How Qlik Academic Program is shaping careers in Analytics

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In today’s job market, data literacy and analytics skills are among the most sought-after capabilities employers look for. To help prepare students for meaningful careers in analytics, business intelligence, and data science, Qlik’s Academic Program is making waves in universities across India and the Asia Pacific — providing students with hands-on experience, real tools, and industry-recognized qualifications that boost employability and spark innovation.

[Pankaj_Muthe]

In today’s job market, data literacy and analytics skills are among the most sought-after capabilities employers look for. To help prepare students for meaningful careers in analytics, business intelligence, and data science, Qlik’s Academic Program is making waves in universities across India and the Asia Pacific — providing students with hands-on experience, real tools, and industry-recognized qualifications that boost employability and spark innovation.

The Qlik Academic Program gives students and educators free access to Qlik’s powerful analytics platform, Qlik Sense, along with a suite of learning resources, training modules, and qualifications — all at no cost. This means students can learn real analytics skills long before entering the workforce.

Whether you’re studying business, computer science, engineering, or humanities, you can use Qlik to:

• Analyze real data and build interactive visualizations

• Understand patterns and trends that drive decision-making

• Apply analytics to real business challenges — just like professionals do

This practical, hands-on experience helps students not just learn theory, but do analytics. Instead of just reading about data visualization or BI dashboards, they build them. That’s a major differentiator when employers review resumes.

One of the most powerful aspects of the program is the ability for students to earn qualifications and digital badges — such as Qlik Sense Business Analyst and Qlik Sense Data Architect that they can display on their CVs and LinkedIn profiles. These credentials signal to recruiters that the student can effectively use analytics tools that many corporations rely on.

Case studies from institutions in India show how Qlik has enhanced employability. For example, at Christ University, analytics graduates with Qlik skills have seen high job placement rates and report that their hands-on Qlik experience helped them stand out in interviews and secure roles in analytics and BI.

The reach of the Qlik Academic Program continues to expand. In India alone, over 1100+ universities and institutions are now part of the initiative, including leading IITs, IIMs, and top MBA programs.

Institutions like Kristu Jayanti University have embedded Qlik into their core curriculum, allowing students to earn academic credit while mastering analytics skills — a huge step toward integrating practical analytics into mainstream education.

It’s not just students who benefit. Educators receive ready-to-teach content, exercises, sample datasets, and guided teaching materials that make it easier to bring analytics into the classroom. This support helps universities continuously upgrade their curricula to reflect evolving industry needs. 

As industries increasingly rely on data-driven decision-making, businesses everywhere — from startups to global corporations — seek professionals who can interpret and act on data insights. With programs like Qlik’s Academic initiative, students are graduating not just with academic knowledge, but with practical analytics skills that employers value.

Whether students want to become data analysts, BI specialists, or business leaders with strong analytical acumen, tools like Qlik provide the foundation they need to launch and grow their careers in the competitive world of data analytics.

If you wish to know more about the Qlik Academic Program and how it could benefit you, please visit: https://qlik.com/academicprogram