proficiency certification
Boost your career with the first proficiency certification in Data Governance in Brazil.
The CDGM, from MDM Academy, validates in practice and in theory the skills of those who work with data governance and management. A proficiency exam to turn real experience into market recognition.
why a certification matters
From knowledge to recognition
knowledge
You learned in practice: rules, standards, master data, projects. The repertoire is there.
proof
The exam measures what you master in each pillar and returns a verifiable technical level.
trust
Whoever is hiring stops betting on your description and starts looking at a recognized reference.
opportunity
Proficiency opens conversations: hiring, promotion, technical proposals and visibility in the field.
why get certified
What the CDGM does for your career
Skills validation
Practical and theoretical proof of your data governance and management skills: what you do day to day, measured in a structured way.
Stand out in the market
Professional recognition to boost your career and build trust in hiring processes, proposals and conversations with leadership.
Pioneering
The first certification of its kind in the Brazilian market focused on proficiency in the discipline of governance and master data.
syllabus
The four pillars assessed
Tap a pillar to see the topics it covers. Each pillar is assessed independently, and the result shows your level in each one.
proficiency in data governance
CDGM
Concepts, roles, responsibilities and governance frameworks: how the structure is designed and who is accountable for each decision about data.
Standards, architecture and lifecycle of master data, from a record's creation to its deactivation.
Cleansing, standardization, enrichment and deduplication of customer, supplier, and product or material data.
Master data creation workflow, process governance and integration of master data across company systems.
how the exam works
An exam that is objective and online
50
questions
1h
long
Administered online
On the MDM Academy / 4MDG platform, on the schedule provided at enrollment.
01 · Enrollment
02 · Preparation
03 · Identification
04 · Taking the exam
05 · Result
06 · Certification
security, rules and transparency
An exam that is serious, secure and fair
The exam session runs in a controlled environment. The rules apply to everyone and are shared before the start, which protects the value of the certification for those who put in the effort.
how it works
Rules and how it works
format
Online proficiency exam, with 50 questions and 1 hour long, administered on the MDM Academy / 4MDG platform.
enrollment and scheduling
Enrollment and exam scheduling can be done via WhatsApp or via the contact form.
target audience
For anyone who works with data
- IT professionals
- Data analysts
- Data engineers
- Master data managers (MDM)
- Data governance specialists
after the exam
The certification goes beyond the exam
The CDGM seal goes with you wherever your career is evaluated: resume, LinkedIn, the 4MDG talent bank, community events and conversations with clients.
investment
One certification, a single investment
The fee covers the proficiency assessment and the issuance of the CDGM certificate. Your company can reimburse the investment with an invoice.
exam + certificate
CDGM enrollment
I want prove my proficiency
Fill in the fields and a specialist will get in touch to confirm your exam scheduling and answer your questions about the certification.
Response within 1 business day
Online exam, 50 questions, 1 hour
Invoice for company reimbursement
MDM Academy · 4MDG