Skills Bootcamp in Data Analytics (PowerBI)

• Adults who are employed and looking to move into a new sector and start an entry-level role.
• Adults who are employed and have their employer’s co-funding support to progress within the company.
• Learners who are self-employed and looking to grow their business.
• Learners who are recently unemployed (for less than 12 months) or returning to work after a break and are looking to get started with an entry-level job in a new sector.

Course Structure

Here is an overview of what you will learn in each week of the course:

• Week 1: Introduction – Introduction to your chosen programme and the platforms and technology you will be using. You will your Bootcamp team. What is included: 4 hours of digital content. 1 group session with Learning Support & 1 technical support session.

• Week 2: Prepare the Data – Get data from different data sources, Profile the data, Clean, transform, and load the data.

• Week 3 to 5: Model the Data using PowerBI – Design a data model, Develop a data model, Create measures by using DAX, Optimize model performance.
  During these 3 weeks, learners will be introduced to our Employability Skills Module. Which is 1 session per week on Digital Branding, CV and Interview Skills.

• Week 6: Employability Skills – Following on from our initial sessions, learners will focus on Social Media, Communication Skills, Effective self-presentation. Introduction to companies activly recruiting. Learners will work with a dedicated Career Coach. 4 hours of online content. I x individual session. 5 group sessions.

• Week 7: Visualize the Data, Create reports, Create dashboards, Enrich reports for usability –
  From week 7 learners will commence a project, due during week 10. This project will reflect the practical nature of the course & provide evidence of the skills, knowledge, & behaviours attained during the bootcamp.

• Week 8: Analyze the Data – Enhance reports to expose insights

• Week 9: Analyze the Data – Perform advanced analysis.

• Week 10: Deploy and Maintain Deliverables – Manage datasets.

• Week 11: Deploy and Maintain Deliverables – Create and manage workspaces.

• Week 12: Assessment Preparation – Learners will complete the Cenit College Power BI assessment.

Eligibility & Requirements Criteria

Learners must meet all of the below criteria to take part in the Bootcamp.

• You must be 19 or over.
• You must be a resident in England.
• You must be a British Citizen or have been living in England for 3 years for purposes other than study (you will need to provide residency eligibility as soon as enrolment call).
• You must not have completed your chosen course previously as refresher courses will not be funded.
• You must not already be on an apprenticeship or other qualification.
• You must not have already completed a Bootcamp within the last year.
• Must have use of a laptop/computer with a stable internet connection and use of  zoom/teams throughout your Bootcamp with a working microphone and video camera.  Chromebooks, tablets and phones are not suitable to undertaking live online sessions.
• For Bootcamps relating to the study of Microsoft Office and other relevant software, you must have the software installed and in working order throughout the duration of the Bootcamp.
• Because our Skills Bootcamps are of Level 3 standard in England, you will be expected to have some existing knowledge and skills within the subject area or job role that you are applying for.

You must also have:

A familiarity with applied use of Microsoft Office Suite of programmes.

Mininum level 1 functional skills ability in Maths and English.

Pass an entry interview.

Must be looking to actively search for a job immediately after graduating.

You must be able to commit to and attend 100% of live sessions as per the course requirements .

Course Cost:

All Bootcamps are funded and free of charge to the eligible learners.

TBC