In most cases, decision-makers in companies. Long before laws are written, they make the choices that determine how new technologies are used.

That takes more than technical understanding. It takes the right questions — and a framework to answer them.

TU Wien Academy for Continuing Education supports you with scientifically grounded, practice-oriented continuing education programs.

The EU AI Act has been in force since August 2024. It requires not only compliance from companies, but also AI literacy at the leadership level. In other words, anyone considering AI projects must understand what they are getting into.

TU Wien Academy programs combine the latest research with concrete real-world questions from business, politics, and public administration. This creates learning spaces where decision-makers can systematically understand and shape the complex challenges of transformation.

From First Steps to an Executive MBA

TU Wien Academy offers a tiered portfolio for different time budgets and learning goals — from a one-day intensive format to a part-time MBA.

Key programs for strategic AI transformation

• Certified AI Manager From strategy to implementation: Participants learn to systematically unlock AI potential and realize value-driven use cases. This program provides the skills to lead AI transformations—from roadmaps and governance to business value at the intersection of technology and management.
• AI:Advanced | Die KI-Schulung 2026 This intensive day provides a structured introduction to AI — from technical fundamentals to legal frameworks and ethical questions. Participants gain verifiable AI competence in line with the EU AI Act and can assess and support AI initiatives in their organisation with confidence.
• Data Literacy & AI Essentials Read, analyse, and communicate data convincingly: this compact programme teaches the foundations for data-driven decision-making — from visualisation and storytelling to the basics of AI, with a practical focus tailored to leadership responsibilities.
• Executive MBA Operational Excellence & AI From pilot projects to scalable business value: this MBA combines leadership, finance, and technology management with a robust specialisation in data science and AI. Graduates learn to steer data-driven initiatives strategically and move AI applications from experimentation into day-to-day operations.
• Executive MBA Advanced Technologies & Global Leadership Strategic management meets deep tech. In cooperation with the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), this programme builds leadership capability at the intersection of AI, robotics, and emerging technologies — for confidently leading international teams in tech-driven environments.
• Executive MBA General Management  (German) The classic programme for engineers and technical professionals who want to build general management competence — from finance and leadership to strategy. An integrated Data Literacy & AI module ensures graduates can assess and steer technological developments effectively.

Who is it for?

Our programs are designed for leaders and subject-matter experts who want to:

• assess AI initiatives strategically and steer them responsibly
• meet regulatory requirements such as the EU AI Act
• make and communicate data-based decisions with confidence
• expand their technical expertise with management competence

Your role in the AI transformation

Building AI competence today means shaping tomorrow’s rules of the game. With continuing education at TU Wien Academy, you won’t become a passenger of technological change — you’ll become the leader who decides how AI is used in your organisation.

Take advantage of this opportunity for further education at Austria's leading technical university. Secure your place now in a promising career field!