DCAM Framework

Assess and identify the capabilities your organization requires investments in to mature your data management and analytics. DCAM is the most adopted framework because it was developed and is updated through collaboration with hundreds of industry data management professionals. It provides objective metrics as well as peer group benchmark comparisons which can be presented to stakeholders to secure necessary funding for your program.

Develop a more knowledgeable data organization with comprehensive training programs. Our DCAM training courses and professional certification aligns with the framework itself, ensuring that all staff and executives know what the capabilities are and how they can be implemented to build a more comprehensive and effective data management and analytics organization.

DCAM incorporates consistent terminology and definitions to resolve differences in meaning and ensure consistent understanding of data concepts across your lines of business and geographies. DCAM also includes standard definitions within the scoring models to produce objective outcomes as well as a Data Management Business Glossary for ongoing reference.

Conduct an assessment of your data management and analytics ecosystem either internally or with the additional outside expertise and experience of a DCAM Authorized Partner. Evaluate your programs, educate stakeholders, identify gaps and compare ongoing progress against industry peers. DCAM assessments provide demonstrable and auditable evidence to market authorities on the adoption of data management best practice.

With the confidence of a trusted framework in place, you’ll prioritize the steps to implementing defined capabilities and demonstrating measurable progress. This supports data-driven strategic objectives to move the overall business forward through digital transformation, advanced analytics including AI, and organization-wide data ethics that increase trust in the data that stakeholders are depending on. Organizations can also participate in the Data Excellence Program to further advance their data journey and earn industry recognition for their achievements.

Compliance in any industry is greatly dependent on accuracy and access to data. DCAM directly maps to many compliance and regulatory requirements, such as the risk data principles of BCBS 239 and data privacy regulations such as GDPR. Furthermore, DCAM is used by various regulators in publishing their guidelines to the marketplace. So using DCAM often means that you are using the same framework as the regulators.