In the ever-evolving landscape of academic collaboration, Qlik has carved out a unique niche. Recently, the Qlik Academic Program has been gaining momentum in countries like the UK and Germany.
One of Qlik's standout successes has been its ability to foster cross-border academic partnerships. By bringing together educators and students from the UK and Germany, the program has created a vibrant exchange of ideas and best practices.
Come join Qlik’s Principal Solution Architect, Stephen Page, as he gives a technical talk exploring Qlik’s powerful analytics capabilities. I’ll also be sharing an overview of the Qlik Academic Program—how educators and students can access free analytics software, training, and qualifications.
Artificial intelligence is changing our world at lightning speed. Everywhere we look, new tools and technologies are being built to make things smarter and faster.
A recent New York Times article, What Wall Street Sees in the Data Center Boom, shows just how massive this transformation is. Trillions of dollars are being invested in data centers, the “brains” that power AI. But the article also reminds us that all this progress comes with a cost: higher energy and water use, pressure on local communities, and even the risk of a financial bubble if this growth is not sustainable.
Reading it made me stop and think:Are we investing as much in understanding data as we are in building it?
Here at Qlik, we believe technology alone doesn’t make the world better, people do. And people can only make good decisions with data if they know how to read it, question it, and use it responsibly.
That’s what the Qlik Academic Program is all about. We want every student and educator,no matter where they are or what they teach,to have the chance to learn how to use data to solve real problems.
Imagine if every student learning about AI today also asked:
How can we make technology that helps the planet, not harms it?
Are we designing systems that serve everyone or just a few?
What does it mean to use data responsibly in a world driven by algorithms?
Those questions are where true innovation begins.
As the article points out, many companies are now rethinking how technology can drive progress that truly benefits everyone. That’s the same vision behind our Academic Program: to democratize knowledge, bridge the data gap, and empower people everywhere to use analytics for social good.
The AI revolution will be defined not only by algorithms and data centers, but by how wisely we use the data we already have.
Let’s make sure we are building not just the infrastructure for machines, but the understanding for humankind.
The Qlik Academic Program helps make this possible,giving educators, students, researchers, and universities everywhere free access to Qlik Sense, online training, and certifications to use data ethically and effectively.
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At the XJTL University in China, participants worked on a business scenario to prepare for a business case to develop and challenge their assumptions at different stages.
Qlik Sense was used as the primary authoring tool leveraging the Qlik Academic Program, made available to all students at XJTL University.
In today’s digital-first world, access to knowledge has never been more within reach. From video tutorials to interactive platforms, online resources are transforming how we learn and apply data analytics.
The Qlik Academic Program provides educators, students, and researchers from accredited universities with free Qlik software and learning resources to educate and train the next generation of experts leading with data. Our Educator Ambassador Program aims to shine the spotlight on our most active educator members. Our ambassadors will champion our vision to make more students data literate and to prepare them for the data-driven workplace.
Are you a current educator member who is:
Passionate about the Qlik Academic Program and all of the program resources
Dedicated to preparing students for the data-driven workplace
An active promotor of the Qlik Academic Program to academic peers as well as students
Willing to share your experience of the Qlik Academic Program at (virtual) events, in forums, on social media, and in the press
A contributor to blogs, forums, university publications, professional journals, papers, or other materials that promote the Qlik Academic Program
If you answered YES to one or more of the above, then we encourage you to apply to the Educator Ambassador Program! Learn more and apply now!
All current educator members are eligible to apply. If you have not already signed up for the Qlik Academic Program, you can do so at https://www.qlik.com/us/academicprogram and then check out our current 2025 Educator Ambassadors.
Application Deadline: The application deadline is November 14 , 2025, and the new class of ambassadors will be announced in early 2025.
Ambassador Benefits:
If you are selected as a Qlik Academic Program Educator Ambassador, you will receive a host of benefits including:
Insight: Exclusive webinars with Qlik leaders, customers, and partners covering the latest trends in analytics and other industry topics
Credibility: A digital badge to certify ambassador status and a featured online profile
Exposure: Outreach opportunities to showcase your experience with the Qlik Academic Program via Qlik marketing channels or speaking engagements
Perks: Discounts on Qlik events and other exclusive rewards
Community: Network and collaborate with other educators across various fields and geographies
Opportunity: Potential to advance your career, including meeting university requirements for scholarly contribution beyond the classroom
Applyto become an Educator Ambassador today!
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In recent times, the Qlik Academic Program has been growing its engagement with Universities and Polytechnics in Singapore quite actively. Some of the these include Republic Polytechnic, Institute of Technical Education and National University of Singapore. We are excited about the prospects to educate more and more students and educators in analytics and AI through the Qlik Academic Program!
One of the biggest shifts in education over the past few years has been the rise of self-paced learning. With students juggling busy schedules, internships, part-time jobs, and extracurricular activities, the traditional classroom model doesn’t always provide the flexibility they need. That’s why universities and employers alike are placing more emphasis on programs and tools that let learners set their own pace.
Self-paced learning allows students to:
Revisit difficult topics without feeling rushed.
Move ahead quickly in areas they already understand.
Balance academics with personal and professional responsibilities.
And it’s not just about convenience. Research shows that when students have control over their learning journey, they retain more knowledge and build stronger skills for the real world.
Where Qlik’s Academic Program Fits In
The Qlik Academic Program is designed with this same philosophy in mind. Every student and educator who joins the program gets free, self-paced access to:
Online training modules on data analytics and visualization.
Qualifications and certifications to showcase on a resume or LinkedIn profile.
Interactive lesson plans and resources that can be used in or outside the classroom.
Qlik software, so students can practice and apply their skills right away.
Whether you’re a professor designing flexible assignments or a student looking to upskill on your own schedule, Qlik’s Academic Program makes it possible to learn at your pace and still achieve professional-level results.
Why It Matters Now
With the demand for data literacy and analytics skills growing across every industry, students who take advantage of self-paced resources like Qlik’s Academic Program are positioning themselves ahead of the curve. Employers aren’t just looking for degrees—they want proof of hands-on, applicable skills. Earning Qlik qualifications through self-paced learning is one way to stand out.
Take the Next Step
Education isn’t just happening in the classroom anymore—it’s happening anytime, anywhere. If you’re ready to take control of your learning journey and gain the skills employers value most, the Qlik Academic Program is here to support you every step of the way.
👉 Sign up today and start learning at your own pace:https://www.qlik.com/us/company/academic-program
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Stanford University researchers say yes.
At the Learning Analytics and Knowledge Conference (LAK ’25), they revealed that looking at just two to five hours of student activity in intelligent tutoring systems or educational games can predict, months in advance, how those students will perform on end-of-year standardized tests.Data from intelligent tutors helps predict K-12 academic outcomes, study finds | Stanford Report
Researchers analyzed only the early interaction logs and used machine learning to spot patterns. The surprise? These short-term models were just as accurate as those built from an entire year of data.
As Professor Emma Brunskill from Stanford explains:
“In education, we often are interested in delayed outcomes like end-of-the-year assessments, but it would be useful if we could predict those outcomes using shorter amounts of data from educational software platforms.”
This shows you don’t need massive datasets to uncover valuable insights, you need the skills to interpret them. Early predictions like this allow teachers to act sooner, whether that means offering extra help or providing greater challenges.
That’s where data literacy comes in. When you know how to explore and interpret data, you can spot patterns early, act with precision, and track results over time.
The Qlik Academic Program helps make that possible, offering free access to Qlik Sense analytics software, self-paced training, certifications, and resources to apply insights ethically and effectively.
Ready to explore your own data?
Join for free: www.qlik.com/academicprogram
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Qlik Academic Program and ICT Academy's engagement has been very fruitful over the years. Various initiatives have been undertaken and successfully accomplished, benefitting the academic community in India.
