Course Schedule
Course Introduction:
The course will help you to discover different patterns in datasets with the use of the R language, like cluster analysis, anomaly detection, and association rules. You will also learn to produce data and visual analytics through customizable scripts and commands.
Prerequisites
No experience is required but it is good to have Programming knowledge gained through either studies or equivalent work experience.
Course Objectives:
Exams & SQA Framework:
On completion of this course, you can sit in the PDA Data Science SCQF Level 8 exam and by passing it you get your Personal Development Award (PDA) certificate from SQA. These are also assessed by means of restricted response questions and projects and so can give credit transfer to complete units. Learner can earn up to 40 credits upon passing all exams.
Modes of Learning:
eLearning: is self-paced, you will be completing the course in your own time and do not have to attend any traditional face to face classes or virtual. You will be assisted by a dedicated tutor/mentor throughout the course attendance via email.
How to apply for the Course Funding from 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.
Student Awards Agency for Scotland (SAAS)
Please visit the https://www.saas.gov.uk/part-time/undergraduate-funding to apply for the course funding;
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.
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.
Contact Us:
For more information please do contact us;
Edinburgh Phone: 0131 552 5558 – 0131 552 5800
Glasgow Phone: 0141 429 2922
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
