BOSTON and LANHAM, Md., Sept. 9,
2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Emerson
College announced the launch of a data analytics boot camp
in partnership with 2U, Inc. (Nasdaq: TWOU), a global leader in
education technology. Geared toward adult learners and working
professionals, the Emerson College Data
Analytics Boot Camp will teach the analytical, technical, and
teamwork skills necessary to become a proficient data
professional.
The 24-week, part-time program begins on December 8, and enrollment is now open at
techbootcamps.emerson.edu/.
The Emerson College Data Analytics
Boot Camp will be offered in an engaging online format, including
live instruction with industry professionals, webinars with
employers, and asynchronous coursework with access to tutoring
help. Students who complete the program will receive a non-credit
Certificate of Completion in Data Analytics from Emerson College.
"In an increasingly data-driven economy, this program builds on
Emerson's reputation for education that prepares students for the
demands of the current job market," said Jan Roberts-Breslin, Dean of Graduate and
Professional Studies for Emerson College. "In
Massachusetts alone, more than one million people have filed
for unemployment since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. By
expanding our partnership with 2U, we can offer a rigorous,
high-quality, and engaging online program that's ideal for
professionals looking to develop the technical skills necessary to
re-enter the workforce."
The ability to create actionable insights from complex data sets
has become a universal need across businesses in every industry.
According to a report by PwC and the Business-Higher Education
Forum, nearly 70 percent of U.S. business leaders say they will
prefer job candidates with data skills by 2021. Nationally, roles
like data scientist, business analyst, and research analyst rank
among the fastest-growing professions.
"In recent months, we've seen unprecedented demand for online
educational offerings, especially those that teach technical skills
like data analysis," said 2U President of Global Partnerships
Andrew Hermalyn. "Emerson College's expanded partnership with 2U to
offer this boot camp will equip workers in Boston and beyond with the skills to fill this
unmet need in the workforce."
Emerson College Data Analytics Boot
Camp is powered by 2U's Trilogy Education, which helps leading
universities deliver market-driven career training programs
globally. Emerson worked with Trilogy's team of curriculum experts
to develop an intensive learning experience with real-world
applications. The program's curriculum will cover various subjects
in data analytics from data programming to data storytelling and
helps students build proficiency in technologies like Excel,
Tableau, Python, Pandas, SQL, MongoDB, JavaScript, basic machine
learning, and more.
In addition to live online instruction, students will spend a
minimum of 20 hours a week on outside projects, homework, and
experiential learning activities. They will build a professional
project portfolio to showcase their abilities and hone their
competitive edge in the employment market. On top of the boot camp
curriculum, students will also receive a range of career-planning
services including portfolio reviews, recruiting assistance, and
exclusive access to employer webinars and networking events.
In addition to this boot camp, Emerson
College partners with 2U to offer an online Master of
Science in Communication Disorders, Speech@Emerson. Emerson College also partners with 2U and Keypath
Education to offer an online Master of Arts in digital marketing
and data analytics.
Apply Now
To learn more about the Emerson College Data Analytics Boot Camp, visit
techbootcamps.emerson.edu/. You can apply online or by calling
617-468-3196.
About Emerson
College
Based in Boston,
Massachusetts, opposite the historic Boston Common and in
the heart of the city's Theatre District, Emerson College educates individuals who will solve
problems and change the world through engaged leadership in
communication and the arts, a mission informed by liberal learning.
The College has 3,780 undergraduates and 670 graduate students from
across the United States and 50
countries. Supported by state-of-the-art facilities and a renowned
faculty, students participate in more than 90 student organizations
and performance groups. Emerson is known for its experiential
learning programs in Los Angeles,
Washington, DC, the Netherlands, London, China, and the Czech
Republic as well as its new Global Portals, with the first
program launching this fall in Paris. The College has an active network of
48,000 alumni who hold leadership positions in communication and
the arts. For more information, visit emerson.edu.
About 2U, Inc. (Nasdaq: TWOU)
Eliminating the back
row in higher education is not just a metaphor—it's our mission.
For more than a decade, 2U, Inc., a global leader in education
technology, has been a trusted partner and brand steward of great
universities. We build, deliver, and support more than 435 digital
and in-person educational offerings, including undergraduate and
graduate degrees, professional certificates, Trilogy-powered boot
camps, and GetSmarter short courses. Together with our partners, 2U
has positively transformed the lives of more than 245,000 students
and lifelong learners. To learn more, visit 2U.com. #NoBackRow
Media Contacts
Emerson College:
Michelle Gaseau
michelle_gaseau@emerson.edu
2U, Inc:
Glenda Felden
media@2u.com
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