Kickstart your career as a Data Analyst

Launch your career in tech: Become a Data Analyst

This programme has been developed in partnership with Microsoft.

Generation was awarded funding by Greater Manchester Combined Authority to deliver bespoke Skills Bootcamps in the city-region, which form part of the Government’s Lifetime Skills Guarantee, helping everyone gain skills for life. Skills Bootcamps give people aged 19+ the opportunity to build up sector specific skills through fully-funded and co-funded flexible courses of up to 16 weeks. After completing the training, participants will fast track to a guaranteed interview with a local employer.

Demand for data skills has tripled in the past five years and it is one of the fastest growing areas in tech! On this free 11 week Skills Bootcamp in Data Analytics, we’ll provide you with the perfect launchpad to enter this area. This is a Skills Bootcamp– part of the Government’s Lifetime Skills Guarantee and Plan for Jobs. 

What jobs could I do after completing the programme?

This programme trains you to become a Data Analyst, a person whose job is to gather and interpret data in order to solve a specific problem for a business. Similar job titles include Research Analyst, or Data Scientist.

Who is this programme for?

This programme is open to anyone aged 19+ who is living in Greater Manchester and currently unemployed or working on a zero-hours contract.

You don’t need any qualifications or experience to apply and we encourage applications from groups under-represented in the tech industry – particularly women, those without university degrees, and those aged under 30.

We are looking for learners who:

• enjoy working with numbers, calculations and analysis
• like solving problems with a logical, step-by-step approach
• have good attention to detail
• feel comfortable with the idea of learning new software programmes, such as Microsoft Excel
• are happy doing (or learning to do) a bit of computer programming or coding
• are comfortable working with other people, and like the idea of presenting or explaining your findings in simple, easy to understand ways

What will you gain from the programme?

• It’s free! Gain all the skills you need to kickstart a career in the tech industry, at no cost
• Average estimated starting salary from £23-27k in your first role and access to future progression opportunities
• Grow in confidence and resilience, while building your first professional network in the classroom.

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What do we offer?

• Free training You’ll learn all you need to be successful – from programming skills to the employment essentials that will help you achieve your potential. All programmes are delivered fully remote during Covid.
• Gain an industry recognised Qualification Train towards obtaining the Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals qualification (at £0 cost to you).
• Connect with hiring employers At the end of the programme, Generation will enrol you to the Graduate Hub, helping you prepare for interviews. We will connect you with employers looking to hire data analysts at the time, support you in job applications, and help you transition into your working life.
• Mentor support during and 6 months post programme
• Continue to receive your benefits if you are receiving Universal Credit or other work-related benefits such as JSA or ESA, we will work with you to make sure you continue to receive these during the programme.