ASCENT DIGITAL SERVICES UK LIMITED

R & Python Data and Analytics Literacy Training

Ascent provides a range of Practitioner training courses in the open-source programming languages of Python and R. Courses are delivered live by our own team of Data Scientists, either via Virtual remote classroom or In-Person at your premises. We also offer longer term mentoring programmes for more advanced users.

Features

• Technology training in R, Python, Spark and other analytical tools
• Data Wrangling and Visualisation courses
• Training in The Art of the Possible for Data Science
• Breakthrough, Foundation , Intermediate, Advanced/Mastery training available
• Unstructured training through mentoring

Benefits

• Allows quick assessment of in-house skills of the team
• Accelerate build times for statistical models
• Understand your data and take advantage of the insight
• Build a data driven culture and identify data opportunities
• Courses can be delivered onsite or via webinar
• A tailored approach based on your exact needs

£2,850 a unit a day

• Education pricing available

Service documents

• Pricing document

  PDF

• Service definition document

  PDF

• Terms and conditions

  PDF

Request an accessible format

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Framework

G-Cloud 14

Service ID

216805306511634

Contact

George Earp
+441189913387
salescommercial@ascent.io

Planning

• Planning service: Yes
• How the planning service works: We work with buyers in a consultative capacity to understand their business objectives and then translate these into a technical roadmap. We do this in pre-sales and then move through to validate it during discovery with customers. Once discovery is complete, both parties are aligned to begin the cloud journey
• Planning service works with specific services: No

Training

• Training service provided: Yes
• How the training service works: Our training is typically done on the job, we do not have specific training for cloud hosting or software services, other than those relevant to Data Science on Azure.; ; These courses are split into two categories:; ; Technology Courses; ; These are related to using Advanced Analytics tools such as R and Python and also various other cloud technologies such as Hadoop, Microsoft Azure and Azure Machine Learning to name a few. We also undertake courses around best practices for teams that use these technologies.; ; Strategic Training; ; We run courses around the strategic implementation of Advanced Analytics and Data Science and how this combined with cloud implementations can add real value to an organisation. For example we run a workshop called the "Art of the Possible" which explores how organisations can really benefit from the use of Data Science techniques in their specific environment.
• Training is tied to specific services: No

Setup and migration

• Setup or migration service available: Yes
• How the setup or migration service works: We are extensively experienced in driving and supporting digital transformations, both those involving the delivery of new systems or those involving the modernization of existing complex legacy data ecosystems into cloud-based solutions. Having developed a strong understanding of the challenges involved in migrating manual processes/data/systems or legacy ecosystems to the cloud, we have built demonstratable expertise which helps us avoid and mitigate against common costly mistakes. Our key goals are to support our clients in the setting up, deployment or migration of existing data ecosystems into the cloud with minimal business disruption and complete continuity of service. We have a fully structured migration and implementation process driven by highly qualified and experienced data experts. We strive to deliver projects based on a meticulous business change workstream that is seamless for your customers while ensuring your teams and partners can support the newly modernized Data ecosystem. Ascent will prepare detailed designs and plans that feed directly into migration and setup activities. We also have the skills and experience to design and implement the services outlined within the designs and plans. As the client, you will have the control over the level of setup and migration support you need during project implementation.
• Setup or migration service is for specific cloud services: No

Quality assurance and performance testing

• Quality assurance and performance testing service: Yes
• How the quality assurance and performance testing works: QA is an integral part of the cloud journey. We have significant experience testing and assuring services that have large user bases and are sensitive to downtime. We have an integrated test capability that provides clients with a wide range of professional services that assure the data ecosystem, including: - Functional and exploratory testing - Test guidance for product owners - Test automation - Non-functional testing (performance, security and accessibility) - Test guidance for developers.

Security testing

• Security services: No

Ongoing support

• Ongoing support service: No

Service scope

• Service constraints: Our services are typically deployed in a hybrid fashion between onshore in the UK and nearshore across southern, western and central Europe

User support

• Email or online ticketing support: Email or online ticketing
• Support response times: Standard support package post training course for up to three months after the course delivery.; Participants can request support up to four hours each, capped at a maximum of sixty hours per course. The following restrictions apply to this Service;; 1. Questions or queries must be sent to the training support email address supplied.; 2. Questions or queries must be directly related to the content of the course; the time cannot be used for consultancy work.; 3. The maximum continuous work on a question or query is capped at two hours per day.
• User can manage status and priority of support tickets: No
• Phone support: Yes
• Phone support availability: 9 to 5 (UK time), Monday to Friday
• Web chat support: No
• Support levels: Standard support package post training course for up to three months after the course delivery.; Participants can request support up to four hours each, capped at a maximum of sixty hours per course. The following restrictions apply to this Service;; 1. Questions or queries must be sent to the training support email address supplied.; 2. Questions or queries must be directly related to the content of the course; the time cannot be used for consultancy work.; 3. The maximum continuous work on a question or query is capped at two hours per day.

Resellers

• Supplier type: Not a reseller

Staff security

• Staff security clearance: Other security clearance
• Government security clearance: Up to Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS)

Standards and certifications

• ISO/IEC 27001 certification: Yes
• Who accredited the ISO/IEC 27001: SMC
• ISO/IEC 27001 accreditation date: 08/11/2023
• What the ISO/IEC 27001 doesn’t cover: N/a
• ISO 28000:2007 certification: No
• CSA STAR certification: No
• PCI certification: No
• Cyber essentials: Yes
• Cyber essentials plus: No
• Other security certifications: No

Social Value

• Social Value:

  Social Value

  • Covid-19 recovery
  • Equal opportunity
  • Wellbeing

  Covid-19 recovery

  We have been delivering remote development services for years and as such, we have been well placed to create a hybrid working environment that creates the right balance for employees and organisations. Further information on our hybrid working policy can be shared as required and it's impact on the Covid-19 recovery for digital services in the UK public sector.

  Equal opportunity

  We strongly believe in equal opportunity in the workplace. As an SME in the public sector, we want to focus one on area and do it very well. Our current focus is women in tech is bi-fold:; ; Women returning to work. We are actively working to attract female talent back into the sector after time off. Our flexible working policy allows women to come back part time as they ramp their career back up after breaks.; ; Development of leadership and progression for women. The IT sector is dominated by men and we are working on development paths for talent to come through the business and into leadership positions.; ; This is an ongoing workstream and more information can be shared as required.

  Wellbeing

  Wellbeing is critical to a happy and successful workplace. We have a dedicated people team that works with our employees and seeks to understand cultural differences and how to align wellbeing initiatives to those.; ; These vary from country to country. Please request further information to understand how we approach wellbeing in UK and other EU nations.

Pricing

• Price: £2,850 a unit a day
• Discount for educational organisations: Yes

Service documents

• Pricing document

  PDF

• Service definition document

  PDF

• Terms and conditions

  PDF

Request an accessible format

If you use assistive technology (such as a screen reader) and need versions of these documents in a more accessible format, email the supplier at salescommercial@ascent.io. Tell them what format you need. It will help if you say what assistive technology you use.