Data Management

DAMA Norway

A voluntary non-profit organization advancing data management competence across Norway, through courses, seminars, and a community of practitioners.

Nettverket ledes av

Sylwia Harewska Senior Data Governance Advisor, President i DAMA

Avito AS

WHO WE ARE

Norway's Data Management Community

DAMA Norway is organized as a subject group under the Norwegian Computer Society (Dataforeningen) and is affiliated with the global DAMA International network, represented in the President Council.

Founded in December 2018, we bring together professionals from the public sector, finance, ICT, media, and consulting, all united by a passion for data as a strategic asset.

"Through the formation of DAMA Norway, we are looking forward to tap into Norway's esteemed network of data management professionals."
— DAMA International Board of Directors

 

Interested in collaborating on an event? Send us an email: dama@dnd.no

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Become a member of DAMA Norway

Join Norway's data management community. As a member of DAMA Norway you become part of a national network of practitioners, get free access to our meetups and seminars, and benefit from exclusive discounts on certifications and events.

Why join DAMA Norway

DAMA Norway is the local chapter of DAMA International, organized under Den Norske Dataforening. Membership connects you with peers across the public sector, finance, ICT, media, and consulting — all united by a shared commitment to data as a strategic asset.

Whether you're starting your data career or shaping enterprise strategy, membership gives you the events, learning opportunities, and community to grow.

Member Benefits

Connect with data management professionals across Norway and the global DAMA International network. Exchange experiences, find mentors, and grow your professional circle.

Attend all DAMA Norway and Dataforeningen meetups and seminars at no extra cost — from intimate roundtables on emerging topics to full-day knowledge-sharing seminars with industry experts.

Get a member discount on the Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) preparation courses run by DAMA Norway — the globally recognized credential issued by DAMA International.

Member pricing on all conferences, courses and workshops organized by Den Norske Dataforening — covering data, technology, and IT leadership across the year.

Receive our newsletter with upcoming events, calls for speakers, job postings, and curated insights on what's happening in data management — in Norway and globally.

Be invited to contribute — speak at events, share your work, collaborate on initiatives, or get involved with the chapter board. Your voice helps shape the community.

CDMP Certification

The Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) certification is issued by DAMA International and is recognized globally. DAMA Norway holds CDMP course sessions on a regular basis 

 

Associate Level

Foundation certification for data management professionals entering the field.

Practitioner Lever

For experienced professionals with deep expertise in data management disciplines.

Master Level

The highest designation for senior leaders shaping data strategy and governance.

 

About the course

The Information Management Fundamentals course provides a complete overview of the Data Management Body of Knowledge (DMBoK) and is a fully licensed, official CDMP course taught by a CDMP fellow. It is also the perfect way to prepare for taking the CDMP Exam to become a Certified Data Management Professional. When attending the course, you get access to and general instructions on enrolling in an online CDMP exam.

The course is designed and taught by CDMP Master, Winfried Etzel.

Who can take this course

  • Anyone interested in learning about Data Management
  • Anyone wishing to prepare for and/or take the CDMP exam

Why should you take this course

  • Get a full overview of Information Management Fundamentals
  • Get the official preparation for a CDMP exam — with one of the most recognized tutors in the fields of DMBoK and CDMP
  • Get instructions on how to enrol for an online CDMP exam
  • Get 20% discount on the DMBoK v2 PDF copy* (separate from the course fee)

*Offer valid until copies are sold out.

Course overview

This course addresses all of the Information Management disciplines as defined in the international industry standard, the DAMA Body of Knowledge (DMBoK) v2. Designed and taught by an industry-recognized DAMA DMBoK (2.0) author and CDMP fellow, the course provides a solid foundation across the complete Information Management spectrum.

By attending the course, delegates get a firm grounding of the core Information Management concepts and see their practical application through real examples. The course also provides a solid foundation for students wishing to take the industry professional certification — the DAMA Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP).

Learning objectives

This course gives you the knowledge, methods and techniques required to analyse, mature and implement information management solutions within your organisation, with a solid grounding in all the disciplines of Data Management.

LEVEL SET UNDERSTANDING & TERMINOLOGY

  • Learn the need for and application of Information Management disciplines across categories of challenges
  • Explore an Information Management framework and how it aligns with other architecture frameworks
  • Explore concepts such as lifecycle management, normalisation, dimensional modelling and data virtualisation — and why they matter
  • Understand the critical roles of Master Data Management and Data Governance, and how to apply them effectively

PRAGMATIC LEARNING

  • Understand the component disciplines that comprise Information Management
  • Learn the different MDM architectures, their suitability for different needs, and how best to implement them
  • Understand the facets (dimensions) of Data Quality and explore a workable Data Quality framework
  • Discover the major considerations for successful Data Governance, and how it can be introduced in bite-sized pieces
  • Develop a set of usable techniques for a range of information management challenges
  • Learn best practices for managing enterprise information needs
  • Apply techniques in information architecture planning through practical examples

CDMP CERTIFICATION

  • Understand the syllabus for the CDMP professional certification
  • Revise the key areas for the Data Management Fundamentals examination

Previous Events & Activities

DAMA meetup: Språkmodeller, metadata og dataprodukt

Arrangeres av
DAMA (Data Management Association - Norway Chapter)
Oslo
10.06.2026
DAMA meetup: Språkmodeller, metadata og dataprodukt

DAMA meetup: Master data maturity and artificial intelligence

Arrangeres av
DAMA Norge
Oslo
19.05.2026
DAMA meetup: Master data maturity and artificial intelligence

DAMA Norge meetup: Språkmodeller, metadata og datadrevet tilnærming

Arrangeres av
DAMA norge
Oslo
07.05.2026
DAMA Norge meetup: Språkmodeller, metadata og datadrevet tilnærming

DND-DAMA Norway Annual Council Meeting

Arrangeres av
DAMA Norway
Digitalt
24.03.2026
DND-DAMA Norway Annual Council Meeting

DMBOK2 FRAMEWORK

11 Knowledge Areas

Data management is far more than technical database administration. The DMBOK2 framework organizes the discipline into 11 interconnected knowledge areas that cover the full lifecycle of data as an enterprise asset

DAMA Norway Partner

DAMA Norway is a voluntary, non-profit chapter of DAMA International, organized under Dataforeningen. Established in 2019, our mission is to standardize data management practices and facilitate knowledge-sharing among professionals in the public sector, finance, ICT, media, consulting, and beyond.

By becoming a partner, your organization helps shape the data management conversation in Norway — while gaining direct access to events, courses, and a community of practitioners who care about data as a strategic asset.

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Sylwia Harewska

Senior Data Governance Advisor, President i DAMA
Avito AS

Henrik Paulsen Mandelid

Data governance-ansvarlig, VP Events i DAMA
SpareBank 1 Østlandet

Winfried A. Etzel

Senior Specialist Data Management, Data Management Professional, CDMP Master
Equinor, Varamedlem i DAMA

Isa Oxenaar

Software Developer, VP Admin i DAMA
Accenture Nordics

Marte Kjelvik

Seniorrådgiver, VP Finance Partnerships i DAMA
FHI

Achillefs Tsitsonis

Data Management Lead, Avito AS
Varamedlem i DAMA

Ingeborg Andreassen

Data governance-ansvarlig, VP Education i DAMA
KLP, Data og Analyse

Jose Costa

Data, BI & Analytics Consultant, VP PR I DAMA
Freelance

Kjetil Eritzland

Principal Solutions Architect, Varamedlem i DAMA
Capgemini AS