Do you live in Norfolk or Suffolk and are looking to start a new career in data? Upskill with Cambridge Spark while you look for your dream data role!
Cambridge Spark are offering current job seekers the opportunity to undertake a fully-funded 10 week data bootcamp to learn the skills they need to start a brand new career in data. Alongside the free training, bootcamp learners will receive the support of an Employability Coach to update their CV, prepare for interviews and find a new data role. The bootcamp is part-time and delivered virtually, allowing learners to bolster their CV with key data skills alongside their job search without the need for travel. We have a small number of bootcamps running until the end of the year, with most spaces filled a month in advance of each start date - apply now to secure your space!
What you'll learn in this Skills Bootcamp in Data Analytics
- Sorting and processing data using programming languages like Python and Pandas
- Data visualisation and reporting in tools like Power BI and Tableau
- Drawing from and communicating key insights with data
We deliver our full curriculum online to give you the flexibility to learn from anywhere and at your own pace. A mix of experiential learning, coaching, technical mentorship and peer support help you gain confidence in data skills and quickly apply them in practice.
You benefit from the following to aid you in your learning journey:
- Expert lectures and instruction from world-class faculty
- Immediate feedback on exercises through our EDUKATE.AI data learning platform
- Engagement and support from peers through our online Knowledge Base forum
You might be a good fit for this Skills Bootcamp if you...
- Are based in either Norfolk or Suffolk, England
- Are 19 years or older
- Have the right to live and work in the UK
- Have been living in the UK for at least 3 years
- Want to secure an entry-level data job after the programme
- Have a passion for learning the Python programming language and are keen to use Pandas and Matplotlib
- Already have an understanding of analysing data through more traditional methods such as Microsoft Excel
- Understand and can already explain the different types of popular data analysis techniques
This opportunity is made possible as part of the Government’s Lifetime Skills Guarantee, helping everyone gain skills for life. As such, there are eligibility requirements for receiving the funding and we will help you determine eligibility as part of the application process.
How to apply
The application process takes about 30-40 minutes and includes the following steps:
- Submit your details on this page to receive further information . You will receive an email with an overview of each bootcamp, guidance on which one is most suitable and the link to the initial application form.
- Complete the initial application form . You'll receive an email response with next steps within 5-10 minutes.
- Complete the questionnaire form sent to you by email . If you meet the basic eligibility criteria for the programme, you'll receive an email with the questionnaire. This form includes 40-50 questions relating to personal information required for funding by the Department for Education, as well as information to help us assess your fit for this programme.
- Confirm your place on the Bootcamp . If accepted on the programme, you'll receive an email containing a link to confirm your intent to join and complete the programme.