Fully funded by the Digital Start Fund administered by SDS
on behalf of the Scottish Government
To be Eligible you need to:
OR
Eligibility will be checked before the course starts
Register for our Courses below
Course summary
Pre Course
To prepare for the course we will first develop an individual learning plan and then each learner will be given access to our VLE. This will give you access to our videos, quizzes, exercises and other resources. You will also receive training in Python, Excel and Statistics fundamentals.
Course Content
A 10 week program designed to develop analytic, collaborative and creative problem skills. Using both business applications (Excel, Power BI) and programming tools (Python) to analyse and manipulate data, create visualisations. The course finishes with a Real World project for a third sector organisation.
Course background
Data supports crucial decisions about where to focus limited energy, time and budget using evidence not assumptions. It enhances faster decision making, gives a clear understanding of patterns and provides an environment for innovation. Harnessing data reduces costs, drives revenues and increases engagement with both clients and customers.
"Scotland’s future will be forged in a digital world. It’s a world in which data and digital technologies are transforming every element of our nation and our lives – people, place, economy and government." A Changing Nation: How Scotland will Thrive in a Digital World (Scottish Govt 11/03/2021)
Don’t worry if you are new to Python or if your knowledge of statistics is a bit rusty as before we dive into the data we will go through python fundamentals and a statistics refresher course. Flexible delivery including 3 daily workshops per week, optional expert classes, bite sized videos, interactive quizzes, podcasts, presentations, evening sessions, webinars and group work make up this course
To be eligible to apply, you’ll need to be resident in Scotland and have the right to work in the UK. This is open to graduates as long as you have not graduated in the last 12 months.
You will also have to either:
Or face two or more barriers to employment which could include:
You can find the complete list of criteria here
Eligibility Criteria