Data Governance and Protection Strategy: Ensuring Compliance and Integrity
AI, Technology & Digital · 5 Days · Public · Al-Khobraa certified · From USD 3,900
Overview
Organizations are challenged to manage vast volumes of information while ensuring compliance, transparency, and trust. Data has become one of the most valuable business assets — powering innovation, operational efficiency, and customer engagement. However, without robust data governance frameworks, organizations face significant risks, including regulatory penalties, reputational damage, and data breaches.
Learning Objectives
Understand the core principles, models, and frameworks of data governance and protection
Identify vulnerabilities and assess data-related risks within organizational ecosystems
Design and implement governance structures aligned with strategic objectives
Ensure compliance with international and regional data protection regulations
Define clear data stewardship roles and responsibilities across functions
Apply techniques for data quality control, classification, and access management
Integrate governance into enterprise risk management and digital innovation processes
Who Should Attend
This Data Governance Course is designed for professionals responsible for data management, protection, and compliance within their organizations. It is particularly suitable for:
Risk Management Professionals
Data Protection Officers and Privacy Managers
IT and Cybersecurity Leaders
Business Intelligence and Data Strategy Executives
Legal Advisors and Internal Auditors
Professionals
Course Outline
Day 1 — Introduction to Data Governance and Strategic Value
Understanding Data as a Strategic Asset
Principles and Pillars of Effective Data Governance
The Link Between Governance, Quality, and Trust
Overview of Data Risks, Threats, and Organizational Exposure
Day 2 — Regulatory Environment and Compliance Mandates
Overview of Global Data Protection Laws (GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, etc.)
Consent, Purpose Limitation, and Data Subject Rights
Legal Obligations for Data Controllers and Processors
Compliance Readiness Assessments
Day 3 — Designing a Data Governance Operating Model
Governance Structures: Councils, Roles, and Responsibilities
Data Ownership and Stewardship Models
Establishing Policies, Standards, and Operating Procedures
Data Lifecycle Management (Creation to Archival)
Day 4 — Data Protection, Security, and Risk Mitigation
Data Classification and Access Controls
Data Security Strategies and Encryption Best Practices
Managing Third-Party Risks and Vendor Compliance
Data Breach Response Planning and Incident Management
Day 5 — Implementing and Sustaining Governance Programs
Change Management for Governance Adoption
Monitoring and Performance Metrics for Data Governance
Tools and Platforms for Governance Automation
Building a Data Governance Roadmap and Maturity Model
Accreditation
Al-Khobraa certified. On completion delegates receive an Al-Khobraa certificate of achievement.
What do Al-Khobraa AI, technology and digital courses cover?
The portfolio covers cyber security, data analytics and data science, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, Power BI and Excel for analysis, digital transformation and IT governance. Courses are applied — delegates work with real datasets and tools rather than slideware.
Who should attend an AI, technology or digital course?
These courses suit IT and cyber security staff, data and business analysts, engineers and operations professionals who work with plant or business data, digital transformation teams, and managers who commission or govern technology projects. Foundation-level courses assume no programming background.
How long are AI, technology and digital courses, and where are they held?
Most Al-Khobraa AI, technology and digital courses run over 5 days. The exact duration, dates and city for this course are listed in the dates section on this page. Public sessions run across Saudi Arabia — Riyadh, Jeddah, Al-Khobar, Jubail and Yanbu — as well as regional and international venues, with live virtual classrooms available on request.
What certificate will I receive?
Delegates who complete the course receive an Al-Khobraa certificate of completion, issued by a Saudi-registered training provider. Al-Khobraa also delivers internationally accredited programmes; where a course carries an external awarding body such as PMI, CIPS, ILM or IOSH, that body is named on the course's own page.
Can AI, technology and digital training be delivered in-house for our team?
Yes. Any Al-Khobraa AI, technology and digital course can be delivered in-house at your own premises anywhere in Saudi Arabia or the GCC, with the content, dates and language of delivery tailored to your team. Al-Khobraa is an approved HRDF (Hadaf) provider, so eligible Saudi employers can seek training support. Contact us for a quotation.