CDOA contributes to the digital transformation of urban governance by developing a Smart Data Officer training programme that integrates data analytics, AI and sustainability into urban management studies. The programme is delivered through AI-driven simulations and case studies hosted on an open-access platform. CDOA facilitates training for educators and municipal staff, as well as internships for students in local governments. EFMD oversees the programme's alignment with international quality standards.

The consortium is led by Poznań University of Economics and Business (PL) and gathers Adam Mickiewicz University (PL), CONFORM (IT), The City Foundation (PL), bettertogether Gmbh (AT) and University for Continuing Education - Danube University Krems (AT).