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Your hub for Data Excellence
and partner success.

Everything you need to deliver DCAM assessments, guide clients through the Data Excellence Program, and grow your practice — in one place.

36+
DEP Participants
700+
Member Firms
30K+
Data Professionals
15
Industries in DEP
4
Global Consortia
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Upcoming Events & Meetings

All sessions are recorded and distributed to registered participants. AI use will be in effect at all virtual meetings.

May
20
Virtual · Teams
Q2 Partner Community Meeting — AMER / EMEA
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT · Program updates, DCAM v3, DEP progress, and Q&A with the EDMA team.
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May
21
Virtual · Teams
Q2 Partner Community Meeting — APAC / India
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM AEDT · Same agenda delivered for the Asia-Pacific and India partner community.
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Jul
7
In Person · London
DataVision EMEA — London (Host: UBS)
Half-day conference · 200+ attendees · Sponsorship: Host (no fee), Event ($8,500), Brand ($6,000). Contact Chiara Brown.
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Dec
TBA
In Person · New York City
DataVision AMER — New York City
200+ attendees · Host sponsorship available — no fee to EDMA. Contact Robert Rummel to discuss.
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Program Hub

Data Excellence Program

The DEP gives your clients a measurable, recognized journey from data management commitment to institutionalized excellence — and makes your firm the guide through every step.

36+
Active Participants
15
Industries
6
Global Regions
Mar 2024
Program Launch
Recognition Levels
🎯
Committed
🥇
Gold
🏆
Platinum
💎
Diamond
1
Participant
Commit
Client decides to join DEP and names your firm as their Partner.
2
Partner + Client
Co-sign Form
Both sign the DEP Commitment and Badge Request Form and submit to EDMA.
3
EDMA
Review
EDMA reviews and issues the Committed badge if requirements are met.
4
Partner + Client
DCAM Activity
Training within 3 months. Capability-level assessment within 6 months. Submit scores.
5
EDMA
Badge Issued
EDMA announces. Client receives marketing packet and badge credential.
6
Ongoing
Advance
EDMA check-ins quarterly. Re-assess every 12–18 months. Progress to Gold → Diamond.
Level DCAM Activity Training Avg Score
Committed Capability-level assessment within 6 months. Training within 3 months. Target audience identified —
Gold Established Sub-capability assessments with evidence. Every 12–18 months. 5 staff or 15% DCAM certified 3.0
Platinum Advanced Regular sub-capability assessments. Certified or partner-performed. 10 staff or 50% DCAM certified 3.75
Diamond Institutionalized Embedded continuous improvement. Regular assessments mandatory. 20 staff or 75% DCAM certified 4.5

All assessments conducted by a Partner or certified (if self-assessed). Scores submitted to EDMA. Planning checkpoint required annually.

Tier 1
Authorized Partner
Sign Addendum · 1 DCAM certified staff or 10% of team · Eligible for commercial engagements
Tier 2
Certified Partner
5 TL points · 1 instructor · 1–2 engagements/yr · 1–5 certified staff or 20%
Tier 3
Gold Certified
6 TL pts · 1–2 DEP badges · 4 engagements · 5–10 certified or 40%
Tier 4
Platinum / Diamond
8–12 TL pts · 4–6+ DEP badges · 6–8 engagements · 10–20+ certified or 80–100%

Thought Leadership Points reset annually. Highest-value: DEP client case study (5 pts), host DataVision (5 pts), Community of Practice lead (5 pts).

Featured Case Study

Isle of Man Government + EDMA: Data Asset Foundations

Creating the legal framework and commercial tools for organizations to value data as a formal asset using DCAM and CDMC. A strong reference for partners with public sector clients.

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Partnership
IoM Gov + EDMA
Frameworks
DCAM + CDMC
Sector
Government
2026 Global Benchmark Report — Coming Soon

2026 EDMA Global Benchmark Survey & Research

The annual EDMA Global Benchmark Survey measures organizational data management maturity across industries and regions. As an Authorized Partner, you use benchmark data to contextualize client DCAM assessments, frame DEP conversations, and demonstrate industry positioning to leadership.

DCAM v3 capability scores by industry and region
AI readiness and data foundation maturity trends
Cloud data management and CDMC adoption rates
Data governance, quality, and regulatory compliance benchmarks
Year-over-year progress for DEP participants
700+
Organizations surveyed globally
15+
Industries represented
5
Global regions covered
8
DCAM components measured
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2026 Benchmark Report
Available Now: 2026 Global Data Management Benchmark Report
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Resources & Marketing

Everything you need to go to market.

All partner documents, templates, tools, videos, and meeting archives. Select a category.

🎬  Video recordings are in production. Slide decks are available now. Change button class from soon to live and add the URL when each recording is ready.

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Program Fundamentals
Partner Program Overview 2026
Partner types, tier progression, DCAM v3 access policy, and program enhancements.
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Recognition Program
Data Excellence Program — Getting Started
Badge levels, participant journey, commitment form, and DEP as a go-to-market tool.
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Framework
DCAM v3 — What Changed
June 2025 major release, AI Data Foundations framing, 8 components, CDMC, and migration workbook.
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Client Engagement
How to Sponsor Your Client Through DEP
Fee schedules, referral incentives, go-to-market resources, and the DEP sponsorship lifecycle.
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Thought Leadership
Sponsorship & Thought Leadership Opportunities
DataVision, EDMWebinars, EDMTalks, regional events, and earning Thought Leadership Points.
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March 18, 2026 · AMER/EMEA
Q1 2026 EDM Association Partner Community Meeting
Virtual · Microsoft Teams · 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT · Hosted by Alex Izotic, Kyle Morton, John Bottega
Key Topics Covered
Partner Program relaunch — new leadership (Alex Izotic, Kyle Morton, John Bottega) and revised structure for Authorized, Certified, and Technology Partners.
EDM + OMG acquisition — four-consortia structure: D&A, Standards (OMG), Digital Twin, and Augmented Reality.
DCAM v3 overview — AI optimization framework, CDMC AI Controls extension, and regulatory use cases.
Data Excellence Program deep dive — participant and partner journeys, badge tiers, incentives, and how to position DEP with clients.
Isle of Man Government Partnership — legal framework for data asset foundations using DCAM and CDMC.
Read full meeting summary →
Required

Report Your Partner Activity

Activity reporting is a condition of the Authorized Partner Addendum. Complete the form quarterly at minimum — or before key engagements begin.

Required · Minimum Quarterly
EDMA Partner Activity Questionnaire

Thank you for being an active member of the EDM Association Partner Program. Your engagement is what makes this community strong. As part of the program, partners are required to report DEP, DCAM, and CDMC-related client activity to help us recognize your work and align support.

• Data Excellence Program (DEP) commitments and progress
• Assessments (e.g., DCAM, CDMC)
• Training delivered or planned

You may include multiple client activities in one submission. Report any activities not yet submitted and complete at minimum quarterly going forward.

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⚠ Before Commencement 📋
Assessment Reporting

Every DCAM and CDMC assessment must be reported to EDMA before it begins.

Report client name and timeline within 30 days of agreeing to perform
Licence fee applies when scores are generated at any level
Submit anonymized data within 60 days of completion
EDMA conducts bi-annual audits for compliance
⚠ Failure to notify EDMA is a breach of the Addendum.
📅 30 Days Before Training 🎓
Client Training Reporting

Notify EDMA before any DCAM or CDMC training delivery. Royalties due within 30 days of course delivery.

Submit company name, training date, and number of students
Provide each student’s name, email, and location at least one week before — EDMA grants Knowledge Portal access
Only Certified DCAM Instructors may deliver. Non-members: prohibited.
📧 membersupport@edmcouncil.org
✓ Per Client Engagement 🎍
DEP Activity Reporting

Each DEP enrollment and badge advancement requires a co-signed form submitted to EDMA.

Submit DEP Commitment and Badge Request Form for each new enrollment
Submit assessment scores within required DEP level timelines
Planning checkpoint with EDMA Regional Team at least annually
Open DEP Form →
🔒 Technology Partners Only ⚙
Technology Partner IP Use

If your firm embeds EDMA frameworks in technology products, a supplemental side letter and disclosure are required.

Submit written description before development — include usage and access controls
DCAM access strictly limited to EDMA member firms within the technology
Commercialization royalties apply; all rights cease if membership lapses
📧 aizotic@edmcouncil.org
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Policies & Fees

Partner Policies, Pricing & Fee Schedules

Set in the Authorized Partner Addendum v2026.APA.01. Fees due within 30 days of the signed engagement letter. Select a category.

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Assessment Fees — Members
Exhibit B(a)
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Assessment Fees — Non-Members
Exhibit B(b)
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Training Fee Schedule
Exhibit C(e)
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Consulting & Incentives
Exhibit B(c)
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Key Policy Obligations
Addendum v2026
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Assessment Licence Fees — Member Clients

Ref: Exhibit B(a)  ·  Fees paid to EDMA per assessment  ·  Your firm charges clients separately

Client Type Auth. Partner
Tier A or B		 Auth. Partner
Tier C or D		 Certified Partner
Tier A or B		 Certified Partner
Tier C or D
Commercial Member $12,000 $6,000 $8,500 $4,500
Govt / Academia Member $3,000 (all tiers)

Unsure of a client’s tier? Check edmcouncil.org/membership or email MemberSupport@edmcouncil.org. Fees due within 30 days of signed engagement letter.

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Assessment Licence Fees — Non-Member Clients

Ref: Exhibit B(b)  ·  Benchmark Assessment only — does not include capability or sub-capability levels

Client Type Auth. Partner
Tier A or B		 Auth. Partner
Tier C or D		 Certified Partner
Tier A or B		 Certified Partner
Tier C or D
Commercial Non-Member $16,000 $8,000 $12,500 $6,000
Govt / Academia Non-Member $5,000 (all tiers)

A Benchmark Assessment mirrors the Global Benchmark Survey content level only. If scores are generated, the fee is due.

🚫 Sub-capability assessments for non-members are not permitted under any circumstances.
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DCAM Training Fee Schedule — Partner Royalty Rates

Ref: Exhibit C(e)  ·  Per student  ·  Member clients only  ·  Royalties due 30 days after delivery

Partner Level 1–40 Students
Fee to Client		 1–40 Students
Royalty to EDMA		 41+ Students
Fee to Client		 41+ Students
Royalty to EDMA
Authorized & Certified Partner $1,500/student $750/student $1,000/student $500/student
Gold Certified Partner $1,500/student $600/student $1,000/student $370/student
Platinum & Diamond $1,500/student $495/student $1,000/student $300/student
🚫 DCAM training for non-members is strictly prohibited. Only Certified DCAM Instructors may deliver training.

Submit student list (name, email, location) at least one week before training. Training count accumulates across multiple clients in one course.

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Advisory Consulting & Partner Incentives

Ref: Exhibit B(c), C(d), D  ·  Consulting fees, DEP discounts, referral incentives

Consulting Fees

Advisory Consulting: $3,500/day + expenses. First 8 hours free for new Authorized Partners.

Certified Trainer (EDMA-contracted): EDMA pays $2,000/day + pre-approved travel.

New Member DEP Discount — First Year Only

Tier A
$10,000
57% off first year
Tier B
$8,000
60% off first year
Tier C
$7,000
55% off first year
Tier D
$4,000
53% off first year

Requires signed commitment to DCAM assessment within 6 months. Tier A–D non-vendor firms only. Full dues apply from Year 2.

New Member Referral Incentive

New Members Referred 1 2 3 4 5
Option 1 — Renewal Discount 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Option 2 — Free Training Seats 10 20 30 40 50

Option 1: Tier A/B/C non-vendors, following year renewal only. Option 2: Open or dedicated private instructor-led classes within the calendar year.

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Key Policy Obligations for All Partners

Summary  ·  Authorized Partner Addendum v2026.APA.01  ·  Non-compliance may constitute breach

1
Membership in good standing: Addendum terminates automatically if membership lapses. All EDMA IP use must cease immediately upon termination.
2
Certified staff: All assessment personnel must be certified on the most current major release. Existing staff have 120 days to complete the new exam when a new version is available.
3
Assessment platform: All assessments must use the EDMA platform — tracks count, client name, tier, and captures anonymized benchmark data.
4
Pre-commencement reporting: Report planned assessments to EDMA within 30 days of agreeing to perform. Failure to notify is grounds for breach.
5
Books and records: Maintain complete records of all engagements, fees, and payments. EDMA may conduct bi-annual audits with reasonable advance written notice.
6
Trademark use: EDMA name and badges may be used solely for authorized partner marketing. Any broader use requires a separate written agreement.
7
Term and renewal: One-year term, auto-renewing annually. Either party may decline renewal with written notice at least 60 days before expiration.
Framework Access

DCAM Access and Use Policy

Access to DCAM v3 is member-gated. Partners need at least one DCAM v3 Certified staff member to access scoring workbooks.

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Members — Full Access
All current EDMA members have full access to DCAM v3, scoring workbooks, the v2→v3 migration workbook, and the dashboard via the Knowledge Portal.
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Authorized Partners — Commercial Use with Members
Full assessment access for member clients. At least one DCAM v3 Certified resource required on staff. Request workbook access via membersupport@edmcouncil.org.
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Non-Members — Benchmark Only
Partners may use the Benchmark Survey with prospects. If scores are generated, it constitutes an assessment and fees apply. No capability-level content for non-members.
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Never Permitted
No PDF of DCAM v3 will be released. No copying from the Knowledge Portal. No DCAM training for non-members. Non-members may access Upper Matter only.
Resource Members Non-Members Auth. Partner (Members) Auth. Partner (Non-Members) Tech. Partner (Members) Tech. Partner (Non-Members)
DCAM v3 Framework ✓ Upper Matter only ✓ Upper Matter only ✓ Upper Matter only
DCAM v3 Training ✓ ✗ ✓ ✗ ✓ ✗
Capability-Level Assessment ✓ ✗ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✗
Sub-Capability Assessment ✓ ✗ ✓ ✗ ✓ ✗
DCAM v3 Scoring Workbooks ✓ ✗ Certified staff only ✗ ✓ ✗
v2 → v3 Migration Workbook ✓ ✗ ✓ ✗ ✓ ✗
Benchmark Assessment ✓ N/A ✓ Royalty fee applies ✓ Royalty fee applies
AI / Agentic AI Use ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗ With agreed terms ✗
DCAM Dashboard ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

Ref: Authorized Partner Addendum v2026.APA.01, Exhibit A. Questions: MemberSupport@edmcouncil.org

Partner Program Contact

Manager, Data Excellence & Partner Programs

Alex Izotic (she/her)
aizotic@edmcouncil.org
+1 (724) 624-4026
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General Member Support

Membership, onboarding, workbook access, assessment reporting, or broken resource links:

MemberSupport@edmcouncil.org

Regional Advocates & Member Services
Australia
Andrew Andrews
aandrews@edmcouncil.org
Canada
Paul Childerhose
pchilderhose@edmcouncil.org
UK / EU & Africa
Chiara Brown
cbrown@edmcouncil.org
India
Preeti Singh
psingh@edmcouncil.org
MENA
Stella Cabrera
scabrera@edmcouncil.org
US Industry & Public Sector
Robert Rummel
rrummel@edmcouncil.org
US Standards (OMG)
Steve Gillis
sgillis@omg.org
US Defense & Public Sector
Steve MacLaird
smaclaird@omg.org

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