Overview
Our cohorts are starting every four months and we are accepting applications throughout the year.
Interested in a specific cohort that works well for you? Apply for that one! Interested in the next cohort? Apply for that one! In other words, we’re always accepting applications. Note that we still need to have deadlines for making offers for each cohort:
Sydney
| Cohort | Application Deadline | Start Date |
|---|---|---|
| DSAU18 | September 26, 2022 | November 28, 2022 |
| DSAU20 | January 30, 2023 | April 3, 2023 |
| DSAU22 | May 29, 2023 | July 31, 2023 |
Melbourne
| Cohort | Application Deadline | Start Date |
|---|---|---|
| DSAU19 | December 5, 2022 | February 6, 2023 |
| DSAU21 | April 3, 2023 | June 5, 2023 |
| DSAU23 | July 31, 2023 | October 2, 2023 |
Applying to The Data School Australia
We do things differently and we’re proud of it. So forget about the application process you might be used to. We don’t want to see your CV, we want to see your passion for data.
1. Join Tableau
Join the community and download Tableau Public by creating a new account. For tips on how to get started, these videos are great.
2. Get Inspired
There’s brilliant examples online for you to look at and research. If you need more inspiration look at Coach Natalia’s page to see what previous cohorts have created to get into The Data School. Also check out the Tableau Public Gallery.
3. Find Your Data
Choose a dataset that you are passionate about; from politics to sport, TV and popular culture. You can find data on sites like Kaggle, Data.world, data.gov.au, or the Tableau resources page. Our top tip is to find data that interests you.
4. Create Your Viz
Now the fun begins! Once you have your data set, you can begin creating your winning viz! Once it’s ready, publish it! Need help? Get in touch with any of the team or coaches! We’re more than happy to give advice and guidance.
5. Share It With Us
Once your work is live on Tableau Public and collecting love from the community, share it with us by filling in the application form! Let our team of coaches help improve your viz. We review one viz from ALL applicants and if you get it in early, we’ll provide feedback for you to make it even better.
6. The Interview
If we see passion, creativity and a flair for data, we’ll follow up with you personally. First, you’ll have a phone screen with the head coaches. Following that, the best candidates will be invited in for an interview with the team. This is where the real fun begins!
Ready to get started?
Choose from the following options to either find out more information about The Data School or to start your application.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do we get paid to learn?
Yes, you will be paid to train at The Data School.
You will become an employee of The Data School Pty Ltd on a fixed term contract for two years. Expect to spend four (4) months in the Data School and then the remainder of the time working on placements with clients. The salary is $59,000 for the first year increasing to $62,000 in the second year.
Can The Data School provide sponsorship for individuals without working visas for Australia.
What can I do to have the best chance at getting a place?
Are there details about what I’ll learn?
The focus of The Data School is to make you a brilliant analyst. To do this, we need to cover a wide variety of hard and soft skills. A great amount of time will be spent learning Tableau Desktop, Tableau Server and Alteryx. You’ll also spend a lot of time learning how to become a good presenter, how to tell stories, how to work with clients, etc. At the end of four months, you’ll be an incredibly well-rounded analyst.