Data Science Short Course

Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)

The Data Science short course enhances students' abilities to build predictive models with statistics and Python, and tackle machine learning challenges. It empowers students to synthesize large datasets and effectively communicate data-driven insights to stakeholders. With data science skills increasingly critical in various decision-making roles, this course provides a robust, future-proof skill set, preparing students for advancement in their current roles or a transition to new, dynamic careers in a wide range of industries.

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Nationally recognised training

VET qualifications are nationally recognised and regulated, ensuring all courses meet rigorous standards for quality, relevance, and compliance with industry requirements.

Get job-ready

Graduate with the skills you need to start working right away. Build the practical skills and industry knowledge needed to enter the workforce with confidence.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements for the Data Science Short Course vary depending on the institution but generally include completion of Year 12 with a minimum ATAR, VET pathway courses or prior experience.

If you don't meet the standard entry criteria, enquire with a course provider to discuss alternative entry pathways.

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
  • Additional entry requirements are set by individual course providers

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Career opportunities

The Data Science Short Course will prepare you for the following roles.

Data Scientist

A Data Scientist looks for trends in data to provide information that guides organisational decisions. You might work for a retail business to prov...

Avg yearly income $127,400
Entry barriers Low

Machine Learning Engineer

A Machine Learning Engineer develops and implements machine learning models and algorithms to solve complex problems. You might work in technology...

Avg yearly income $109,980
Entry barriers Low

Business Analyst

A Business Analyst examines systems and processes within an organisation and comes up with solutions to improve business performance. You might ana...

Avg yearly income $114,400
Entry barriers Low

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