The Data Lab Academy
Develop your skills in data and AI
The Data Lab Academy is The Data Lab’s skills development programme, leading the way in creating the foundations for a data and AI enabled workforce.
We work with universities, colleges and industry to support and develop learning pathways that keep pace with rapid advancements in technology and the growing demand for data and AI expertise across education, business and the public and third sectors.
We do this through our programme of masters scholarships, professional development for leaders, practitioners, and citizen upskilling, all underpinned by our Data and AI Skills Framework – developed through extensive research and industry engagement to ensure real-world relevance and impact.
Masters Scholarship Programme
Elevate your career prospects with a masters scholarship, which includes our dynamic programme of events, training, workshops, and the opportunity for a paid industrial placement. Boost your chances of landing a fulfilling job in data and AI.
Professional Development Programme
Strengthen your organisation’s ability to harness the power of data and AI through executive briefings, leadership and strategy workshops, and online courses. Underpinned by our skills framework, the programme offers a clear roadmap to develop capability across your teams.
Why study data and AI?
Learning data and AI skills allows you to gain insights and creatively tackle various critical business and societal challenges. Get equipped for diverse roles across rapidly growing sectors, including digital technologies, energy and utilities, financial services, public sector, healthcare, urban planning, and many more.
1000+
MSc students supported with sector-specific skills training
500+
MSc and PhD industry placements completed
1300+
people upskilled in data in the Edinburgh City and Tay Cities Regions
87000+
people registered for online courses we have created or funded
Thanks to the rigorous training and practical exposure I received during the MSc program, I have successfully secured a position in my dream job as a Data Analyst. This achievement would not have been possible without the solid support I received from The Data Lab Academy.
Afreen Fatima, MSc in Data Science at Robert Gordon University, Class of 2023
I completed a PDA in Data Science with Code Division after receiving funding from The Data Lab. This was back in 2020-2021, and I still feel the benefits of receiving funding and gaining the qualification.
Kelsey Pearson, Data & Analytics Consultant, Rupe Ltd
