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ADGP Certification Exam® at DGIQ + EDW

The Applied Data Governance Practitioner (ADGP) certification validates a professional’s ability to apply data governance concepts in real-world organizational environments. Designed for practitioners, ADGP focuses on practical execution — not just theory. This event will offer exam times for this certification at the conference (see the dates/times noted below).

Why Earn the ADGP Certification at DGIQ + EDW

Taking the ADGP exam during DGIQ + EDW allows you to:

  • Combine professional development and certification in one event
  • Validate applied governance skills while immersed in industry best practices
  • Return to your organization with a recognized, practitioner-focused credential

Learn more about the complete ADGP Certification Program*: https://training.dataversity.net/applied-data-governance-certification-adg
*Developed in partnership: DATAVERSITY and PowerED by Athabasca University

Exam Details and Pricing:

  • Cost: USD $318
  • Format: 100 Multiple-choice questions
  • Duration: Timed 2-hour exam

ADGP Exams will take place at the times listed below:
Monday, May 4 - 5:15 PM - 7:15 PM 
Wednesday, May 6 - 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM  

Please read the FAQs below to ensure you are prepared for your exam:

  • The exam is "Pay if You Pass." You will be asked for payment only if you pass.
  • Please bring a laptop and a credit card for payment.
  • Please ensure you bring a laptop that will allow access to the exam (work laptops with restrictions about which sites you can visit may not allow you to access the exam).
  • The exam is online, so please make sure you can access the Wi-Fi or have the appropriate data coverage. 
  • Please note that if you fail the exam and want to take it a second time, you will be expected to pay whether you pass or fail.

Exam Overview

The ADGP Certification Exam is a comprehensive exam covering business imperatives, foundational frameworks, operational execution, risk management, stewardship, and program leadership.

Who Should Take the ADGP Exam

The ADGP certification is well-suited for:

  • Data governance practitioners and program team members
  • Data stewards and data owners
  • Data management, analytics, and architecture professionals
  • Risk, compliance, and privacy professionals
  • Leaders responsible for governance execution or oversight

Whether you are actively working in data governance or supporting governance initiatives as part of a broader data role, ADGP validates applied, job-ready expertise.

Preparing for the ADGP Exam

Candidates are encouraged to prepare using DATAVERSITY’s Applied Data Governance Practitioner learning resources, including:

Preparation resources are designed to reinforce applied understanding and practical execution, not memorization.

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