Course Schedule
Introduction:
The course on Data Science with Python and SQL is essential in today’s data-driven world, as it equips individuals with the key skills to analyse, interpret, and extract insights from large datasets. Python, with its powerful libraries such as Pandas, NumPy, and Scikit-learn, enables efficient data manipulation, statistical analysis, and machine learning, while SQL provides the foundation for managing, querying, and extracting data from relational databases. This combination not only allows students to handle real-world data but also helps them make data-driven decisions, solve complex problems, and automate processes in fields like business, finance, healthcare, and technology. Mastering both tools opens doors to a wide range of career opportunities and is fundamental for anyone looking to succeed in the rapidly evolving tech landscape.
Who are Data Analysts?
Data analysts are responsible for the collection, preparation, and analysis of large-scale datasets. Organisations of all sizes continuously generate and accumulate data in various forms, such as customer feedback, financial transactions, logistics information, and market research. Utilising programming languages like Python and querying tools such as SQL, data analysts extract actionable insights from this data. Their work supports strategic decision-making in areas such as optimising customer experience, setting pricing strategies for new products, and reducing transportation costs. Core responsibilities include data management, data modelling, and the creation of analytical reports.
What Does the Role of Data Analysis Entail in Relation to Python Programming and SQL?
The role of a data analyst involves extracting meaningful insights from structured and unstructured data to support informed business decisions. Proficiency in Python and SQL is fundamental to this process. Python is widely used for data cleaning, statistical analysis, and visualisation, while SQL is essential for querying and managing relational databases efficiently.
Graduates with a background in data science are in high demand across nearly all industries. For individuals seeking a significant career transition with strong earning potential, a career in data analytics or data science presents a compelling opportunity. Moreover, candidates with a comprehensive understanding of the field may explore a variety of specialized roles, such as data engineering, machine learning, or business intelligence.
Prerequisites:
This course begins at a foundational level and builds up to real-world applications, designed to accommodate learners from both technical and non-technical backgrounds.
→ Basic computer literacy and logical thinking
→ Curiosity and a problem-solving mindset
→ No prior programming or database experience required (course starts from the ground up)
SQA’s – PDA Examination Opportunity:
Learners who successfully complete the program and pass all associated assessments will have the distinguished opportunity to earn a Professional Development Award (PDA) from the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA). This esteemed qualification is fully aligned with the PDA in Data Science at SCQF Level 8, a benchmark of academic and professional excellence. Attaining this award not only signifies a high level of competence in data science, including Python and SQL applications, but also enhances the learner’s professional credibility and opens doors to a multitude of career opportunities in this rapidly growing field.
Course Schedule:
Start Date : 25/07/2025
Day: Every Saturday
Duration: 16 weeks
Time : 1:30pm to 5:00pm
Modes of learning : Edinburgh centre or virtually from home.
Mode of Learning:
You have the option of undertaking this course via following learning modes:
Instructions on How to apply for the course?
To secure your spot in the desired course, it’s essential to fill out the ITPT Course Admission form. Please ensure that you complete the general ITPT admission form, indicating your preferred learning mode, whether it’s Face to Face, Blended, or Virtual. The ITPT Course Admission form can be conveniently filled out electronically and returned via email.
1st Step: Please fill the ITPT admission – application form.
2nd Step: and then submit the course funding application directly to SAAS (details are below) , please see under “How to apply for course funding heading” for more details, it’s easy and simple way to submit digitally, if any problem let us know.
We can send you the admission form and further information via email.
In addition to the funding application student must fill ITPT course admission application form so we can reserve the place while their SAAS funding application is in process. Any student who do not inform us then their place in the course will not be guaranteed as we have minimum places to offer to SAAS funded students/learners.
Students intending to use SAAS Part Time Fee Grant to fund their studies should apply well prior to the course starting dates. In some cases we allow students to enrol while their funding is in process, if the course date is near or gone past but they have to provide the proof that their funding has been applied to SAAS PTFG and is in under process.
How to apply for the Course Funding from Student Awards Agency for Scotland (SAAS) PTFG:
SAAS Part Time full funding is available for this course and the course training will be totally free for eligible candidates only. SAAS Part Time full funding is available for this course and the training will be totally free for eligible candidates only. This is a grant not a loan and the funding covers the full cost of our designated courses including the SQA relevant exams.
(Funding application applying from March 31st to July)
Learners intending to apply for courses in the 2023-2024 session from March 31st onward are required to complete and submit a paper application form directly to SAAS PTFG.
Please contact SAAS PTFG by following methods to receive the paper funding application form, (Contact us)
Once the paper application form is completed, please return it using the following email address: SAAS_PTFG@gov.scot
Please note that the paper funding application form does not need to be validated by us anymore.
What ITPT do to help students for SAAS funding application forms?
We advise & provide information regarding their SAAS funding application, how and what information to fill through SAAS PTFG online portal so don’t worry just make an appointment and pop along, our dedicated course consultants will be happy to assist you accordingly.
Self-Funding:
If you do not meet the funding criteria mentioned above, you also have the option to self-fund this course. For additional information, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Group Learner Discounts:
There is further discounts if there a group of students or delegates from the company wants to attend the course.
Contact Us:
For more information please do contact us;
Edinburgh Phone: 0131 552 5558 – 0131 552 5800
Email: info@itpt.co.uk
website: https://www.itpt.co.uk/
Contact us via website: https://www.itpt.co.uk/contact-us/
To Book an Appointment with Course Advisors:
To Book course registration or for further information about the course or its funding, please follow the below link;
https://tinyurl.com/ITPT-Appointment
