No-Cost Upskilling - Your Guide to Berkshire’s Fully Funded Data Analytics Course
If you’ve ever looked at a job posting for a ‘data analyst’ and thought, I could do that if I just knew where to start, then a funded data analytics bootcamp might be the answer. Especially when it’s free.
Across Berkshire, government-funded Skills Bootcamps are helping people retrain for digital careers – from coding to marketing to, increasingly, data analytics. These courses are designed to remove the two biggest barriers to career change: cost and confidence.
What Does “Fully Funded” Actually Mean?
“Fully funded” means the course fees are covered by government training schemes, so eligible learners don’t pay a penny. It’s a way of helping local residents gain practical, in-demand skills without the financial risk of traditional education.
For The Curious Academy’s 12-week Data Analytics course, that means no tuition costs if you’re unemployed or self-employed. You just need to be over 19 and based in or around Berkshire. The funding is limited, so each intake has a capped number of places – which keeps the class sizes small and focused.
What You’ll Learn
The course focuses on hands-on, practical skills that employers value. You’ll start with data handling in Google Sheets, then move through:
SQL, for working with larger databases
Tableau, for building interactive dashboards
Python, for automating and analysing data
Alongside that, you’ll learn about cleaning messy data, structuring projects, and presenting insights clearly. Each skill builds toward a final portfolio project that demonstrates your abilities – something you can show in interviews.
How the Bootcamp Works
Classes are held twice a week in central Reading, supported by flexible self-study. That structure works well for people who are job hunting or working part-time. You’ll be part of a small, collaborative group, guided by experienced tutors who’ve worked in the data field themselves.
By the end, you’ll not only understand data analysis tools, but also how to talk about your skills to employers. Interview practice, CV reviews, and career coaching are part of the process. It’s about confidence as much as competence.
Why This Matters for Berkshire
Berkshire has one of the fastest-growing tech sectors outside London. From health and retail to local government, businesses are collecting more data than they can currently make sense of. That creates opportunity – especially for people with transferable skills who are willing to learn.
Data analytics sits at the crossroads of logic and storytelling. It’s perfect for problem solvers, communicators, and anyone who likes turning information into meaning. You don’t need to be a mathematician – just curious.
How to Apply
Complete the short online form on The Curious Academy’s website.
The team will check your eligibility and arrange a short conversation.
If it’s a fit, you’ll be offered a place for the next available cohort.
There’s no catch – just commitment. The main thing you’ll need to bring is time, focus, and a willingness to learn.
Why It’s Worth It
A few months from now, you could be applying for roles in data analysis, marketing analytics, or business intelligence. Many previous learners have gone from completely different fields – retail, admin, teaching – to entry-level data jobs that pay well and grow fast.
Fully funded opportunities like this don’t come around often. If you’ve been waiting for the right time to re-skill, this is it. Apply Now