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Data Analytics Track Global Career Accelerator Program

Lafayette College Gateway Career Center
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Get ready to solve real-world problems and jumpstart your career using the power of Data Analytics with in-demand skills including Excel and Tableau.

 The Data Analytics Program starts on May 27, 2024 and concludes on August 4, 2024.

 

Please know that available participation seats are limited**. 

 

Application Information:  You MUST apply through Handshake.  All applications will be reviewed and students notified of their acceptance to the program. 

Applications must include a Resume and and essay with your answer to the following question:

 Question: What is one thing you would like to learn by taking global tech program course?

PROGRAM DETAILS:

  • Want a great career in business, healthcare, government, entertainment or non-profits? Data skills can help you get there!

This is a boot camp introduction, not a math course. Students from all backgrounds are welcome.

  • There are no tests and all work is open-world, just like the real world.
  • Lectures are flexible and will take place online.
  • You will then attend virtual live discussions, Live Labs, with your classmates and instructor each week.
  • Get Certified - you’ll be prepared to take the Tableau Specialist Certificate and will receive a certificate of completion
  • Your time commitment: Roughly 10 hours per week over 10 weeks

Program Schedule

LIVE LABS:  (participation required) 

  • Wednesday and Friday from 4pm - 5:30pm EST

                                                         OR

  • Tuesday and Thursday from 7pm-8:30 EST

Accepted participants will be asked to select which Live Lab session they want to attend.  You will be expected to attend that Live Lab time through the completion of the program (attendance is taken). 

NOTE: Through the generosity of the Marquis Parents' Council and in conjunction with the Dyer Center and the Gateway Career Center, this bootcamp is being offered at NO COST to you. (Cost of bootcamp is $1500 per student)

 **If you are accepted for the program, full participation in the 10-week bootcamp is expected. If you do NOT complete the bootcamp in its entirety, you will be charged $200

Please know that available participation seats are limited**. 

If you have any questions regarding the program, please contact the Gateway Career Center or the Dyer Center prior to applying. 

 

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

COURSE 1: INTRO TO DATA ANALYTICS

This isn’t your typical intro course. 

From day one, you’ll learn how to utilize tools like Excel to analyze real-world datasets and solve real-world problems. Data-driven decision making is the future – be a part of it.

 

After this course, you’ll:

·      Accelerate your career with in-demand data analytics skills

·      Build your resume with real-world data analytics experience

·      Receive an Excel Specialist Certification

 

COURSE 2: DATA VISUALIZATION WITH TABLEAU

Picking up where Intro to Data Analytics left off, you’ll utilize tools like Tableau to become a data storyteller. You will learn to apply key design principles and create digestible and dynamic data visualizations to impact the world around you. 

 

After this course you’ll:

·      Accelerate your career with in-demand data visualization skills 

·      Build your resume with real-world data visualization experience

·      Receive a Tableau Specialist Certification

For more details and information about this program visit:  https://tinyurl.com/lafayettedataanalytics