Data Science Placement Programme

Career Change
City of London
4 months ago
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Data Science Placement Programme

Data Science Placement Programme

Data Science Placement Programme

Data Science Placement Programme

Data Science Placement Programme

Data Science Placement Programme

Overview

Are you looking to kick-start a new career as a Data Scientist? We are recruiting for companies who are looking to employ our Data Science Traineeship graduates to grow with their organizations. No previous experience is required, as full training will be provided. You will have a job guarantee (£25K-£45K) within 20 miles of your location upon completion. The package can be completed at a pace that suits you, whether you are working full time, part time, or unemployed.

The traineeship is completed in 4 steps, and you can be placed into your first role in as little as 6-12 months.


Traineeship Steps

  1. Step 1 - Full Data Science Career Training. You will study a selection of industry-recognized courses that take you from beginner to qualified for a junior Data Scientist role. Through interactive courses you will gain knowledge in Python, R, Machine Learning, AI, and more. You will also complete mini projects to gain practical experience and test your skills while you study.
  2. Step 2 - CompTIA Data+. CompTIA Data+ is an early-career data analytics certification for professionals tasked with developing and promoting data-driven business decision‑making. It teaches Data Mining, Visualization, Data Governance & Data Analytics. This globally recognized certification will enhance your CV and help you stand out in recruitment.
  3. Step 3 - Official Exam. The CompTIA Data+ exam certifies your knowledge and skills to transform business requirements into data-driven decisions through mining and manipulating data, applying basic statistical methods, and analysing complex datasets while adhering to governance and quality standards. The exam is 90 minutes long and can be sat in a local testing centre or online.
  4. Step 4 - Practical Projects. You will be assigned 2 practical projects by your tutor. These projects showcase your ability to apply skills in real-world scenarios and are essential to demonstrate readiness to employers for a data science role. You will work on projects while progressing with ongoing tutor support; after final sign-off, you will move to the recruitment stage.

Your Data Science Role

After completing all mandatory training (online courses, practical projects, and building your portfolio), we will place you into a Data Scientist role. A starting salary of £25K-£45K is guaranteed, with partnerships across large organisations located throughout the UK, enabling a nationwide reach for candidates. If you do not secure a job after completion, you will receive a refund of 100% of your course fees.


Performance and Outcomes

We have a proven track record of placing 1,000+ candidates into new roles each year. Check our website for the latest success stories and more information.


Qualifications & Employment Details

  • Experience: Not required
  • Employment: Full-time
  • Salary: £25,000 – £45,000 yearly
  • Starting time: Immediate start

About Career Change

We are devoted to training candidates into qualified professionals and connecting them with some of the most innovative companies in the UK.


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