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Code Division – Data and Python – a course for people with barriers to employment

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Code Division is running a series of courses over the later part of the year to support those with barriers to the labour market into gaining more advanced data-management skills, and “Data and Python” is part of this programme.

See a leaflet here for details of other data management courses run by Code Division later this year.

Course details below:

DATA AND PYTHON

  • Pre -Course: Python Fundamentals (self-paced)
  • SQA Level: Level 8
  • Course Length: 6 weeks
  • Delivery: 2 x Evening Workshops per week (5 to 7)
  • Starts: Join Waiting List (cohort 3) October 2023

Learning outcomes:

  • Using Python as a tool to strengthen analytical thinking and creative problem-solving skills;
  • Creating functions;
  • Learn to use NumPy, Panda libraries and code reuse;
  • Data types and structures.

Learning support is available in the form of:

  • 6 month pre-paid sim cards;
  • Chat GPT translation and business English Resources;
  • Industry workshops offering potential digital job roles.

To be eligible, applicants must live in Tayside regions (Dundee, Angus, North East Fife, Perth and Kinross) and places are offered to:

  • Women;
  • People from ethnic minority backgrounds;
  • Refugees;
  • People living with a disability;
  • People earning below £24K;
  • People who are underemployed or unemployed.

An online application form can be found here.

Contact Frank Duffy for more information: [email protected]