Data Management Training in Christchurch

Microsoft System Center Data Protection Manager (DPM) is Microsoft's enterprise backup and recovery solution for protecting workloads such as file servers, databases, and virtual machines.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is designed for intermediate-level IT professionals who wish to deploy, configure, and manage DPM to safeguard data and ensure business continuity.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Install and configure DPM servers and agents.
• Create and manage protection groups.
• Perform backup and recovery operations.
• Integrate DPM with other disaster recovery solutions.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Abundant exercises and practical sessions.
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.

Course Customisation Options

• To request a customised training session for this course, please contact us to arrange.

Flow Monitoring Control Centres are critical hubs for observing, managing, and responding to real-time data in utility, infrastructure, and industrial environments. These centres ensure that flow systems — such as water, oil, gas, or data — are monitored accurately and controlled effectively according to operational and compliance requirements.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level operational and supervisory staff who will be involved in the day-to-day operation and management of a flow monitoring control centre. The course covers system usage, alert handling, compliance alignment, and team coordination based on modern standards and best practices.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Operate and manage flow monitoring control systems according to industry standards.
• Interpret real-time data and respond effectively to alerts and operational deviations.
• Oversee compliance with applicable regulations, certifications, and internal procedures.
• Implement and improve reporting, escalation, and communication protocols.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Plenty of exercises and practice.
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment or simulated control interface.

Course Customisation Options

• To request a customised training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

Privacy in Federal Institutions is a foundational course focused on the Privacy Act and its requirements for protecting personal information in government operations.

This instructor-led, live training (delivered online or onsite) is designed for public sector professionals with limited or emerging experience in privacy legislation, who manage or process citizen data and seek to ensure compliance with the Privacy Act and related federal standards.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the key provisions and principles of the Privacy Act.
• Identify personal information and handle it in line with legal obligations.
• Develop and implement privacy-compliant practices in day-to-day operations.
• Respond effectively to access to information and correction requests.

Course Format

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Hands-on application of policy scenarios in public sector contexts.
• Guided exercises focusing on compliance, documentation, and reporting.

Course Customisation Options

• To request a customised training session for this course tailored to your department's workflows or internal tools, please contact us to arrange.

This instructor-led, live training in Christchurch (online or on-site) is aimed at beginner-level data analysts who wish to use Stratio Data Fabric in data mining, database exploitation, and advanced analytical projects.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Gain a comprehensive understanding of Stratio Data Fabric's components, architecture, and functionalities.
• Design and execute data pipelines using Stratio's Rocket analytical environment.
• Apply augmented data governance principles within Stratio for compliance, quality control, and security.
• Conduct descriptive and prescriptive data analyses using the Intelligence module in Stratio.
• Confidently transition existing Databricks projects to Stratio while ensuring smooth operational workflows and ongoing data analysis.

This instructor-led, live training in Christchurch (online or on-site) is designed for intermediate-level data engineers, cloud architects, and business intelligence professionals seeking to master data management within industry-specific cloud environments.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Grasp the core principles and components of data fabrics.
• Design and implement data integration and orchestration solutions.
• Ensure data quality and governance within industry cloud platforms.
• Leverage data fabrics to support industry-specific data analysis and decision-making.
• Stay up to date with emerging trends and technologies in cloud data management.

Records Management is the process of systematically controlling the creation, distribution, use, and preservation of information throughout its lifecycle.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is designed for public sector professionals with limited or emerging experience in records management who handle or oversee organisational information and wish to implement compliant, efficient, and sustainable records retention and archiving systems.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand legal and regulatory obligations for records retention in government agencies.
• Establish records classification systems aligned with operational needs and compliance requirements.
• Apply lifecycle management practices to ensure proper archiving and disposal of records.
• Introduce digital transformation and automation into records processes.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Hands-on use of classification and retention planning tools in public sector case examples.
• Guided exercises focused on records inventory, lifecycle mapping, and compliance strategies.

Course Customisation Options

• To request a customised training for this course based on your department's workflows or internal tools, please contact us to arrange.

A Data Strategy represents the long-term plan for how an organisation will manage, utilise, and invest in data to advance its mission, enhance public services, and ensure accountability.

This instructor-led, live training (available online or on-site) is designed for public sector professionals with limited or emerging experience in data strategy who shape or influence strategic decisions and wish to develop sustainable, mission-aligned data strategies across their organisation or department.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Define the key elements of a comprehensive data strategy.
• Align data initiatives with organisational objectives and public value.
• Develop roadmaps for data governance, infrastructure, skills, and innovation.
• Evaluate maturity and progress toward becoming a data-driven organisation.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Hands-on development of strategy components and roadmaps.
• Guided analysis of public sector case studies and strategic frameworks.

Course Customisation Options

• To request a customised training session for this course tailored to your department's workflows or internal tools, please contact us to arrange.

A Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) is a mandatory risk assessment process under the GDPR and other data protection legislation, designed to identify and mitigate risks to individuals' personal data arising from high-risk processing activities.

This instructor-led, live training (available online or on-site) is tailored for intermediate-level professionals seeking to understand and carry out DPIAs to ensure compliance with data privacy requirements and reduce risks in data processing projects.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the legal and regulatory context of DPIAs.
• Determine when a DPIA is required and how to scope it effectively.
• Conduct a full DPIA lifecycle from initiation through to documentation and review.
• Integrate DPIA practices into broader data governance frameworks.

Course Format

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Extensive exercises and practical application.
• Hands-on implementation using real-world scenarios.

Course Customisation Options

• To request a customised training session for this course, please contact us to arrange.

This instructor-led, live training in Christchurch (online or on-site) is designed for beginner to intermediate-level IT professionals seeking to build the knowledge and practical skills needed to effectively prepare data for analysis, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and reliability across diverse datasets.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Gain a comprehensive understanding of the importance of data preparation in delivering high-quality, reliable data for analysis and modelling purposes.
• Develop hands-on proficiency in data collection, cleaning, transformation, and integration techniques using real-world datasets.
• Build the ability to effectively identify and resolve data-related challenges, discrepancies, and inconsistencies.

Data Policies and Standards represents a structured approach to ensuring that government data is created, maintained, accessed, and used in ways that are consistent, secure, and aligned with legal and ethical guidelines.

This instructor-led, live training, available online or onsite, is designed for public sector professionals responsible for establishing or applying data policies—irrespective of their technical background—who aim to standardise, document, and enforce data practices across departments or systems.

By the conclusion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Define and distinguish between data policies, standards, and procedures.
• Draft and evaluate data governance policies that align with national and international frameworks.
• Promote consistent, high-quality data practices across teams and departments.
• Establish a foundation for compliance, audit readiness, and trustworthy data systems.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Hands-on drafting of sample policies and standards.
• Guided evaluation of existing data workflows and controls.

Course Customisation Options

• To request a customised training session for this course tailored to your department's workflows or internal tools, please contact us to arrange.

Pentaho Data Integration is a comprehensive platform for designing enterprise-grade ETL and data pipelines.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at advanced-level engineers who wish to master high-performance, enterprise-scale, and highly automated PDI solutions.

Upon completing this course, participants will be equipped to:

• Architect large-scale ETL pipelines with advanced orchestration.
• Optimise complex transformations for high performance.
• Implement scripting, automation, and hybrid integration patterns.
• Design robust, maintainable, production-ready workflows.

Course Format

• Expert-led demonstrations and architectural discussions.
• Extensive hands-on labs tackling advanced real-world ETL challenges.
• Practical development within a production-like environment.

Course Customisation Options

• Contact us if you require a customised version of this training.

Veritas Backup Exec is a unified data protection solution for virtual, physical, and cloud environments.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level IT infrastructure professionals who wish to configure and manage Veritas Backup Exec to ensure secure, streamlined, and effective backup and recovery.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand Veritas Backup Exec architecture and features.
• Install and configure a backup solution using Backup Exec.
• Create and manage backup and restore jobs.
• Develop basic backup and recovery strategies.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Abundant exercises and practical sessions.
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.

Course Customisation Options

• To request a customised training session for this course, please contact us to make arrangements.

This instructor-led, live training in Christchurch (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner to intermediate-level IT professionals who wish to gain in-depth knowledge and practical skills necessary for understanding, implementing, and leveraging the power of data catalogs within organisational settings.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Learn to implement and manage data catalogs effectively within an organisation.
• Utilise data catalogs for effective data governance and compliance.
• Develop skills for effective data discovery and search capabilities using data catalogs.
• Integrate data catalogs with existing data systems for seamless functionality.

Data Integrity and Availability is the discipline of ensuring that data remains accurate, complete, consistent, and accessible when needed, especially in high-trust public sector environments.

This instructor-led, live training (online or on-site) is designed for public sector professionals responsible for managing or safeguarding data—regardless of their technical background—who wish to ensure the reliability, consistency, and availability of critical datasets and systems under their control.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Define and differentiate the principles of integrity and availability within the data lifecycle.
• Detect and prevent data corruption, inconsistency, or unauthorised alterations.
• Design data environments that ensure high availability and business continuity.
• Implement policies and controls that promote long-term data reliability.

Course Format

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Hands-on evaluation of data risks and failure points.
• Guided exercises focused on policy development and incident prevention.

Course Customisation Options

• To request a customised training session for this course based on your department's workflows or internal tools, please contact us to arrange.

This instructor-led, live training in Christchurch (online or on-site) is aimed at intermediate-level IT professionals who wish to configure, manage, and troubleshoot NetApp ONTAP clusters.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Install and configure NetApp ONTAP clusters.
• Manage storage resources and networking settings.
• Implement security and access control policies.
• Monitor and troubleshoot ONTAP cluster environments.

Pentaho Data Integration is a data extraction, transformation, and loading platform.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is designed for intermediate-level practitioners seeking to advance their PDI skills for more complex transformation scenarios.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Design multi-step transformations with improved performance.
• Work effectively with variables, parameters, and reusable components.
• Integrate PDI with databases, APIs, and external systems.
• Apply best practices to build maintainable and scalable ETL pipelines.

Course Format

• Interactive demonstrations accompanied by instructor explanations.
• Guided exercises and scenario-based practice sessions.
• Hands-on experience within a real-world ETL project environment.

Course Customisation Options

• If you require a tailored version of this course, please get in touch with us to discuss customisation.

Purpose of the Training

• Gaining practical knowledge on how to perform the tasks of the Inspector
• Gaining practical knowledge of how to audit and how to assess risk
• Providing practical knowledge about the new rules for the processing of personal data

This instructor-led, live training in Christchurch (online or on-site) is designed for intermediate to advanced-level compliance officers, legal teams, and data protection professionals who aim to ensure their organisation's SAR process is efficient, compliant, and free from risk.

By the conclusion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the legal framework governing SARs.
• Process SARs efficiently while maintaining compliance.
• Identify exemptions and limitations under data protection laws.
• Handle complex SAR scenarios, including those involving third-party data.
• Implement best practices for SAR documentation and response.

This instructor-led, live training in Christchurch (online or on-site) is designed for intermediate to advanced-level IT professionals and business leaders who wish to develop a structured approach to handling data breaches.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the causes and consequences of data breaches.
• Develop and implement data breach prevention strategies.
• Establish an incident response plan to contain and mitigate breaches.
• Conduct forensic investigations and assess the impact of breaches.
• Comply with legal and regulatory requirements for breach notification.
• Recover from data breaches and strengthen security postures.

This instructor-led, live training in Christchurch (online or on-site) is designed for participants at beginner to intermediate levels who wish to understand how to use Data Cloud for managing and analysing data, integrating diverse data sources, and optimising data workflows.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the core features and benefits of Data Cloud platforms.
• Set up and configure a Data Cloud environment.
• Integrate multiple data sources into a unified cloud environment.
• Analyse data using built-in tools and generate actionable insights.
• Implement best practices for data security and compliance in the cloud.

Data Ethics is the discipline focused on the responsible collection, use, and decision-making around data in ways that uphold human rights, privacy, transparency, and fairness.

This instructor-led, live training (delivered online or on-site) is designed for public sector professionals with little to no prior training in data ethics who manage or govern data and wish to understand ethical risks, evaluate real-world dilemmas, and apply principles of responsible data use that align with institutional values and public trust.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Define key concepts and frameworks in data ethics.
• Identify ethical risks and trade-offs in data collection, analysis, and deployment.
• Apply principles of transparency, consent, and fairness to real-world scenarios.
• Integrate ethical review into governance or operational workflows.

Course Format

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Hands-on analysis of real-world data ethics cases.
• Guided exercises focused on ethical evaluation and policy alignment.

Course Customisation Options

• To request a customised training session for this course based on your department's workflows or internal tools, please contact us to arrange.

This live, instructor-led training (available online or in-person) is designed for intermediate-level data architects, engineers, analysts, and technical leaders who wish to understand, design, and implement Data Mesh-based solutions, as well as prepare for specialised certifications in this approach.

This instructor-led, live training in Christchurch (online or on-site) is designed for intermediate-level IT professionals who wish to configure and manage data protection mechanisms using NetApp ONTAP technologies.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand ONTAP data protection architecture and core concepts.
• Configure and manage Snapshot copies for rapid data recovery.
• Implement and monitor SnapMirror for data replication.
• Utilise SnapVault and other ONTAP features for backup and archiving strategies.

This instructor-led, live training in Christchurch (online or on-site) is tailored for system administrators and developers who wish to set up, deploy, and manage Oracle GoldenGate for data transformation purposes.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Install and configure Oracle GoldenGate.
• Gain an understanding of Oracle database replication using the Oracle GoldenGate tool.
• Comprehend the Oracle GoldenGate architecture.
• Configure and execute database replication and migration tasks.
• Optimise Oracle GoldenGate performance and troubleshoot any issues that arise.

Pentaho Data Integration is an open-source data integration tool for defining jobs and data transformations.

In this instructor-led, live training, participants will learn how to utilise Pentaho Data Integration's powerful ETL capabilities and rich GUI to manage an entire big data lifecycle and maximise the value of data within their organisation.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Create, preview, and run basic data transformations containing steps and hops
• Configure and secure the Pentaho Enterprise Repository
• Harness disparate sources of data and generate a single, unified version of the truth in an analytics-ready format.
• Provide results to third-party applications for further processing

Audience

• Data Analyst
• ETL developers

Format of the course

• Part lecture, part discussion, exercises and heavy hands-on practice

Purpose of the Training

• Introducing participants to the structured and comprehensive aspects of personal data protection under Polish and European law
• Delivering practical knowledge on the updated rules for processing personal data
• Highlighting key legal risk areas arising from the implementation of the GDPR
• Providing hands-on preparation to independently carry out the role of a Personal Data Protection Officer

Pimcore is an open-source platform designed for product information management (PIM), digital asset management (DAM), and master data management (MDM).

This instructor-led live training (available online or onsite) is tailored for intermediate-level product managers and technical implementers looking to configure products, integrate with various systems, and manage workflow approvals using Pimcore.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Create and configure products with structured attributes and validation rules.
• Design and customize product views for better data presentation and usability.
• Integrate Pimcore Datahub with Kafka for real-time data exchange.
• Manage user roles, access rights, workflows, and change history effectively.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Hands-on use of Pimcore in guided product and workflow configurations.
• Practical exercises focused on real-world product data and integration scenarios.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course based on your organization’s Pimcore environment or product modeling practices, please contact us to arrange.

This instructor-led, live training in Christchurch (delivered either online or on-site) is designed for beginner to intermediate-level data analysts who wish to deepen their understanding and enhance their skills in managing and improving data quality using Talend Data Stewardship.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Gain a comprehensive understanding of the role of data stewardship in maintaining high-quality data.
• Use Talend Data Stewardship to effectively manage data quality tasks.
• Create, assign, and manage tasks within Talend Data Stewardship, including customising workflows.
• Leverage the tool's reporting and monitoring capabilities to track data quality and stewardship initiatives.

This instructor-led, live training session in Christchurch (available online or on-site) is designed for business analysts looking to learn advanced Spotfire Analyst techniques for data analysis.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Distribute visualisations across different team members.
• Secure software access through role-based permissions and access controls.
• Generate visualisations including map charts.
• Integrate statistical computing languages like R with Spotfire.

This instructor-led, live training in Christchurch (delivered online or on-site) is designed for computer engineers, data analysts, and project managers who wish to design, manage, and evaluate organisational data systems.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Design data systems tailored to an organisation's specific needs.
• Evaluate data assets to develop an effective data processing system.
• Implement risk mitigation strategies to build a robust enterprise data architecture.

This instructor-led, live training (available online or onsite) is aimed at enterprise leaders who wish to understand data sovereignty principles and develop compliant data management strategies.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to define data sovereignty, identify relevant laws, assess compliance risks, and implement governance frameworks for cross-border data management.

This instructor-led, live training in Christchurch (available online or on-site) is intended for developers who wish to leverage EBX5 (TIBCO EBX) to implement a Master Data Management solution within their organisation.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Interpret requirements and architect an MDM solution.
• Enable the management and integration of master data.
• Integrate and transfer data across multiple systems.
• Import data into EBX5 using match and merge logic.
• Design, create and document a data model that addresses their organisation's business requirements.
• Integrate EBX5 with third-party services.

Gain mastery over the core principles of the General Data Protection Regulation in a comprehensive one-day workshop tailored for managers, department heads, and compliance professionals. The programme covers GDPR fundamentals, data subject rights, data protection principles, consent requirements, breach notification duties, and privacy by design. It offers practical frameworks to embed GDPR compliance strategies throughout your organisation, ensuring lawful data processing and fostering a culture of accountability in data protection.

The "KNIME Analytics Platform" training offers a comprehensive overview of this free data analysis platform. The programme covers an introduction to data processing and analysis, KNIME installation and configuration, workflow creation, methodologies for building business models and data modelling. The course also explores advanced data analysis tools, workflow import and export, tool integration, ETL processes, data exploration, visualisation, extensions, and integrations with tools such as R, Java, Python, Gephi, and Neo4j. The conclusion includes a discussion on reporting, integration with BIRT, and the KNIME WebPortal.

This instructor-led, live training in Christchurch (available online or on-site) is aimed at engineers who wish to use Pimcore to manage product, customer, vendor, and other data across multiple domains.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Consolidate complex master data across heterogeneous systems.
• Configure complex multi-domain data models from multiple sources and formats.
• Model, store and manage the hierarchy and structure of data within an organisation.
• Cleanse, match, verify, and standardise master data.
• Integrate PIM data with digital asset management (DAM), content management (CMS), and user experience / customer experience design (UX / CX).

This instructor-led, live training in Christchurch (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level, intermediate-level, and advanced-level data professionals who wish to use Microsoft Purview to enhance their data governance and compliance capabilities.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Install and configure Microsoft Purview.
• Implement data governance and compliance policies.
• Utilise data discovery and classification features.
• Monitor and manage data compliance.

This training course offers participants a practical, business-centric grasp of how modern data products are designed, built, deployed, and managed within organisations. The programme explores the entire lifecycle of data products, from identifying commercial opportunities and designing scalable architectures to implementing reliable pipelines, embedding analytics and AI capabilities, and productising solutions for end users. Participants will gain exposure to modern data ecosystems, cloud-based architectures, data engineering practices, governance considerations, and emerging trends shaping the future of data-driven organisations. The course blends strategic insight with technical implementation concepts, empowering participants to bridge the gap between business requirements and modern data platforms.

This instructor-led, live training in Christchurch (online or on-site) is designed for system administrators, data scientists, and business analysts seeking to establish and manage Talend Administration Center for deploying and overseeing organisational roles and tasks.

By the conclusion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Install and configure Talend Administration Center.
• Understand and implement the fundamentals of Talend management.
• Build, deploy, and execute business projects or tasks within Talend.
• Monitor dataset security and develop business routines leveraging the TAC framework.
• Gain a broader understanding of big data applications.

This instructor-led, live training in Christchurch (online or on-site) is intended for technical professionals who wish to deploy Talend Open Studio for Big Data to streamline the process of reading and analysing big data.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Install and configure Talend Open Studio for Big Data.
• Connect to big data systems such as Cloudera, HortonWorks, MapR, Amazon EMR and Apache.
• Understand and configure Open Studio's big data components and connectors.
• Set parameters to automatically generate MapReduce code.
• Use Open Studio's drag-and-drop interface to run Hadoop jobs.
• Prototype big data pipelines.
• Automate big data integration projects.

In this instructor-led, live training in Christchurch, participants will learn how to use Talend Open Studio for ESB to create, connect, mediate, and manage services along with their interactions.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Integrate, enhance, and deliver ESB technologies as unified packages across various deployment environments.
• Understand and effectively utilise Talend Open Studio's most commonly used components.
• Integrate any application, database, API, or web service.
• Seamlessly connect heterogeneous systems and applications.
• Embed existing Java code libraries to extend project capabilities.
• Leverage community-driven components and code to expand project functionality.
• Rapidly integrate systems, applications, and data sources within a drag-and-drop Eclipse environment.
• Reduce development time and maintenance costs by generating optimised, reusable code.