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Impact Data Management Certificate
Turn Data into Sustainable Impact.
This executive-level certification empowers professionals to work confidently with sustainability and impact data. Whether you’re reporting ESG progress, managing social KPIs, or aligning with global sustainability goals, this course gives you the tools to collect, interpret, and communicate data that matters.
What you learn during your studies
Technology & Skills:
- Learn to harness data for environmental and social impact measurement
- Gain hands-on expertise in sustainability analytics, ESG reporting, and impact KPIs
- Work with tools for carbon tracking, supply chain transparency, and stakeholder management
- Understand how to use data visualization and dashboards to communicate impact to diverse audiences
- Master the integration of impact data with business strategy and operational decision-making
Methods & Mindset:
- Think strategically about creating measurable, scalable social and environmental impact
- Apply systems thinking to understand complex sustainability challenges
- Learn to bridge the gap between data insights and actionable impact initiatives
- Develop a stakeholder-centered approach to impact management and reporting
- Cultivate ethical leadership and responsibility in data-driven impact work
How You'll Learn:
- 3 weekends in a compact format designed for busy professionals (5 ECTS)
- Flexible learning in English, combining online modules with optional live workshops
- Learn from XU Exponential's industry partners
- Expert feedback from instructors with impact measurement and sustainability experience
- Certification from a state-recognized university in Germany
What you'll be able to do:
- Design and implement impact measurement frameworks for organizations and projects
- Create compelling data stories that drive stakeholder engagement and funding
- Optimize impact initiatives using data-driven insights and performance metrics
- Transition into roles such as Impact Analyst, Sustainability Manager, or ESG Consultant
- Lead data-driven transformation in non-profits, social enterprises, and impact-focused companies
Who is this program designed for?
- Sustainability professionals looking to strengthen their data and analytics skills
- Data analysts interested in applying their skills to social and environmental impact
- Non-profit leaders and social entrepreneurs seeking to measure and scale impact
- Corporate sustainability teams working on ESG reporting and impact initiatives
- Consultants and advisors supporting organizations in their sustainability journey
Future Job Opportunities?
Automation Engineer
Robotics Developer
Additive Manufacturing (3D) Technician
IoT Systems Analyst
Engineering Project Manager
Industrial Tech Entrepreneur
Production Innovation Manager
Your degree programme at a glance
Format
Face to face
Location
Face to faceOn-Campus in
Potsdam/Berlin
Duration
3 Years / 6 Sem.
6 Years/ 12 Sem
Language
English
Start
October 2025
Recognition
State-recognized
in Germany
Fees
from €27.360 Full-Time Study Fees
Full Scholarships & Funding available
Quick Access for EU Students
Admissions & Fees
Your Apartment
Student Life
Future Jobs
Scholarships & Funding
Accreditation & Recognition
Contact & Study Consultation
Study Fees
Plan ahead with confidence – all key costs at a glance.
Study
Monthly
Per Semester
Per Year
Full Program
EU Students
€708
€4,248
€8,496
€25,488
Non-EU Students
-
€6,000
€12,000
€36,000
Additional fees may apply (e.g. registration, public transport,
graduation).
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Student life at XU goes far beyond the classroom. From hands-on urban gardening to
collaborative and creative projects, our campus is a space where learning and community
thrive together.
Recognized by the Ministry of Science and accredited by ZEvA, XU blends academic
excellence with a bold, future-driven culture that's felt in classrooms, co-living
spaces, and student-led events alike.
At XU Exponential University, you learn in small, closely mentored groups, with a
strong focus on one-on-one tutoring and individual support. Instead of traditional
lectures, the university emphasizes personalized guidance and collaborative,
networked learning.
Château views by day, Berlin beats by night - the digital pulse always on. At the
center of Potsdam's innovation scene - just steps from Berlin - XU Exponential
University links you with top industries for future-ready learning and hands-on
projects.
Your Apartment at the XU Campus: Modern, bright, up to 29 sqm - with private
bathroom, often with a balcony or terrace. Fully furnished, including utilities
& internet. Just 5 minutes to campus, lake, supermarket & train station.
Your Apartment at the XU Campus: Modern, bright, up to 29 sqm – with private bathroom,
often with a balcony or terrace. Fully furnished, including utilities & internet. Just 5
minutes to campus, lake, supermarket & train station.
Academic Excellence
Recognized by the Ministry of Science and accredited by ZEvA, XU blends academic excellence with a bold, future-driven culture.
Personalized Learning
Learn in small, closely mentored groups with strong focus on one-on-one tutoring and individual support.
Innovation Hub
At the center of Potsdam's innovation scene, linking you with top industries for future-ready learning.
Campus Living
Modern, bright apartments up to 29 sqm with private bathroom, fully furnished including utilities & internet.
Your Apartment at the XU Campus
Your Apartment at the XU Campus: Modern, bright, up to 29 sqm – with private bathroom, often with a balcony or terrace. Fully furnished, including utilities & internet. Just 5 minutes to campus, lake, supermarket & train station.
Real Project-Based Learning
At XU in Berlin/Potsdam, you don’t just study — you build, disrupt, and lead the digital business of tomorrow,
collaborating with industry leaders in small, powerful classes from day one.
collaborating with industry leaders in small, powerful classes from day one.
SAP
Pelikan
Vattenfall
Berliner Volksbank
Siemens
Edeka
Universal
EON Germany
Hella Agaila
Erasmus
XU Business Partners
We collaborate with leading industry players to bridge the gap between education and real-world experience. Our
students benefit from hands-on projects, internships, and networking opportunities with top companies.
students benefit from hands-on projects, internships, and networking opportunities with top companies.
SAP
Pelican
Vattenfall
Siemens Healthineers
Edeka
Universal
EON Germany
Hella Agaila
Ersamus
