Data Literacy & AI Essentials
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Important dates
Next Program Start: April 17, 2026
Application Deadline: March 31, 2026
Online Info Session: March 24, 2026, 5 pm (>> registration)
With data competence to success
Acquire essential data skills and AI knowledge: With our "Data Literacy & AI Essentials" programme at TU Wien, you will learn how to analyse data effectively, use it strategically and present it convincingly.
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What You Will Learn:
✓ Data Analysis and Preparation: Understand and process data efficiently.
✓ Strategic Use of Data: Develop data-driven strategies.
✓ Data Visualization and Storytelling: Present data convincingly.
✓ Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence: Use AI effectively in your company.
✓ Data Governance and Security: Implement and optimize data security.
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Data Literacy & AI Essentials | Compact Program
Your Key Competencies for the Data-Driven Future
Our "Data Literacy & AI Essentials" program at TU Wien provides you with fundamental skills in data analysis and preparation, as well as the strategic use of data. You will learn how to critically read, analyze, and derive qualified decisions from data. A special focus is on data visualization and data-driven storytelling to present data convincingly. Additionally, you will gain basic knowledge of artificial intelligence and learn how to successfully implement this technology in your company. The program also prepares you for important future skills necessary to make informed decisions in a data-driven society.
Practical and Goal-Oriented
The practical-oriented program is designed for both technicians and non-technicians, as well as professionals from all industries who regularly need to read and interpret data. You will learn about data governance, data management, data strategy, and data security for your organization. A unique feature of the program is the opportunity to bring and work on your own projects and use cases. Your knowledge will be deepened through practical exercises, application examples, and guest lectures from experts in AI and data.
As a bonus, you will receive:
- A six-month free access to the Quantargo digital learning platform, with additional exercises and certification opportunities.
- Networking events and exchange with experts.
- A valuable professional network.
Overview | Data Literacy & AI Essentials
Key Facts
Diploma: Certificate of TU Wien worth 6 ECTS (can be used for further Executive MBA programs)
Academic Director: Ing. Alin Kalam, MSc., Head of Market Intelligence & Retail Digital Data Strategy, UNIQA
Venue:TU Wien
Language: English
Review: in-class participation, project work "Bring you own use case", written exam
Tuition fee: EUR 3,250 (VAT free, excl. travel costs/accommodation), -10% reducation for TU Wien Alumni. Special reduction for ACE-participants (VAT free, excl. travelcosts/accommodation),
Requirement for participation: Please register via our online form. A short individual consultation with the program manager is also a necessity for participation.
Key Learnings
You will learn about:
- Data Types and Classifications: Learn about the different types of data and their specific classifications to develop a deep understanding of data structure and categorization.
- Data Analysis, Preparation, and Communication: Master techniques for data analysis and preparation, and learn to communicate your findings clearly and effectively to support data-driven decisions.
- Data Governance, Data Management, Data Strategy, and Data Security for Your Organization: Acquire knowledge in data governance, data management, and data security to develop a robust data strategy and ensure the integrity and security of your data.
- Power BI for Executives: Learn how to create comprehensive and interactive data visualizations with Power BI to support informed decision-making at the executive level.
- Storytelling with Data: Discover the art of data-driven storytelling to turn your data into compelling and easily understandable stories that captivate and inform your audience.
- Exercises with Application Examples and Guest Lectures on AI and Data: Deepen your knowledge through practical exercises and benefit from the experiences and insights of guest speakers in the field of AI and data.
- Data Literacy Competencies: Develop comprehensive data literacy skills that help you make informed decisions in a data-driven society and gain a competitive advantage.
Target Group
Our practical "Data Literacy & AI Essentials" program offers you the opportunity to expand and professionalize your data competencies. The program is ideal for individuals who wish to delve deeply into the analysis and utilization of data and apply their knowledge in companies and projects.
- Practitioners with or without a technical background who regularly need to read and interpret data will benefit from hands-on expertise.
- Executives will enhance their skills in strategic data management and learn to make data-driven decisions.
- Individuals looking to learn professional and modern data management will gain comprehensive insights into the most important techniques and methods.
- Future data analysts and AI specialists preparing to implement artificial intelligence and data analysis in their companies will be optimally prepared.
- Graduates and employees of TU Wien can deepen their theoretical knowledge through practical application and concrete examples.
ACE Benefits
Your TU Wien Academy for Continuation (ACE) Benefits:
- Application and implementation-oriented course content: Gain practical skills that can be immediately applied in real-world situations.
- Management reflection of the contents: Reflect on and integrate course learnings into your management practices.
- Exchange and networking opportunities within the framework of the seminar as well as the TU Wien ACE: Connect with peers and industry experts to share insights and build professional relationships.
- On-site classes centrally located at TU Wien: Attend conveniently located classes in the heart of Vienna
Dates
2 x blocked modules in a part-time format. Organized from Fri-Sun, full day (9.00 a.m. - 6.00 p.m.)
| Friday, April 17, 2026 | 9:00 am - 6:00 pm |
| Saturday, April 18, 2026 | 9:00 am - 6:00 pm |
| Sunday, April 19, 2026 | 9:00 am - 6:00 pm |
| Friday, May 29, 2026 | 9:00 am - 6:00 pm |
| Saturday, May 30, 2026 | 9:00 am - 6:00 pm |
| Sunday, May 31, 2026 | 9:00 am - 6:00 pm |
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Personal insights
Our participants have recorded their own experiences for you.
"I especially liked the variety of the hosts, which provides a collection of views on one of the most important topics for the management of tomorrow."
"Besides learning about data-driven decision-making and what is necessary to apply AI in the enterprise, this program has improved my skills in data visualization and storytelling through exercises and real business examples. I particularly enjoyed the diversity of the hosts and their backgrounds from various companies, which provided a collection of perspectives on one of the most important topics for the management of tomorrow."
Florian Hanschmann, Lead Global R&D Joining Technologies | MAGNA
"An added value was connecting with other professionals with common interests, sharing experiences, and building a network of contacts."
"As an information and knowledge management expert, staying current with digital transformation is essential. As a data steward, I better understood my role in data governance with concrete use cases, its industry trends with strategic framework using the best tools and techniques to analyze, visualize, and storytelling the data.
Another added value was connecting with other professionals with common interests, sharing experiences, and building a network of contacts that can provide support and collaboration opportunities in the future."
Flor Trillo, Information and Knowledge Management Specialist
Faculty
Our lecturers have a scientific background with many years of relevant training experience. They combine theoretical input with a strong focus on practical implementation.
Alin Kalam
Academic Director & Head of AI Coordination & Market Intelligence| UNIQA AG\ Linkedin
Lisa Höllbacher
Consultant | Unbuzz Consulting
Michael Lamprecht
Head of Business Intelligence Platform | Raiffeisen Bank International\ Linkedin
Andreas Brunner
BI Consultant\ Linkedin
Stefan Bauer
CEO & Co-Founder | Sustania\ Linkedin
Sokolov Ivo
Managing Partner, Data | Specific-Group Austria\ Linkedin
Start your journey to data expertise and AI excellence
Register now for the "Data Literacy & AI Essentials" programme and transform your skills in dealing with data and artificial intelligence. Take the opportunity to learn from experienced experts, complete hands-on exercises and build a strong professional network.
Be ready for the data-driven future and secure your competitive advantage!
Did you know that you can receive a grant of up to € 5,000 for this program? The Vienna Employment Promotion Fund (Waff) makes this further education even more attractive through financial support. Find more information on the conditions here.
Do you live in Lower Austria? Then you can have up to 75% of the course costs financed as part of the Lower Austrian education subsidy program. Further information on the requirements can be found here. (site in German)
Next Steps
Important dates
Next Program Start: April 17, 2026
Application Deadline: March 31, 2026
Online Info Session: March 24, 2026, 5 pm (>> registration)
Online Info Point
Contact
Martin Reiss\ Program Manager
compact-programs@tuwien.ac.at\ T +43 1 58801 41713
Next Steps
Online Info Point
Contact
Martin Reiss\ Program Manager
compact-programs@tuwien.ac.at\ T +43 1 58801 41713
Alin Kalam, Academic Director
Data literacy is the ability to deal with data in a planned manner and to be able to use and question it consciously in the respective context.