We provide each person in the SkillsUP Lab with a year long DataCamp subscription as an extra learning tool. This gives us the ability to practice scaffolded learning so that everyone learns the full curriculum with the extra enrichment that they need or want. Part of my regular work is helping organizations understand why having …
People are often curious, what do we mean by data professional? What exactly does that person do for work? What characteristics do they have? How are they different from a data scientist or a data analyst? We use the term “data professional” to describe anyone with the skills to work with data. At a minimum …
On Monday, we were glad to welcome back our cohort to the Lab! We came back to each other for our Power Skills day focused on Leadership and Developing Voice. Like everything else we do, our Power Skills are focused on practical things that you can apply right away. It was my privilege to watch …
One of the things we enjoy most is putting together a new cohort. Every few months, we go through the cycle of applications, information calls, interviews and counting down to the first day. Each cohort is different. They all bring new memories and connections. This weekend I was in our Lab and starting turning the …
It’s Friday evening and before I shut down the laptop tonight, I want to reflect on the week that it has been! Tuesday we announced our plans to make the SkillsUP Lab digital edition available to US and international participants. Data skills and knowledge shouldn’t be limited by national borders. There’s been a great of …
In times of change and uncertainty, one of the best things you can do is to make a choice to invest in your own knowledge and building up your skills. Find something that aligns with your interests, explore your options and then start learning! A career in tech isn’t defined by a single route. In …
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I vividly remember last winter, when I was lying in bed with a flu, thinking with myself that I should somehow change the way I go about job searching. I had applied for several positions and none of them had gone through, and I felt that I must try a different approach. A friend had just …
With a burning passion for order amidst the chaos, making clear dashboards and readable tables became kind of my thing. Now I can apply my knowledge in a variety of projects while I further broaden my skills with HTML, CSS and JavaScript React. After getting my MBO-4 diploma in journalism and (online) media, I found …
I like a statement in ‘Getting Started with Data Science’ published by IBM press about Data Scientist. Quote: – Data Scientist is the unique blend of skills that can both unlock the insights of data and tell a fantastic story via the data Unquote : – The definition above made by Dr. Patil, the Chief …
