We are delighted to announce that funding has been awarded to several training and education providers to deliver new digital and data upskilling courses across Edinburgh & South East Scotland and the Tay Cities Region. This initiative is part of the Data Skills Credits small grants scheme which, through partnership with the Data Skills Gateway and DigiTay, has been instrumental in supporting over 1000 learners to upskill since its inception in 2020. 

Who are the courses for? 

Our fully funded training opportunities are available for individuals who live or work in the Tay Cities and Edinburgh and South East Scotland regions, provided they meet certain eligibility criteria. We particularly encourage applications from women, individuals from ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and neurodivergent individuals. Please see individual course listings for specific eligibility criteria. Take advantage of this opportunity to advance your skills with our fully funded places. Apply today! 

Introducing Our Funded Courses and Providers 

We are excited to introduce the newly funded courses and the providers who will be delivering them: 

Fully Funded Training Available in the Tay Cities Regions Supported by DigiTay 

Code Division 

• Working with Data (Business Applications) 

• Programming with Data (Python) 

• Machine Learning Introduction (Python)  

Service Design Academy (Dundee and Angus College) 

• Service Design for Data People 

Data Understood 

• Data Dynamics: Empowering Industries in Tayside with Power BI 

• Python for Data Analysis: A Hands-on Approach 
  

Fully Funded Training Available in the Edinburgh & South East Scotland Region Supported by ESESCRD  

CodeSpace (Edinburgh College) 

• CodeSpace Bootcamp 

Technology Coaching 

• AI & Automation 

Fife College 

• Introduction to Power BI 

• Essential Data Skills for Work Bootcamp (Empowering Women Returners) 

Fife Employment Access Trust 

• Data Protection 3rd Sector 

The Data Kirk 

• Fundamentals of Data Governance, AI Ethics and Tools 

• Project Management with Data Analytics 

Empowering Learners Through Quality Education 

These courses are designed to equip learners with essential skills in data analysis, programming, AI, machine learning, and more. Our trusted network of providers ensures that the training is practical, relevant, and tailored to meet the needs of today’s job market. 

We are proud to continue our mission of enhancing the digital and data skills landscape in Scotland and are confident that these new courses will provide valuable opportunities for learners to advance their careers. 

About the Data Skills Credits Scheme 

Launched in 2020, the Data Skills Credits scheme by Data Skills for Work at The Data Lab provides financial support to training and education providers. The scheme aims to enhance the digital and data skills of learners by offering up to £10,000 in funding per provider. This funding ensures learners have access to high-quality, relevant training that empowers them to thrive in a data-driven world. 

For more information about the Data Skills Credits scheme and the newly funded courses, please click here.