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 (dates/times to be announced). 

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

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:

• ADGP-aligned micro-credentials https://training.dataversity.net/learning-paths/adgpmc-applied-data-governance-practitioner-micro-credential-series
• The Applied Data Governance Body of Knowledge https://training.dataversity.net/courses/adgbok-applied-data-governance-body-of-knowledge

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