Data Engineering Skills Bootcamp

L5 Level 5
Part Time
7 February 2025 — 30 May 2025
Community Location

About this course

If you already have some data analysis or programming experience, this Advanced Skills Bootcamp delivered by Iungo Solutions will enable you to design and implement data structures, architectures and pipelines to automate business processes and optimise workflows. Over 16 weeks, (1 day per week) you will delve into designing data architectures, building sophisticated databases and automated data pipelines, and data operations (DataOps) in the popular Microsoft Azure cloud architecture. You will learn to use popular industry grade tools including Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Power BI. You’ll build upon your programming skills in some of the most versatile programming languages including Python, SQL and DAX.

Fully funded by Cardiff Capital Region and UK Government Funding, your application will be made directly with Iungo Solutions.

Applicants will be redirected to the Iungo website in order to make their application.

What you will study

Throughout the Skills Bootcamp you will develop a portfolio to help you to prepare for progression or a career switch in Data Engineering, including undertaking a Green Data Analytics capstone project, to flaunt your enhanced Data Engineering, Analysis and Visualisation Skills. You will complete a Level 5 Certificate in Data Engineering and have the opportunity to undertake the Microsoft PL-300 exam to become a Microsoft Certified Power BI Analyst.

  • Introduction to Digital Industries
  • Data Governance & Regulation
  • Gathering & Analysing Customer Requirements
  • Data Acquisition & ETL
  • Building & Querying Databases (SQL)
  • Building & Managing Automated Data Pipelines (Spark)
  • Business Intelligence Developer Skills (Power BI, DAX)
  • Programming for Data Analysis (Python, PySpark)
  • Programming Complex Data Visualisations (Python, PySpark)
  • Advanced Statistical Methods for AI
  • Machine Learning for Data Analysis (MLlib)
  • DataOps I: Deploying Data Solutions in the Cloud (Azure)
  • DataOps II: Managing Data Solutions in the Cloud (Azure, Spark)
  • Software Testing & QA · Evaluating & Optimising Data Solutions
  • Green Data Analytics Project

Teaching and Assessment Methods. Teaching is via 1 day per week classroom available both face to face or online hybrid. Assessment if via portfolio and online Microsoft examination. Qualifications:

  • Level 5 Certificate in Data Engineering.
  • Microsoft Certified Power BI Analyst.

Entry requirements

The ideal applicant will have basic to moderate programming skills in any popular language such as Python, Java, JavaScript, Ruby, R, SWL, C, C++, or C#. You should also have some experience using a database query language such as SQL, noSQL, MongoDB, or GQL. You may have worked in a junior data analyst, software developer, or business analyst role or undertaken significant hobbyist projects involving data analysis or software development. Alternatively, you may have a degree in a numerate subject such as Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Accounting and Finance, or Data Analysis. Whichever path you have taken, you should have a clear passion for applying data-driven solutions to solve problems and an understanding of the importance of data for businesses. You will need a laptop device that meets the following specification:

  • RAM: Min. 8GB RAM
  • Processor: Min. Intel i5 or AMD Ryzen 5
  • Operating System: Windows or Debian based Linux
  • Software: VsCode, Jupyter Notebook

Important points

  • The College welcomes contact with parents/guardians of students who are under 18.
  • Additional support is available for students with learning difficulties and disabilities.
  • Cardiff and Vale College is committed to inclusion and values diversity. We are determined to promote equality of opportunity and to treat everyone fairly and with respect.
  • Cardiff and Vale College reserves the right to make changes to this course without prior notice.
  • Course fees are subject to change. Your fee will be confirmed prior to enrolment.
  • All courses are accurate at the time of upload or print.
  • Courses can only run if there are sufficient numbers.
  • Please note, if you choose three or more course choices, then you may be referred for a careers appointment first. This does not apply to A Level or GCSE choices.
Key information

Start date

7 February 2025

End date

30 May 2025

Time of day

Day Time

Part Time

7 hours per week

Location

Community Location
Maps & directions

Course code

GPEXDEP01
L5

Qualification

Data Engineering Skills Bootcamp

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Career prospects & further study

28%

The Cardiff Capital Region has a thriving digital cluster with projections of 6,000 additional jobs by 2025, amounting to 28% growth (EMSI 2019).

Locations

Community Location
Community Location

This course is offered externally at a site in the local community. You will receive the location of the course once you have submitted your application.