Amidst growing employer demand for data science skills training, Metis
-- the data science training program owned by Kaplan -- has launched
a new data visualization class designed and taught by Kevin Quealy, a
graphics editor for The New York Times and a contributor to the
paper’s data-centric blog about policy, politics and everyday life, “The
Upshot.”
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Businesses are increasingly grappling with how to interpret and apply
massive amounts of data, driving a need for professionals with the
skills to code and manipulate the data. The new Metis course is designed
to teach individuals how to bring data to life using D3.js., a powerful
JavaScript library that is frequently used to create interactive
web-based data visualizations. Created by Quealy’s former colleague
at The New York Times, D3.js enables its users to communicate
data-driven information effectively and interactively through the Web.
“In a world where data has become a critical part of our business
currency, a growing number of professionals are seeking the skills
required to manipulate complex data sets in order to visualize
quantitative information,” said Jason Moss, co-founder, Metis. “We
wanted to create an industry-leading course to train for this discrete
skill set, and partnering with Kevin Quealy, who has been at the
forefront of creating innovative data visualizations, allowed us to do
so. We are thrilled to tap into his expertise to help address a skills
need.”
The new course, which starts today, is the latest program offered by
Metis, which last year introduced a data science bootcamp to train
aspiring data scientists. The inaugural data visualization class has
already fully enrolled, and Metis events in the past year have attracted
several hundred applicants -- underscoring the high interest in data
science training.
“Metis is a really nice mashup of practicing data scientists and a
company that knows education deeply. The programs focus on the core view
that data science is primarily learning knowledge and practicing
skills,” said Randy Carnevale, Director of Data Science at Capital One
Labs. “Metis focuses more heavily on the student aspects than other
programs, cementing deep education and teaching with practical
project-based work to deliver something that’s extremely
employer-friendly.”
The first Metis Data Visualization with D3.js. course launches today and
runs for six weeks on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, from 6:30-9:30 pm
at the Metis space in New York City. Metis plans to run its second data
visualization class in the fall. For more on Metis, go to www.thisismetis.com.
About Metis
Metis (www.thisismetis.com)
is a leading provider of data science skills training for individuals.
Part of Kaplan’s New Economy Skills Training (NEST) unit, Metis delivers
training programs designed by world-class industry practitioners and
runs the industry’s only accredited data science bootcamp. Kaplan, Inc. (www.kaplan.com)
is a leading provider of educational and career services for
individuals, schools and businesses.
Note to editors: Kaplan is a subsidiary of The Graham Holdings
Company (NYSE:GHC)
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