Part of the Web Science Institute at the University of Southampton, Southampton Data Science Academy courses are tutor-led by industry-leading academics and thought-leaders in the field of data science.
Watch the video to hear UK Skills Champion for AI Dame Wendy Hall explain the value of our courses:
The Academy was established to bridge the data skills gap in today’s increasingly data-driven world through world-class training and education. Through our pioneering work, our expertise in data science is transforming the way data is collected, integrated and converted into knowledge and evidence – informing decision-making across both private and public sectors.
The Academy has now trained, assessed and certified more than 1,000 students across insurance, actuarial, legal, financial services professional and in the public sector.
CPD accredited

Southampton Data Science Academy training is CPD accredited, meaning it has reached the Continuing Professional Development standards and benchmarks.
The ODI
We’re also founding partners of the UK’s Open Data Institute (ODI) in London’s Tech City – established to lead businesses across the UK in harnessing and leveraging the power of data.
The academics who developed our courses
Professor Dame
Wendy Hall
Professor
Les Carr
Dr
Gary Willis
Dr
Rob Blair
Dr
Manuel León Urrutia
Dr
David Millard
Your online tutors
Visit our Tutors page to find out more about the expert tutors who will guide you through our short, online courses:
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