Data Science Trainee

IT Career Switch

Oct 28

Applications are closed

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

Requirements

No previous experience required
Full training will be provided
Flexibility to complete the package at a pace that suits you
Completion of all mandatory training, including online courses, practical projects, and portfolio building
Ability to showcase skills required to work in a data science role through practical projects
Ongoing support from a personal tutor throughout the traineeship
Completion of the CompTIA Data+ certification
Sitting for the CompTIA Data+ exam either in a local testing centre or online
Completion of 2 practical projects
Being placed into a Data Scientist role upon completion
Guaranteed starting salary of £25K-£45K
Refund of 100% of course fees if not offered a job upon completion

Responsibilities

Step 1 - Full Data Science Career Training
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.
Step 2 - CompTIA Data+
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. In any industry, gaining official certifications is very important in the recruitment process. Therefore, this globally recognized certification will enhance your CV and make you stand out from the crowd.
Step 3 - Official Exam
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. The exam is 90 minutes long and can be sat either in your local testing centre or online.
Step 4 - Practical Projects
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.
Your Data Science Role
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, where you will be guaranteed a starting salary of £25K-£45K. 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 prior experience needed to apply for the Data Science Trainee position?

No, no prior experience is required as full training will be provided.

How long does the traineeship take to complete?

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

What subjects will I learn during the training?

You will learn about Python, R, Machine Learning, AI, Data Mining, Visualization, and Data Governance, among other topics.

Will I receive a certification after completing the traineeship?

Yes, you will earn the CompTIA Data+ certification upon passing the official exam.

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

You will be assigned two practical projects that simulate real-world scenarios to help showcase your skills to employers.

What type of job will I be guaranteed upon completion?

You will be placed into a Data Scientist role with a guaranteed starting salary between £25K-£45K.

What happens if I do not get a job after completing the traineeship?

We guarantee you will be offered a job upon completion, or we will refund 100% of your course fees back.

Are there flexible learning options available?

Yes, the traineeship can be completed at a pace that suits your current work or personal commitments.

How does the recruitment process work after completing the traineeship?

After you finish your training and practical projects, you will move onto the recruitment stage where we will place you in a Data Scientist role.

Is there ongoing support during the traineeship?

Yes, you will have ongoing support from your personal tutor throughout your training and projects.

IT Career Switch

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

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Industry

11-50

Employees

2017

Founded Year

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.