Curtin University and the Institute of Data (IOD) have announced a partnership aimed at delivering next-generation learning programs, equipping students with the skills needed to be both employed and excel in the rapidly-evolving tech industry.
The partnership constitutes the first-ever collaboration between Curtin University and IOD, and will provide courses in the fields of Data Science & AI, Cyber Security, and Software Engineering.
The joint venture seeks to combine traditional in-person and remote academic education with tailored ‘industry-specific’ skills training.
By learning from seasoned instructors and industry experts, students will gain practical, hands-on experience using state-of-the-art technologies to help them get jobs faster.
The IOD’s acclaimed programs have a remarkable track record of success. Alongside Australia, its technology skills courses are already being deployed in Singapore, New Zealand, and the United States.
The programs have achieved a notable 93% job success rate in NSW and VIC, underscoring the profound, tangible impact of the training offered by IOD.
The partnership will enable Western Australia-based students and residents to access the Institute of Data’s proven curriculum and state-of-the-art learning platform.
Bootcamps, which can be attended remotely or in person at the Curtin Bentley campus, have been carefully designed to meet the demands of the Australian tech industry.
Learners can select from an array of programs, including full-time and part-time bootcamps, delving into industries with soaring demand for talent such as software engineering, data science & AI, and cybersecurity.
“Even before we have formally begun operations in Western Australia, we’ve seen strong demand for our courses with over 2000 enquiries from residents of WA. With this in mind, we are thrilled to join forces with Curtin University, an Institution known for its commitment to excellence in education, to offer a solution for those with the ambition to retrain into these technical fields,” said Andrew Campbell, Executive Director at Institute of Data.
“Our mission is to help individuals from all backgrounds acquire the skills they need to pursue successful careers in the tech industry. This partnership will allow us to reach more students and help them achieve their goals,” he said.
Acting Head of the School of Electrical Engineering, Computing and Mathematical Sciences, John Curtin Distinguished Professor Tele Tan said “partnerships like the one with IOD are a significant way in which we can address the pressing talent shortages in AI, data science and cybersecurity, where the demand greatly outstrips the supply from traditional university courses. Whilst these traditional courses are an invaluable part of the ecosystem, practical, industry-led bootcamps, with their condensed 12 or 24-week formats, attract non-traditional adult learners who may not have pursued a university degree. This partnership serves as a catalyst to bridge the skills gap and empower individuals with the practical knowledge and expertise necessary to thrive in these rapidly evolving fields.”
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