Data Expert Program |
Cross-industry program for professionals
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As organizations are acquiring ever-greater volumes of data, the ability to leverage such data is becoming key to creating value. The skill to pinpoint trends and patterns and forecasting future consumer behavior makes data science one of the most rapidly growing professions. With demand outgrowing the supply of professionals, organizations are looking to train employees in data intelligence skills.
The JADS Data Expert Program aims at educating data science-driven entrepreneurs. Participants learn how to create, develop and market data technologies; conduct research and present results in a clear, non-technical manner. They are also trained in applying data revolution innovations to develop smart, value-adding and sustainable business activities for both existing corporations as well as start-ups. After following the Data Expert Program, you are able to translate innovative, data driven ideas into concrete project requirements, develop innovative solutions, launch a business venture and assess its effectiveness.
Program objectives
The Data Expert Program combines Data Engineering, Data Analytics and Entrepreneurship to create Business Impact. Therefore, the goals of this program are threefold.
The model below summarizes what the Data Expert Program is all about:
The Data Expert Program combines Data Engineering, Data Analytics and Entrepreneurship to create Business Impact. Therefore, the goals of this program are threefold.
- Business Impact: Acquire the skills and know-how to mine and model data and to articulate your discoveries and recommendations for existing or new business opportunities.
- Entrepreneurship: Learn to turn big data into real value. From mining the economic value of personal data, to developing novel ways to apply actionable insights, through to discovering innovative strategic and marketing models.
- Data Engineering and Data Analytics: Our learn-by-doing approach addresses the hard skills you require to successfully implement data projects. Get to understand data engineering and data analytics. Explore data sets, gather actionable insights, visualize results and communicate meaningful findings while taking into consideration underlying legal and ethical issues.
The model below summarizes what the Data Expert Program is all about:
![]() “I participated in the 2018 JADS Data Expert program because I wanted to learn how Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence can be used to extract more value from data in comparison to regular business intelligence solutions. I achieved this and much more. I learned how to prepare data, how to apply state of the art machine learning techniques to data and how to implement the results and findings within a business environment. This greatly increased my value for my employer and it enabled me to take the next step in my career.” - Tim Schuurman/Vivat
Application requirements
You must be able to show a high level of motivation in formulating and solving complex problems in a data driven environment. You should also be eager to learn combining generalist with expert thinking. An entrepreneurial mind-set is second nature to you. In fact, if you can tick most of the following, this program could be for you.
Program structure The Data Expert Program is designed for ambitious professionals with a strong analytical and quantitative background. The duration of the program is 1 year: consisting of approximately 40 full working days - in general on Fridays and one weekend. Participants will receive an official certificate from JADS/Tilburg University/Eindhoven University of Technology at their graduation ceremony. The Data Expert Program comprises 9 modules. These modules cover all aspects of data science to reach the program objectives: focusing on Data Engineering and Data Analytics (knowledge and skills), Business Impact and Entrepreneurship. We have listed an overview of the modules and the related key topics and covered questions below:
Teaching methodology
The Data Expert Program makes use of a mix of classroom and online elements to acquire skills and knowledge. This blended learning approach means we partner up with industry innovators, like Datacamp for instance, to ensure up to date and flexible courses. JADS Insipire: Expert talksWant to see for yourself if the Data Expert Program is something for you? Come and join us in our JADS Inpire program. In this free program experts in the field of Data Science give you a teaser of our program. Check out our JADS Inspire page to see the next possible date.
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Fast Facts
Duration: 14 months Time: 38 Fridays plus 1 full weekend. No classes during school holidays. Weekly hours: 10-12 hours per week for classroom, online learning and graduation project combined Location: 's-Hertogenbosch For information on selection rounds in June and September, please contact professionaleducation@jads.nl For ambitious professionals The Data Expert Program is designed for ambitious business professionals with a strong analytical and quantitative background and an interest in data intensive environments. Admission requirements
Contact information For more information please contact: Chantal Stevels
Program Coördinator c.v.stevels@jads.nl or professionaleducation@jads.nl +31 (0)40 247 4100 News The JADS Data Expert Program was recently mentioned by Intermediair Magazine (in Dutch). > Read more Data Expert Program 2018
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