DA301: Data Architecture & Modelling Principles

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SFIA Reference: DATM Level 4/5

Data Architect (Grade 3)

Competency Description

Designs enterprise data architecture and modelling patterns that support business agility, reporting, and data governance.

Learning Outcomes

  • Develop conceptual, logical, and physical data models.
  • Apply modelling standards (e.g., dimensional, Data Vault).
  • Align models to business domains and reporting needs.

Evidence Requirements

Level 4:

  • Delivered a working data model used in reporting or integration.
  • Applied consistent naming and metadata standards. Level 5:
  • Led modelling design sessions with architects or SMEs.
  • Created reusable templates or architecture patterns.

Suggested Learning Activities

  • Internal lab: Design a star schema for a reporting use case.
  • Review of current architecture against best practices.
  • Reflection on model evolution over time.

Recommended Resources

  • KnowHow: “Modelling Standards & Templates”
  • DAMA-DMBOK: Data Architecture chapters

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