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Advance Your Data Career.

Shape the Future of Information.

Join the global community of data management professionals committed to driving value, ethics, and excellence across industries.

Trusted Worldwide by Data Leaders and Practitioners

Created in 1980 and internationalized in 1988, DAMA International® has helped thousands of professionals master the principles of data management, build successful careers, and raise the standards of our profession.

Global Chapters in 60+ countries
Home of the industry-standard DAMA DMBOK®
  Certifying body for the Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP®)
  Independent, volunteer-led, not-for-profit

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Membership That Pays for Itself

  Discounts on CDMP® exams and DAMA DMBOK®
  Access to member-only webinars, templates, and downloads
  Networking through local chapters and global events

  Discounts on chapter bulk book orders (10+ copies)
  Participation in global initiatives and mentoring programs
  Use of DAMA® branding (per guidelines)

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Become a Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP®)

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Elevate your credibility. Gain recognition globally. Build confidence in your expertise.

Three certification levels
  Exams aligned with the DAMA DMBOK®
  Digital badges you can share on LinkedIn
  Over 10,000 professionals certified worldwide

Connect Locally. Impact Globally.

DAMA® Chapters are hubs for data professionals to learn, grow, and lead in their region.
Join an existing chapter or start one in your country.

  60+ Affiliated Chapters

  Events, study groups, and community building

  Access to speakers and shared resources

2025 DAMA International® Annual Meeting

04 May 2025, 15:00 UTC

An opportunity for all DAMA-I and Chapter members to connect, reflect on our progress, and help shape the future of DAMA® International.

DAMA® 2025 Elections

Now available to all Member Chapters and Individual Professional Members!

Stay informed!
Find out about the changes to this year's election.

DGIQ + EDW

05-09 May 2025

A week packed with tutorials, seminars, sessions, case studies, and so much more!
Save more! Register by 28 FEB 25 to combine super early bird and the 20% DAMA® discount! 

Ready to take the next step in your data career?