This course covers the fundamentals of data governance, including its frameworks. You will gain hands-on experience using the Dataplex Universal Catalog to profile data, manage data quality, and implement automated data lineage for BigQuery data sources. Learn to effectively manage, secure, and understand your organization's data assets.
Data Governance with Dataplex Universal Catalog
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level
No prior experience required
2 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
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What you'll learn
Define data governance and list its key components.
Describe data governance frameworks and select a suitable data governance framework for your organization.
Describe the role of Dataplex Universal Catalog and implement data profiling for a BigQuery source.
Configure and use automatic data lineage in Dataplex Universal Catalog for a BigQuery table.
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August 2025
Assessments
4 assignments
Taught in English
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There are 7 modules in this course
In this introduction, you'll explore the course goals and preview each section.
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1 video
This section provides an introduction to data governance and its key concepts.
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2 videos1 assignment
In this section, you'll learn about the common elements of data governance frameworks.
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7 videos1 assignment
In this section, you will explore common data governance frameworks and learn how to choose a framework that meets the needs of your organization.
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2 videos1 assignment
In this section, you'll explore the Dataplex Universal Catalog including it's features and sections.
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2 videos1 app item
This section provides a high-level overview of data lineage in Dataplex Universal Catalog.
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3 videos1 assignment
This section reviews the key topics covered in the course.
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1 video
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