2024

Data Analytics
Course Guide

FULL & PART-TIME

WHAT'S INSIDE 2024

1 About us

2 About the course

3 What you'll learn

4 How you'll learn

5 How we teach

6 Funding your bootcamp

ABOUT US 2024

1. About us

CodeOp is an international tech school that

teaches women, trans and gender non-
conforming students the skills they need to
develop their technical skills. We launched
CodeOp as a social venture in 2018, and have
grown to be an award-winning global team
that's passionate about doing meaningful
work at the intersection of technology and
education.

We offer three courses led by senior-level

instructors to support our students across
various stages of their technical journeys:

Full Stack Development for students

looking to transition to tech.

Data Analytics for students who are

looking to start careers in the analytics
industry. The course has the option of
switching to the more advanced Data
Science course mid-way through.

Data Science for those with a statistical,

technical, or BI background.
ABOUT THE COURSE 2024

2. About our Data Analytics

Course

Businesses today collect vast amounts of During this course, you'll learn the different
data on their operations and customers. steps of the data analytics lifecycle, from
Enter Data Analytics which allows defining the business questions, exploring
businesses to examine these data to data to visualizing and communicating
uncover patterns, trends, and insights that insights.
can be used to inform their decisions.
The data types covered in this course range
Why does making data-backed decisions from numerical data to relational data (e.g.
matter? Because it helps companies stay data tables). You'll learn to extract these
ahead of the curve. By diving into their data types of data from relational and non-
pool, companies uncover valuable insights. relational databases using SQL. The course
It's not just about graphs and charts; it's is hands-on and follows an incremental
about making sound choices, whether in approach, building on the knowledge gained
creating new products or crafting effective from each previous module.
marketing strategies.
You’ll spend the first few weeks getting
From product and UX analysts to even data acquainted with some key technologies and
scientists, Data Analytics is the foundation concepts needed to build a solid technical
that powers these roles. It's not just a tool; foundation. Then, you'll delve into basic
it's the backbone of modern business statistics and applied data analysis including
strategies. data visualisations. You will also build end-
to-end data analytics projects. Midway
through the course, you may have the
option to transition into the more advanced
modules which is part of the Data Science
course.

No matter what route you choose, by the

end of the programme, you'll be able to
identify which types of questions can be
solved with data analytics and how to
approach solving them, leveraging the right
tool, or combination of tools.

Filipa Pelaja, Lead Data Science Instructor

& Lead Data Science Engineer at the Lego Group
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN 2024

3. What
Our three-module system guarantees that
our graduates are industry-ready.

you'll Module 1 is focused on the fundamentals.

You’ll develop problem-solving and
learn concept-retention skills. We teach through
scaffolded lectures and activities, live
activity reviews, and milestone projects.

Module 2 is focused on an applied project.

You'll work on a project ranging from
building datasets to solving real-world
problems.

Module 3 is focused on preparing you to

enter in analytics role through data
challenges, technical improvisations, pitch-
coaching, and mock HR and technical
interviews.
THEORETICAINL PHASE OVERVIEW 2024

Full time Part time

Week 1 Week 1 Dev Environment for Data Analysts
You'll set up your popular development environment for
data analysis.

Topics you will learn: Shell, Git, GitHub, Python, Jupyter

Notebook

Introduction to Programming
Week 1 Week 1-3
By the end of this module, students will understand what
Data Analytics is, the Data Analytics lifecycle, and the
methods and tools broadly used in Data Analytics. You
will also learn the foundations of programming using the
Python language.

Topics you will learn: variables, functions, conditionals,

loops, tuples, dictionaries, modules, JSON, classes.

Week 1 Week 1-3 Introduction to Data using Python

By the end of this module, students will leverage the use

of Python Data Analytics libraries and learn how to use
Jupyter notebooks

Topics you will learn: Pandas, NumPy, Pytorch, Matplotlib,

Jupyter.

Week 2 Week 4-6 (Big) Data Management

By the end of this module, students will learn how to use
SQL and NoSQL databases, and how to interact with them
using Python. You will also learn how to use Docker to
abstract from infrastructure details and extend the
development infrastructure using cloud providers.

Topics you will learn: SQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB,

Docker, AWS.

Week 2-3 Week 6-8 Exploratory Data Analysis

By the end of this module, students will review basic
statistics laying the foundation for applied data analysis
and how to use it for processing data. You will also learn
how to use version control to collaborate with others in a
team

Topics you will learn: basic statistics, exploratory data

analysis, version control
PRACTICAL PHASE OVERVIEW 2024

Full time Part time

Week 3-4 Week 9-10 Data Visualization

By the end of this module, students will learn to Implement

data visualisation techniques and plots using Python
libraries. You will also learn to create and design
interactive visualisations and dashboards
.
Topics you will learn: Charts and interactive plots,
dashboards, storytelling through data visualisations

Week 4 Week 11-12 Decision Science:

Experimental Design and Causal Inference
You’ll learn how to answer causal (a.k.a. "why") questions.

Topics you will learn: A/B Testing

Week 4-7 Week 12 - 18 Data Analytics Projects

Project 1: During this module, students will apply the
knowledge gathered in the previous modules to a real use-
case. Students should cover all stages of the Data
Analytics lifecycle, in a proof of concept individual project.
The project will culminate with a presentation for a mixed,
technical and non-technical audience.

Topics you will learn: Data acquisition, pre-processing,

programming, infrastructure, advanced data analysis, task
prioritisation, story-telling.

Project 2: By the end of this module, students will show an

understanding of how-to work collaboratively, by
implementing a data project.

Topics you will learn: Collaboration in distributed teams,

deployment, advanced Github techniques, project
management, pair programming.

Career Prep
Week 8 Week 18-20
Career Preparation: By the end of this module,
students will be prepared to enter the job market with
a finished resume and strategies for interviewing.

Topics to be covered: resume development, online

portfolio, whiteboarding, technical challenges, take-
home data project, interviewing strategies.
HOW YOU'LL LEARN 2024

4. How you'll learn

"The instructor is always

available and has this
way of commenting on
your solution that opens
up a totally new way of
thinking.”

CodeOp Bootcamp Student, 2022

THEORETICAL PHASE BREAKDOWN 2024

Theoretical Phase

Lectures Live Activity Review

Lecture slides focus on topics (e.g. SQL, The instructor goes over ways in which
exploratory data analysis, data the activity could be approached,
visualization, etc.) and are shared with explaining their thinking and the steps
students. they would take to complete a task. Time
These slides are concise for two reasons: is set aside to answer any student
questions and to go over the different
Encourage the lecture to be as approaches that students took.
interactive as possible
Milestone Activity / Assessment
Encourage students to use the
Internet as their primary source of The purpose of the assessment is to
information. target student problem-solving abilities
and concept retention, as well as any
Activities weaknesses in learning the curriculum.
Students are assigned supplementary
Activities consist of exercises or tasks work based on their results. This can
that are related to the lecture content involve redoing past assignments, doing
and reinforce what was covered in class. a new assignment, and fixing or finishing
They allow students to get some hands- their assessment.
on learning and to practice in their own
time. Mini Industry Lectures

Students participate in lectures from

senior-level professionals from within the
local tech community (these may be
broader than data analytics–e.g. data
engineering, D3.js, agile methodologies,
product development)
PROJECT PHASE BREAKDOWN 2024

Project Phase
For the final projects, students have the
choice of proposing their own idea, or
working on one of the challenges
proposed in the class (e.g. advanced
EDA applied to house prices).

Students are encouraged to think about

the project in the brainstorming class, as
the proof of concept can serve as a
stepping stone to further portfolio The results are communicated at the end
projects. of the project with a presentation to the
instructors and peers, which should
During this phase, the instructor meets include a slide deck or an interactive
regularly with students helping them to dashboard. This presentation should
prioritise tasks and offering technical communicate the main insights to a non-
suggestions. technical audience, as well as more in
depth technical information (e.g. used
algorithms). Students should be ready to
Objective: defend their technical choices.
Apply the learnings of Data Analytics
methods and tools acquired during the Individual Proof of Concept (PoC):
lecture phase to work on a use case. In This is the first of the two projects and
this phase, students learn how to work has a shorter timeline. It could be a self-
on real-life business questions. contained project, or a building block for
the collaborative project. The project
The projects can cover one or more of ends with a presentation to communicate
the advanced topics covered during the the results.
course (e.g. data visualization
dashboard, or AB testing). Collaborative Project:
The collaborative project can be more
The projects should follow the 5 steps of ambitious than the PoC, as it has a longer
the data analytics lifecycle: timeline and more contributors. In this
project, students experience working
Discovery collaboratively, which is an important skill
Data Preparation to show tech employers. In addition to the
Data visualisation final presentation communicating project
Repeat (the above) results, students also provide a report as
Communicating Results part of the project completion.
CAREER PREP PHASE BREAKDOWN 2024

Career Prep Phase

CodeOp helps you reach and expand your career goals with lifelong career support.
Through workshops and focused 1-to-1 career coaching sessions, we ensure you
discover all the options out there, and guide you on how to draw the dots between
your previous career and a career in tech.

Example Technical Presentations Example Career Coaching Workshops

Agile workshop: A crash course Tech Manager tips & Q&A:

introduction to Agile methodologies Presentation and Q&A with a technical
including working in iterations and manager to learn about best practices
cross-functional teams. when searching for a job and what it
Big Data: An overview of the role of a takes to stand out from the crowd.
Data Engineer and learning about the Building your job search strategy: An
concept of ETL (extract, transform & interactive workshop to help think
load data) outside the box when approaching
Contributing to Open Source projects: recruiters
An introductory flash lecture on the CV Strategy workshop: Presentation
Open Source world on how to make your CV stand out
Privacy and ethics: Focus on from the crowd
algorithmic bias on machine learning Strategies for approaching technical
and ways to mitigate this challenges: How to approach the
#IamRemarkable: A Google initiative technical challenges and
empowering women and whiteboarding
underrepresented groups to celebrate Whiteboarding challenge: SQL &
their achievements in the workplace Python
and beyond. Elevator Pitch workshop: Interactive
session to make sure you can nail that
‘Tell me about yourself’ question in
less than one minute
Interview preparation: Practice
interviews to help prepare you for job
interviews and build your overall
confidence
HOW WE TEACH 2024

5. How we teach
"There's decades of
research about
instructional strategies
that show things like
scaffolding, modeling,
and reflection are far
more important to
comprehending new
concepts."
Krista Moroder,
AKA the Momma of our Pedagogy
HOW WE TEACH 2024

We’re serious about giving you access not Formative Feedback Strategies
only to the best resources and instructors,
but also the best teaching practices to help The importance of ongoing, targeted
you comprehend new concepts. feedback for student learning can’t be
understated. Our model incorporates this
The instructional design and curriculum for feedback in multiple ways: regular
the Data Analytics and Data Science course assessments, solution lectures, and activity
was built in collaboration with a collection of reviews.
individuals working in both industry and
academia. Some of the primary pedagogical Mentoring Strategies
choices are detailed in depth below.
Several studies have focused exclusively on
Scaffolding Strategies women in mentoring relationships.
According to “Women and Mentoring: A
Students entering the workforce will be Review and Research Agenda”, women who
expected to know and understand how to had one or more mentors reported greater
find artefacts, resources, and environments job success and job satisfaction. Because of
in which they can gain new knowledge as this, CodeOp has created a deliberate focus
the tools and technologies they use on providing mentorship as part of the
continue to evolve. Because of this, educational experience, including career
CodeOp’s model doesn’t just include coaching sessions and guest lectures from
scaffolding of content, but scaffolding of senior professionals.
information literacy skills: being able to
identify, locate, evaluate, and effectively Individual Completion of Activities
use data to solve a problem.
A learner-centred classroom that uses
formative feedback and response to
intervention strategies is considered the
most impactful teaching strategy for
learning. CodeOp differentiates itself from
other programming schools in this way: the
classes are small, the focus is on the
learner, and the interventions are flexible to
the context of the current group of learners
in the classroom.
FUNDING YOUR BOOTCAMP 2024

6. Funding your bootcamp

We believe in removing barriers to tech for women, transgender, and nonbinary

individuals. That’s why we offer payment plans for everyone, no matter your situation.

Data Analytics Tuition Cost

€6800

600€ In-person: £7200 £600

Payment Options
We offer three different payment options as well as scholarship options

Pay upfront, interest free

€1000 discount when paid upfront, total tuition cost would then be €5800

Income Share Agreement

Depending on your country of residence, you may be eligible to pay only part of the
course now (€600) and pay the remaining amount once your bootcamp is
completed and you've started working.

Deferred Tuition Payment

Break up the cost of tuition into smaller monthly payments. You can choose to pay
for your bootcamp in 12, 24 or 36 months, depending on your needs and
geographic location.

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