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DATA SCIENCE SHORT COURSE: LONDON

Attention UK-based learners: are you ready to elevate your data skills? Our UK Data Science Short Course gives you the confidence to create robust predictive models with statistics and Python programming and tackle complex machine learning problems on the job. Learn to synthesise large data sets, tell compelling stories to stakeholders, and achieve new levels of data-driven success.

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Our UK learners have options. Choose a 10-week, part-time evening format or a one-week, full-time accelerated course. No matter the course you choose, you’ll get best-in-class live learning and expert-led practice. Plus a 360-degree view of AI, from the foundational principles of generative AI to writing effective prompts.

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Jun 30 - Sep 8

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Mon & Wed: 6:00pm - 9:00pm BST

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Nov 10 - Jan 28

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DIVE DEEP INTO DATA SCIENCE ESSENTIALS

We’re the #1 global data science bootcamp. The numbers say it all.
  • 97K+
    grads have picked GA to launch new tech careers or level up their skills.
  • 50
    countries across the globe have employers with GA grads on their teams.
  • 12+
    years GA has been dedicated to transforming the careers and lives of our students.

HARNESS THE TRUE POWER OF DATA

Dive into all the essentials of data science — and get the skills you need to take your data career to the next level — in London, the UK, and beyond.

WHY DATA SCIENCE

Data science skills are in high demand. And across the UK, demand for professionals with data science skills far exceeds supply.

Statistics source:
UK Parliament, Data Science Skills in the UK Workforce.

THE SKILLS YOU’LL LEARN

  • Python programming
  • Data analysis
  • Data modelling
  • Machine learning
  • Large data set synthesis
  • Data-driven storytelling

DATA CAREER OPTIONS

  • Data Scientist
  • Machine Learning Scientist
  • Business Analyst
  • Data Mining Engineer
  • Data Modeler
  • Database Specialist
  • Business Technology Analyst

INSTRUCTORS WITH REAL-WORLD CRED

Learn from data science veterans who bring hands-on experience straight from the field to the classroom. Every GA instructor in London, across the UK, and beyond is committed to giving the personalised feedback and support you need to crush your goals every step of the way.
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Financing Made Easy

Learn More About Financing And Tuition

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Total cost of course: £3,000.

Divide tuition into two, three, or four easy payments while in school.

As low as £750.

Visit our Financing page for more information on tuition discounts and to connect with our Admissions team on your eligibility.


Apply for a 0% interest payment plan from EdAid.

Reduce your upfront costs and pay interest-free monthly installments once your course begins. 

Immediate Repayment

Pay £250 upfront and split the remaining balance over 24 installments that start from day 1 of your course with no early repayment penalties.

Loan approval subject to eligibility.

 


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THE WORD FROM GA GRADS

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“The material we learned is relevant and meaningful. I learned a lot and will put much of what I learned into practice where I work. This course has given me the tools to be a more technical data leader in my organisation.”
Khaled Jafar

GA grad, Data Science Short Course

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TOP TECH COMPANIES HIRE OUR GRADS

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QUESTIONS? WE'VE GOT ANSWERS.

Companies across all industries, in London, across the UK, and beyond, are leveraging data science to take on today’s biggest challenges, tackling everything from public policy and robotics to dating and e-commerce. As a result, organisations of all kinds are moving quickly to build robust in-house teams of data scientists, data analysts, and other data-focused roles — and there’s not enough talent to go around.

Data science and data analytics skills are now widely in demand in decision-making roles, including managers across a range of industries. Data science skills are hot and continuing to get hotter. Millions of job posts now list data science skills in their qualifications. And when it comes to supply and demand, the demand for professionals with data science skills in the UK far exceeds supply. Learning a future-proof data science skill set can help you enter the next stage of your career, whether that’s advancing in your current field or making a complete career switch and exploring an exciting and lucrative data science profession.

Yes! When you pass this UK data science course, you’ll receive a signed certificate of completion. Thousands of GA alumni use their course certificate to demonstrate skills to potential employers — including our hiring partners — along with their LinkedIn networks. GA’s Data Science Short Course is well-regarded by many top employers in London, across the UK, and beyond, who contribute to our curriculum and partner with us to train their own teams.

Our UK data science course is designed for UK-based data professionals who want to perform complex analysis to power predictions and add marketable skills to their resume. You’ll find a diverse range of students in the classroom: 

  • Data analysts, marketing analysts, BI analysts, or consultants who work with big data and need to upgrade their skills. 
  • Software engineers who want to apply their programming skills toward a new career.
  • Other professionals with a quantitative background eyeing a transition to tech and data-focused roles.

Ultimately, this program attracts a community of eager UK learners who have an interest in manipulating large data sets and forecasting to impact strategy and bottom lines.

This is a fast-paced UK data science course with some prerequisites. Students should be comfortable with programming fundamentals, core Python syntax, and basic statistics.

Upon enrolling, you’ll complete a short onboarding task and, based on your results, may be advised to take an introductory Python workshop. You’ll also complete up to 25 hours of online preparatory lessons that will ensure you have the foundations to dive into rigorous coursework.

Our Admissions team can discuss your background and learning goals to advise if this UK Data Science Short Course is a good fit for you.

Here are just some of the benefits you can expect as a GA student in the UK:

  • 60 hours of expert instruction designed to build a well-rounded foundational data science skill set.
  • Up to 25 hours of self-paced pre-work to brush up on programming fundamentals and statistics.
  • Robust data science coursework, including expert-vetted lesson decks, lab materials, and more. Refresh and refine your knowledge throughout your professional journey as needed.
  • A portfolio-ready capstone project built with support from your instructor.
  • Individual feedback and guidance from instructors and teaching assistants during office hours. Stay motivated and make the most of your experience with the help of GA’s dedicated team.
  • Exclusive access to alumni discounts, networking events, and career workshops.
  • A data science certificate to showcase your new skill set on LinkedIn.
  • Connections with a professional network of instructors and peers that lasts well beyond the course. The global GA community can help you navigate and succeed in the data science field — whether in London, across the UK, or across the globe. 

For your capstone project, you’ll apply machine learning techniques to solve a real-world data-focused problem. You’ll develop a model, technical documentation, and stakeholder presentation, and graduate with a polished, portfolio-ready data science project to showcase your skills. We encourage you to tackle a problem that’s related to your work or a passion project you’ve been meaning to carve out time for.

Throughout the UK data science course, you’ll also complete a number of smaller data projects designed to reinforce what you’ve learned in each unit.

This UK data science course assumes some prerequisite knowledge and is designed for UK-based professionals who already work with data and want to perform more complex analysis involving computation.

If you’re searching for a more entry-level data course, our UK Data Analytics Short Course teaches beginners how to perform rigorous analysis with Excel, SQL, and Tableau.

For students based around the UK committed to a career change, our full-time UK Data Science Bootcamp provides the most direct pathway to data science and other advanced analytics roles.

Yes! All of our short courses are designed for busy UK-based professionals with full-time work commitments. Depending on your location, classes meet twice per week in the evenings or all day on Saturday. If you’re able to dedicate a full week to learning, we also have a full-time, accelerated one-week option. 

You’ll be expected to spend time working on homework and projects outside of class each week, but the workload is designed to be manageable with a full-time job.

If you need to miss a session or two, we offer resources to help you catch up. We recommend you discuss any planned absences with your instructor.

Our Admissions team is here to help and can advise whether this UK Data Science Short Course is right for you and your learning goals. You can also:

*Course modality options vary by location, pending market availability. Please contact our Admissions team to discuss what version is available in your location.

Education does not guarantee outcomes, including, but not limited to, employment or future earnings potential.
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