Higher Diploma in Data-Analytics

CBear1993 · 24-06-2020 4:33pm

was thinking of doing this course but having did a few of those intros on datacamp website it's put me off it completely. Incredibly boring

slugger_otoole · 24-06-2020 5:01pm

CBear1993 wrote: »

was thinking of doing this course but having did a few of those intros on datacamp website it's put me off it completely. Incredibly boring

Haha, in that case you really shouldn't do the course then ðŸ™‚.

The Datacamp stuff is similar to what you'll be doing in the course, and from my experience in a job afterwards. Definitely can see how you could find it boring

CBear1993 · 24-06-2020 5:05pm

Cheers! better to have dabbed into it than throwing a pile of money at a course i suppose.

Rudblattner · 07-07-2020 12:40pm

Hey all,
Quick question regarding the aptitude test.

Do anyone can give some idea of what it consists of? I just really want to get into the course and would love to be able to properly prepare myself.

I've bought the Udemy Bootcamp course and been studying that, as well as some Python and SQL.

Thanks!

slugger_otoole · 07-07-2020 1:15pm

There was no aptitude test when I took this course in 2018, maybe that's something new?

The entry criteria when I applied wasn't very stringent, you either had to have previously done a degree (in anything) or alternatively they offer RPL (recognition of prior learning). I think they go out of their way to accept people, however numbers are limited.

They don't assume that you know how to write code. It's a conversion course, so the majority of the class don't have an IT background.

Getting the basics of Python and SQL would be a big help, maybe R and statistics too. But like I said it's been a little while since I finished.

The Omen 666 · 07-07-2020 3:37pm

Rudblattner wrote: »

Hey all,
Quick question regarding the aptitude test.

Do anyone can give some idea of what it consists of? I just really want to get into the course and would love to be able to properly prepare myself.

I've bought the Udemy Bootcamp course and been studying that, as well as some Python and SQL.

Thanks!

was just searching for same info actually

Manion · 25-07-2020 2:40pm

Hi,

I was trying to apply for the MSC in data analytics but there does not appear to be a way to apply directly. I thought perhaps the first two semesters overlapped with the High Diploma but the modules appear appear slightly different with the HDip including some career change and springboard modules, though I'm sure these are of value they're not applicable to me. I've reached out to the administration office with no response yet. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

bleuhh · 25-08-2020 3:26pm

Hi all. I will be starting this course next month. Does anyone know if the lectures will now be online or if we will be attending them in person at all?

Thank you

PS would also be nice to hear from anyone else who is due to begin this course!

BonnieSituation · 28-08-2020 12:52am

bleuhh wrote: »

Hi all. I will be starting this course next month. Does anyone know if the lectures will now be online or if we will be attending them in person at all?

Thank you

PS would also be nice to hear from anyone else who is due to begin this course!

Congrats on getting a place!

I followed this thread when SB launched as I was looking at this course, but am going to be starting on the HDipin Data Analytics in Maynooth instead now.

Best of luck with it all!

bleuhh · 03-09-2020 10:16am

BonnieSituation wrote: »

Congrats on getting a place!

I followed this thread when SB launched as I was looking at this course, but am going to be starting on the HDipin Data Analytics in Maynooth instead now.

Best of luck with it all!

Hey there! Thanks a million, I was delighted to secure the place. Are Maynooth going online now? I was going to apply there too as I did my undergrad there but it's a little bit far out for me and I am not driving!
Best of luck with yours too!

BonnieSituation · 03-09-2020 10:49am

bleuhh wrote: »

Hey there! Thanks a million, I was delighted to secure the place. Are Maynooth going online now? I was going to apply there too as I did my undergrad there but it's a little bit far out for me and I am not driving!
Best of luck with yours too!

Thanks

It's going to be blended afaik.

The first three weeks, starting on Monday are solid coding on campus. So we'll see how we go.

SonicTheGerHog · 03-09-2020 10:53am

Hey Guys,

I did the course in 2018. You won't be dissapointed. I came from a digital marketing background and wanted to get a better understanding of data analytics.

It's tough going if you haven't got a background in data analysis, but very achievable for anyone who is willing to put the work in!

Lecturers are fantastic. I did my night masters in NCI before this course. Can't beat the support and set up!

bleuhh · 04-09-2020 9:48am

Don't forget guys, if you have your login details you can now avail of Spotify Student (half price) once you have your college email set up. Every little helps!!

JustAThought · 28-11-2020 7:55pm

Habata wrote: »

I'm doing the post grad version of this course and I think it's a joke and wouldn't recommend it to anyone. The standard is low, the teaching resources limited, there's useless and superfluous modules. I take it that Springboard is just an easy way to get government cash and tick a few boxes. I feel like I've learned little. Highly unimpressed with the NCI in general.

Interesting - I was looking at doing a part time course aNd from the attitude and non-answere I was getting to fairly basic questions I’d tend to agree with you. Different ‘institution’ thou - their attitude was basically you’re getting it for free why give a s*** - they certainly didn’t care and evwn basics like the name of the course and awarding body on the cert/paperwork, who was doing the lectures, how many nights a week etc way wY beyond their ability to provide details. The HEA really needs to scrutinise the quality and clue for money they are delivering. The taxpayer are paying for it after all.

cimf · 15-07-2021 11:08am

Hi all,

Was looking at doing this course in September vua SB. It's between this one and the Masters in CCT in Data Analytics (if anyone had any knowledge of this college too that would be helpful). I will say I have good exposure to data anlysis and would like something that is more than just teaching the basics as I already have that. I am looking for the certification more than anything to help the CV a bit as I have no qualifications at the moment that say I can do data anlaytics. How did people find the course? How has employment gone for people since they have graduated?

Thanks for any help.

slugger_otoole · 10-08-2021 8:03pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117613152#Comment_117613152

I did the Higher Diploma in NCI in 2018 and got a job as a Data Analyst afterwards, i've been working in the area for 2 years now.

Unlike you, I had almost zero knowledge going into it, so if you already have some programming skills (Python or R) that will help a lot, there is also an entire module on SQL and two modules on Stats.

I would say it's worthwhile, although I subsequently went on to do a MSc afterwards. You get out of it what you put into it, a had a plenty of friends in the class that either dropped out or scraped a pass mark and came out with little-to-no DA knowledge, but also plenty who went on to DA roles and grad programs.

magnus500 · 13-08-2021 12:58am

NCI seem to have a few positive comments here which is great as I’m trying to decide between their 2 year diploma course or the equivalent at Galway Mayo IT. I’m based in Wicklow but I think everything will be online this year so distance shouldn’t make difference, I’m more interested in comparative standards of courses and job prospects on graduation if anyone had any insights. And thanks Slugger, your comment re getting out what I put in will probably be the biggest factor in that regard anyway!

plee · 10-09-2023 10:44pm

Anyone doing the HDIp this year - September 2023 - ?

NellyH · 17-12-2023 7:36pm

Hello

I got accepted to GMIT higher diploma in science in computing in data Analytics. I was wondering if anyone has done this course and could give feedback ? There is very little detailed information like hours per week etc detailed course content. I am currently an accountant and want to be able to use DA confidently in my role. Appreciate it.

Higher Diploma in Data-Analytics

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