What is TDWI and who is it for?
TDWI (Transforming Data With Intelligence), founded in 1995, is a leading source of education and research for data and analytics professionals working across artificial intelligence (AI), business intelligence (BI), and data management. For over 30 years, TDWI has empowered organizations with the knowledge and skills to build future-ready data strategies and solutions through research-backed learning, expert faculty, and a vibrant global community.
TDWI offerings include in-person conferences, virtual events, on-demand courses, research reports, webinars, and memberships designed to meet the evolving needs of today’s data- and AI-enabled enterprises. From vendor-neutral, role-specific training to executive-level strategy, TDWI supports everyone from data analysts, architects, and engineers to CDOs and business leaders.
By developing data and AI-literate, analytics-capable leaders and teams, TDWI equips organizations to succeed in a rapidly evolving landscape. TDWI is the trusted training and research provider to more than 400 of the Fortune 500.
What does the TDWI acronym stand for?
TDWI was originally founded over 30 years ago as The Data Warehousing Institute, reflecting its focus on data warehousing. However, as the data and analytics landscape evolved, so did TDWI’s offerings. In 2015, to better represent its expanded scope—including AI, business intelligence, analytics, and data management—TDWI redefined its name to Transforming Data With Intelligence.
What types of training does TDWI offer?
TDWI offers in-person conferences like TDWI Transform and the Data & AI Leaders Summit, live virtual summits, on-demand courses, and virtual seminars. Whether you prefer deep dives over multiple days or short, focused classes, every program is led by expert instructors and built for real-world application. In fact, 93% of individuals who participate in TDWI education say that they are immediately able to apply their newly acquired knowledge when they return to the office.
What are the most popular resources for data and AI leaders from TDWI?
TDWI offers a robust portfolio of trusted resources designed to empower data and AI leaders with insights, strategy, skill development, and peer engagement. Top resources for data and AI leaders include:
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TDWI Assessments
Interactive tools that benchmark data, analytics, and AI maturity with custom scorecards and strategic recommendations.
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Best Practices Reports
Analyst-authored research on topics like data architecture, generative AI, and governance—grounded in real-world trends and best practices.
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Data & AI Leaders Forum
An invite-only, non-sponsored peer group for executive strategy, benchmarking, and thought leadership.
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Data & AI Leaders Summit
A curated, two-day in-person event for data and AI leaders to tackle enterprise data and AI strategy.
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Scalable Training Solutions
Customizable team training aligned to business outcomes—available in person, online, or on demand.
Can TDWI train my team or department?
Yes. We offer private, customizable team training—delivered online or onsite—aligned to your goals and team skill levels. These programs equip teams with practical skills in data literacy, analytics, AI, data engineering, and governance—ensuring real-world impact and rapid ROI.
Do you offer certificates or credentials?
Yes. Many of TDWI’s courses and bootcamps include certificates of completion. TDWI also offers three vendor-neutral professional certifications:
- CBIP – Certified Business Intelligence Professional
- DGCP – Data Governance Certified Professional
- AICP – Artificial Intelligence Certified Professional
These credentials validate applied expertise in today’s most critical data disciplines.
What is TDWI Transform?
TDWI Transform is our flagship in-person training event for AI, BI, analytics, and data management professionals. Held multiple times a year, it features expert-led masterclasses, hands-on bootcamps, and leadership summits to help you build data and AI skills and drive impact across your organization.
Do you offer webinars and virtual summits?
Yes. TDWI hosts regular webinars and virtual summits featuring industry experts, real-world case studies, and demos of the latest data and AI technologies. They're free to attend and available on demand after the live session (viewing virtual summits on demand requires preregistration). Browse upcoming sessions on our Events page.
How can I access TDWI research, reports, and tools?
You can access TDWI’s latest research, whitepapers, surveys, and expert insights through the TDWI Resource Hub, your central destination for best practices, playbooks, assessments, and strategic frameworks on data, analytics, and AI.
For deeper access, TDWI Research Panel members and participants in the TDWI Data & AI Leaders Forum receive early access to new research and exclusive data sets and insights not available in public reports.
How do I stay updated on events and resources?