On Thursday 13 November 2025, Luxembourg’s Ministry of Education, Children and Youth announced a new adult training programme at the Digital Learning Hub (DLH).
The aim of the initiative is to support the country’s digital development by offering specialised training in data and artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity and quantum computing.
Luxembourg’s Minister of Education, Children and Youth, Claude Meisch, together with the Managing Director of the DLH, Serge Linckels, presented the launch of the three academies, which are scheduled to open in 2026.
According to the ministry, data and AI represent new economic sectors that are crucial for Luxembourg's development and cybersecurity experts are essential for protecting businesses against threats. Luxembourg also intends to position itself as a major player in the technological evolution of quantum computing, which is pushing back the previously established limits of traditional computing.
The programme is open to learners aged at least eighteen and is designed to be compatible with professional activity. It targets ICT professionals seeking to specialise (upskill), recent secondary school graduates aiming to enter the job market and individuals undergoing career changes (reskilling). Most content is delivered online via a dedicated platform and is complemented by mandatory in-person sessions in Esch-Belval.
The three academies form part of the government’s “Accelerating Digital Sovereignty 2030” strategy within the 2023-2028 coalition agreement and align with the European Digital Decade roadmap. The training paths correspond to occupations identified as being in high demand in the ICT sector.
The Data and AI Academy trains learners to design, deploy and manage AI-based solutions. Career paths include data scientist, machine learning specialist and AI designer. The programme is available in two formats: 40 hours per week over seven months or 20 hours per week over fourteen months. After a common core in programming, students specialise in data science or machine learning and complete a final practical task.
The Cybersecurity Academy covers cybersecurity, risk management and digital resilience, as well as information system protection. Career opportunities include ethical hacker, cybersecurity analyst and ICT security architect. This academy follows the same format as the Data and AI Academy and prepares participants for the CompTIA Security+ or CompTIA PenTest+ certification, depending on the chosen track.
The Quantum Computing Academy aims to develop talent to explore and apply quantum strategies for innovation and secure data processing. The four-month programme has a 20-hour workload per week. Career opportunities include positions such as quantum software developer, quantum algorithm engineer and quantum computational scientist. The curriculum covers applied quantum mechanics, quantum cryptography, high-performance computing and concrete industrial applications of these emerging technologies. It leads to the internationally recognised "IBM Certified Associate Developer - Quantum Computation using Qiskit" certification.
Luxembourg's Quantum Strategy Academy aims to develop talent to explore and apply quantum strategies for innovation and secure data processing. The programme is available for 20 hours per week over four months.
Minister Meisch stated: "With the launch of these three academies dedicated to cutting-edge technologies, we are laying another cornerstone in the digital transformation of our country. By developing the skills of tomorrow and training qualified professionals, we are giving Luxembourg the means to innovate and strengthen its digital sovereignty in a constantly evolving world.”
Registration is now open via the website dlh.lu/academy. The participation fee is set at €500 for the entire programme at each academy.
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