The Data Intelligence Project
Preparing the next generation of data leaders for the data-centric workplaces of today and tomorrow.
Our Mission
Through the Data Intelligence Project, Alation teaches students the language of data in theory and in practice, so when they graduate and go on to work in data-centric companies, they’re prepared to translate knowledge into action.
What is the Data Intelligence Project?

The Data Intelligence Project exposes students to the benefits of a collaborative data catalog environment that can help with real-world data challenges while reducing the overhead to learn about data. Graduates with experience navigating complex data landscapes will be well-positioned to launch successful, competitive careers. Learn More.
Program Benefits

We offer our software free of charge, to faculty and students at academic institutions, as a learning tool. With Alation, students learn the critical skills they need to curate, govern, and discover data assets in the data-driven enterprises of today.
Academic Partners
Empowering The Workforce of Tomorrow
380+ STUDENTS TO DATE
10 SEMESTERS OFFERED
6 DIFFERENT COURSES TAUGHT
Professional Resources for Your Students

An Enterprise Data Catalog
Students can access and use the same enterprise-quality data catalog they will find in Fortune 100 companies.

Employer-recognized Training Programs and Badges
Students can earn Brilliance Badges, recognized by industry professionals, by taking courses with Alation University, the same professional training content used by customers.

Interact with Subject Matter Experts
Guest speakers from our Subject Matter Expert list are available to share their expertise with students.
Is your school interested in participating in The Data Intelligence Project?
Could your undergraduate or graduate students benefit from:
- Applying classic concepts and methodology from information & library science to data, data cataloging, and data usage?
- Using a data intelligence platform in the classroom to conduct data-based research?
- Working with data, learning about SQL, database systems, and more, all within a collaborative data catalog and shared query environment?
- Learning about data curation, data privacy, and data ethics in practice?
If the answer is yes to any of these questions, contact us to find out more about the Data Intelligence Project.