Data Science Trainee

IT Career Switch

Sep 17, 2024

Applications are closed

Internship
Full-time
Off-cycle Internship
Data
Education & Teaching
Glasgow

Requirements

Trainee Data Scientist - No Experience Required
- No previous experience required
- Willingness to learn
- Interest in data science and analytics
- Flexibility to complete the traineeship at your own pace
- Ability to complete required training, including online courses and practical projects
- Commitment to developing skills in Python, R, Machine Learning, and AI
- Willingness to undertake CompTIA Data+ certification
- Completion of practical projects
- Ability to work with real-world scenarios
- Support from a personal tutor throughout the traineeship
- Readiness to enter the recruitment stage upon completion of training and projects
- Strong desire to start a career in data science

Responsibilities

- You will begin your data science journey by studying a selection of industry-recognized courses that will take you from beginner level all the way through to being qualified to work in a junior Data Scientist role.
- Through the interactive courses, you will gain knowledge in Python, R, Machine Learning, AI, and much more.
- You will also complete mini projects to gain practical experience and test your skills while you study.
- 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.
- The CompTIA Data+ exam will certify that you have knowledge and skills required to transform business requirements in support of data-driven decisions through mining and manipulating data, applying basic statistical methods, and analysing complex datasets while adhering to governance and quality standards.
- Now that you have completed your theory training and official exams, you will be assigned 2 practical projects by your tutor.
- The projects are the most important part of the traineeship as it will showcase to employers that you have skills required to work in a data science role.
- The projects will use real world scenarios where you be utilising all of the skill that you have learned.
- Whilst you are progressing through the projects, you will have the ongoing support from your personal tutor.
- Once both projects have been completed and given the final sign off, you will have completed the traineeship and will be ready to move onto the recruitment stage.
- Once you have completed all of the mandatory training, which includes the online courses, practical projects and building your own portfolio, we will place you into a Data Scientist role.
- We have partnered with a number of large organisations strategically located throughout the UK, providing a nationwide reach of jobs for our candidates.

FAQs

Is previous experience required for the Data Science Trainee position?

No, previous experience is not required as full training will be provided.

What is the salary range for the Data Scientist role after completing the traineeship?

The starting salary for the Data Scientist role is guaranteed to be between £25K and £45K.

How long will the traineeship take to complete?

The traineeship can be completed in as little as 6-12 months.

What topics will be covered during the training?

The training will cover topics including Python, R, Machine Learning, AI, Data Mining, Visualization, Data Governance, and Data Analytics.

What certification will I receive during the traineeship?

You will receive the CompTIA Data+ certification upon successfully passing the exam.

What kind of projects will I work on during the traineeship?

You will work on two practical projects that simulate real-world scenarios to showcase the skills you have learned.

Will I receive support during the traineeship?

Yes, you will have ongoing support from a personal tutor throughout the traineeship.

What happens after I complete the traineeship?

After completing the traineeship, you will be placed into a Data Scientist role with a guaranteed starting salary.

What if I don't find a job after completing the course?

If you do not receive a job offer upon completion, you will receive a 100% refund of your course fees.

Are there any prerequisites to enroll in the traineeship?

There are no specific prerequisites to enroll; anyone passionate about starting a career in data science can apply.

IT Career Switch

Award winning training provider and recruiter who specialise in IT, Health & Safety and Project Management.

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Industry

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Employees

2017

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Mission & Purpose

At IT Career Switch, we are devoted to connecting quality IT, Health & Safety and Project Management professionals with some of the most innovate and front-running companies in the UK. With more than 25 years of combined experience in the industry between the 3 founding directors, we know how important it is to find the right candidate first time. Our Traineeships are the future of entry level recruitment.