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\n\t\t[vc_tta_section title=”Who and what is the Institute of Data?” tab_id=”1522322738673-aea3abb5-b800011e-b5f0″][vc_column_text]Institute of Data provides career services for data & IT professionals. We accelerate and develop careers through our network of education and industry partners to maximise job opportunities and promotions. Our main focus is connecting individuals to the growing big data industry with education programs and qualified professionals at all stages of their career.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”When does the next part-time or full-time program start?” tab_id=”1522322738697-88e8c59b-62cc011e-b5f0″][vc_column_text]The program starts straight away when you enroll into the program with the pre-work online training. The pre-work online training takes about 40 hours to complete in your own time. The formal training courses and cohorts start every 3-6 months.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Can you guarantee a job at the end of the program?” tab_id=”1522322884722-77aa01b6-d3ec011e-b5f0″][vc_column_text]Although we do not guarantee a job, the program is very successful to land a job in the industry with a 93% job success rate in 180 days. You can read our success stories on our blog. Furthermore, Institute of Data actively assists and supports members to find new employment opportunities and\/or land a promotion through our network of mentors, employers, industry partners and career advisors.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”What is the job success rate?” tab_id=”1596116797805-15d95b61-1f87″][vc_column_text]Job success rate is the percentage of graduates who commence paid or unpaid work, transition their current role or start a new business in the area of training (data analytics \/ cybersecurity \/ software engineering \/ data-driven marketing) after completing the Job Outcomes Program.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”How do I qualify for the program?” tab_id=”1522322894463-0a84edb4-b9ed011e-b5f0″][vc_column_text]Applications for the program are reviewed on either of the following criteria:<\/p>\n
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    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Who provides the education for the programs?” tab_id=”1556673474399-bb6a2f84-57fd”][vc_column_text]Institute of Data selects the leading education providers in the industry for its training. We focus on education providers that provide job-ready skills using in-demand technology for the industry. Please refer to the relevant brochure or course outline about the education partners for your program, such as University of Louisiana<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”How is the program education delivered?” tab_id=”1556673589018-0cfcbb95-7131″][vc_column_text]The program is delivered by an instructor in a real and virtual (remote) classroom. This is the most effective training to develop practical job-ready skills. The pre-work is online, on-demand before the training commences.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”How will I be assessed?” tab_id=”1572839874138-cb79bf6d-831f”][vc_column_text]Our programs are assessed through completion of labs and a final capstone project. There is no formal exam. The capstone project is a real-life project and is assessed against the Institute of Data Certification Standards set by the Academic Board.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”How much and when do I need to pay for the course fees?” tab_id=”1556673609690-9827bd8b-e283″][vc_column_text]An enrollment fee of $300 is required to secure your seat in the program. A deposit is required before the start of the course.<\/p>\n

    The course fees are paid through a one-off payment, payment plan or a 3rd party student loan facility. Certain financing options are subject to additional terms and requirements.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Who are the Institute of Data’s Industry Partners and network?” tab_id=”1556673632102-05b9f9f3-3309″][vc_column_text]You can find our industry partners and network on our Job Board<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Can I talk to someone at the Institute of Data about the program?” tab_id=”1556673681688-5f92185d-9ae9″][vc_column_text]Yes! The Institute of Data has career consultants available to discuss your career and fit for the program. Please schedule a call here<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”What are the benefits of getting into the data science, cyber or software industry?” tab_id=”1556673738802-15ce1a89-33a2″][vc_column_text]Data science, cyber and software industries are part of the growing big data, artificial intelligence and automation movement that is sweeping through all verticals of business. The United States and other developed nations currently have a shortage of supply of qualified professionals<\/a>. The low supply and high demand has led to employers competing for talent<\/a>. You can see on job boards the number of recruiters operating in the industry and the high remuneration offered by employers.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Do I learn business skills too?” tab_id=”1572840116086-7f84382d-8d35″][vc_column_text]Yes. Consulting Business Skills are an essential part of every Institute of Data certified professional. The Institute of Data educates and certifies professionals not only based on their technical skills but also business consulting, communication to clients, managers, directors and stakeholders. Many certified professionals choose to work independently or join an existing consultancy.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”I have no background in IT or statistics. Can I get into data science, cyber security or software engineering?” tab_id=”1556674031204-9bf0c645-e3a9″][vc_column_text]Yes. If you are motivated to learn and have attended formal education in the past you can still get into data science, cyber security and software engineering. The first step is to start learning to code in python through our online pre-work, which takes about 40 hours before starting the formal training. You can read here<\/a> about skills required to become a Data Professional.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”What does a data scientist do?” tab_id=”1556674128676-91d14b8b-b5d4″][vc_column_text]You can find out more about what a data scientist does in these interviews with Byron<\/a> and Katya<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section]\t<\/div>\n\t[\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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