Data Governance and Decision Intelligence in the Public Sector
About the Course
In the age of digital transformation, data is no longer a byproduct of government services—it is the foundation of intelligent policymaking, strategic foresight, and service innovation. As governments increasingly shift toward evidence-based management and AI-integrated systems, the need for robust data governance frameworks and decision intelligence capabilities has become paramount.
This advanced course, Data Governance and Decision Intelligence in the Public Sector, is designed to build institutional and leadership capacity in data management, analytics-driven decision-making, and AI-readiness. It equips participants with the skills and tools needed to establish data as a strategic asset and to drive public value through smarter decisions.
Participants will engage with international frameworks, ethical standards, and data policy tools, while examining real-world use cases from regional and global contexts. The program also includes hands-on labs and simulations on policy intelligence systems, AI-enabled dashboards, and predictive analytics models tailored for government use.
Whether managing national datasets, designing policy impact models, or ensuring regulatory compliance, this course empowers UAE and GCC public sector leaders to transition from data-rich to insight-driven organizations.
Outcomes
- Understand and implement the core components of a data governance framework for government institutions.
- Develop policies and protocols for ethical, secure, and transparent data use.
- Design and interpret dashboards and decision-support systems for operational and strategic planning.
- Apply AI and machine learning concepts to improve forecasting, performance monitoring, and citizen-centric services.
- Build data governance structures that comply with national and international legal, privacy, and cybersecurity standards.
- Develop and lead data-driven institutional cultures that link intelligence to tangible outcomes.
Features
- Delivered in a 2 days onsite format, with options for executive retreats or internal team development bootcamps focused on digital transformation teams or smart governance units.
- Includes accredited training hours and provides participants with a Certificate of Completion. A Policy Lab Certificate is available for participants who develop a data strategy or governance model during the program.
- Hands-on data simulation labs, access to governance maturity models, and use of diagnostic frameworks designed specifically for the GCC public sector environment.
- Includes 30-day follow-up for consulting support, real-time data strategy feedback, and implementation coaching.
- Pre/post assessments and success metrics to measure knowledge application, organizational alignment, and data maturity impact.
Target audiences
- Government CIOs, Chief Data Officers, and Heads of Digital Transformation.
- Directors and senior officials responsible for data policy, IT governance, and analytics.
- Strategy and planning officers managing performance, reporting, or policy impact.
- Policy advisors and researchers working on evidence-based initiatives.
- Legal, compliance, and cybersecurity professionals involved in data regulation.
Curriculum
Building governance structures and data stewardship frameworks
Ethical AI, privacy by design, and legal considerations
Metadata and master data management
Visualization tools, performance dashboards, and scenario modeling
Case studies in smart governance, urban planning, and citizen experience
Leadership roles in cultivating insight-driven organizations
National security and digital sovereignty concerns
