Data Analytics

Overview

A free 11-week online programme to launch your career as a Data Analyst. Like working with numbers and solving problems? This programme is for you!

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 remote bootcamp, we’ll provide you with the perfect launchpad to enter this area.

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 18+ (please check specific programme locations and dates above) and currently unemployed or working on a zero-hours contract. 

You don’t need any qualifications or experience to apply. As a charity it is our mission to widen access to opportunities and so we encourage applications from groups under-represented in the tech industry – particularly those who identify as women or non-binary, those without university degrees, and those aged under 25.

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 way

Find out more about who we seek to serve.

Graduate Nadia’s story:
“Generation completely changed my life […] and made me realise you can do anything as long as you put in the time to do it.

Every day I wake up and do a job that I had no idea that I was ever capable of doing, and that really helps with my confidence on a daily basis.” Nadia, Data Analyst bootcamp alumna

Eligibility Criteria

• Aged 18+
• Resident in one of: London, West Midlands, West Yorkshire, Greater Manchester, Scotland (please see above for specific programme location dates)
• Not currently in education, training or employment (except zero-hours contract)
• Have the legal right to work and live in the UK – visa holders should have 15+ months until visa expiry
• We do not accept Student Visas, Graduate Visas, Skilled Worker Visas, Youth Mobility Visas and ARC cards.
• Available full-time for the duration of the programme, and ready to start a full-time job after the programme
• You should not have significant experience in a very similar job in the past three years
• Must be able to communicate clearly in spoken and written English
• Must have a quiet place to study on programme

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.
  
• Learners will take the following industry-aligned qualifications as part of their programme: Microsoft PL-900: Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals Certification

What industry skills will you learn?

Technical skills

We’ll help you learn the technical skills with lots of hands-on, interactive sessions. By the end, you’ll understand:

• Data quality management: cleaning & processing data, some database querying using SQL
• Visualisation: PowerBI (dashboards, excel reports etc)
• How to manipulate data to create reports that support or inform business decisions

Don’t worry if some of these technical skills aren’t familiar to you – you’ll learn them on the programme!

Behavioural skills

In every job, there are key skills that will help you be successful and stand out as a high quality team member. We’ll help you learn how to develop the key behavioural skills that will ensure you can transition into your new career smoothly and successfully. You’ll develop skills in:

• Growth mindset
• Persistence
• Future Orientation
• Personal Responsibility
• Communication and confidence

What do we offer?

Free training. You’ll learn all you need to be successful – from the necessary technical skills skills to the employment essentials that will help you achieve your potential.

Connect with other hiring employers. In the last few weeks of your programme, you’ll work with our Employability Coaches to prepare for life after your boot-camp. We’ll help prepare your CV and develop your interview skills, ready to be connected to hiring employers and to be supported in your job search. We’ll support you with every application and help you transition into working life.

Dedicated mentor support during the programme and for up to 6 months afterwards to give you the best chance of succeeding and overcoming any challenges.

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.

Program Dates

What does a Data Analyst do?

Data, data, data – we are producing more than ever and it is seen as the new most valuable asset of companies. Think about how many customers a company like Amazon or eBay has. Millions? Then think about how many items they have online. Billions? And within that, how many types of individual information – names, locations, costs – all evolving all the time.

What makes data so valuable is the analysis of it and how it can be used to make the right decisions – whether this be launching a new product, determining what type of tv series will sell best or even setting a strategy to manage a pandemic – all require data analytics.

Hear first hand what a data analyst does – this example is from a Healthcare company

The Application Process

Ongoing benefits of Generation

A trusted network. You’ll join our ever-growing network of Generation graduates with access to continued learning and support from us.

Get involved and give back. There are many ways to get involved with spreading the Generation message once you graduate to help more people access life-changing careers.

Ongoing support. Use your new Generation network to find out about future career opportunities and troubleshoot challenges with each other.

If you have any more questions, contact us here.