ONS data science training now available to local government analysts

We encourage local government analysts to take advantage of this opportunity which, until now, has only been available to those working in Government departments.

The courses are all available as online learning to be completed at any time. We have negotiated for them to be available to local government analysts free of charge. 

The work to secure free access to this training has been done as part of our Advanced and Predictive Analytics in Local Government (APAN) workstream. We would encourage all local government analysts to join APAN to keep up to date with other learning opportunities, access regular webinars and resources and join discussions with fellow analysts across local government.

Overview of Data Science Campus courses

Modules are available covering a wide range of analysis and methodological areas, ranging from introductory to advanced. Some key modules to look out for are: 

• Introduction to machine learning
• Awareness of coding tools
• Awareness in data ethics
• A range of modules relating to Python
• A range of modules relating to R
• Data visualisation
• Introduction to Reproducible Analytical Pipelines (RAP)
• Introduction to Natural Language Processing (NLP) in R/Python
• Data linkage in R/Python
• Foundations of SQL
• Quality assurance of predictive modelling.

Access the Data Science Campus learning hub

To request access to the learning hub, please complete this short form

If you have any questions, you can email us at  [email protected]