Exploring something like the Qlik Academic Program can empower you to make an informed choice about what kind of role you’d like to explore after your studies and give you more opportunities in a workplace that is already looking for you!
The demand for data scientists has started to grow faster than supply, with data science vacancies growing at 37% per year a LinkedIn study has found. The BBC have reported that this demand means people are entering data science roles from various backgrounds that don’t require the traditionally needed doctorate. In addition to this there is a clear need for candidates with strong people skills, a 2020 emerging jobs report by LinkedIn found that the future of SaaS (Software as a Service) will rely upon candidates who have strong people skills to complement the new technologies. This means that you don’t need to be a data wizard to secure roles in the tech industry. Supplementing your studies by exploring extra classes or courses can also be beneficial in helping you choose a career that may interest you the most.
Enhancing your learning with something like an entry level course in a Business Intelligence solution can be a great way to do this, and when it comes to the Qlik Academic Program its appeal goes beyond those studying data-based degrees. Recently when presenting to Birmingham City University a student pursuing a course in Gemology - the study of gemstones - was thrilled to see what value Qlik Sense could add to their course and how it could enable them to analyze their data while giving them a grounding in a BI solution that could add to their CV. The big advantage to studying with the Academic Program is that this is all completely free and flexible. You can pursue an advanced data architect pathway, or you can polish up your data literacy with some vendor agnostic lessons.
One of the big challenges when leaving school and starting at university is knowing which of these careers you want to pursue afterwards. In most cases your interests and skills will develop and change throughout your studies, and what you want from a career will change as well. The growing need for strong candidates in data driven roles, such as data science or data analytics, means that what you study at degree level does not need to limit you when it comes to the job market. Exploring something like the Qlik Academic Program can empower you to make an informed choice about what kind of role you’d like to explore after your studies and give you more opportunities in a workplace that is already looking for you!
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