Professional Development
Data Skills for Work Programme
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Data Skills for Work supports workers in adapting to the demands of increasingly digitalised, automated, and data-driven workplaces.
Who is the programme for?
- Individuals looking for opportunities to upskill or reskill
- Employers looking to improve data literacy across the workforce
- Training and education providers who want to reach learners from diverse backgrounds
The programme offers Funding to upskill for learners in Edinburgh, Lothian, Fife and Scottish Borders. However, wherever you are in the country, you can use our Data Skills Framework and Skills Portal to find the right training and development for whatever stage of your learning journey you’re on.
More about the Framework:
Addressing the digital skills gap, supporting diversity, and preparing for the changing world of work. Data Skills for Work is part of the Data Skills Gateway, delivered by The Data Lab.
Our stats …
570
Learners supported
173k
of funding awarded
25
training and education partners
200
courses listed
Speak to one of our team to find out more about the courses we offer
Case studies showing what’s possible with data:
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Data Leaders Case Study: Social Bite
Beginning life as a small café in Edinburgh in 2012, Social Bite has become an internationally renowned charity, supporting people facing homelessness or facing barriers to employment. In the last decade, it has also established several programmes, such as The Social Bite Village, free food provision, and globally renowned campaigns including Sleep in the Park. […]
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Property technology start-up grows team following placements
Grand Bequest is an Edinburgh-based PropTech start-up that uses AI and data to promote the redevelopment of vacant buildings and give them a new life. The company currently only operates in Scotland, but it is looking to expand across the UK and internationally in the future. We look at the positive impact that taking […]
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The Data Lab Academy launch event for the student class of 2022
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The scariest data stories from across the world
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The Data Lab Community turns 1!
September marks one year since we launched The Data Lab Community – a diverse online space where members from across sectors, industries, and geographies could come together to create positive economic and social impact using data and AI (for themselves, their organisations, and those around them.) Firstly, we’d like to extend an enormous thank you […]
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