Free Data Analytics Bootcamp

31st March 2025 - 4th July 2025 | APPLICATIONS CLOSED

Applications for our March programme are now closed, you can still apply and your application will be considered for a future cohort. Dates for our future cohorts are still being confirmed and will be updated on this page once available.

We are thrilled to offer our 14 week full time analytics course focussed on data analysis, completely free in partnership with DataCamp via their DataCamp Donates programme. If you are passionate about launching a career in data analytics then apply today!

WYK’s Data Analytics programme can help you to take your first steps into a career in data.

Learn highly in-demand data analytics skills, including data visualisation, Excel, SQL and industry data tools.

Work on a practical data project - making sure you stand out to employers.

  • 14 weeks, full time (10am-4pm, Mon-Fri)

  • Hybrid format: remote with some in-person days

  • Taught by industry practitioners

  • Practical sessions with hands-on, industry-based tasks

  • Employability support

  • Includes Premium DataCamp for the duration of the programme

WYK alumni at a programme celebration event

Next programme: London

Starts March 2025 - APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED!

As this is a funded programme, you will need to meet the following eligibility criteria:

  • Aged between 19 - 40

  • Living in the Greater London area

  • Right to work in the UK

  • Not in full time work or full time education

  • Lived in the UK for at least the last 3 years

  • Have not previously started a Skills Bootcamp funded by the DfE since April 2024

If you meet the eligibility criteria above and would like to apply for our next programme please submit an application and we will be in touch to discuss next steps.

Applications for our March programme are now closed, you can still apply and your application will be considered for a future cohort. Dates for our future cohorts are still being confirmed and will be updated on this page once available.

What is Data Analytics?

  • Data Analytics careers involve collecting, cleaning, organising and analysing data, to identify patterns and trends that can help businesses.

  • Almost every industry uses data, so data skills are in demand and can lead to roles in many different types of organisations.

  • Careers in data require a mixture of technical and communications skills.

  • Typical job titles include Junior Data Analyst, Insights Assistant, Data Analyst Apprentice.

Data Analysis Essentials

Learn the fundamentals of data analysis, including how to use key industry tools and techniques, data visualisation and communicating data.

Technical Data Skills

Led by industry experts, you’ll learn key skills in areas such as SQL and Excel, putting these into practice throughout the programme.

Live Data Project

Work on a live project to showcase your new data analysis skills to employers. Pull together everything you’ve learned into a final project and presentation to use as a case study.

FAQs

  • As this is a funded programme, you will need to meet the following eligibility criteria:

    • 19+ at the programme start date

    • Living in the Greater London area

    • Right to work in the UK

    • Lived in the UK, EU or EEA for 3 years

    • Have not previously started a Skills Bootcamp funded by the DfE

    Not eligible or not sure? Fill in our application form and the team will direct you to the right programme.

  • WYK is a full-time programme, running 10am-4pm Monday-Friday. This time consists of a mix of taught sessions, group work and self-study.

    Please see the current programme start dates at the top of this page.

  • No! WYK is designed for beginners. We look for an interest in data, so maybe you have done some research already or taken a short online course in a data-related topic.

    You will need basic digital literacy skills and to be comfortable working with numbers. If you’re not sure if this programme is for you, complete the application and you’ll be invited to a taster session to learn more.

  • Apply via the form here. We will review your application and eligibility and invite you to a Taster Session.

    Taster Sessions are interactive group sessions, usually online, which give you a sense of the programme. This will help you to decide if this is the right fit for you, and gives plenty of opportunity to ask questions.

    We’ll then invite you to an informal interview (online) with members of the WYK team. There will be a short task set to complete before the interview.

    If successful, you’ll be invited to enrol in the programme.