DATA SCIENCE SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT:

Why choose our Data Science Software Development course?

The Data Science Software Development course by MD Academy prepares skilled The only optional language course is for level A1. Please note, however, that while attending classes is optional for this course, taking and passing the related exam is mandatory..

• 20+ years of experience in training highly qualified professionals.
• Issuance of an officially recognized Certification of Professional Skills that is valid throughout Italy and in Europe.
• 11 different projects and 1 final project work that you can add to your portfolio right away.
• Real job opportunities thanks to our relationship with a network of companies actively looking to hire.
• You can count on our teachers and staff for all support regarding your studies and/or bureaucratic procedures.

Why choose MD Academy as an Accredited Training Institution?

MD Academy is a Training Institution founded in 1999 and Accredited by the Regione of Lombardy with registration number 264. It offers highly professionalizing training courses that provide students with the professional skills and knowledge necessary to perform efficiently and effectively. Our Academy's strength lies in our direct relationship with local businesses: we introduce our best candidates to a network of over 800 companies. .

Real job opportunities.

According to research, artificial intelligence (AI) is going to generate more than 97 million employment opportunities in the coming years (source: World Economic Forum). About half of the job offers on LinkedIn are related to IT and technology, and the employment rate for data scientists is expected to grow by 36% from 2021 to 2031 in the USA (source: 365 Data Science, US Bureau of Labor Statistics). In Italy, 76% of the biggest companies employs at least one Data Analyst, 51% of them employ a Data Engineer, and 49% have hired a Data Scientist (source: Osservatorio Big Data Analytics – School Management Politecnico di Milano).

Study and work at the same time.

We highly encourage our international students to work part-time while learning with us. For this reason, our course schedules are specially designed to leave students with enough time to balance both aspects. With our help, many of our learners easily find a side job thanks to our relationship with a network of companies looking to hire. Lombardy is the most financially advanced and productive administrative region of Italy, with an abundance of job offers across a multitude of fields.

How do I know if this is the right course and career for me?

Here are a few questions you should ask yourself that can help you determine whether you should work as a Data Scientist:

• Do you already have a decent grasp of one or more programming language(s)? Future students that are interested in this course should have some prior knowledge related to coding and programming. If you're learning or already know how to code, especially with Python, that is a definitely a good starting point.
• Are you a curious person that enjoys analyzing information and situations? Simplifying complicated concepts, extracting data, and finding solutions for businesses are some of the core tasks of a data scientist. If your brain is predisposed to analyzing, asking questions, and seeing the bigger picture, you're at an advantage.
• Do you enjoy maths and/or statistics? You will have to use algorithms, equations, and statistical models daily, or almost daily - therefore a good understanding of mathematics and/or statistics is fundamental.

Here is how it works

Our training programs last approximately 1 year. Want to know what studying with us in Italy for a year looks like?

IN YOUR HOME COUNTRY, BEFORE YOUR ARRIVAL

• Since all our courses are taught in Italian as of now, knowing the very foundations of the language (level A1) is required before you start your training (there will be an official exam, which is mandatory for all our international students looking to come to Italy). This is why we offer online Italian classes for beginners, taught by experienced native-speaking teachers. We highly recommend you sign up and get your Certification of Skills today!
• This course requires students to have sufficient prior knowledge regarding mathematics and programming. For this reason, you will have to pass an online admission test before enrolling
• If you want to come to Italy to study with us, you will need a student visa. Please read more about it here (https://italiancampus.mdacademy.it//apply.php).

• Arrival Week: you will have a few days to get used to the time zone, unpack, and explore the area. This is the ideal time to get familiar with the official course timetable.
• First 5 Weeks (approx.): these will be dedicated to studying Italian (20 hours per week), with the aim of getting you to level A2. This will allow you to communicate in everyday situations and use basic vocabulary, as well as understand simple conversations.
• Course-specific Training: starting from approximately the 6th week, classes specific to your chosen course will start. You will be studying for a maximum of 28 hours per week total.
• Project work: starting from approximately the 35th-40th week, you will work on the final project.
• We can help you find a part-time job: we can help you find a part-time job (for the duration of the program), thanks to our direct relationship with a wide range of companies, for an additional fee. This will allow you to earn some extra money for your stay in Italy.
• Final exam: after completing your apprenticeship, you will be examined by an internal commission appointed by MD Academy. Upon successfully passing the exam, you will receive a Certification of Professional Skills.