Skills Bootcamp in Data Analytics Level 4

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Are you ready to dive into the world of data and become a sought-after professional in analytics? This skills bootcamp equips you with essential skills in SQL, Python and data quality, ensuring you stand out in today’s competitive job market.

This comprehensive Data Analytics Level 4 Bootcamp is designed for those eager to build a career in data analysis, business intelligence, or data quality management. Through hands-on experience, you’ll master key tools such as SQL for data retrieval, Python for complex data analysis, and techniques for data quality and integration.

What sets this course apart is its focus on practical, real-world applications, enabling you to work on projects that mirror industry demands. You’ll explore data sets, perform statistical analyses, and learn how to transform raw data into valuable business insights.

Additionally, the course places emphasis on effectively communicating findings, ensuring you not only have the technical skills but also the confidence to present and interpret data results clearly. With our focus on industry relevance and a curriculum designed to boost your employability, this bootcamp gives you a significant edge in the job market.

Over the course of this bootcamp you will develop the following skills:

  • SQL for Data Retrieval: Learn essential SQL commands and techniques to extract, manipulate, and analyse data from databases.
  • Python for Data Analysis: Gain proficiency in Python programming for data analysis, including libraries such as Pandas and NumPy.
  • Data Quality and Integration: Understand the principles of data quality management and integration, ensuring accurate and reliable data for analysis.
  • Statistical Analysis: Explore methods of statistical analysis to uncover trends, patterns, and actionable insights from data.
  • Communication of Insights: Develop skills to effectively communicate data findings through visualisations and reports, preparing you for real-world stakeholder presentations.

Assessment
You will engage in a hands-on project that simulates real-world data challenges, providing you with a portfolio to showcase your skills to potential employers. In addition, you will have the opportunity to study for and take the optional Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals certification to evidence your readiness for industry.

Duration: 8 weeks

Upcoming Start Dates:

  • Monday 28th October 2024
  • Monday 27th January 2025
  • Monday 28th April 2025
As our bootcamps are delivered via a blended approach we ensure that learners have access to industry standard software. In addition, for in person sessions, our teaching rooms provide a realistic, practical learning environment.

This course is free (fully funded) for independent learners (those not taking the course through their employer).

To be eligible, you must:

  • Be aged 19 or older
  • Live in the North East Combined Authority area (Gateshead, Sunderland, South Tyneside, Newcastle, North Tyneside, Northumberland or County Durham)
  • Have the right to work in the UK and meets residency requirements

Employers using bootcamps to upskill their workforce will be required to pay a contribution (10% for SME and 30% for large employers).

If you are an independent learner, you will be guaranteed a job interview in industry. This bootcamp will prepare you for a career as a Data Analyst, BI Analyst and Data Engineer, as well as other more general software related roles.
All applicants are invited to interview and take part in an initial assessment process to check your suitability for this bootcamp. In addition, all applicants are required to have the following: GCSE English and Maths at grade 9-4 (A*-C), or equivalent. We recommend that learners have at least a Level 3 qualification in an IT/Tech related subject, however, we welcome applications from people without this qualification and will consider your interview and initial assessment performance.
Our teachers are ambitious, talented and passionate about making your experience at college the very best it can be. They are members of Dynamo North East and have up to date industrial experience to share with you, and the energy and enthusiasm to help you to get where you need to be. Software and AI Teacher, John, said: “Transitioning from industry to teaching has been incredibly rewarding. Sharing real-world skills with bootcamp students and seeing them advance in their careers is why I love what I do.”

Aneta Pawula, a Skills Bootcamp graduate, said: “I wasn’t sure if university was the right option for me so the option to complete a bootcamp was ideal. I found the bootcamp perfect for giving me that additional knowledge and the ability to go into the interview with confidence in my ability.”

Our Digital Technology curriculum is reviewed by a range of employers to ensure that you will develop the skills required to work in the industry. These include: • Sage • Accenture • TSG • National Innovation Centre for Data Previous graduates have gained employment with these organisations amongst others.

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