cdmp training & education

The Certified Data Management Professional® (CDMP) ® credential is the designation earned by data management professionals who are committed to a career in the field and want to demonstrate their knowledge and experience in its various subject areas.  The designation CDMP® is awarded to those who qualify based on a combination of criteria including education, experience and test-based examination of professional level knowledge.  This certification is growing as the gold standard for measuring accomplishment in the data management field.

This credential has three levels of achievement: Associate, Practitioner, and Mastery.  At the Associate level, the candidate must pass the Data Management Core examination.  For the other two levels, the candidate must pass three exams: the Data Management Core, and two specialty exams of the candidate’s choice.  Depending on the credential level, a candidate must have a minimum of 6 months experience of demonstrated data-oriented work experience (Associate level) or up to 10 years’ experience (Mastery level).  A university degree or other diploma is recommended for each stage, and some form of post-secondary education is expected for those who achieve Mastery level.

You can learn more about the DAMA CDMP® credential at DAMA International here.

CDMP Study Sessions Returned in February 2026!

We're excited to announce that our popular CDMP Study Sessions will resume in February 2026 and run through June 2026. This valuable member benefit is designed to help you prepare for the CDMP exam and advance your data management career.

Why Pursue Your CDMP?

Earning your Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) certification is a powerful way to stand out in today's competitive job market and boost your credibility in the field. Whether you're looking to validate your expertise or accelerate your career growth, the CDMP credential demonstrates your commitment to data management excellence.

What's New for 2026?

Based on feedback from our member survey, we're making several exciting enhancements to the program:

• New Day: Sessions move from Wednesday to Tuesday evenings
• Extended Sessions: Now 1.5 hours (up from 1 hour) with:
  • 1 hour of material review
  • 30 minutes for optional discussion, Q&A, and networking
• Test Prep Integration: Actual CDMP test questions will be incorporated into session reviews

How to Participate

Registration information will be available soon. While we encourage you to register for the entire program, attendance every week is not required—we understand you have busy schedules!

Sample CDMP Study Session

A sample video about week 1 can be found here.  Become a member to view videos from previous CDMP Study Sessions. Members have access to the complete Video Library here.    

Become a Session Facilitator

We're seeking Chapter Session Facilitators! This is an excellent opportunity whether you:

• Have earned your CDMP and want to share your knowledge with others
• Are currently studying and want a hands-on approach to reinforce your learning

Interested in facilitating? Email us at Education@DAMANewEngland.org to be considered for one of the sessions.