Oracle has made a tangible contribution to strengthening digital skills in Austria with the signing of the Digital Competences Pact. On July 14, 2026, Secretary of State Alexander Pröll gave a press conference on the occasion of the signing, with Johannes Ferner, Account Cloud Engineering Leader, Oracle Austria, participating in the event.
Through Oracle Academy, educational institutions gain access to free resources for teaching and learning on AI, databases, Java, and more, as well as free access to Oracle Cloud technologies, Oracle APEX, and other software and learning tools.
As a separate offering, free Oracle LiveLabs provide learners with opportunities to develop practical technical skills in realistic learning environments. In addition, there are plans to link foundational digital learning paths and industry-recognized entry-level professional certifications from Oracle University through a shared learning portal, making them more accessible to both students and working professionals. Building on this foundation, Oracle aims to work with educational institutions and public-sector partners to support the practical development of digital and AI skills and help open pathways from foundational learning to advanced IT skills and careers.
Free Oracle Academy teaching resources, and certifications through Oracle University, will help students prepare for in-demand careers using the latest technology skills.
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Oracle University provides a comprehensive portfolio of professional training, certification, and digital adoption solutions to empower organizations to gain the skills and expertise they need to be successful — with AI, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), Oracle Database, Oracle Fusion Cloud, and Industry Applications.
Oracle is committed to closing the digital skills gap and helping the next generation of technology leaders develop the knowledge, skills, and hands-on experience they’ll need to succeed. Through the Skills Development Initiatives, Oracle University collaborates with government institutions, nongovernmental organizations, and national agencies to accelerate digital transformation initiatives around the world by jointly investing in developing local technology talent and supporting job placements.
Oracle Academy, Oracle’s global philanthropic educational program, is open to academic institutions and their educators to help advance student technology education, skills, innovation, and inclusion — offering free teaching and learning resources, including academic curriculum, cloud access, software, and more ― that help develop key knowledge, hands-on practice, and career-relevant skills. For 30 years, Oracle Academy has continued Oracle’s commitment to education.
With Oracle Academy, students receive hands-on experience with the latest technologies, helping make them career ready in the era of artificial intelligence, cloud computing, machine learning, data science, the Internet of Things, and beyond.