The world’s most adopted data management & analytics framework.
In our increasingly digital, high-stakes world, best practices in data management are not just beneficial—they’re essential. The EDM Council community is proud to launch the next version of DCAM®—the Data Management Capability Assessment Model—the global standard framework for managing data to drive strategic value.
Access the most comprehensive, practical guide to navigating today’s data challenges. DCAM v3 introduces enhanced capabilities for cloud-native architectures, AI/ML integration, and modern data pipelines.
As data becomes more valuable — and more vulnerable — DCAM v3 brings heightened focus to data governance, privacy, and protection. Plus, ensure that your data program aligns with the latest regulations and compliance requirements.
DCAM v3 is thinner than previous versions, cleaner, and easier to navigate, offering a simplified and more intuitive user experience without sacrificing rigor or depth.
Achieve data management and analytics best practices so that your organization can get the most value out of your data. DCAM is available exclusively to our member firms. It is also the foundation of our Data Excellence Program for ongoing achievement.
Conduct an objective self-assessment or use work with a DCAM Authorized Partner to identify gaps, see how your organization compares to peers and define your objectives.
Support your strategic goals with unbiased peer group analysis, proven processes and target outcomes to make your business case and obtain funding for your data management program.
Demonstrate leadership to align your organization, advance your data management and analytics capabilities and increase the value of your data assets.
Take advantage of a practical, flexible framework that supports your program’s priorities and budget while producing measurable results.
Establish, enable and sustain a mature data management function to support digital transformation, advanced analytics such as AI, and data ethics. Go further and earn recognition with the Data Excellence Program.
Achieve greater efficiency and accuracy with better managed data to meet regulatory and other compliance and reporting requirements, such as BCBS 239 and GDPR.
DCAM is developed and maintained via collaboration of EDM Council members. It enables organizations to have trust and confidence that their data and analytics programs are built on industry best practices and have been proven across industry.
The eight key components of DCAM v3 provide a structured framework across the data supply chain — from establishing a data management foundation through managing advanced analytics.
DCAM v3 is built as a series of 34 required data management capabilities with 101 sub-capabilities, spanning objectives, questions, artifacts of evidence and criteria for scoring.
DCAM measures data management capabilities and progress using a scoring matrix to evaluate engagement and processes with auditable evidence.
DCAM v3 enhances the eight components with an integrated Architecture component and a new one for Business Data Knowledge.
DCAM v3 version adds new capabilities and sub-capabilities while consolidating others for our most streamlined framework yet.
Members can access an advanced read-only DCAM modeling tool.
Members can take advantage of EDM Council’s programs to support your organization’s journey towards data management and analytics best practices.