Rethinking Data Migration
A New Course on Hopp Academy
Data migration is often treated as a purely technical task, but experience shows that a more structured and business-aware approach can lead to better outcomes.
Addressing both the technical and organizational aspects of migration can support smoother project execution, clearer communication, and better alignment with compliance and operational needs.
To support this approach, a new course is now available on Hopp Academy, based on the book Data Migration Framework by Krupesh Desai.
The course introduces a methodical framework for managing data migration with an emphasis on control, visibility, and governance.
Applying the Framework in Practice
The course is intended for individuals involved in various aspects of data migration, whether working in analysis, delivery, or oversight roles.
This includes business analysts, program managers, technical leads, architects, and sponsors involved in activities such as legacy system retirement, implementation, or broader digital transformation initiatives.
The central focus of the course is how to approach migration as a cross-functional responsibility that spans business and IT.
Rather than treating migration as a secondary task, the course encourages viewing it as an integral part of transformation programs requiring clear planning, defined processes, and stakeholder coordination.
Course Content and Focus Areas
Participants will be introduced to a batch-based methodology designed to improve transparency and control compared to ad hoc scripting or tool-based extraction alone.
Topics include planning, sign-off processes, issue tracking, and audit preparation.
The course includes examples and exercises that reflect the challenges commonly encountered in real-world migration efforts. It supports phased delivery models and emphasizes practices that can be especially useful in regulated environments or high-risk transformation programs.
Who the Course is For
The course is relevant for professionals involved in:
- ERP transformation
- Legacy system decommissioning
- Data quality initiatives
- Regulatory or audit-sensitive migrations
- Program and project management roles
It aims to provide a shared language and structure that can be used across departments and roles involved in data migration, helping to align business objectives with delivery activities.
Start Learning on Hopp Academy
The full course is available on Hopp Academy and provides a way to explore the new Data Migration Framework by Krupesh Desai in a structured learning format.
While Hopp Academy is proud to host and provide access to this course, it’s important to say that Hopp the Data Migration Framework methodology and course content are the work of Krupesh Desai, to whom credit should be given for developing it.
We are proud to host the Data Migration Framework Course on Hopp Academy and make this valuable material available to everyone.
Our goal is to support better data migration practices across the industry, and we believe sharing proven methods like this is a key part of that mission.