Program Overview

Program Overview

The program "Werken met Data" is designed to help participants understand how data can be used to improve decision-making and innovation in their organizations. The program is offered by the University of Twente and is taught in Dutch.

Program Details

• Start Date: 27 March 2026
• Location: Enschede, U Parkhotel
• Duration: 1 day
• Investment: 850
• Language: 100% Dutch

Program Objectives

The program aims to equip participants with the skills to:

• Describe the types of data present in an organization
• Explain what is needed to make data accessible for models, algorithms, and AI
• Identify common pitfalls in data-driven work

Program Content

The program covers the following topics:

• What are data and what types exist
• Data visualization
• From big data to a structured data matrix
• Data preprocessing and analysis
• Models, algorithms, and AI
• Pitfalls such as bias, discrimination, interpretation, accuracy, trust, implementation, data quality, and loss of skills

Teaching Method

The program is taught through an interactive live session with ample opportunity for discussion and application to the participant's own practice.

Instructor

The program is taught by Prof. dr. Stťphanie van den Berg, University of Twente.

Preparation

Participants are required to write a half-A4 page about the data they work with, including what the data contains, how it looks, and what they do or want to do with it. This description should be sent to the instructor at least one week before the workshop.

Program Format

• Type: Interactieve live sessie
• Duration: 1 day
• Instructor: Prof. dr. Stťphanie van den Berg