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UC Berkeley Extension Launches Data Analytics Boot CampUC Berkeley Extension announces the launch of its Data Analytics Boot Camp, a 24-week skills-development program that teaches the fundamental data science and analytics skills increasingly sought after in today's data-driven digital economy. This launch comes at a time when the projected investment in data science is at an all-time high, with the worldwide big data analytics market expected to reach $200 billion by 2020. The Data Analytics Boot Camp, offered in partnership with Trilogy Education Services, will start on June 20, 2017, and is designed to accommodate the schedules of working professionals by offering two 3-hour evening classes during the week (6:30-9:30 pm) and a 4-hour class on Saturdays (10 am-2 pm). "The Berkeley Data Analytics Boot Camp is the next logical step in meeting our mission of teaching job-ready skills to help students succeed in the digital economy," said Diana Wu, Dean of UC Berkeley Extension. "Based on our previous successes working with Trilogy to implement Coding Boot Camps, we are looking forward to rolling out this new program together." "It is currently predicted that by 2018, there will be 1.5 million more data science job openings than candidates to fill these positions," said Dan Sommer, Founder and CEO of Trilogy Education. "The Berkeley Data Analytics Boot Camp is one more example of the power of continuing education to hlp provide students with job-ready technical skills, while providing a much-needed talent pipeline to employers. We look forward to collaborating with UC Berkeley Extension on this program." The curriculum includes instruction in high-demand technologies and frameworks including Advanced Excel, Python, JavaScript (D3.js, Leaflet.js), HTML/CSS (News - Alert), API Interactions, Social Media Mining, SQL, Hadoop, Tableau, Advanced Statistics, Machine Learning, R, Git/GitHub and more. In addition to classroom instruction, students will spend 20 hours a week on outside projects and experiential learning activities that will result in a professional project portfolio showcasing their abilities and honing their competitive edge in the employment market. Students will also receive a range of career-planning services, portfolio reviews, recruiting assistance and extensive staff support. Area businesses participating in the Berkeley Data Analytics Boot Camp's employer network will advise on curriculum, products and student needs. While no previous training or experience is required, applicants should have an understanding of coding basics. Apply Today! To learn more about the Berkeley Data Analytics Boot Camp, visit http://bootcamp.berkeley.edu/data. Students can apply online or by calling (510) 455-5867. About Berkeley Extension Founded in 1891, UC Berkeley Extension is the continuing education branch of the University of California, Berkeley. Today, Extension offers more than 2,000 courses each year, including online courses, along with more than 70 professional certificates and specialized programs of study. Free and low-cost public events are also frequently held as part of Extension's service to the local community. Learn more at extension.berkeley.edu. About Trilogy Education Services Trilogy Education Services is the Continuing Education Program Manager (CEPM) that creates and manages skills-based training programs for more than 20 of the world's leading universities. Universities leverage Trilogy's platform, services and national community of instructors and employers to prepare learners for careers in the digital economy. Learn more at www.trilogyed.com.
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