual Zoom Meeting

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  April Chapter Meeting

  

  People and Data

  Starting a data program is an incredibly difficult task:  Opportunities and challenges abound, but there is so much urgency, so little budget, and so much fear, as employees wonder if AI is coming for their jobs.  It’s no wonder that progress is slow and uncertain. 
  

  We’ve found that the best (maybe only) way to deal with these uncertainties is to embrace them head on.  First up is getting everyone involved.  This may seem counterintuitive.  But think about it for a minute:  Almost everyone uses and creates data every day; they need it to make decisions; and their efforts make or break efforts to transform. 

  Second up is recognizing that “data is a team” sport, making it easier for people to work together.   

  This presentation aims to illuminate why putting people first is so essential, defining what it is they should do, and building the organizational infrastructure to unlock the teamwork needed to make it happen.  

  Takeaways:

  • Data Management is conducted by “regular people” so they can do their job.
  • AI is Data
  • AI changes relationships

  Agenda:
  • 11:45 AM – 12:05 PM | Greetings, Chapter News & Community Updates
  • 12:05 – 12:55 PM | Featured Speaker
  • 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!

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• April 2026 Data Career Fair - Student Registration

  • When
    2026-04-16
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    9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    University of St. Thomas, Scooters

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  Data Career Fair
  For students
  April 16, 2026

  

  Connecting Data Students
  with Employers and Technology

  Attend the Data Career Fair! Co-hosted in partnership with University of Minnesota and University of St. Thomas, DAMA-MN, a non-profit professional data association, is bringing you the opportunity to connect with prospective data employers, data professionals, and modern data technology companies.

  
  

  Open to all Minnesota undergraduate and graduate students pursuing a data-related degree such as:

  • Analytics 
  • Business Intelligence 
  • Data Science and AI 
  • Data Engineering 
  • Management Information Systems 
  • Database Systems
  • Data Security 

  You'll have an opportunity to network with prospective employers, visit our Demo zone to see modern data technology, and hear first-hand from experienced data practitioners about careers available in the data space, current technology to brush up on, and real action items to get noticed in a data-related career.

  Agenda:

  • 9:00 AM – 9:45 AM | Presentation: Careers in Data: Paths, Skills, and How to Stand Out
  • 9:45 AM – 1:00 PM | Network with Prospective Employers, Visit Demo Zone
  • 11:30 AM | Registration Closes
  • 12:30 AM | Closing Remarks and Swag Giveaways

  You must register to attend! Space is limited.

  
  

  Invitation to Join DAMA-MN

  Would you like to network with professional data practitioners and receive regular education related to data governance, data management, data security, and data analytics?

  DAMA-MN is a non-profit, professional data organization. Our mission is to support and strengthen data management practices and professionals in Minnesota through education, connection, and resources. We offer monthly educational chapter meetings, data-related workshops, events, and conferences, networking socials, and more.

  Join DAMA-MN at the student rate of $25 per year. 

  
  

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• April 2026 DAMA-MN Data Career Fair - Employers and Demo Zone Sponsors

  • When
    2026-04-16
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    9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    University of St. Thomas, Scooters

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  Data Career Fair
  For employers and Sponsors
  April 16, 2026

  

  Connecting Employers, Technology,
  and Tomorrow's Data Practitioners

  Connect with data talent at the DAMA-MN Data Career Fair! Co-hosted in partnership with University of Minnesota and University of St. Thomas, you'll have the opportunity to get in front of hundreds of undergraduate and graduate data professionals pursuing careers in analytics, data science and AI, data engineering, management information systems, data security and more!

  Space is limited. Current DAMA-MN companies and sponsors will receive priority registration until March 5.

  What's included?

  $100 Employer 6-foot table space

  • Connect: Engage directly with top student talent from Minnesota colleges and universities
  • Targeted hiring visibility: Highlight open roles to undergraduate and graduate candidates actively exploring data-focused careers
  • Employer branding: Position your organization as an employer of choice committed to data-driven decision making, ethical data use, and professional development
  • Talent market insight: Engage directly with students to better understand emerging skills, interests, and career expectations, informing future workforce planning
  • Recruitment pipeline: Gain early access to diverse pipeline of emerging talent and promote current and upcoming job, internship, and fellowship opportunities directly to students and early-career professionals
  • Community impact: Support the growth of Minnesota's data workforce by contributing to career readiness, mentorship, and industry-academic connections

  Includes table and linens. No electricity at the booth but charging stations available. Light breakfast, snacks, and beverages provided.

  $500 Demo Zone Sponsor 6-foot table space

  • Direct engagement: Demonstrate your latest technology to hundreds of data students and emerging professionals in an interactive setting
  • Product visibility: Showcase real-world use cases, features, and innovations to a concentrated audience of future data practitioners
  • Thought leadership positioning: Establish your organization as a leader in data innovation, responsible AI, and modern analytics practices
  • Brand authority: Build credibility and name recognition with students before they enter the workforce and influence future technology decisions
  • Market feedback: Engage directly with students to understand how upcoming data professionals evaluate tools, platforms, and emerging technologies
  • Ecosystem presence: Strengthen your organization's role in Minnesota's data community by connecting industry, academia, and the next generation of talent

  Includes tables, linens, and electrical outlets. Light breakfast, snacks, and beverages provided.

  Agenda:

  • 8:00 AM – 8:45 AM | Company Registration and Setup
  • 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM  |  DAMA Presentation to Students
  • 9:45 AM – 1:00 PM | Network with Students
  • 12:30 PM | DAMA Closing Remarks to Students and Swag Giveaways

  
  

  Registration closes March 31.

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