Data Stewards Academy

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Who Are Our Data Stewards?

Our Data Stewards network is composed of over 160 learners who have gone through one of our data stewards courses.

Representing people across sectors, disciplines, and organizations, it represents a growing network of practitioners interested in harnessing data for good.

Data Stewards represent:

Local and national governments
Statistical agencies
International organizations
Non-profits and advocacy groups
Start-ups
Fortune 500 Companies
Consulting firms
Universities
Community leaders
Independent researchers

Why get involved with our data stewards network?

As leading professionals who have gone through intensive course training, Data Stewards receive exclusive support and offerings from our team. A data steward can expect:

Updates and Webinars

Access to our monthly Data Stewardship Trends to Watch series and select community engagements.

Peer Learning

Data Stewards are plugged into our international network of experts, giving them access to their peers around the world who they can turn to for support and guidance.

Events and Salons

Data stewards receive advance notice for all upcoming keynotes, fireside chats, and panels and the ability to promote their own events.

New Research

Data Stewards are regularly solicited to provide input on our latest research and to help set an agenda that will impact the data practitioners worldwide.

What are alumni saying?

Its always heartening to meet a fresh group of people from different sectors and backgrounds that all have a common interest in learning more and developing themselves and, by result, their organisations.
Alex Hutchison — Director, Data for Children Collaborative with UNICEF
The role of data stewards is crucial for data spaces to succeed in Switzerland. This course is key.
André Golliez — President, Swiss Data Alliance
This has been a most enriching experience! I have gained relevant knowledge, skills, and tools on the third wave of open data. The people and classmates that you will encounter is top-notch which could greatly enhance your network and community.
Anonymous Cohort Alumni
I highly recommend participating in this course to anyone who is leading a team. It opens your eyes that working on AI or Data is not enough - you also need the structures and governance to do so. Data Stewards play a crucial role in this.
Benedikt Göller — Agore Digitale Transformation
The Data Stewards Intensive Course was a great opportunity to learn more on this very interesting but complicated topic. Building on the Canvas, the course was a mix of theoretical, practical and hands-on learning. A diverse pool of experts shared their expertise with us and we benefited from diverse views on how this role is implemented in practice.
Céliane Pochon — Federal Office of Communications (OFCOM)

How can you get involved?

We work with partners worldwide to make each cohort thrive. Support the movement in the way that fits you best. Interested in working with us? You can support a data stewards course in different ways:

Register for a Course

Are you a data professional who is interested in taking your work to the next level? Look at our current course offerings to find the next available course.

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Become a Guest Lecturer

Are you working on responsible data governance, data-sharing infrastructures, or computational social science? Join our pool of guest faculty and share your expertise with global cohorts.

Become a Course Funder

Champion responsible data stewardship in your country by supporting our programs and helping teams build durable governance capacity.

Volunteer Field Visits

Host our participants at your institution to showcase real-world stewardship in action and spark new collaborations.