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Certification in Data Management2012
Loretta Mahon SmithCDMP, CBIP, CCP
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Speaker InformationSpeaker InformationSpeaker Information
Work History IBM 2011-2012 Data Modeling Center of Excellence Lead
Global Business Services, Business Analytics & Optimization
TRP 1983-2011 Lead Information Architect
Professional Memberships: DAMA, TDWI, IIBA, MPO, AIIM
Industry Offices: Board of Directors, DAMA International, VP Communications ICCP Certification Council Member.
Presentations: DAMA International Conferences 1998, 1999, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2008 Information Quality Conference: 2001 DebTECH: 2003, 2004
Publications: ModernAnalayst Journal http://www.modernanalyst.com The Data Administration Newsletter http://www.tdan.com
Master Level Certifications: Certified Data Management Professional (DAMA CDMP – Global) Certified Business Intelligence Professional (TDWI CBIP – Global) Certified Computing Professional (ICCP CCP – Global)
Twitter:
@SilverData
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Presentation GoalsPresentation GoalsPresentation Goals
Provide an overview for the CDMP certification
Describe with the certification/recertification process.
Introduce changes resulting from the introduction ofthe DAMA Guide to the Data Management Body ofKnowledge
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About ICCPAbout ICCPAbout ICCP
Institute for Certification of Computing Professionals (ICCP)is Independent certification organization A Consortium of Professional Associations Administers the DAMA International certification
examinations and ensures that the certifications are:– Measurable Validity– Legally Defensible– Job Related
What does ICCP Do? Establishes recognized professional standards within the
information systems and information technology industry Tests knowledge of stringent industry fundamentals, not
product-specific awareness
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DAMADAMADAMA IIInternationalnternationalnternationalCertification HistoryCertification HistoryCertification History
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ContextContextContext
What ICCP Certification is NOT:
An event
A class
An end-of-course exam
Subjective
“Certification, in itself, is not agoal, but Professionalism is.”
Dr. Paul M. Pair, ICCP Fellow, 1982
PERFORMANCE PROFILEContent Number Your Status Percen- 2 5 7 9Description Of Items Score tile 1 5 0 5 9
Systems Development 100 77 Pass 85 **********************1. Systems Analysis 39 33 94 ************************
1.1 General System Theory 4 31.2 Preliminary Studies 10 91.3 Problem Definition 5 51.4 Data Gathering/Analysis10 81.5 System Requirements 10 8
2. Systems Design & Imp’n 52 38 80 **********************2.1 Alternative Sys. Design 5 52.2 Logical Design 10 92.3 Detailed System Design17 102.4 Privacy/Sec’y/Controls 8 82.5 System Implementation 7 12.6 System Eval’n and Mtce. 5 5
3. Systems Analyst as Prof’l 9 6 41 ********3.1 Organizational Roles 3 23.2 Interpersonal Roles 2 23.3 Communication Skills 2 03.4 Ident. Key Individuals 2 2
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How can I get a CDMP?How can I get a CDMP?How can I get a CDMP?
Fill out application (www.dama.org or www.iccp.org)
Take / pass 3 exams
Mandatory IS Core Exam
Mandatory Data Management Core Exam
1 Elective Exam
Meet the Experience & Education qualifications
Sign the ICCP Code of Ethics
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Exam DetailsExam DetailsExam Details
90 minutes, 110 multiple choice questions each
Exam content
100 experience based randomized multiply choicequestions (scored)
Plus 10 beta multiply choice randomizedquestions (not scored)
Pass Exams at 70% or better for Mastery Level
50%-69% for Practitioner Level
2012 CDMP CBIP CCP
Practitioner 600 1846
Master 244 605 42986
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CDMP RequirementsCDMP RequirementsCDMP Requirements
Experience & Education
48 months for Mastery level
24 months for Practitioner level
Substitute up to 24 months of the experiencerequirement with appropriate undergraduate orgraduate degree
Three-year recertification cycle
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Exam ChoicesExam ChoicesExam Choices
Current ICCP Exams include: IS Core Data Management Data Warehousing Database Administration Business Intelligence & Analytics Data & Information Quality Systems Development Systems Security Zachman Framework2
Business Process Management Data Integration & Interoperability Data Governance
Taking the DG Examallows you the opportunity to hold the
Data Governance and Stewardship Professional (DGSP)stand-along credential
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One Specialty ExamOne Specialty ExamOne Specialty ExamSubstitutionSubstitutionSubstitution
These programs are pre-qualified to substitute forone specialty exam. Others may qualify.
Substitute certificates are acceptable as long asthe certificate is current, i.e. has not expired.
Certified Insurance Data Manager (CIDM) IBM Certified Database Administrator
IBM Certified Advanced DBA IBM Certified Solutions Expert
Microsoft Certified Master-SQL Server 2008(replaces Microsoft Certified Database Administrator)
Teradata Certified Professional
Oracle Certified Professional Oracle Database Administrator
Examples include:
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RecertificationRecertificationRecertification
Goals Maintain
professionalcompetence
Update existingknowledge andskills
Attain new oradditionalknowledge andskills
Guidelines 3 year cycle
Earn 120 approvedcontact hours ofcontinuing education
Pay $75 per yearmaintenance fee toICCP
Receive AnnualTranscript fromICCP
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Ways to Earn ProfessionalWays to Earn ProfessionalWays to Earn ProfessionalDevelopment/Recertification CreditsDevelopment/Recertification CreditsDevelopment/Recertification Credits
Activity Professional Development /Recertification
Formal educational institutions 1 Quarter Hour = 8 credits
1 Semester Hour = 12 credits
1 Continuing Education Unit (CEU) = 10
Independent organized programs
Professional society meetings, seminars, conferences
Count time of education program content
Teaching, lecturing, presenting
Self-study programs
Published article, book
For each activity category, credit limited to 60 recertification
credits / 3 year period
Sit for other ICCP examinations Depends on exam score:
- 70% or higher = 60 credits
- 60 - 69% = 30 credits
- 50 - 59% = 20 credits
- Less than 50 % = 0 credits
Hold an executive or administrative role in a professionalsociety
Serve on the ICCP Certification Council / committee
Serve a leadership role in a Business / Computing industrysociety
For each activity category, credit limited to 60 recertificationcredits / 3 year period
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Why CDMP?Why CDMP?Why CDMP?
Reasons Results
Other, 11.4
Financial Reward, 0.4
Self-Evaluation, 5.1
Professional Growth,
45.3
Company
Requirement, 0.4
Credential, 37.3
Increase in Salary,
11
Solve Problems
Quicker, 19
Greater Self-
Esteem, 22
More Credibilitywith Customers, 24
More Credibility
with Organization,
24
Data from ICCP CDMP Presentation EDW 2009.
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Career GrowthCareer GrowthCareer Growth
Many consulting firms pay bonuses averaging$5,000 for those who achieve professionalcertifications
Large corporations typically reimburse employeesfor review course, testing, etc. and many providebonuses from $100 to $1,000+
Government agencies pay for training, exams,provide bonuses, and some give permanent salaryincreases (up to 15%)
Surveys consistently show that certified individuals
earn more than their counterparts and
hold more advanced positions
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ACE awards undergraduate college credits
for achievement of the ICCP exams
9 credits for the Core Examination
3 credits for most of the expert specialty examinations (dataexams not yet evaluated for ACE credit)
4 credits for Microcomputers and Networking
2 credits for Procedural Programming
American Council onAmerican Council onAmerican Council onEducation (ACE)Education (ACE)Education (ACE)
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CDMPSpecialtyExamsMapped toDAMA-DMBOK
DatabaseManagement
Data SecurityManagement
DataArchitecture,Analysis &
Design
Data QualityManagement
DataWarehousing& BusinessIntelligence
Reference &Master DataManagement
Meta DataManagement
Document,Record &Content
Management DataGovernance
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Exams: Data Mgmt;Zachman EnterpriseArchitecture Framework2
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Data QualityManagement
DataDevelopment
DatabaseOperations
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Data SecurityManagement
Reference &Master DataManagement
DataWarehousing &
BusinessIntelligence
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Document &Content
Management
Data Governance
Exams: Data Mgmt;Data & Info Quality
Meta DataManagement
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DataArchitectureManagement
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Development
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BETA EXAM OFFERINGSBETA EXAM OFFERINGSBETA EXAM OFFERINGS
CHANGES IN 2012: New Beta Data Integration & Interoperability
DAMA members may take beta exam for free until November 30, 2012. Exam takerInformation regarding the new beta exams: If you pass the exam and want to apply it towards the Certified Data Management
Professional (CDMP) designation, there will be a conversion charge of $195 USD(the regular exam price is $285 USD) payable to the ICCP.
The beta test is FREE. You will have to fill out an application, but no payment isexpected unless you are taking other exams, applying this exam towards theCDMP, or applying this exam towards recertification credit.
The scores have to be reviewed and adjusted by the DAMA / ICCP team after all theresults have been received. Scores may be adjusted upwards, but will NOT be adjusteddownwards on review of the performance of questions.
Unadjusted scores are immediately available after the exam has been completed.Official scores will be available after the DAMA / ICCP team meets again – which issometime after the beta exam period ends.
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Exam Prep & StudyExam Prep & StudyExam Prep & StudyMaterialsMaterialsMaterials
ICCP offers Sponsored Review Courses through chapters orcompanies
Study materials and exam review course available throughICCP office ([email protected])
DAMA study materials are part of Data Management and DataWarehousing self-study packages sold by ICCP
• DAMA Data Management Exam Study Guide
• DAMA Data Warehousing Exam Study Guide
Sample exams are available athttp://www.iccp.org/iccpnew/sampletests.html
Exam outlines at http://www.iccp.org/iccpnew/outlines.html
DAMA-DMBOK, as the basis of the newly re-aligned examsprovides the best overview of all functional areas. Therecommended reading list is highly suggested for self-study.
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DAMADAMADAMA---DMBOK DevelopmentDMBOK DevelopmentDMBOK DevelopmentProcessProcessProcess
1. The Dictionary defined common terms
2. The Framework outlined activities within each function
3. Primary contributors drafted each chapter
Following a standard format & defined development method
4. Review teams commented on draft chapters (over 120 volunteerreviewers)
5. Further reviews were handled through focus group workshops
DAMA chapter meetings
DAMA conferences
6. DAMA-DMBOK editors revised the draft chapters with providedfeedback.
7. Publishing editors reviewed and edited the complete document
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DAMADAMADAMA --- DMBOKDMBOKDMBOK
Functional Framework Environmental Elements
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Questions?Questions?Questions?
For CDMP Program Information:Patricia Cupoli, ICCP [email protected] orEva Smith, ICCP [email protected] DAMA website is www.dama.org
For ICCP Exam Administration:ICCP office at: [email protected] ICCP website is www.iccp.org
CDMP Social Networking:Certify-Able Data Professional Blog
http://cdmpcommunity.blogspot.com/DAMA CDMP Group
http://www.linkedin.com/e/gis/7744437