Course overview and setup
On this page
This module introduces the architect role focus and explains how this course differs from the steward path.
Learning objective
Learn the architect role focus: model the data, shape the source onboarding path, define the shared language, and turn repeated issues into design decisions.
What this role owns
Based on the documentation, the Data Architect role is naturally aligned to design and governance work such as:
- mapping review;
- identifier design;
- vocabulary and Data Catalog structure;
- validation design context;
- rules, streams, glossary, enrichers, and promotion discipline.
Before you begin
- Use a dev or test environment first.
- Make sure learners understand that architecture decisions should not be learned for the first time in production.
- Have at least one mapped source available for review.
Success criteria
The learner can describe the architect workflow in one sentence: understand the environment → review mapping → shape the model → govern the behavior → promote safely.