Data Governance with Microsoft Purview: Data Catalog, Lineage, Policies & Security

Use tools effectively for a robust governance policy.

2 days

What does the training include?

In this training, you'll learn how to use Microsoft Purview as a central solution for data governance and data security. You'll discover how to register data assets, manage access, and set up governance workflows that comply with legislation and regulations. Through hands-on exercises, you'll work with the Unified Data Catalog, Data Map, Data Lineage, policies, and the Enterprise Glossary, building a well-managed, transparent data layer within your organisation, fully aligned with GDPR and modern data governance standards.

What you'll learn

The role of Microsoft Purview within modern data governance.
Working with the Unified Catalog to centrally manage data assets and metadata.
Registering data assets in the Data Map and automatically discovering them via scans.
Using Data Lineage to visualise data flows and dependencies.
Configuring Data Policy and Information Protection to regulate use and access.
Setting up roles, domains, and permissions across governance areas.
Using scan rules and data health monitoring to maintain data quality.
Managing the Enterprise Glossary for consistent definitions and terminology.

Programme

Part 1 – Introduction to Data Governance & Purview

Concepts: data assets, metadata, catalog, and policies.

Part 2 – Unified Data Catalog & Data Map

Registering, scanning, and organising data assets.

Part 3 – Data Lineage

Visualising data flows and dependencies for audits and impact analysis.

Part 4 – Data Policy & Information Protection

Access management, classification, and protection of sensitive data.

Part 5 – Roles, Domains & Permissions

Governance roles, RBAC, and domain-level segmentation.

Part 6 – Scans, Scan Rules & Data Health

Quality, coverage, and monitoring of data assets.

Part 7 – Enterprise Glossary

Recording business definitions, terms, and governance agreements.

Part 8 – Best Practices & Q&A

Implementation strategy, adoption, and next steps for your organisation.

For whom?

Data governance and data management professionals.
Data stewards, data owners, and compliance officers.
Security and privacy professionals involved in data management and GDPR.
BI and data platform teams responsible for data quality and access.
IT and data architects looking to establish a central governance layer.

Prerequisites

A basic understanding of data platforms, data warehouses, or data lakes is recommended.
Experience with Microsoft Azure is a plus, but not strictly necessary.
Basic knowledge of privacy and compliance topics (such as GDPR) is helpful.

What will you learn?

Independently set up a Microsoft Purview environment for data governance.
Centrally manage and document data assets, metadata, and data flows.
Configure access and usage policies with Data Policies and Information Protection.
Visualise Data Lineage for audits, impact analyses, and compliance questions.
Assign roles and permissions based on governance domains and responsibilities.
Use data scans, scan rules, and data health monitoring to track quality and coverage.
Set up and manage an Enterprise Glossary for consistent communication across the organisation.