Data Analytics

Overview

This programme has been developed in partnership with Microsoft 

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

Generation has partnered with Technology Ireland Digital Skillnet to deliver this TechStart Data Analyst programme in Ireland.

Are you currently receiving jobseeker payments from INTREO?

INTREO customers can continue to receive their jobseeker payments while taking part in a Generation Ireland programme. To make sure your payments continue, you should:

1. Receive an offer from Generation for your chosen boot-camp programme
2. Submit a completed Education, Training and Development application to your local INTREO centre, along with a copy of your Generation offer email
3. Receive written approval from your INTREO centre before starting day one of your Generation programme

INTREO state that to continue receiving jobseeker’s payment, you should be:

• aged over 21 and in receipt of a jobseeker’s payment for 6 months.
• OR aged between 18 and 20, and have not been in formal education for 2 years, plus 6 months in receipt of a jobseeker’s payment.

If you don’t meet these criteria, you can still apply to a Generation programme but you won’t be able to continue receiving jobseeker’s payment. 

During your programme, you will then continue to receive your normal weekly payment, the availability condition of your jobseeker’s payment is waived, and you are not required to sign-on the Live Register.

Who is this programme for?

This programme is open to anyone aged 18+ 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 35.

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

Learner requirements

• Aged 18+
• Not in education, training, or working regularly more than 16 hours per week
• Have the legal right to work & live in Ireland – for non-EU citizens, we can only accept applications from those on a Stamp 1G Spousal (Graduate Stamp 1G Visas are not eligible) or Stamp 4 Visa
• Live in Ireland, in particular Dublin, Kildare, Meath, Louth & Wicklow and – if applicable – willing to relocate to commutable areas for job opportunities in employer centres
• Available for 11 weeks, and ready to start a full time entry level job straight after the course

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

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 & Tableau (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 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.