Skills Bootcamp in Data Analysis

Course Code: NDB005D/PM1

Course Type
Adult Learning
Subject Area
Computing & Digital, Skills Bootcamps
Location
Taunton College
Start date
Flexible
Duration

This Skills Bootcampwill run for a maximum of 16 weeks. Further details on the schedule are available upon request following submission of an application.

Course Overview

Skills Bootcamps are flexible courses designed to equip adult learners with the relevant industry skills based on employer demand. The courses aim to upskill learners in their current job role, secure a job upon completion or progress to an accelerated apprenticeship. They are a fantastic opportunity for those looking to develop the necessary skills to excel in Data Analysis.

The Level 3 Skills Bootcamp in Data Analysis is 14 weeks in duration and includes industry guest speakers insights.

  • Introduction and Induction
  • Data analysis terminology and methods
  • Data analysis careers
  • Excel and the advanced functions, forecasting, calculations, charts, graphs, tables
  • Basic and summary statistics
  • Legal and ethical considerations
  • Planning projects, collecting data and presenting results
  • Importing data
  • Data cleansing and validation
  • Safeguarding and prevent
  • Pivot tables, goal seek, lookups
  • British values
  • Relational databases
  • SQL
  • Grouping, trends and anomalies
  • Equality and diversity
  • Power BI

Assessment Methods

Online.

Progression Options

On completion and achievement of the Skills Bootcamp, learners will be able to upskill in their current role, apply for relevant jobs, or progress on to an accelerated apprenticeship.

Entry Requirements

  • Age 19 or over
  • Have not started or completed a Skills Bootcamp this financial year
  • Have the right to work in the UK
  • Haved lived in the UK for the last 3 years
  • Unemployed and looking for a role in Data Analysis or an accelerated apprenticeship
  • If you are employed and upskilling, your employer may be asked to contribute dependent on your circumstances

Frequently Asked Questions

You can apply directly on any of the UCS College Group websites, whether you wish to study at Bridgwater College, Cannington College, Strode College, or Taunton College. Simply use our “Find a Course” feature and follow the on-screen instructions – be sure to have your important information to hand.