Accelerate IT: Data Driven Business Lab
- 4 months
- 01-09-2025
- Eindhoven
- EUR3,105
Boost your career with applied data skills.
You don’t need to be an ICT specialist to see the impact technology has on the way we work. In an ever-changing world, you must keep learning to stay ahead and up to date in your profession.
About this course
The Data Driven Business Lab course is part of Fontys' Accelerate IT program. In this 18-week course, you will develop practical skills in data analysis and application. You work one day a week with students, researchers and professionals on realistic projects within Shared Learning Teams. The program offers a lot of freedom in personalizing the content and learning path to follow. So you can focus on topics that match your interests and needs.
Why choose Accelerate-IT?
- Learning together in Shared Learning Teams.
- Work on the practical application of your skills in a project.
- Experiment and explore based on your needs/interests.
- Full programme in 18 weeks, 1 day per week
- Combine theory with hands-on experience.
Who is this course designed for?
The course is suitable for professionals looking to retrain or upskill in data-driven work. Experience in IT is not required. We expect HBO working and thinking level, several years of work experience and an analytical mindset.
Video
In the video below lecturer Rob Verhoeven tells you more about this course.
While previous IT experience is helpful, our program is suitable for anyone with the ambition to work with data.
What will you learn during the course?
You will develop skills such as:
- Cleaning data and preparing it for analysis (e.g. with Python, SQL, Power Query)
- Modeling and visualizing data (with tools such as Power BI, Tableau)
- Getting acquainted with IT topics of your choice, such as Business Intelligence, Cloud or AI
- Working on IT projects with methodologies such as Scrum and project management
What does collaboration with students look like?
You will work one day a week with students working on the same project several days a week in the minor Data Driven Business Lab. This collaboration within Shared Learning Teams promotes knowledge exchange and provides a rich learning experience.
Video: Student experiences
In the videos below, course participants Jolijn and Lianne share their positive experiences of the 18-week Data Driven Business lab course.
Agenda
Meet & Greet Accelerate-IT Data Driven Business Lab | Eindhoven
22 May 2025
13:00 - 14:00 CEST
Programme
Meet & Greet Accelerate-IT Data Driven Business Lab | Eindhoven
22 May 2025
13:00 - 14:00 CEST
Programme
Come get a taste of the atmosphere at the Fontys ICT Innovation Lab. During this meet and greet you will meet teachers and be introduced to the Data Driven Business Lab course. This will give you an idea of the course content and give you the chance to talk with students and teachers. The program includes: reception with coffee or tea, presentation course Data Driven Business Lab, tour of the building, answers to frequently asked questions, meeting with other students.
Online presentation Accelerate-IT: AI for professionals | Online
17 Jun 2025
19:00 - 20:00 CEST
Programme
Online presentation Accelerate-IT: AI for professionals | Online
17 Jun 2025
19:00 - 20:00 CEST
Programme
During this online education you will be introduced to the Accelerate IT's courses. Find out all about the content, structure and ask all your questions. Practical matters will also be discussed. Ther is a chat team ready to answer your questions.
Online presentation Accelerate-IT: Data Driven Business Lab | Online
17 Jun 2025
19:00 - 20:00 CEST
Programme
Online presentation Accelerate-IT: Data Driven Business Lab | Online
17 Jun 2025
19:00 - 20:00 CEST
Programme
During this online education you will be introduced to the Accelerate IT's courses. Find out all about the content, structure and ask all your questions. Practical matters will also be discussed. Ther is a chat team ready to answer your questions.
Meet & Greet Accelerate-IT: Data Driven Business Lab | Eindhoven
26 Jun 2025
13:00 - 14:00 CEST
Programme
Meet & Greet Accelerate-IT: Data Driven Business Lab | Eindhoven
26 Jun 2025
13:00 - 14:00 CEST
Programme
Come get a taste of the atmosphere at the Fontys ICT Innovation lab. During this meet and greet you will meet teachers and be introduced to the Data Driven Business Lab course. This will give you an idea of the course content and give you the chance to talk with students and teachers. The program includes: reception with coffee or tea, presentatoin course Data Driven Business Lab, tour of the building, answers to frequently asked questions, meeting with other students.
Practical information
- Costs
- EUR3,105
- Length
- 4 months
- Start date(s)
- 01-09-2025
Location:
Eindhoven (Fontys ICT InnovationLab, Strijp TQ)
Language:
English
Diploma:
Microcredential (8 ECTS)
Class Days: You can choose to take the course on Mondays or Thursdays.
Self-study: In addition to the class day, approximately 4 hours of self-study per week is expected.
IT experience is not required to participate in the course. We do expect you to have a college level of work and thinking, several years of work experience and an analytical mindset.
Do you doubt whether your profile fits? Then send your resume to accelerate-IT@fontys.nl. We will contact you to see if you can participate in the course.
You will work one day a week with students working on the same project several days a week within the Data Driven Business Lab minor. This collaboration promotes knowledge exchange and provides a rich learning experience.
Accelerate IT's courses do not offer the possibility of a visa or residence permit. More information on this can be found on the IND site: Information on visa or residence permit
Some industries have stipulated the reimbursement of your training costs in a collective bargaining agreement. In addition, many employers have their own schemes for training. So always talk to your employer to find out what the possibilities are. More information about government subsidies and schemes can be found here: https://www.fontys.nl/Studeren-in-deeltijd/Subsidieregelingen.htm
Register
Below you will find the start date of this course and a link to register.
Start date(s)
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Eindhoven
1 Sep '25, EUR3,105 Register
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