Data Governance and AI

In this Bigger Brains course, you’ll learn how to apply practical data governance principles as you implement AI tools such as Microsoft 365 Copilot. You’ll explore what data governance really means, the types of data impacted by AI, and the risks of ignoring governance as AI use expands. You’ll see how AI can unintentionally expose data and discover where resistance often arises when governance practices change. 

You’ll also learn how Microsoft tools can help protect and govern your data, how to build a culture of shared data responsibility, and how to encourage meaningful management involvement. Finally, you’ll explore practical steps you can take to improve data governance and clear actions you can apply to support responsible, business-ready AI. 

Topics covered include: 

• Discussing the risks of ignoring data governance and the importance of changing mindsets 

• Defining data governance 

• Identifying types of data impacted 

• Discussing both obvious and hidden risks 

• Listing ways that AI can expose data 

• Listing Microsoft tools available to help govern data 

• Identifying ways to build a culture of data management 

• Discussing ways to encourage management involvement 

• Identifying six practical steps business leaders can take to improve data governance 

• Identifying some of the myths surrounding data governance 

• Discussing potential areas of resistance  

• Discovering steps to take in the next week, the next quarter, and the next year 

Enjoy award winning HD content in the “Uniquely Engaging”TM Bigger Brains Teacher-Learner style! Taught by top subject matter experts, Bigger Brains courses are professionally designed around key learning objectives and include captions and transcripts, downloadable handouts, and optional LinkedIn digital badges on course completion.