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Data Strategy for Leaders

Treat data as an asset. Define data monetization, governance, and architecture strategies to become an AI-ready organization.

Data is the new oil, but only if refined. This course is for leaders who need to define a Data Strategy. You will learn to assess Data Maturity, choose between Data Mesh vs Data Lakehouse architectures (conceptually), and implement Data Governance. We cover monetization strategies: selling data, enabling AI products, or internal efficiency. Learn to build a data-driven culture and hire the right roles (Data Engineers vs Scientists).

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🚀 21-Lesson Path (Independent modules)
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Complete Course Syllabus

  • 1
    Data Maturity
    From reactive reporting to predictive AI.
  • 2
    Defensive vs Offensive
    Security/Compliance vs Growth/Revenue focus.
  • 3
    Architecture Strategy
    Centralized Warehouse vs Decentralized Mesh.
  • 4
    Data Governance
    Who owns the data? Quality and access policies.
  • 5
    Monetization
    Turning data into products or competitive advantage.

Estimated completion time: 21 lessons • Self-paced learning • Lifetime access

Career Outlook

Estimated Salary
$160k - $250k

Career Paths

Chief Data Officer $200k-$300k
VP of Data $180k-$260k
Data Strategy Consultant $150k-$250k

What You Will Learn

Assess organizational Data Maturity and gaps
Define Data Monetization and AI readiness strategies
Establish Data Governance councils and policies
Structure data teams for maximum impact
Evaluate high-level architecture (Mesh vs Fabric)

Skills You Will Gain

Data Strategy Data Governance AI Readiness Org Design Monetization

Who Is This For

CDOs
CTOs
VP of Analytics

Prerequisites

Leadership Experience

Data Strategy for Leaders FAQs

Technical?

Strategic. You don't write SQL, you hire for it.

AI focus?

Yes, data strategy is the prerequisite for AI.

Governance?

Critical to prevent 'Garbage In, Garbage Out'.

For startups?

Yes, setting habits early prevents debt.

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