Data migration is often one of the most underestimated, under-resourced, and misunderstood parts of any major IT transformation.
But when done right, it becomes a predictable, manageable process and one that supports business continuity, compliance, and long-term system success.
That is why we are excited to announce that a course based on Practical Data Migration ‘PDM’ by Johny Morris is now on Hopp Academy.
Johny Morris is a recognized expert in data migration with extensive experience helping organizations manage complex IT transformation projects.
Through his years of experience, he has created a structured methodology for planning, executing, and validating data migration initiatives.
His work focuses on making data migration a repeatable, manageable process that aligns technical execution with business goals and compliance requirements.
For many in the field, PDM is the foundational text, a tried-and-tested framework for managing migration as a formal project discipline.
Now, for the first time, this methodology is being translated into an online hands-on learning experience designed to help teams apply its core principles directly to their own projects.
A Proven Framework, Now in Practical Course Format
The course is built around the structure and key phases of the PDM methodology, from initial strategy and planning all the way through to execution and validation.
Learners will walk through the same rigorous process used by experienced data migration teams across industries and sectors.
The goal? To help you build a repeatable, measurable approach to migration that reduces risk, improves quality, and keeps stakeholders engaged throughout.
Whether you’re migrating, consolidating legacy systems, or delivering part of a broader digital transformation program, the PDM approach is designed to scale and this course shows you how to apply it in the real world.
What You’ll Learn in the Course
This isn’t a theoretical overview. The course is designed to be practical and actionable from the first module.
Key takeaways include:
- How to structure your migration project using the Practical Data Migration (PDM) framework
- Techniques for data profiling, quality assessment, and risk mitigation early in the lifecycle
- How to engage business users and data owners in key aspects of data migration, such as validation, sign-offs, and governance
- Methods for managing change, scope creep, and issue resolution
- How to produce and maintain documentation, migration logs, and test evidence to support auditability
- Ways to align migration delivery with the broader project timeline and business goals
Throughout the course, you’ll work through exercises and scenarios that mirror the challenges real teams face on large, complex migrations.
Who Should Take This Course?
This course is designed for anyone who plays a role in planning, managing, or delivering data migration, whether from a technical, business, or governance perspective.
It’s particularly valuable for migration leads and architects who need a structured methodology to follow, and for business analysts who are responsible for data validation and coordinating with key stakeholders.
Program managers will benefit from the clarity and control the framework provides across complex delivery timelines, while compliance, governance, and audit professionals will gain the confidence that comes with a formally documented, testable migration process.
It’s also a strong fit for IT and data professionals involved in system upgrades, cloud transitions, or retiring legacy applications, especially those working in regulated or risk-sensitive environments.
If your role intersects with data migration in any capacity, this course will help you approach it with more structure, less risk, and stronger alignment with the business.
Start Learning on Hopp Academy
The full course will be available on Hopp Academy. It’s an opportunity to turn the pages of a leading industry framework into practical knowledge and repeatable results.
While Hopp Academy is proud to host and provide access to this course, it’s important to note that the Practical Data Migration methodology and course content are not developed by Hopp.
Our software is certified to use the PDM framework and we are simply making this valuable material available through our platform.
Our goal is to support better data migration practices across the industry, and we believe sharing proven methods like PDM is a key part of that mission.