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Course overview

Critical Data Element Certification Playbook

The Critical Data Element Playbook equips you with the knowledge and tools to identify, certify, and govern your organization’s most valuable data. Critical Data Elements (CDEs) are high-impact data points that drive business decisions, span multiple systems, and demand strict quality controls. This course will guide you through the CDE certification process, ensuring these key data assets meet the highest standards for quality, compliance, and usability. You will learn how CDE governance strengthens decision-making, boosts trust in data, and supports regulatory and AI readiness.

45 Minutes

Study Time

Target Audience

Chief Data Officer and Team

Level

Proficient

1 Exam

Playbook Certificate


What's included in this course?

Critical Data Element Certification Playbook course walks you through the full lifecycle of Critical Data Element (CDE) certification, from identification to ongoing governance.

Meet the Instructors:

Name: Laurent Dresse
Title: Field CDAO

Name: Kash Mehdi
Title: VP of Growth Ops & Strategy

CDE Framework

Use a weighted scoring model to pinpoint high-impact data elements based on business, regulatory, and customer impact.

Certification Phases

Step-by-step process from defining requirements to final certification and maintenance.

Certification Grades

How to assign and interpret certification levels from Proposed to Certified and decommissioned.

Roles and Responsibilities

Understand the personas involved, their tasks, and approval workflows.

Business Impact

How CDE certification improves compliance, decision-making, operational efficiency, and risk mitigation.

Setup and Execution

Practical guidance for metadata enrichment, tool integration, automation, and ongoing monitoring.