Transforming Data With Intelligence

TDWI is Your Source for In-Depth Education and Research on All Things Data Management, Analytics, and AI

For more than 25 years, TDWI has been raising the intelligence of data leaders and their teams with in-depth, applicable education and research, and an engaged worldwide membership community. Transform the success of your data management, analytics, and AI projects—and your career—with TDWI.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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: 

  • TDWI Assessments:   Interactive tools that benchmark data, analytics, and AI maturity with custom scorecards and strategic recommendations. 

  • Best Practices Reports: Analyst-authored research on topics like data architecture, generative AI, and governance—grounded in real-world trends and best practices.
  • Data & AI Leaders Forum: An invite-only, non-sponsored peer group for executive strategy, benchmarking, and thought leadership. 
  • Data & AI Leaders Summit: A curated, two-day in-person event for data and AI leaders to tackle enterprise data and AI strategy. 
  • 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. 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 datasets and insights not available in public reports. 

How do I stay updated on events and resources? 

Subscribe to our newsletter, follow TDWI on LinkedIn, or join the member community to get early access to events, discounts, and exclusive research. 

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 helped organizations build future-ready data strategies and solutions through research-backed learning, expert faculty, and a 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 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 teams and leaders, TDWI equips organizations to succeed in a rapidly changing 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 as The Data Warehousing Institute, reflecting its early focus on data warehousing. As the field evolved, TDWI broadened its scope to include AI, BI, analytics, and data management. In 2015 the name was redefined to Transforming Data With Intelligence to better reflect that expanded mission.

What types of training does TDWI offer?

TDWI offers a variety of formats to match different learning needs:

  • In-person conferences (for example, TDWI Transform and the Data & AI Leaders Summit)
  • Live virtual summits and webinars
  • On-demand courses and virtual seminars
  • Hands-on bootcamps and multi-day masterclasses

All programs are led by expert instructors and built for real-world application. In fact, a large majority of participants report being able to apply new skills immediately on the job.

What are the most popular resources for Data and AI leaders from TDWI?

TDWI provides a robust portfolio of resources aimed at senior practitioners and decision-makers. Top resources include:

  • TDWI Assessments — interactive tools to benchmark data, analytics, and AI maturity with custom scorecards and recommendations.

  • Best Practices Reports — analyst-authored research on topics such as data architecture, generative AI, and governance grounded in real-world trends.

  • Data & AI Leaders Forum — an invite-only, non-sponsored peer group focused on executive strategy, benchmarking, and thought leadership.

  • Data & AI Leaders Summit — a curated, two-day in-person event for senior leaders to tackle enterprise data and AI strategy.

  • 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. TDWI offers private, customizable team training—delivered online or onsite—aligned to your goals and skill levels. Programs focus on practical skills such as data literacy, analytics, AI, data engineering, and governance to drive measurable impact and rapid ROI.

Do you offer certificates or credentials?

Yes. Many TDWI courses and bootcamps include certificates of completion. TDWI also offers three vendor-neutral professional certifications that validate applied expertise:

  • CBIP — Certified Business Intelligence Professional
  • DGCP — Data Governance Certified Professional
  • AICP — Artificial Intelligence Certified Professional

What is TDWI Transform?

TDWI Transform is TDWI’s 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 sessions designed to build practical skills and drive organizational impact.

Do you offer webinars and virtual summits?

Yes. TDWI hosts regular webinars and virtual summits that feature industry experts, case studies, and technology demos. Many events are free to attend and are available on-demand. Check the Events page for upcoming sessions.

How can I access TDWI research, reports, and tools?

TDWI’s research, whitepapers, surveys, and expert insights are available through the TDWI Resource Hub, the central place for best practices, playbooks, assessments, and strategic frameworks on data, analytics, and AI.

Members of the TDWI Research Panel and participants in the Data & AI Leaders Forum receive early access to new research and exclusive datasets not published in public reports.

How do I stay updated on events and resources?

Subscribe to the TDWI newsletter, follow TDWI on LinkedIn, or join the member community to get early access to events, discounts, and exclusive research.

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