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Professional Development

Harness the power of data and AI to enhance your career

Get the advice, support, training and other professional development services you need from Scotland’s innovation centre for data and AI

Online learning

Build your knowledge and expertise with our flexible online courses, designed to fit around your work and life. Our online courses are designed for individuals in any industry and at any stage of their journey.

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Data Skills for Work

Data Skills for Work offers funding for learners of all levels to upskill and reskill in data. Anyone can access our Data Skills Framework and Skills Portal for training and development.

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Our professional development team

Laura Zoch

Laura Zoch

Programme Manager — Professional Development

Cheryl Stewart

Cheryl Stewart

Project Manager (Skills)

Nuria Fraile-Diaz

Nuria Fraile-Diaz

Product Manager – Data Skills for Work

Our impact on professional development

82,000+

learners enrolled in online courses

2,000+

leaders completed executive education

150+

businesses have been supported

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  • Natural Power: PhD Develops Power Forecasting Excellence

    Case Study

    Case Studies, Skills & Professional Development

    Natural Power: PhD Develops Power Forecasting Excellence

    Natural Power works with a variety of clients across the globe to provide reliable data that supports project success. Its analytical services cover all stages of a project, from feasibility and development to operations, renewable energy, and re-powering. The Challenge: Accuracy in Renewable Energy Generation The ability to accurately forecast minutes and hours ahead is…

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  • DataKirk: Upskilling ethnic minority groups in data

    Case Study

    Case Studies, Culture & Values, Skills & Professional Development

    DataKirk: Upskilling ethnic minority groups in data

    Founded in 2019, DataKirk aims to close the data divide and increase the representation of disadvantaged groups in the data economy. We spoke with Fash Fasoro, Founder of DataKirk and MSc alum, about how The Data Lab has supported them. The Challenge: Addressing the data literacy gap In 2015, Fash was among the first students…

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