BDI Academy 2026
Flexible and trusted data sharing is essential for modern business operations. Organisations that master it lead the way. The BDI Academy helps entrepreneurs, policy advisers, managers and IT professionals get started with the Basic Data Infrastructure (BDI) framework.
In the BDI Academy trainings, you learn how the Basic Data Infrastructure (BDI) framework works and how to apply it within your organisation. Guided by our specialists, you discover how to use data intelligently to accelerate collaboration and simplify processes. The result: time savings and reduced costs. The knowledge you gain provides a solid foundation for strategic decisions in your data-driven business operations.
Discover which training suits you and strengthen your role. Participation is free. Register straight away, as the number of places is limited.
Training courses
BDI Fundamentals
After this basic training, you have a clear understanding of what BDI entails. You learn why the BDI exists, what the BDI is and why it is unique. You will understand when to apply the BDI and when not, and how to get started with the BDI. Who is it for? Managers, policy advisers, project managers and entrepreneurs in profit and non-profit organisations. Duration: 4 hours See the available dates at the bottom of the page.
BDI Technical Fundamentals
If you have a technical background, this training is for you. You gain insight into the BDI framework and its key technical components. After completing the training, you understand what the BDI is and which technical components are available, what the authentication and authorization mechanisms are in the BDI, how to connect to a BDI Association using a BDI Connector and how to get support when connecting to a BDI Association. The training also provides a solid foundation if you want to deepen your knowledge with the BDI Professional training. Who is it for? Developers, IT specialists, solution architects, integration specialists and technically oriented managers. Duration: 4 hours See the available dates at the bottom of the page.
BDI Professional
In this training, you learn how to independently develop a BDI application based on a fictitious or real-life case. You apply the knowledge gained in the previous trainings and work step by step towards practical solutions. Who is it for? Developers Duration: 3 days Start date based on availability.
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E-learning is the foundation
Before starting a training, you first complete the BDI Introduction e-learning module. This module introduces the basic principles of the governance framework. After completing it, you understand what BDI is and the solutions it offers.
The e-learning is followed online, at a time that suits you, and takes approximately half an hour. It is important that you complete this online module before participating in the trainings. This ensures that everyone starts with the same basic knowledge.
