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Kaplan Launches Metis Bootcamps in New York City to Train Aspiring Data Scientists and Product Designers


New Bootcamps Expand Kaplan’s Metis Brand of New Economy Skills Training Programs to Teach Competencies in High Demand in Today’s Job Market (image: jasab/ flickr)

New Bootcamps Expand Kaplan’s Metis Brand of New Economy Skills Training Programs to Teach Competencies in High Demand in Today’s Job Market (image: jasab/ flickr)

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NEW YORK, June 9, 2014 (Korea Bizwire)–Education giant Kaplan is strengthening its place in the expanding  market of technology bootcamps with the launch of two new programs this  summer: one for aspiring data scientists and one for aspiring product  designers. Both bootcamps will operate under Kaplan’s new Metis brand of  intensive learning programs, launched in 2013 to provide new economy  skills training (NEST) in competencies that are in high demand in  today’s job market. Both programs will run for 12 weeks, beginning in  mid-August, and take place in WeWork’s recently-opened facility at 79  Madison Avenue, in the Flatiron district.

Metis’ data science bootcamp will be taught by expert practitioners from  Chicago-based Datascope Analytics. The curriculum combines Datascope’s  industry experience in human-centered data science design with Kaplan’s  proprietary learning science and assessment insights. Data scientists  have been called “a rare breed,” those who have “a brain for math,  finesse with computers, the eyes of an artist and more.”* By flexibly  culling valuable insights from often disparate sources, they are  changing the way that businesses work with data on a grand scale. By  2018, there will be almost 500,000 new jobs in data science, with a  projected shortage of up to 190,000 qualified data scientists**.

The Metis data science course will provide students with the skills to  derive insight from data, as well as experience in the process of  choosing the right analytical tools and data sources for the question,  and communicating outcomes to maximize the transfer of insight to key  stakeholders. The program is designed to train-by-doing, and will use  the iterative data science design process to cover machine learning  algorithms, SQL and NoSQL databases, python programming language and  packages, Bayesian modeling, and visualization tools and techniques, and  many other topics.

Metis’ product design bootcamp will be taught by thoughtbot, the premier  web and mobile design consulting firm that serves as Metis’ current  partner for its ongoing Ruby on Rails bootcamps in Boston and New York.  Metis’ product design Bootcamp is 12 weeks of intensive on-site  instruction through building digital products. For graphic and web  designers looking to get into the full-stack of product design and  development, the Metis bootcamp provides the opportunity to get hands on  experience at every level of digital products. The course covers  front-end web designing skills to build what students design,  researching solutions and prototypes through fieldwork, and measuring  the outcomes of their products to improve them. Post-graduation,  successful students will be prepared for roles as a UX, UI, or product  designer.

A Forrester research report on “The State of Digital Experience  Delivery, 2014” shows that 58% of technology, marketing and business  decision-makers surveyed cited a shortage of workers with the  appropriate skill sets as one of their biggest pain points when it comes  to roles for digital experience projects. At the top of the list of  lacking skills were “user experience” (UX) and “big data,” with nearly  half of respondents picking either UX designers/developers or data  experts/scientists as the most difficult tech-centric role to hire.

“As our world becomes increasingly digital, today’s workforce demands  talent with the ability to apply relevant technology skills,  particularly in certain roles. Right now that demand is outpacing  supply, which makes it a great time for those aspiring to work in data  science and product design,” said Bernardo Rodriguez, co-founder of  Metis. “By combining Kaplan’s experience in immersive, outcomes-based  learning with the data science expertise of Datascope Analytics and the  product design expertise of thoughtbot, we can help train top talent for  hire and help companies get the talent they need.”

Under the competitive admissions process, select applicants will sit for  an interview that will entail problem-solving questions. No more than 20  applicants will be accepted for each bootcamp. Both bootcamps will  culminate in the fall with a Career Day, which will connect Metis  graduates with potential employers.

Metis offers a $2,000 scholarship for women, underrepresented minority  groups, and veterans or members of the U.S. military. Metis has also  partnered with Upstart, a firm that provides individuals with access to  funding for career advancement in exchange for a percentage of their  future earnings.

To learn more about the New York bootcamps, visit http://www.thisismetis.com/new-bootcamps.  Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. Metis currently runs  bootcamps for aspiring Ruby on Rails web developers in Boston and New  York City. Metis’s inaugural Ruby bootcamp, introduced in Boston,  recently concluded with a successful Career Day which featured more than  20 prospective employers; a second cohort of Boston-based Ruby students  began June 2. Metis’s New York-based Ruby on Rails bootcamp begins June  16.

*Harvard Business Review, “Data Scientist: The Sexiest Job of the  21st Century,” Thomas H. Davenport and D.J. Patil, October 2012. http://hbr.org/2012/10/data-scientist-the-sexiest-job-of-the-21st-century/ar/1

**McKinsey Global Institute, “Big data: The next frontier for  innovation, competition, and productivity,” May 2011. http://www.mckinsey.com/insights/business_technology/big_data_the_next_frontier_for_innovation

About Kaplan, Inc.

Kaplan, Inc. (www.kaplan.com)  is a leading international provider of educational and career services  for individuals, schools, and businesses. Kaplan serves students of all  ages through a wide array of offerings including higher education, test  preparation, professional training, and programs for kids in grades K  through 12. With nearly 400 locations in more than 30 countries, Kaplan  serves more than one million students each year. Kaplan is a subsidiary  of Graham Holdings Company (GHC) and its largest division. In 2013,  Kaplan reported $2.2 billion in revenue.

About thoughtbot

thoughtbot (thoughtbot.com)  is a world-class consulting firm that makes web and mobile apps for  early-stage startups and other organizations. Established in 2003, their  consulting team consists of 85 designers, web developers, and mobile  developers in Austin, Boston, San Francisco, Stockholm, Denver,  Philadelphia, Raleigh, and New York City.

About Datascope

Datascope (datasco.pe)  is an elite data science firm that helps clients across industries  achieve breakthroughs in data by designing and building analytical tools  that solve their business problems. Founded in 2009, Datascope is  headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Source: Kaplan, Inc., Thoughtbot & Datascope (via BusinessWire)

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One thought on “Kaplan Launches Metis Bootcamps in New York City to Train Aspiring Data Scientists and Product Designers

  1. Evan Charles

    Congratulations to Metis for their rapid expansion. We at Launch Academy are proud that a product of Boston has been successful in training others to learn to program!

    At Launch Academy, we share the mission of extending the gift of knowledge and loving what you do. Thus far, we’ve enjoyed graduating over 100 students and achieving a 96% placement rate.

    Great to see the movement continuing to spread.

    Keep up the good work!

    Evan Charles
    Launch Academy
    Software Developer Program
    Boston – USA
    http://www.launchacademy.com

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