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Data & AI Literacy
More than just a set of skills, data & AI literacy is a mindset. Our goal is to help staff and faculty become confident and skilled in analyzing, interpreting, and using data & AI to make informed decisions in their work and daily lives.
What is data & AI literacy?
Data & AI literacy is the ability to obtain, find meaning, apply, and communicate data and AI-driven insights in an ethical and responsible manner to inform work or personal decisions. Learn how you can improve your own data & AI literacy here.
Northeastern’s commitment to data & AI literacy
We believe we are all data & AI people. Both data & AI literacy play a key role in humanics, which is central to Northeastern University’s identity and mission. Learn how data literacy & AI literacy are integrated in Northeastern’s DNA, and see how we’re shaping our digital future in the age of automation and AI.
Data & AI learning opportunities
Whether you’re a beginner eager to learn the basics or an experienced professional looking to refine your expertise, our learning opportunities will help you navigate the exciting world of data & AI with confidence.
- On-demand data & AI learning resources
- Exploring data literacy workshop
- Exploring data literacy: a workshop for leaders
- Data analyst onboarding
- Tips and cheat sheets
Experiential data & AI literacy badges
Our experiential data & AI literacy badging program encourages you to bring your learning to life in your everyday work. The badges recognize the knowledge you’ve gained and your ability to apply what you have learned in your work environment.