Data Science and AI for professionals

Founding universities
Title Certificate of completion, issued by TU/e & Tilburg University
Study Part-time
Starting moments Autumn 2026
Duration From half day to 9 weeks
Language English or Dutch
Cost Varies per program

Make better decisions with data and AI

Programs for professionals who want to use AI and data responsibly

Data and AI are changing how organizations work, make decisions, and create value. As a professional, it is becoming increasingly important to understand what the technology can do, and to know when and how to use it responsibly.

At JADS, you develop the knowledge and insight to approach data and AI challenges with confidence. You learn to recognize opportunities and risks, make better-informed decisions, and determine what works for your organization. This knowledge supports you whether you work with data yourself or are responsible for projects and strategic decisions.

You work with the latest academic insights and practical examples from a wide range of organizations. This allows you to apply what you learn directly in your own work.

Which AI challenge do you want to solve?

Start with the question that matters in your work. Do you want to use AI strategically, gain more control over responsibilities and risks, work more effectively with new applications, or build technical skills yourself?

JADS offers programs for different roles, experience levels, and professional challenges. For each program, you can see what you will gain, who it is designed for, and when it starts.

Programs

Turn AI into a strategic growth engine

You see opportunities for AI, but are looking for the strategic applications that can deliver real value.
Learn how to translate AI into strategic choices, a well-founded business case, and responsible implementation.

After completing the program, you will be able to:
• identify where AI can add value;
• connect AI opportunities to strategy and organizational goals;
• include data, governance, and risks in decision-making;
• collaborate more effectively with business, IT, and data experts.

For: managers, innovation managers, strategic advisors, and professionals who want to connect AI to strategy and organizational development.

Investment: €5,975 (VAT exempt)

Lead data-driven transformation in government

AI offers opportunities for policy and public services, but public organizations need to look beyond the technology itself. Learn how to weigh data and AI against public values, legal frameworks, and their impact on citizens and society.

After completing the program, you will be able to:
• identify opportunities for data and AI within government;
• take public values into account when making technology choices;
• manage and assess data projects more effectively;
• connect policy, implementation, governance, and specialist expertise.

For: policy professionals, strategists, program leaders, and commissioners of data projects in the public sector.

Investment: €6,000 (VAT exempt)

Get hands-on with AI

From chatbots to AI assistants, the possibilities are growing quickly. But which tool should you use for what, and how do you get better results? Get hands-on with AI and apply it directly in your own work.

After completing the program, you will be able to:
• work more effectively with prompts and AI chatbots;
• use AI for research, data analysis, and visual content;
• support recurring tasks with AI workflows;
• configure and use your own AI assistant responsibly.

For: university of applied sciences and university-educated professionals who want to develop practical AI skills and apply AI directly in their day-to-day work.

Investment: €2,250 (VAT exempt)

Stay in control of generative AI

AI is moving from experimentation into processes, services, and decision-making. This makes questions around ownership, privacy, and compliance increasingly important. Learn how to assess AI initiatives critically and organize governance effectively.

After completing the program, you will be able to:
• identify and assess risks related to generative AI;
• organize roles, ownership, and decision-making;
• translate legislation, ethics, and existing data governance into policy;
• establish agreements on monitoring, human oversight, and suppliers.

For: managers, policy advisors, and professionals in data, IT, risk, and compliance who need to assess, guide, or manage AI initiatives.

Investment: €3,000 (VAT exempt)

Learn where generative AI adds value

Generative AI and AI agents offer opportunities, but not every application will fit your organization. Gain a clear understanding of what the technology can do, where its limits lie, and which risks require attention.

After completing the program, you will know:
• what generative AI is and is not
• how it fits within your organization and processes
• how to assess risks and ethical issues
• what is needed for effective adoption

For: project leaders, business consultants, program managers, entrepreneurs, and marketers who want to identify opportunities for AI-driven innovation.

Investment: €1,600 (VAT exempt)

Use AI to tackle fraud and criminal activity

Fraud investigations are becoming more complex, with growing case files and limited capacity. Discover how AI can help process information, identify patterns and anomalies, and support investigations, while keeping the investigator in control.

After completing the program, you will be able to:
• identify relevant AI applications for investigations;
• analyze documents, transactions, and networks more efficiently;
• critically assess AI outputs for errors and bias;
• develop an initial AI application that works for your context.

For: professionals working in fraud investigation, law enforcement, intelligence, supervision, compliance, and security.

Investment: €1,850 (VAT exempt)

Discover what AI agents can do

AI agents go a step beyond chatbots: they can carry out tasks and make decisions autonomously. In this session, you will learn how the technology works and which considerations matter when using it.

After completing the session, you will be able to:
• explain what AI agents are and how they work;
• identify promising applications within business processes;
• distinguish AI agents from other forms of automation;
• weigh opportunities, risks, and implementation choices.

For: managers, innovation managers, strategists, and professionals in data, IT, and operations who want to explore the potential of AI agents.

Investment: €500 (VAT exempt)

Understand code before you trust it

Generative AI can write a program in seconds, but how do you know exactly what that code does? Learn the basics of Python so you can assess AI-generated code with greater confidence.

After completing the program, you will be able to:
• read, write, and modify basic Python code;
• identify and fix errors in code;
• assess AI-generated code more critically.

For: professionals without programming experience who want to take their first steps with Python and collaborate more effectively with developers, data analysts, and other technical specialists.

Investment: €3,000 (VAT exempt)

Build AI expertise within your organization

Every organization has different learning needs when it comes to data and AI. That is why we start with what your people already know, what they need, and what you want to achieve as an organization. Together, we develop a tailored in-company program that aligns with your goals, with a focus on building knowledge that lasts.

For: commercial and public organizations that want to develop their teams in a focused way in the field of Data Science & AI.

Duration, content, location, and investment: tailored to your needs.

Why choose JADS?

At JADS, you learn from lecturers, researchers, and professionals while working on challenges that connect directly to your day-to-day practice.

Our programs combine academic expertise from Tilburg University and Eindhoven University of Technology with concrete organizational and societal challenges.

More than a program

Best of business & tech

JADS is powered by the business expertise of Tilburg University and technical data science knowledge from Eindhoven University of Technology, combined in a unique program.

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Making data personal

True organizational impact arises from an approach tailored to your specific business context & sector. We give you the tools, mindset and skills to take effective action.

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Identification of knowledge needs

The PE programs address the knowledge gaps and the learning requirements for both organizations and professionals .

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What you can apply directly in your work

  • Well-founded decisions about data and AI
  • Better collaboration between business, policy, and technology
  • Knowledge you can apply and share within your organization

We continuously develop our learning methods and programs to keep them relevant to your needs. Stay up to date and discover what’s next.

Not sure which program is right for you?

Want to learn more about the programs? Our Program Managers can help you find the right fit.

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Questions about our programs?

E-mail Ellen and Andreas
professionaleducation@jads.nl

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