Data Accelerator

INTERNSHIP

FESTMAN

Data Accelerator Program

Immersive internship experience for entry ​level Data and BI Analysts

Next Cohort

November 02, 2024

Duration

2 months

Business Intelligence

Data Analytics

Data Science

Data visualization

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Where our students work

✨Virtual Experience

About the program

Are you an aspiring data analyst or business intelligence Analyst looking to kickstart your career in the tech ​industry?


This immersive internship experience is designed to provide you with the practical skills, hands-on training, and ​career-oriented guidance you need to succeed in the dynamic world of data science and analytics.


Throughout the program, you'll work on group projects, participate in practical sessions, and receive ​personalized coaching from industry experts. The hands-on approach ensures you gain real-world experience ​and develop the problem-solving skills that employers value.


The program culminates with a capstone project and a final demo day, where you'll have the opportunity to ​showcase your portfolio and present your work to potential employers and industry professionals.

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🎉 What you’ll gain

Why join this experience?

A virtual experience program for aspiring data analysts and business intelligence professionals. Learn new skills, build a portfolio, and connect with experts and peers to launch their analytics career.

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🚀Experiential Learning

Learn by Doing

  • Roll up your sleeves and tackle real-world ​projects.


  • Apply what you learn to authentic ​industry case studies.


  • Gain hands-on experience through ​immersive assignments.


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🧑‍💻 Skills Portfolio

Portfolio Building

Participants will build a strong portfolio to showcase their skills to potential employers.


  • Curate a polished portfolio to showcase your achievements


  • Pitch your work to industry professionals on Demo Day


  • Receive feedback and guidance on portfolio development


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Hands-On Learning

✨Mentorship and Coaching

Expert Coaching

Participants will receive guidance and mentorship from industry experts and practitioners.


  • Benefit from one-on-one coaching by experienced mentors


  • Receive tailored advice on career development and job hunting


  • Get constructive feedback to help you grow and improve


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👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Professional Network

Networking Opportunities

Connect with like-minded professionals ​and expand your career opportunities in ​the tech industry.


  • Connect with industry professionals ​and potential employers.


  • Attend virtual networking events and ​guest speaker sessions.


  • Build relationships with team members ​and expand your professional circle


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✨In-demand Skills

Learning Tracks

Level 1

Excel Track

Microsoft Excel 2019
  • 🚩Guided Projects
  • 🏄🏻‍♂️Group projects
  • ✨Presentation

Level 2

SQL Track

  • 🚩Guided Projects
  • 🏄🏻‍♂️Group projects
  • ✨Presentation

Level 3

Visualization and Insights

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  • 🚩Guided Projects
  • 🏄🏻‍♂️Group projects
  • ✨Presentation
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The Launchpad to a Career in Tech.

For Prospective Fellows

Apply to be a fellow!

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Apply as a Talent

As a fellow, you will have an opportunity to grow your data science and analytics skills, complete a projects for your work portfolio and network with our professionals. You will also develop your presentation and data story telling skills.

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Our Eligibility criteria

  • Must be 18 years or older
  • Prior knowledge of data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, ​SQL, Power, etc.)
  • Must pass the skills assessment
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Commitment to dedicate at least 15-20 hours per ​week to the program.
  • Must reside in the following African Countries: ​Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, Rwanda. We will be opening up ​to other countries soon.
  • Access to a computer with a stable internet ​connection for virtual sessions and group project ​work.
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Who is the program for?

The Data Accelerator Program is perfect for recent graduates, early-career professionals, and aspiring data analysts and scientists looking to kickstart their careers in data science and analytics.


It’s also ideal for tech enthusiasts and career changers eager to gain practical skills and hands-on experience in a dynamic, immersive environment.

✨Practical Data Skills

Benefits

Verifiable Certificate

Receive a certificate validating your data science and analytics skills.

We are accredited by American Council of Training and Development(ACTD)

Recommendation Letter

Get a personalized recommendation letter from program mentors.

Digital Badges

Earn shareable digital badges for each milestone you achieve.

CV and LinkedIn Profile Review

Earn shareable digital badges for each milestone you achieve.

How does it work?

1

Submit an application


IInterested applicants will submit an application and complete a skill assessment.


Only those who pass the assessment will proceed to the next stage.

2

Pre-course challenge


Successful applicants will be required to complete 6 guided projects on FestMan Learning Hub. Only those who complete all the courses in this stage will be accepted into the program.


Participants will be given free access to these courses.

3

Program Acceptance


Successful applicants will be accepted into the 8weeks internship and mentorship program.

Hear from our Fellows

The Data Accelerator Program was ​an incredibly insightful experience.


It provided me with the opportunity to ​collaborate with talented teams on ​impactful projects and apply my data ​analytics skills in real-world scenarios.


I highly recommend this fellowship to ​anyone looking to break into the data ​field, as it offers invaluable hands-on ​experience and industry exposure.

Foster Oppong

Accelerator Fellow, Cohort 1

I’m extremely grateful to Thomas ​Festus Cudjoe and the entire team at ​Festman Learning Hub for organising ​the Data Accelerator program. It was ​insightful, practical and challenges ​you to go beyond the normal.


It was such a great learning curve for ​me and the opportunity to bond with ​team members was one thing that ​stood out for me. I would highly ​recommend this to everyone, but be ​ready to put in the work to enjoy the ​most out of it.

Vanessa Ayeh ​Kwakye

Accelerator Fellow, Cohort 1

My time at Festman Learning Hub's ​Data Accelerator Program was an ​enriching and transformative ​experience.


The program provided essential skills in ​data manipulation, visualization, and ​dashboard creation, through Excel and ​Power BI. These tools became second​ nature as we worked on various real​-world scenarios, learning how to​ analyze and present data effectively.​

Blessing Ilesanmi

Accelerator Fellow, Cohort 1

After an enriching two-month ​experience in the FestMan Data ​Accelerator Program, I’ve gained ​valuable hands-on skills in data ​analytics using Power BI and Excel.


The program’s real-world projects ​and expert mentorship significantly ​boosted my confidence in generating ​insights from data. I’m grateful to the ​FestMan team for this transformative ​journey in my career growth.

Stanley Ankomah-Mireku

Accelerator Fellow, Cohort 1

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