By Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs / Published January 21, 2021 ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) -- The Air and Space Forces Chief Data Office introduced a new training and certification program for data officers last fall, bringing forth a new Public Sector Data Governance Professional designation within the Department of the Air Force. The three-day training course will tackle an emerging need for data governance. The training, set to be offered monthly, already has would-be participants vying for a spot in upcoming sessions. The first training session included members of the Air National Guard and the Navy, including the Navy’s deputy chief data officer.