Practical Data Governance Implementation

Data governance on paper sounds good, but how do you put it into practice? This course explores the real-world application of data governance principles, focusing on regulatory frameworks, organizational roles, and successful implementation strategies. Learn how to navigate international standards while adapting them to your local context.

Who is this course for?

Policy makers, government officials, and public sector professionals involved in digital transformation initiatives, data management, and data policy development in African nations.

What will you learn?

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understanding Regulations: Overview of international data governance regulations like GDPR and their implementation purposes
• Comparative Regulatory Analysis: Examining approaches from different regions (EU, Singapore, etc.)
• Organizational Roles: Data governance sponsor, director, data owner, and data steward responsibilities
• Implementation Challenges: Common obstacles and how to overcome them
• FAIR Principles: Practical application of Findability, Accessibility, Interoperability, and Reuse
• Case Studies: Lessons learned from successful implementations around the world
• Innovative Regulatory Approaches: New models and frameworks for effective data governance
• Adaptation Strategies: Customizing international best practices to local contexts

Course Modules:

• Module 1: Understanding Regulations (45 minutes)
• Module 2: Roles and Responsibilities in Data Governance (50 minutes)
• Module 3: Case Studies and the FAIR principle (40 minutes)

Course Certificate:

A certificate will be generated upon completing all course modules and evaluations.

Course Providers:

Data Governance in Africa Initiative, supported by the African Union, European Union, and implementing partners under the EU Global Gateway Strategy.

Portions of this course were developed with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) tools, including Synthesia, utilized between 7 May and 9 August 2025. These tools were employed to assist in the generation and design of instructional videos. All materials underwent thorough review and editing by Digital Nation to ensure accuracy, quality, and alignment with the intended learning outcomes.

License:

CC-BY-SA

Date of publication:

December 3, 2025