Course overview
Attention UK-based learners: are you ready to elevate your data skills? Our UK Data Science Short Course gives you the confidence to create robust predictive models with statistics and Python programming and tackle complex machine learning problems on the job. Learn to synthesise large data sets, tell compelling stories to stakeholders, and achieve new levels of data-driven success.
Job outcomes
- Data Scientist
- Machine Learning Scientist
- Business Analyst
- Data Mining Engineer
- Data Modeler
- Database Specialist
- Business Technology Analyst
What you'll learn
- Perform exploratory data analysis with Python.
- Build and refine machine learning models to predict patterns from data sets.
- Communicate data-driven insights to technical and non-technical audiences alike.
- Apply what you’ve learned to create a portfolio project: a predictive model that addresses a real-world data problem.
Study method
- Online
- Blended
- In-class
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Duration study load
- Part-time: 10 weeks
- 20 hours per week
Entry requirements
This is a fast-paced UK data science course with some prerequisites. Students should be comfortable with programming fundamentals, core Python syntax, and basic statistics.
Upon enrolling, you’ll complete a short onboarding task and, based on your results, may be advised to take an introductory Python workshop. You’ll also complete up to 25 hours of online preparatory lessons that will ensure you have the foundations to dive into rigorous coursework.
Our Admissions team can discuss your background and learning goals to advise if this UK Data Science Short Course is a good fit for you.
Course features
Here are just some of the benefits you can expect as a GA student in the UK:
- 60 hours of expert instruction designed to build a well-rounded foundational data science skill set.
- Up to 25 hours of self-paced pre-work to brush up on programming fundamentals and statistics.
- Robust data science coursework, including expert-vetted lesson decks, lab materials, and more. Refresh and refine your knowledge throughout your professional journey as needed.
- A portfolio-ready capstone project built with support from your instructor.
- Individual feedback and guidance from instructors and teaching assistants during office hours. Stay motivated and make the most of your experience with the help of GA’s dedicated team.
- Exclusive access to alumni discounts, networking events, and career workshops.
- A data science certificate to showcase your new skill set on LinkedIn.
- Connections with a professional network of instructors and peers that lasts well beyond the course. The global GA community can help you navigate and succeed in the data science field — whether in London, across the UK, or across the globe.
Assessment
For your capstone project, you’ll apply machine learning techniques to solve a real-world data-focused problem. You’ll develop a model, technical documentation, and stakeholder presentation, and graduate with a polished, portfolio-ready data science project to showcase your skills. We encourage you to tackle a problem that’s related to your work or a passion project you’ve been meaning to carve out time for.
Throughout the UK data science course, you’ll also complete a number of smaller data projects designed to reinforce what you’ve learned in each unit.
Delivery
- Online instructor-led sessions and self-paced lessons.
- Instructor feedback and support are provided in real-time.
- Personalised career coach support from day one until you find a job.
- Individual and team-based projects to build your job-ready portfolio.
- Powered by Zoom and Slack which mirrors most common workspaces.
About General Assembly
Since 2011, we’ve helped 100K+ alumni worldwide launch tech careers through our award-winning tech bootcamps. Students at General Assembly get live instruction, career coaching and networking opportunities to start or advance their career in a tech role. As part of the Adecco Group, we create a better world of work for all.
When you complete a GA course you become part of the 72K+ alumni on Linkedin who have completed a General Assembly course to start a career they love! Some of the companies that GA grads work at are: Google, Lloyds Banking Group, Bloomberg, BBC, Meta, American Express, Accenture, Microsoft, Amazon and more.