Python for Data Analysis
Kickstart your career as a Python data analyst in 10 half-day workshops over 10 weeks.
£3,495 + VAT
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September 2024
One data apprentice can create real business impact
£1.4m revenue
identified through data-driven insights
£120,000 saved
by creating efficiencies
90% shorter project times
achieved through automations
5x faster ML model training
achieved through automations
Build capability to create and maintain key data infrastructure
Want to train new talent and reskill existing employees with one of the most in-demand technical skillsets? Develop key internal capabilities to raise the usability of critical datasets in your organisation. Cambridge Spark's Level 5 Data Engineer Apprenticeship equips learners with core technical and leadership skills.
In turn, learners are able to support business functions in creating and maintaining data analytics pipelines. They build the skillset to access data in their organisation and gain an understanding of the data engineering lifecycle, data modelling and more to help organisations maximise the value of their data.
Leaners will also have the opportunity to join guest talks on technical updates from leading technology providers like Google Cloud Platform and Databricks.
Gain the analytical edge with Python techniques for data mastery
Delve into the heart of data analysis with a comprehensive course built for aspiring data analysts, business professionals, and early-career researchers. This course teaches you to transform, manipulate and visualise data using Python, so it can be used as an effective asset for decision making. Python comes with a rich ecosystem allowing you to build on top of numerous tools and methods already implemented and free to use.
Besides being an efficient way to manipulate data, Python has the advantage of enabling best practice in terms of reusability — by writing code once and running the same analysis multiple times or reusing code across projects, ensuring consistency of analysis. This programme transcends the basics, offering a deep dive into the tools and techniques that make Python the language of choice for data professionals.
Whether you're looking to pivot your career towards data analytics, enhance decision-making in your business role, or incorporate sophisticated analysis into your research, this course will help you succeed. Our emphasis on practical application ensures that you'll be equipped to tackle real-world data challenges confidently, transforming raw data into impactful insights.
Hear from Jonathan Wagstaff, Group Head of Business Intelligence at Exertis
Hear from Jonathan Wagstaff, Group Head of Business Intelligence at Exertis
Jonathan Wagstaff
Data apprenticeships enable myself and my team to keep up-to-date with the latest.
Suitability
This course is designed for
Anyone who wants to grow their data analysis skills in Python – from importing data, to data cleaning and transformation, to producing data visualisations.
Prerequisites for this course
Participants don’t need to have any prior coding experience — in Python or otherwise — to join this course.
What makes our programme special
We deliver all of our programmes online, giving you flexibility to learn while keeping up with your regular workload. EDUKATE.AI, our online learning platform, gives you a sandbox environment to practice your skills, providing immediate feedback on industry-simulated assignments. We believe that the gold standard for online delivery is to offer a mix of experiential learning, technical mentorship and peer support.
Real-World Practice for Accelerated Impact
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A real-world learning experience
The Curriculum
Our curriculum is developed by our leading faculty, composed of data scientists in leading industry positions and academics from some of the top universities in the world.
We take a modular approach to how we offer our curriculum. This course includes all of the below modules with each module being a mix of e-learning content, such as Jupyter notebooks and instructional videos, as well as live workshops.
We continuously update the modules and reiterate to incorporate the latest skills.
Core Modules
This module introduces you to Python's syntax and data structures, alongside Pandas, a key tool you can leverage for data manipulation and analysis.
Topics covered include:- Introduction to Python: Python syntax and data structures
- The Data Analytics Lifecycle
- Introduction to Pandas
Number of assignments: 4
Dive deeper into Python and explore both essential programming concepts like functions and methods, and various data processing capabilities in Pandas.
Topics covered include:- Python functions and methods
- Data Processing and Cleaning in Pandas
Number of assignments: 4
Learn to create impactful charts and visuals — a must-have skill in any data practitioner’s toolkit — with tools like Matplotlib, Seaborn, Bokeh, and Panel.
Topics covered include:- Introduction to Data Visualisation in Python
- Interactive data visualisation with Bokeh and Panel
Number of assignments: 3
FAQs
What support will I have access to throughout the course?
Apart from instructor guidance within the workshops themselves, you'll benefit from peer interaction and support within the online learning platform EDUKATE.AI. You can also benefit from a one-on-one call with a trainer/mentor to guide the next steps of your upskilling journey after completing the course.
How will I learn?
We take a blended approach to delivering our curriculum, which means you'll learn through a combination of live, instructor-led interactive workshops, and self-led practical assignments where you get to put the concepts that you learned to practice.
Is this course eligible for public funding?
No, this course is instead funded directly by the learners themselves or their employers.
In funding the course directly, you benefit from a curriculum designed with specific learning outcomes achieved over a shorter learning period and without the restrictions attached to some publicly funded options.
Please consider our longer Apprenticeships or Skills Bootcamps if you're interested in government-funded programmes.