Data literacy, according to Mike Capone, CEO of analytics software company Qlik, is to the information age what traditional literacy — reading and writing — was to the industrial age: a skill essential to anyone wanting to fully participate in the workforce, and one required by all organisations for every facet of their operations.For the full article published by Computerworld visit Data literacy now a key workforce skill, says Qlik CEO - ComputerworldGet ahead of data literacy with the Academic Program! If its been over a year since you last joined, we recommend you reapply for access to MORE amazing resources! Visit http://www.qlik.com/us/company/academic-program to apply today.
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Nearly 43% of the global workforce today consist of people between 15 to 24 years old, and according to U.N. data this cohort is almost three times more likely to be unemployed than older age groups. The U.N. also notes that younger generations are increasingly exposed to lower quality jobs, labor market disparities, and longer and more insecure school to work transitions.Although these odds seem steep, there are many avenues for this age group to become more equipped and succeed in today’s workforce. One area this group needs to consider is data literacy: in our own recent global data literacy survey, Qlik found this population group to be underprepared for the data-driven workplace. This is especially timely given World Youth Skills Day, which is focused on spreading awareness of skills gap issues and providing solutions to help prepare today’s youth for the future.There is good news to share: in our world of analytics, contrary to some of the above data, there is ample opportunity. An article on Morning Future from earlier this year states:According to the forecasts of the World Economic Forum, by 2020 data analysts will be in high demand in companies around the world. The LinkedIn Workforce Report maintains that, in the USA, demand for these professional figures has grown sixfold compared to five years ago, and data analysts will continue to be the most sought after profiles over the next five years. This is further confirmed by IBM, which claims that the annual demand for data scientists, data developers and data engineers will lead to 700,000 new recruitments by 2020.Qlik has long been devoted to empowering people and impacting lives with data analytics, and youth is no exception to our commitment. The Qlik Academic Program has partnered with numerous schools and universities across the globe, enabling students to harness the power of data and analytics in their own learning environments. Over the last six years, Qlik has donated software and provided our Qlik Continuous Classroom online learning platform and qualification programs to both professors and students at universities such as Villanova, National University of Singapore, Northeastern University, British Columbia Institute of Technology, City University of Hong Kong, Central Queensland University, and many others.To read the full blog post visit Supporting World Youth Skills Day Through Data Literacy and Analytics Education | Qlik Blog
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The Academic Program was thrilled to partner with Saint Joseph's University in Philadelphia, PA during the Spring 2018 semester to offer a scholarship opportunity to the students in the Business Analytics honors society! Students were selected on academic standing and in order to be awarded the scholarship, they also had to take and pass the Business Analyst Qualification exam which is now provided by the Academic Program in the Qlik Continuous Classroom.We are excited and honored that we were able to impact the lives of these students and we commend them on going above and beyond!Congratulations to the following recipients:Check out the attached document to learn more about these lucky students!
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The end of the school year is here, and while its time to enjoy a break, we believe its a better time to brush up on your analytic skills! According to an article posted by Bloomberg "Job postings for data scientists rose 75 percent from January 2015 to January 2018 at Indeed.com, while job searches for data scientist roles rose 65 percent". That's a staggering number which seems to be increasing with every year that passes. As a student, its important to act on this growing demand and make sure you have the skill set these employers are looking for. Students graduating college who studied analytics and analytical tools are at a significant advantage over their peers who were not exposed to analytics and instead focused on more traditional learning. For example, according to staffing agency Robert Half Technology, "Jobs like data scientist pay about $119,000 at the midpoint of salaries and rises to $168,000 at the 95th percentile". Don't get left behind, stay ahead of the game and make sure you continue your Qlik learning experience by taking advantage of all the FREE resources the program offers within the Qlik Continuous Classroom Academic Program Learning ResourcesIf its been a year since you last applied, we recommend re-applying for another year of new and improved resources including our Qlik Sense Qualification exam which will help you on your journey to one of those high paying positions mentioned in the Bloomberg article. The qualification exam gives student the opportunity to test their Qlik Sense skills in order to earn a badge which proves to employers they have basic skills and applied knowledge of Qlik. Hurry, reapply today https://www.qlik.com/us/company/academic-programFor more information on the this topic, visit the full article by Bloomberg https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-05-18/-sexiest-job-ignites-talent-wars-as-demand-for-data-geeks-soars
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We are so excited to announce the increase in Australian universities joining the Academic Program in recent years! To showcase the tremendous growth and excitement the country has experienced, Qlik has just launched a press release highlighting several Australian universities. The press release touches upon the programs resources, its quest to make every student data literate, and the benefits seen to both professors and students. There are some fantastic quotes from professors and students that capture the overall support and appreciation there is for what the program provides.The press released was picked up by numerous technology company websites, to read the full article visithttps://www.cio.com.au/mediareleases/31785/qlik-partners-with-universities-in-australia-to/
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Intelligent automation is going to impact companies and individuals in profound ways, some of which are not yet foreseeable. Unlike traditional automation, which lacks an AI element, intelligent automation will automate more kinds of tasks in an organization, at all levels within an organization.As history has shown, rote, repetitive tasks are ripe for automation. Machines can do them faster and more accurately than humans 24/7/365 without getting bored, distracted or fatigued. One type of automation is data analysis. Gone are the days where you pine over sheets of excel data. Now a days companies use data analytics applications to quickly and accurately analyze and predict their data in a matter of minutes. But who is building the applications? A human touch is still needed to program these apps so that they can take over the manual data analysis. Therefore, at this time its crucial that students are keeping up with the need to learn data analytics. The Qlik Academic Program fills this need by providing FREE software, training, the chance to take a qualification exam to prove their Qlik analytics skills, and much more! All students need to do it visit https://www.qlik.com/us/company/academic-program and apply to the student application! To read the full article visithttps://www.informationweek.com/big-data/ai-machine-learning/how-to-prepare-for-the-machine-aided-future/a/d-id/1331833
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Data is a company’s most powerful, yet most underutilized and poorly managed asset. Companies that strive to get ahead of the pack in today’s world need to capture, create, and leverage value from their data by making data-driven decisions with it. But how do they do that? This is the first of a multi-part blog series to help answer that question. In this post, we will introduce a framework you can leverage. We will dive into each section of the framework in more detail in subsequent posts. To read the full blog visit Are you using data as a competitive weapon? | Qlik BlogAs a student, its vital that you have the data literacy skills and experience with Qlik in order to be prepared to make the difficult decisions that employers are expecting. The Academic Program together with the Data Literacy program will ensure you are prepared for the current workforce which relies heavily on analytics! Be prepared! If its been more than a year since you applied to the program, you should reapply to ensure you have another year of our amazing resources! To apply visit http://www.qlik.com/us/company/academic-program
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According to the forecasts of the World Economic Forum, by 2020 data analysts will be in high demand in companies around the world. The LinkedIn Workforce Report maintains that, in the USA, demand for these professional figures has grown sixfold compared to five years ago, and data analysts will continue to be the most sought after profiles over the next five years. This is further confirmed by IBM, which claims that the annual demand for data scientists, data developers and data engineers will lead to 700,000 new recruitment by 2020. For the full article visit https://www.morningfuture.com/en/article/2018/02/21/data-analyst-data-scientist-big-data-work/235/As a student, its critical to ensure you are preparing yourself for this in-demand job market! As a professor its important you are keeping up with whats being taught in other universities! The Academic Program can help! Be sure to renew your subscription on a yearly basis because as long as you are still actively teaching or attending university, you can get access to Qlik Sense Desktop, a year of free training, the opportunity to get Qlik Sense qualified, and more! To reapply visit https://www.qlik.com/us/company/academic-program
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Do you bury your head in the sand when it comes to data, or is no stone left unturned? Find out what your data personality is and how data literate you are. Now a days its so important to be data literate! Becoming data literate will improve both your chances for employment upon graduation and throughout your career. Wherever you are in your journey, it's never too late for growth!I took the quiz and found out that I am a Data Knight! What are you?! Visit to access yourself http://dataliteracy.info/quiz.After taking the quiz, you can get started to your data literacy journey by attending the classes available in the Qlik Continuous Classroom Course: Data Literacy Courses. That's not all, the Academic Program has its own data literacy materials so if you are interested in learning about Analytics or Visualizations, visit http://qcc.qlik.com/course/view.php?id=562 to access these courses and download the lecture slides if you are a professor or the handouts and activities if you are a student. Don't forget to participate in the Use Cases either! If you do not have access to this page, please reapply to the program by visiting The Qlik Academic ProgramFor questions email academicprogram@qlik.com
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Swinburne University in Australia is one of the Academic Programs newest universities to join and they have already begun to utilize the programs offering for onsite presentations. James Belsey a Qlik Sales Director supports the universities in Australia and presented to students in a Database Analysis and Design class. Since joining the program Swinburne has had more than 50 students join the program and that number is rising!
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