Data Institute | Discovery to Decision-Making | Lead with confidence, inspire with purpose.

EDUCAUSE Data Institute | Discovery to Decision-Making

February 22–25, 2027
Live Online

Build the confidence to ask better questions, make informed decisions, and communicate insights that drive meaningful change.

The EDUCAUSE Data Institute is an immersive experience designed for higher education professionals looking to strengthen how they use data in their work. You’ll develop practical skills to find, interpret, and apply data so you can use it more effectively in your role.

We strongly encourage you to step away from day-to-day responsibilities and fully immerse yourself in the program.

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What You’ll Learn

  • Data Value, Life Cycle, and Governance
  • Clarifying Research Needs and Identifying Data Inputs
  • Evaluating and Managing Data for Institutional Insight
  • Visualizing and Presenting Data to Drive Decisions

Why Choose the Data Institute?

  • checkmarkAsk better questions of your data—so you can make clearer, more confident decisions.
  • checkmarkUtilize data more effectively in your work even if you are not a data expert.
  • checkmarkLearn with peers and data professionals who understand the higher ed context.
  • checkmarkHelp your insights gain traction so stakeholders can better understand, trust, and act on data insights.
  • checkmarkPractice exploring, evaluating, and communicating data through real-world higher ed scenarios.

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About the Data Institute Experience

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    Program Dates

    February 22–25, 2027

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    Duration

    3 Half Days

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    Time Commitment

    12 hours total

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    Who Should Attend?

    Higher education professionals who are new to using data to support decision-making.

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    Program Delivery

    Live Online

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    Credential

    Successful completers receive the Data Institute digital microcredential.

Please Note: To get the most out of this Institute, we strongly encourage you to step away from day-to-day responsibilities and, as much as possible, be fully present throughout the institute.

What Members Are Saying About the
EDUCAUSE Data Institute

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“Feeling a bit more comfortable and a bit less intimidated looking at and thinking about data. This has given me a place to start.”

— Past Data Institute Participant

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“The most significant takeaway for me was understanding that as I gain more experience with data, it's essential to recognize the process and the need to ask the right questions before creating visualizations.”

— Past Data Institute Participant

  • Registration

    $795 through January 25
    $995 after January 25
    (EDUCAUSE Members)

    $1,035 through January 25
    $1,300 after January 25
    (Nonmembers)

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  • Key Dates

    Oct 19

    Registration Open

    Registration is open.

    Feb 22

    Institute Begins

    The Data Institute begins on February 22, 2027.

    Feb 25

    Institute Ends

    The Data Institute ends on February 25, 2027.