Victoria Scholz
Senior Content Marketing Manager
Last updated on
21.5.25
Interview
How Ninox helps shape the next generation of innovators
7
min
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In today’s fast-changing digital economy, knowing how to work with data is no longer a “nice-to-have”—it’s essential. Businesses across all sectors are embracing automation, optimization, and data-driven decision-making at an unprecedented pace. But are universities preparing students to meet these expectations?
Javier Cohen, Digital Transformation Consultant and Professor of Data Culture at CETT – University of Barcelona, believes the answer lies in low-code platforms. Tools like Ninox are not just simplifying data management: they’re transforming how students learn, think, and innovate.
“Students won’t just use digital tools—they will build with them.”
This is the story of how low-code is bridging the gap between theory and practice and why universities must embrace it now.
Meet the Expert: Javier Cohen
Javier Cohen wears many hats: consultant, entrepreneur, and educator. As the Director of Solumaker, he helps CEOs, executives, and business leaders digitize and automate their operations using low-code tools like Ninox, Glide, and Make. As a professor at CETT in Barcelona, he’s on a mission to equip students with practical digital skills that go far beyond the textbook.
In his courses—Data Culture and Big Data Management in Tourism—Javier introduces students to low-code platforms like Ninox, Glide, and Make. His goal? To empower them to structure and manage data, automate workflows, and think critically about how technology can drive business success.
Why Low-Code Belongs in the Classroom
Traditional academic models often lag behind the pace of real-world innovation. While businesses move quickly toward digital transformation, many university programs still emphasize theory and legacy tools.
That’s where low-code comes in.
“Low-code platforms like Ninox give students hands-on experience that closely mirrors real-world digital challenges,” says Javier.
With Ninox, students learn to:
- Manage structured data without advanced programming skills
- Automate processes and optimize business workflows
- Develop a strategic, data-driven mindset from day one
Perhaps most importantly, low-code platforms break down barriers between technical and non-technical students, making data management accessible to all.
Learning by Doing: The Ninox Experience
At CETT, the philosophy of “Through Experiences” is core to the learning journey. Javier’s courses are designed around hands-on experimentation, where students don’t just absorb information—they apply it.
In the first year, students use Ninox to:
- Understand how data is structured and connected
- Create simple databases for real-world business use cases
- Visualize information flow in an organization
In later years, the challenges grow. Students design more complex databases, build relationships between tables, and explore automation possibilities relevant to the hospitality and tourism industries.
“It’s not just about using a tool. It’s about learning to think in systems,” Javier explains.
From Class to Career: Student Success and Feedback
The response from students has been overwhelmingly positive. Many come into the course believing database management is too technical or “not for them.” Ninox changes that.
First-year students often describe it as their “aha moment” in understanding how data supports business operations. Final-year students report a shift in mindset: they begin to see data as a strategic asset, not just information on a screen.
“Ninox helped me see how automation can drive efficiency,” one student shared. “It gave me confidence to apply these concepts in real work scenarios.”
These are not isolated anecdotes. Javier’s approach is building a generation of graduates who are digitally fluent, business-oriented, and ready to contribute from day one.
Preparing for the Digital Future
What will define the professionals of tomorrow? According to Javier, it’s not just technical skills. It’s the ability to think critically about data and to act on it.
“In the near future, understanding data will be as important as knowing how to use Excel or PowerPoint,” he predicts.
Low-code platforms like Ninox will play a central role in this shift:
- They democratize technology, making innovation accessible to all students—not just those with coding backgrounds.
- They foster interdisciplinary thinking and real-world problem solving.
- They prepare students for the realities of the modern workplace, where data and automation are key to competitive advantage.
Conclusion: Empowering the Next Generation with Ninox
Universities must go beyond theory if they want to prepare students for the challenges of a digital-first economy. By incorporating low-code platforms like Ninox into the curriculum, educators like Javier Cohen are helping students become not just digital adopters—but digital enablers.
Ninox empowers students to build, automate, and optimize with confidence. And in doing so, it’s helping shape the future of education—and the workforce.
“Those who understand data and know how to act on it,” says Javier, “will lead tomorrow’s transformation.”
Would you like to meet Javier from Solumaker? Then simply fill out the form on this page and receive a free, no-obligation consultation. Javier introduces himself in a webinar (in Spanish). Register now! Or try Ninox free for 30 days!
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