Kickstart your career as a Data Analyst

Launch your career in tech: Become a Data Analyst

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.

Don’t have a degree? Don’t worry we do not select on past educational background and our courses are designed for people without previous tech experience or education.

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. 

Hear from our previous learners

How it works

You don’t need any existing work experience or qualifications to be part of this training programme. Data is not just for those with math degrees! >110 learners without degrees have joined Generation Data programmes across the UK & Ireland and have gone into roles earning >€31. You’re more likely to thrive on the programme and in a career as a data analyst if…

• you enjoy working with numbers (and you’re good at it too), calculations and analysis
• you like solving problems with a logical, step-by-step approach
• you’re detail orientated
• you’re comfortable learning new software programmes like Excel to perform analysis
• you’re happy doing (or learning to do) a bit of computer programming or coding
• you’re comfortable working with people to explain, communicate and present your analysis and technical concepts in simple, easy to understand ways

What we’re offering…

• 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.