SOUTH Eastern Regional College (SERC) has announced the launch of its first Future Skills Data Analytics Academy.
Taking place at the college’s SPACE campus in Bangor, the programme aims to provide students with the distinct skills and experience required to take up new opportunities in the rapidly growing area of Data Analytics. It also aims to match the skills of the workforce with the bespoke skills employers need.
The Academy has been designed by the Department for the Economy and the further education network under the Future Skills Initiative, which targeted applicants with an HND in a STEM related subject or a degree in any discipline.
The 11-week academy for sixteen students, is focusing on core data analytic skills. On successful completion of the training, students will gain an industry recognised qualification and enhanced employment prospects to help them pursue a career in Data Analytics.
Participants on the programme include students from a wide range of disciplines such as law, psychology and computing.