CDMP Certification Study Group

Become a Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP)
CDMP Study Group - Free for Members - $200 for non-members

Are you ready to strengthen your data management foundation and earn a globally recognized certification? 

DAMA Puget Sound is excited to offer a CDMP Online Study Group Review Series, designed to help you confidently prepare for the Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) exam. Led by CDMP-certified practitioners, this guided series brings structure, accountability, and expert insight to your certification journey.

WHY CDMP?

• Globally recognized credential aligned to the DAMA Data Management Body of Knowledge

• Career-boosting signal for recruiters and employers

• A shared language and framework for succeeding in data governance, architecture, quality, analytics, and more

“I gained both the big picture and the detailed knowledge needed to succeed in data projects. Some recruiters actively search for certified professionals.”
— Evgeniya Markova, CDMP

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

• Data practitioners with 6+ months of experience (helpful but not required)

• Professionals working in data governance, architecture, analytics, BI, ML/AI, data science or technical professionals

• Anyone ready to formalize their expertise and stand out in the field

PROGRAM TIMING

• Kickoff: April 29, 2026 – Orientation, logistics, and exam strategy

• Weekly Review Sessions: May–June 2026

• Bootcamp: June 6, 2026 – Pre-exam intensive review

• Optional Exam Event: June 7, 2026 (or take the online exam on your own schedule) - Exam Fees - $11 for proctor and only pay $300 exam fee if you pass

WHAT’S INCLUDED 

• 6 virtual study sessions (Kickoff + 4 content sessions + Bootcamp)

• Facilitated by CDMP-certified leaders

• Aligned to DMBOK® Second Edition, Revised

• Access to recorded study sessions from the 2025 series

• Optional Pay-If-You-Pass CDMP Exam Event (added fee)

WHAT DOES IT COST?

• Study Group Costs

  • Free for DAMA-PS members

  • $200 for non-members (Become a member and save)

  • Includes access to recorded 2025 study sessions for members @ https://dama-ps.org/presentations

  • 6 virtual study sessions (Kickoff + 4 content sessions + Bootcamp)

• Study Materials Costs

  • DAMA-DMBOK® Manual (discount for DAMA-PS members)

• Exam Costs (Optional)

  • Proctor Fee $11

  • Exam Fee - $300 - Pay-If-You-Pass June 7 event (Pay Only if you pass)

STUDY GROUP SYLLABUS

Each review session focuses on high-weight exam domains as given below. Prepare for the sessions by reading assigned materials and watching content videos at https://dama-ps.org/presentations:

• Kickoff - 04/29/2026 (6:30 - 7:30pm) - Preview, logistics, Q&A
• Review 1 - 05/6/2026  (6:30 - 7:30pm) Introduction, Data handling ethics, Data Governance (11%), Data Architecture (6%), Data Storage and Operations (6%)
• Review 2 - 05/13/2026 (6:30 - 7:30pm)  Data Modeling and Design (11%), Data Security (6%), Data Integration and Interoperability (6%), Document and Content Management - Part 1 & 2 (6%)
• Review 3 - 05/20/2026 (6:30 - 7:30pm)  Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence (10%), Data Science, Big Data (2%), Reference and Master Data (10%)
• Review 4 - 06/03/2026 (6:30 - 7:30pm)  Metadata Management (11%), Quality Management (11%)
• Boot Camp - 06/06/2026 (10:00am - 12:00pm) - Intensive Pre-Exam Review
• Exam - 06/07/2026  Pay-if-you-Pass Exam Event (The exam is open-book, 100 questions, 90 minutes). Note: taking exam is optional, separate registration required.

MORE QUESTIONS??

• See DAMA Puget Sound CDMP Certification webpage  

• Contact Mahesh Moturu, Co-VP of Membership - info@dama-ps.org

READY TO GET STARTED? 

Join us for a structured and supported path toward your CDMP Certification. Space is limited so Register today