DATA EDUCATION IN COLLEGES

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DATA EDUCATION IN COLLEGES

Data Education in Colleges

The Data Education in Colleges programme has delivered data skills across SCQF levels 3 to 8 to 6,774 learners based in Edinburgh and the South East of Scotland.

Colleges in Edinburgh, Fife, Scottish Borders, and West Lothian, funded as part of the Data Skills Gateway initiative, provide the opportunity to support inclusive growth ambitions by exploring ways to target key client groups for the DDI Skills Gateway.

These will include:

  • Young people engaging in a School College Partnership
  • Individuals from various backgrounds upskilling and reskilling
  • Unemployed individuals
  • People with disabilities
  • Women returners

Recognition

Over the past 5 years, Data Education in Colleges has been shortlisted for 6 awards – both in Scotland and UK-wide –  and won the College Development Network award for Skills Development in 2022.

Great thanks to Data Education in Colleges, who taught me through Access to Industry for the opportunity to gain new skills and knowledge in the Data Science field. Especially, I would like to express my gratitude to my teacher Rik Weightman and coordinator David Hiddleston. They are passionate about what they do and engage students effectively. The PDA Data Science course, Level 7, is full of practical lessons and information related to real-life job requirements. To pass the course, you must prepare a Power BI project, which is an absolutely thoughtful approach to building students' confidence in their capacity to analyse data, create an interactive and insightful report, and be competitive in the job market. The course has driven my development and growth. I think that Data Education in Colleges has done a remarkable job.
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Data and Digital Innovation

january 2025 courses open now

introduction to data science - SCQF Level 4

NPA data science - scqf level 4

Suitable for data science beginners with no prior knowledge required

In-person classes on a Monday - all equipment provided

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SQA Certified Units

The units on this course are delivered concurrently with a holistic approach to both delivery and assessment. There are no end-loaded assessments with all theoretical evidence being built up holistically from Week 1 and all practical elements covered with one showcase project

This course has been delivered since 2021 in conjunction with Access to Industry, and has not only been the springboard for many learners to progress to further data science courses with Data Education in Colleges, but is one of the reasons that in 2022 we picked up the Skills Development Award from the College Development Network.

The link above will take you to the Access to Industry website.
Intro to Data Science

introduction to data storytelling with excel - SCQF Level 5

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NPA Data Science SCQF level 5

With a holistic approach to assessments and a showcase data science project which you will plan, develop and evaluate in groups this course will prepare you to delve into the world of working within data science.

data education in colleges

SQA Certified Units

The units on this course are delivered concurrently with a holistic approach to both delivery and assessment. There are no end-loaded assessments with all theoretical evidence being built up holistically from Week 1 and all practical elements covered with one showcase project

Designed to prepare you not only to progress to the Introduction to Data and Digital Innovation, but by working in groups, previous students have not only gained valuable data analytic skills, but over and above these, have imporved their critical thinking, problem solving, leadership and communication skills.
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Intro to Data Storytelling

Introduction to data and digital innovation - scqf level 6

data education in colleges

NPA data science - scqf level 6

Suitable for learners with a good basic understanding of Excel. This National Development Award is delivered over 18 weeks on a self-directed basis with both in-person and online tutor support.

data education in colleges

SQA Certified Units

The units on this course are delivered concurrently with a holistic approach to both delivery and assessment. There are no end-loaded assessments with all theoretical evidence being built up holistically from Week 1 and all practical elements covered with one showcase project

In preparation for the Data and Digital Innovation at SCQF Level 7, this course will introduce you to more advanced Excel skills such as Power Query, and works as the springboard into learning Power BI
data education in colleges
Introduction to Data and Digital Innovation

Data and digital innovation - SCQF Level 7

PDA data science - scqf level 7

This Professional Development Award is delivered over 18 weeks with an embedded Introduction to Power BI micro-credential. Suitable for learners with a solid grounding in Excel. You have the option of either in-person, online or self-directed - details below

data education in colleges

SQA Certified Units

The units on this course are delivered concurrently with a holistic approach to both delivery and assessment. There are no end-loaded assessments with all theoretical evidence being built up holistically from Week 1 and all practical elements covered with one showcase project

Women in Data and digital innovation - scqf level 7

data education in colleges

pda data science - scqf level 7

Women only version of the PDA Data Science - SCQF Level 7 This Professional Development Award is delivered over 18 weeks with an embedded Introduction to Power BI micro-credential. Suitable for learners with a solid grounding in Excel. You have the option of either in-person, online or self-directed - details below.

data education in colleges

SQA Certified Units

The units on this course are delivered concurrently with a holistic approach to both delivery and assessment. There are no end-loaded assessments with all theoretical evidence being built up holistically from Week 1 and all practical elements covered with one showcase project

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