DataExpert.IO is an online educational resource designed to teach people how to develop real-world research-based skills in data and analytical technologies for the workforce in the digital age. The primary objective of the site is to assist those personally with limited knowledge of data to become confident and capable of being employed in data-related fields by providing a structured path to develop data-related skills using a hands-on, practical approach to teaching and use of real-world business examples.
DataExpert.IO was established as a method for making data training available to the public at an affordable cost. The site has an emphasis on key areas in data analysis, SQL, Python, data visualization, business intelligence, and data engineering. The programs teach students using hands-on projects that relate directly to what employers are looking for - not only from an employee perspective - but also as a means to have students experienced in the types of tools and techniques used every day in the business world.
The project-based techniques of teaching used by DataExpert.IO allow students to gain practical experience by completing projects that will prepare them for employment, while at the same time demonstrating their capabilities through completed projects (i.e., portfolios). In addition to providing students with a way to develop technical skills related to data, DataExpert.IO provides career development tools such as job search strategies, resume writing tutorials and interview preparation tips.
The DataExpert.IO audience is made up of many different types of people, including students and working adults, unemployed adults transitioning into new careers, and business leaders interested in improving their own personal knowledge of data. The flexible online format, along with competitive pricing to gain access to tutors and mentors is what allows DataExpert.IO to fulfill its mission of providing a platform for any individual with varying levels of experience to acquire the knowledge needed to succeed in making decisions based on data.