Study in Spain for training in big data and data sciences
Our lives are punctuated by algorithms (Parcoursup, for example!) and our tastes, choices and purchases generate daily data that is analyzed by Big Data experts.
Why train in big data in Spain?
Spain has the advantage of not having the preparatory courses often required to enter engineering schools in France. This means you can go straight to the course you want, without having to spend two years preparing for a competitive entrance exam.
It's also a country with top-quality private universities, recognized by the Spanish state and therefore by the European Union.
Training courses are available in Spanish and English.
It's an opportunity to gain international experience that is highly valued by companies. This international and technical profile opens doors, especially if you're keen to travel.
What big data professions can I train for in Spain?
For a quick reply, everyone!
Spain offers excellent universities for studying engineering, mathematics or statistics.
Universities also offer specific industry-related Big Data programs, which facilitate access to the world of work.
Training courses are often highly practical.
How do you apply for a Big Data training course in Spain?
Whether it is in a Spanish public university or a private university FrancEspagne Education offers two types of services:
Our PREMIUM program is designed for students entering a private Spanish university.
But for those who prefer, we offer a PREMIUM+ package to integrate public universities in Spain.
Find out more about our offer on this link.
In both cases, we'll help you with the administrative formalities and files, and give you the best advice on how to succeed in your Big Data studies in Spain.
5 reasons to study big data in Spain
It's also important to know in detail the professions that exist in the Big Data field. There are a multitude of them, but we're going to focus on 5 Big Data professions:
- Data scientist
- Data engineer
- Data analyst
- Data architect
- Chief Data officer
What does a data scientist do?
It's one of the most sought-after professions in the sector. It's the professional in charge of analyzing and exploiting data. The aim is to create predictive models and assist decision-making by creating algorithms.
The data scientist has a global vision and is responsible for moving from a mathematical and statistical vision to a business vision.
He works closely with various departments, in particular the marketing department.
He gathers relevant data, develops predictive models and creates dashboards to make the results readable and exploitable by the teams.
Data scientists are skilled in computer science (particularly machine learning), marketing and statistics.
This is an engineer's profile, or even a business school profile, but with a specialization in IT.
What makes a good data scientist?
- Rigorous
- Organized
- Précis
- Excellent communication skills
- A real sense of initiative
Fluency in English is of course essential.
This is a highly sought-after profile in the Big Data field, and training in Spain can open the door to an international career.
What does a Data Engineer do?
The data engineer is the most sought-after job in the Big Data world.
He works upstream of the data scientist.
He has to manage a large database using computing frameworks such as Hadoop or Spark. He or she is responsible for ensuring the quality of the data by processing the raw information received. Once the data has been processed and standardized, he or she must create reports, create indicators and set up all the data received so as to provide his or her company with quality reporting.
Ultimately, the :
- Designs the technical architecture required for data enhancement
- Provides the technological expertise needed to develop appropriate data solutions
- Cross-references data to support the work of data scientists
Ultimately, he's responsible for the quality of the data the data scientist will be working with.
To become a data engineer, you first need to be an engineer, followed by a specialized master's degree.
Spain offers excellent masters in data engineering.
What does a data analyst do?
The data analyst must exploit and interpret the data to draw useful conclusions for the company.
This helps guide strategic decisions by managers.
He or she acts as a link between the technical engineers and data scientists and the relevant departments (marketing, finance, etc.).
He creates dashboards, sets up automation processes and manages analysis tools.
The profile of a data analyst is as follows: with a 5-year degree in mathematics, economics or statistics, he or she is passionate about numbers.
But the data analyst is also in constant contact with a company's various departments. So they also need to be commercially minded.
Excellent computer skills (Excel, Python, etc.) are a must.
The data analyst is therefore the last stage in the data processing chain, and it is he or she who puts the data into shape for the company's various departments.
What does a data architect do?
The data architect builds the data infrastructure. They design the technical environment for data harvesting.
It must provide easy, secure access to data.
He or she is responsible for maintaining the technological infrastructures and, above all, for meeting the needs of the company's business lines. If, for example, there is new data to be processed, it is the data architect who will create the tools to collect it.
The data architect defines the framework of the data architecture and its principles (modeling of management and storage models, etc.).
He's an engineer who masters computer tools to perfection. He or she is a curious professional, as this is a field that is constantly evolving at a rapid pace.
He works directly with the data engineer.
What does the Chief Data Officer (CDO) do?
He or she is responsible for all data management within a company. He/she oversees all the functions described above, and must play a cross-functional role within companies.
A data expert with an engineering or mathematical background, he or she has a thorough knowledge of IT tools, a perfect grasp of numbers and a degree of Bac+5 or even Bac+6 with specialized masters. But education alone isn't enough to get you to this position. It's experience that leads to these positions of responsibility. The CDO must also have managerial skills, as he or she manages a team.
Rigorous and extremely analytical, he's a key person in any company.
A very recent profession, it's a fast-growing position with attractive remuneration.
The Big Data sector is currently booming, and there's no unemployment in the industry. Training in Spain means quality training, with top-level facilities and equipment, and top professionals at your side.
Trust FrancEspagne Education to support your higher education project in Spain. You'll find the courses best suited to your profile.
For all engineering-related training courses, please consult this link
For example, the grado en ingenieria informática is well-suited to Big Data professions.
