SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 15 February 2019 - Kaplan Learning Institute (KLI), one of Singapore's leading corporatetraining providers, and Metis, a leading provider of data science skillstraining for individuals and businesses, today officially announced the launchof the MetisData Science Bootcamp @ Kaplan. The collaboration sees KLI bringinga local perspective to Metis' highly successful bootcamp that runs in theUnited States (US).

Launched by Kaplan Inc. in the US,in 2014, Metis is accredited by the Accrediting Council for ContinuingEducation and Training (ACCET), an agency recognised by the US Department ofEducation. To be accredited by ACCET, high levels of standards are set, which includedemanding review and approval of curriculum, instructional personnel,instructional delivery, and admissions and student services. All Metis bootcampsare designed and taught by data science practitioners. Its alumni in the US havegone on to work at top companies including IBM, Spotify, Facebook, Deloitte,Apple, and many more.

The Metis Data Science Bootcamp @Kaplan, in Singapore, will allow participants to equip themselves with techskills in data science tools such as the Python coding environment, MachineLearning, interactive data visualisation and other modern big data tools and architecture.Conducted over a period of 12 weeks, participants in the bootcamp will completefive projects that can be included in their professional portfolio todemonstrate their ability to design, implement and communicate the results ofdata science projects for business usage, which is a highly-sought afterskillset in data science professionals. Upon successful completion of thebootcamp, graduates will receive a Metis Certificate of Completion andtranscript, recognised on an equal merit to those received by the bootcampparticipants in the US.

Supported by both the InfocommMedia Development Authority of Singapore (IMDA) Tech Skills Accelerator (TeSA)Tech Immersion and Placement Programme (TIPP)¹, and the Employmentand Employability Institute (e2i), the Metis Data Science Bootcamp @ Kaplan willaid in the development of a digital and connected society. One of thestrategies outlined by Singapore's Infocomm Media IndustryTransformation Map is the strengthening of the nation's buildingcapabilities in frontier technologies such as Data Analytics. In an era wheredata analytics can help companies make informed decisions for revenue andgrowth, proficiency in data analytics is a skill that is highly sought afternot only by those within the Information and Communication Technology (ICT)sector, but even across various industry sectors such as finance, retail andhealthcare. Accordingto a report by LinkedIn, the data scientist profession is the topemerging job in Singapore.

Trainees eligible for the MetisData Science Bootcamp @ Kaplan, may enjoy course fee supportthrough TeSA TIPP. Participants may also receivesupport for job placement in tech-related roles from e2i, one of the placementpartners for the bootcamp.

Mr Jason Moss, President andFounder of Metis, says, "We couldn't bemore excited to bring our bootcamp to Singapore, where the government has madesuch strong commitments to skilling up its workforce -- specifically in trainingits citizens in AI. Given its vibrant tech scene and multinational businessenvironment, Singapore has become a global hub for tech-savvy talent. We lookforward to playing a role in furthering this by combining Metis' track recordof excellence in the US with KLI's leadership in Singapore to deliver the region'smost efficient, effective path to levelling up data science skills."

Associate Professor Rhys Johnson,Chief Operating Officer & Provost of Kaplan Singapore states, "We are delighted to collaborate with Metisfrom US to bring its esteemed Data Science Bootcamp to Singapore. We believethat the collective experience and close collaboration between the twodivisions under Kaplan Inc. will benefit participants and help develop datascience capabilities and talents in Singapore. With available support from IMDAand e2i, the bootcamp is made more accessible for Singaporeans aspiring toenhance their technical skills in the field of Data Science."

"Thereremains a strong demand for ICT skills and talent, of which expertise in dataanalytics will play a pivotal role in the digital transformation of industriesand businesses," said Mr Howie Lau,Chief Industry Development Officer, IMDA. "Thecollaboration between Kaplan Learning Institute and Metis to offer immersivetraining and job placement support will be beneficial for individuals who areseeking a rewarding career in the field of data science. Our localprofessionals can leverage on TeSA to upskill or reskill, thereby seizingopportunities and reaping rewards in the digital economy."

 "In our move toward the digitaleconomy, acquiring relevant skills in artificial intelligence and dataanalytics are vital as these will boost our workers' competencies -- includingthe ability to optimise the collection and use of data for customer profilingand intelligence for product enhancement, research and development, andstrategic planning. Together with Kaplan Learning Institute and Infocomm MediaDevelopment Authority, e2i will outreach to our network of partners, andencourage Singaporeans to level up their digital readiness with the Metis DataScience Bootcamp," said Mr Gilbert Tan, CEO of e2i.

For more information, visit https://metis.kaplan.com.sg/.