Our Business and Data Analysis student success stories
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Vesi Togiaso, Age at enrolment: 26
Reason for enrolling
Vesi first enquired with Learning People while she was finishing off her Masters in Health Science. She had some exposure to Data Analysis and was very interested in this type of work. She wanted to develop more of a technical skill set and get a role in this space. Vesi spoke with one of our Senior Career Consultants, she loved the sound of the training and all the support that came with it. Vesi was excited to enrol on our Data Collection.
StudentCareTM
Vesi dove into her studies right away, eager to complete her training as quickly as possible. Her determination to succeed was evident from the start. Throughout her journey, Gatlin from our StudentCareTM team was a constant source of support, always available to answer any of Vesi's questions and provide the guidance she needed. With this solid support system in place, Vesi made impressive progress, advancing through her studies at an excellent pace. As she moved forward, she not only gained knowledge but also significantly enhanced her skills, setting herself up for future success.
Career Services
Vesi really wanted to secure a Data role within the Health Sector. She started working with Mikayla, in our Career Services team right away. Mikayla helped her tailor her CV highlighting her significant Health industry knowledge as well as her new technical skill set. They then focused on her online brand and began networking with potential employers. The work they did together was very effective and Vesi ended up getting a role as a Pacific Intelligence Analyst for Te Whatu Ora Health NZ. The role is a perfect combination of Data and Health.
The results
- Data Analyst Pathway
- Python
- Obtained a role as Pacific Intelligence Analyst for Te Whatu Ora Health NZ
Vesi says:
"I saw while looking for graduate jobs that there were people who were employed at a high rate into good jobs that went through the Learning People's training programme. I read some of the reviews on the Prosple website and everyone had good things to say about it.
My Career Services Consultant was probably one of the best parts of my time with Learning People. Mikayla helped to get me the job I have today by helping me step by step to connect with others on LinkedIn. I consider myself quite a shy person and therefore connecting with random people on LinkedIn felt beyond me. However, Mikayla reassured me that a lot of people connect with others when they're trying to find work. I ended up connecting with a data scientist who works under a consultancy on LinkedIn and she sent me job applications to Health NZ which is where I applied and work at now. Mikayla also helped with my CV and pushed me to keep connecting with others to build my LinkedIn page as most people look at that when hiring as well.
I would like to thank everyone who helped me get to where I am today.”
Jako Bekker, Age at enrolment 30
Reason for enrolling
Jako had been working for a sports club dealing with their statistics, amongst other things. He really enjoyed this work and wanted to get more into the Data Science sector. He had been researching and knew he needed to learn Python, SQL and R. Jako had looked into some university courses but did not want to spend $15k plus and invest such a large amount of time. This is when he came across Learning People. He spoke with Arthur, one of our Senior Career Consultants, and got advice around what skills he would need to get noticed and complement his existing knowledge. He was excited about being able to learn completely online and at his own pace. This suited his lifestyle and meant he could get skilled far quicker than university, as well as being trained in a practical way. After hearing what we had to offer he was ready to get enrolled.
StudentCareTM
Jako had an orientation and was shown around the platform. He worked with Kelsea, one of our Student Care Consultants. He was pleased that he had one contact person that he could reach out to whenever he needed. Initially, Kelsea checked in with Jako regularly every couple of weeks to make sure he was comfortable with everything and progressing smoothly. He was impressed with how easy it was to navigate around the platform as well as the extensive content he could access.
Career Services
Jako wanted to start working with Career Services straight away. He was excited about this service as he was eager to know what options were out there and get a role in the industry. Jako worked with Tabatha, from the Career Services team. They booked in a CV consult straight away and got things moving. Tabatha advised Jako on how to tailor his CV to this industry and how to market his skills, they also discussed his LinkedIn profile. From there they discussed how Jako could network with potential employers and other people in working in the industry. When Jako started applying for roles, they worked on Cover Letters, she also helped him finding people involved in the hiring process so he could be noticed amongst other applicants. They had discussions around interviews and what to expect. Thanks to Jako’s motivation and hard work, as well as the support from Career Services, Jako is now working as a Business Analyst. He is working for a company that needed to put a focus on data capture and insight, so his new skillset is perfect for their concerns.
The results
- Python Novice to Pythonista
- Data Analyst to Data Scientist Aspire Pathway
- Obtained a role as a Business Analyst for a large Manufacturing company
Jako says:
“Enrolling was quite a daunting thing, because I was working full time and had very little knowledge of the area I was diving into. However, Learning People made it a very easy and supportive process. The personalised contact with Arthur, and talking directly to the very knowledgeable people at Learning People helped make sure I knew exactly what I was signing up for and that I was in the right courses. They offered continued support through a Student Care Consultant, Kelsea. We had regular check ins and a clear an open line of communication for any questions. I also had the support of a very helpful Career Services Consultant, Tabatha, who helped me navigate the details of the new career I was heading towards and stayed consistent and caring in her consultation throughout my study and with my job search. Learning People offer a very supportive and easily navigated learning platform, with an incredible library of material.
I would highly recommend Learning People as a distance learning platform for self-motivated people who are looking to upskill or to learn a whole new field. The platform offers excellent resources to do small upskilling courses, or to dive deep into learning a whole new area.”
Alekandra Morozova , Age at enrolment: 28
Reason for enrolling
Alex had been working as an Accountant for over 5 years. She enjoyed her career but was getting to the point where she wanted more. She was getting tired of the rigid working style and wanted more flexibility within her role. Alex wanted to work towards being a Business Analyst, she thought the role would suit her well. After checking Seek, she noticed a lot of the jobs ads were asking skills she did not have. She inquired with Learning People, and after speaking to one of our team, she knew that this career would be right for her. They tailored a course that would suit her and informed her that her accounting background and transferable skills would be perfect for a Business Analyst. She just needed to develop some new skills. Alex was excited to get enrolled.
StudentCareTM
Alex had an orientation on the platform, she was impressed by how easy it was to navigate. She also liked that she was given her StudentCare™ Consultant's contact details and knew exactly how to get in touch when she needed it. They made a plan of when she would have her check in calls. Alex got through the training at a good pace, she made use of StudentCare™ check ins to keep her on track as well as contacting the mentors when she got stuck with the training. Alex was also impressed by the practice exams and the fact that she could keep practicing until she got a good score.
Career Services
Once Alex completed her first exam, she started working with Tabatha from our Career Services team. They got started looking at Alex’s CV. Tabatha gave her advice around how to explain her accounting skills in a way that would be appealing to employers in this sector, as well highlighting the new skills she had developed. They discussed her LinkedIn and Networking techniques to ensure she was marketing herself well. From there Alex was actively applying for roles, Tabatha reviewed her Cover Letters making sure they lined up to the roles. She gave her advice around referrals and how to utilise her existing networks. Alex secured interviews and they did preparation for these including practice questions. Alex ended up getting one of the roles and is now working as a Business Analyst for Woolworths.
The results
- Business Analyst Foundation
- Obtained a role as a Business Analyst for Woolworths
Alex says:
“Learning people and career services are great! Special thanks to Tabatha who has been supporting me all the way through job hunting and even more than that! I received really good tips about my CV, LinkedIn, recommendation letter as well as interview advice. It’s been a great journey for me. Tabatha has also supported me after I started my first job as a BA and gave me the confidence I needed. Thank you very much, and I highly recommend learning people to everyone who wants to learn new skills and change their job!”