Author: Salome Grasland, Jaquelyn Chamorro Can, Sonia Gomez
Learning How to Learn
Everyone relies on data whether they realize it or not. Look at any social media platform and you’ll find a dashboard showing you your analytics. Helping make sense of that data is what being a consultant is all about. This is where The Data School comes in, guiding you on how to start your journey.
Walking through the doors of The Data School means embracing the unknown and learning how to master data. Despite not having a background in data, most incoming consultants know they’re interested in a variety of industries and are curious to learn more about the unique challenges each presents. That’s the beauty of the program; it isn't just about mastering software or dashboards. It’s about learning to apply and hone those skills with the opportunity to explore different domains and learn where you thrive as a consultant.
The 28-Month Transformation
Getting into The Data School is just the beginning of transforming your career in data analytics. So what exactly is after that?
The Four-Month Training: During this four-month, full-time paid training program, Data School Consultants develop their expertise and master data preparation and transformation to become skilled in visualized data analysis. You begin with intensive training in Tableau and Alteryx, while also learning other tools such as Power BI, dbt, and Snowflake. Alongside the training, you are also working on live client projects with realistic deadlines to simulate real life scenarios. Client projects span a variety of stakeholders from different industries. One week you may be working with a nursing union and the next, a pet food company.
Two Years of Placements:
After the four months of training concludes, consultants are placed in four different consulting placements, each being about six months long. Each consultant is mapped to the available placements based on their technical passion and expressed interest. Placements can take Data School Consultants anywhere with the tools equipped from the four months of training.
Diverse Domains
What most people don’t realize is that powerful data analytic and preparation tools require significant financial investments. Different companies across a variety of industries use different programs, but our consultants come prepared with BI skills learned in training. A lot of people tend to ask: What kind of industries has The Information Lab consulted? Can I break into the finance or insurance industry through The Data School? The answer is yes!
Consultants are constantly meeting with stakeholders from non-profit organizations, major banking institutions, to healthcare providers as a part of their client projects and contract work. By helping these companies leverage their data, consultants are able to diversify their portfolios and prove their versatility through a wide range of experience.
The Power of the Placement Rotation
While rotating throughout different client projects, the time during placement can also be used to reflect on what kind of industries consultants might want to explore or what kind of direction they may be interested in. Though it might be overwhelming to think about the next steps after The Data School, it prompts consultants to think about long-term career interests.
Beyond the Program: What Comes Next?
Many of our post Data School graduates end up being recruited directly by a placement client. By being able to network and stack up resumes, The Data School is a direct pipeline for a data career in almost any industry. Those precise skills learned throughout a Data School Consultant’s contracts are what make them perfect candidates for any major global organization. The plus? The average salary post-Data School is approximately $115k.
Ready For Your Own Adventure?
You don’t need to have your whole career path figured out to start building one– The Data School is your catalyst. Once you’re ready to start building your career (and dashboards), work with global companies, master data analysis tools under expert coaches, and join a global consulting network, The Data School’s doors are always open. Applications are on a rolling basis and cohorts start every two to four months, don’t miss your chance to start expanding your career opportunities within the data space.
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