Research by Amsterdam Data Academy
Every year, we conduct research into the most important trends and developments in the field of data science & AI combined with learning and education. Read about some of these studies below.
1. The Skills of Tomorrow’s AI Workforce (2026) — New
What skills do organisations need in an AI-driven future?
Our latest nationwide study explores how AI reshapes roles, which new functions are emerging (Prompt Engineer, AI Product Owner, AI Coach, Governance Officer), and what skills organisations expect their workforce to develop in the coming years.
2. AI Workforce Revolution (2025)
How AI is transforming jobs, tasks and organisational structures.
Based on interviews with 40+ directors and HR leaders, this study reveals how fast AI changes work: 87% expect role replacement, 63% foresee hiring for completely new profiles, and 84% see an urgent need for large-scale AI upskilling.
3. Data Skills of the Future (2024)
What data & AI skills organisations value most — and where the biggest gaps are.
A large quantitative study discovering that while 69% of organisations want to invest heavily in data skills, only ~20% of employees actually follow training. Data understanding remains the #1 skill, and GenAI is the biggest capability gap.
