Students are speaking out about the crucial role educators play in their career development. Many believe that professors should be more involved in helping them navigate life after college.

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Indialeads with 17.4% of its job postings looking for data analytics skills, followed by the US at 8.8%, positioning these countries as global hubs for data analytics expertise,” it added. Other markets with high demand for data analytics skills include UK (7.5%), New Zealand(6.7%), and Australia (6.4%).This is according to a recent report published by Cornerstone on 2024 Global State of the Skills Economy.Read more about this report here:https://www.financialexpress.com/jobs-career/india-leads-in-demand-for-data-analytics-globally-global-state-of-the-skills-economy-report-3620853/ ...View More

Vidya Jyothi Institute of Technology ( VJIT), a leading educational institution in Hyderabad and one of the close Qlik Academic Program partners, hosted a successful datathon recently.Vidya Jyothi Institute of Technology was established in 1998 by Vidya Jyothi Educational Society created by a group of committed academicians and enterprising educationists. The institute offers many programs in engineering and is one the most recognized campuses in the State of Telangana in India. The first "Centre of Excellence in Analytics powered by Qlik" was started at VJIT and so far, many students have leveraged the academic program of Qlik along with qualifications and certifications.In another step to build this relationship further, VJIT organised a datathon where more than 200 students participated in a Qlik only datathon event. The departments of IT, CSE, CSE- DS and AI participated. One of the distinct feature of this datathon was that all the student participants had completed the Qlik Sense Business Analyst Qualification.Students were shared datasets and they created dashboards and presented them to the audience. The final selection of students was based on the quality of analysis using Qlik Sense, presentation and knowledge of the technology. In the end, five teams were shortlisted for the final round and three winners were declared.For more information on the Qlik Academic Program free resources and many other engagement opportunities, visit qlik.com/academicprogram ...View More

Learning can be a challenge for many, while others may find it comes more easily. In our quest to discover the best approaches for individual learning, we recognize the importance of flexibility. By structuring our days to align with our natural rhythms and seeking inspiration when it strikes, we can absorb information more effectively—even if our methods differ from the norm. To explore strategies for thriving with ADHD in academia, check out the full article here:PrevailingwithADHDinAcademia. At our Academic Program, we provide guidance and resources tailored for both students and educators. With various ways to learn Qlik at your own pace, you can gain valuable insights while developing your skills. Whether you need structured lessons or a more flexible approach, we’re here to support your learning journey! To learn about how you can access free resources in data analytics if you are a student or professor, visit, www.qlik.com/academicprogram ...View More

I’m Brittany Fournier, the new Academic Program Project Manager at Qlik for the Americas and I wanted to say hello and tell you a bit about myself.

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In recent times, there have been hackathons being organised by colleges on various topics and technologies. Clearly, there is a big interest from students and professors to organize such events. One of the key reason is that the academic community feels that this is a great way to learn and engage the student community. According to digit.in, there are several benefits of a hackathon and they are as follows: 1. Learning a new technical skill 2. Creating a sense of accomplishment 3. Enhancing your soft skills 4. Beefing up your resume 5. Networking 6. Paving the path for a start up 7. Getting inspired 8. Giving back to the community 9. Winning a prize 10. Having fun One of Qlik's academic partners, ICT Academy's CEO, Mr V Srikanth, mentioned in a recent article in The Times of India, that Learning based on Hackathon is the way forward. The Qlik Academic Program has collaborated for three hackathons ( datathons) this year with Anurag Engineering College, Hyderabad, Kristu Jayanti College, Bangalore and the third one coming up with VJIT Hyderabad. There has been a good amount of participation in all these events. Students are more engaged, they are able to present their outcomes and get feedback on their creations from experts. Overall, this is a win win for everyone and in some cases, prospective employers are able to gauge the skills of students from an event and offer opportunities. This way, hackathons have many benefits and are clearly a great way to engage students and make them industry ready. For information on the Qlik Academic Program and to find out the resources including training and certifications for students and professors, please visit: qlik.com/academicprogram ...View More

The Qlik Academic Program is excited to announce the launch of our 2024 qualification exams!

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The demand for business analytics skills is surging globally, particularly in India and Australia, driven by the rise in digital transformation across various industries.

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On August 8th, Kristu Jayanti College, Bangalore organised a datathon for its students in association with Qlik. Kristu Jayanti College is one of the leading colleges in Bangalore, also known as India's Silicon Valley. The college has multiple courses in engineering, business studies, arts, science, social sciences etc. More than 15,000 students study on the campus each year. This was the first datathon organised by Kristu Jayanti and it was led by Dr. Kalaiselvi who is also the Qlik Educator Ambassador for 2024. She was supported by her staff members including Dr. Sasikumar, Dr. Sevuga Pandian, other faculties and students. A day prior, a bootcamp was led by Manikant Roy, Ph.d candidate from IIT Delhi, also an ex Professor. More than 130 students participated in this day long event from 9 am to 7 pm. Students were given data sets with diverse topics such as Sales data, E Commerce data and data on Health. Most students were familiar with Qlik Sense since they had registered for the Qlik Academic Program previously and knew how to build dashboards and create visualisations. This event culminated into presentations by students and based on their output, three teams were selected as the winners. Kristu Jayanti and the Qlik Academic Program will embark on many such initiatives to get students enabled in data analytics. To learn about how you can engage with us, if you are a student or a professor, visit qlik.com/academicprogram and benefit from a world class analytics training, software and qualifications! ...View More