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The first phase of applications are now open for individuals residing within a 20km radius of the Eskom Just Energy Transition – Komati power station.

Unlock Your Potential in Data Analysis!

Programme applications are now open for our Data Analysis Training and Development Programme. Seize this opportunity to accelerate your career—fill in the form below and secure your spot on the express route to professional growth! Transform data into decisions and pave your own path to success.

Applications for Career development are now open 14 Jan – 4 February 2025

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Unlock Your Potential with Eskom’s Microsoft Career Paths
Are you ready to elevate your career and enhance your qualifications right in your own community? Just Energy Transition Eskom Komati is thrilled to offer three dynamic Microsoft Career Paths in Data Analysis, Data Infrastructure – AI, and Cyber Security—designed for those who are eager to advance in the rapidly evolving tech industry.

Why Choose a Microsoft Career Path?

  • Career Advancement: Each path offers specialised training and development that not only boosts your existing skills but also prepares you for high-demand roles that are critical in today’s digital landscape.
  • Industry-Relevant Skills: Whether you’re diving into the complexities of Cyber Security, exploring the expansive capabilities of Data Infrastructure and AI Services, or mastering Data Analysis, you’ll acquire skills that are highly sought after in the job market.

Special Highlight for Those Interested in Data Analysis:If you have a knack for numbers and are proficient in Excel, our Data Analysis path could be the perfect fit for you. This programme builds on your existing skills to deepen your ability to analyse, visualise, and turn data into actionable insights, a key component in decision-making processes across various industries.

Data Analysis Applications Now
Open

 

Data Analysis Overview – Applications Now Open

If you have a knack for numbers and are proficient in Excel, our Data Analysis path could be the perfect fit for you. This programme builds on your existing skills to deepen your ability to analyse, visualise, and turn data into actionable insights, a key component in decision-making processes across various industries.

Data analysis is critical in extracting actionable insights from raw data. Using Microsoft’s suite of analytics tools, including Excel, professionals can create powerful visualisations and share insights across an organisation or embed them into applications or websites. These tools are celebrated for their user-friendly interfaces and robust data connectivity, making them ideal for transforming data into interactive reports and compelling visual representations.

What You’ll Learn with Microsoft Data Analysis Tools

  1. Data Integration
  2. Data Modelling
  3. Data Visualisation
  4. Data Analysis
  5. Publishing and Sharing
  6. Advanced Analytics

By mastering these areas, users can significantly improve their ability to make informed decisions and present data in ways that are accessible and actionable for all organisational levels.

Microsoft Azure is a comprehensive cloud computing platform created by Microsoft that provides a wide range of cloud services, including those for computing, analytics, storage, and networking. Users can pick and choose from these services to develop and scale new applications, or run existing applications, in the public cloud.

What You’ll Learn with Microsoft Azure

  1. Cloud Computing Basics: Understand the fundamentals of cloud computing, including its types (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) and when to use them. Learn about the benefits of cloud solutions and the various scenarios where Azure can be applied.
  2. Azure Core Services: Gain knowledge of core Azure services like Azure Virtual Machines for IaaS, Azure App Services for PaaS, and
    Azure Cosmos DB for database services. Learn how to select and deploy the appropriate Azure service based on your business requirements.
    3. Networking: Learn to create Azure virtual networks, manage traffic with Azure Load Balancer, and secure your networks with Azure Firewall and Azure Security Centre. Understand the principles of designing and implementing secure and scalable network architectures.
  3. Storage Solutions: Master Azure’s storage solutions, including Azure Blob Storage for REST-based object storage of unstructured
    data, Azure SQL Database for managed relational SQL databases, and Azure Disk Storage for high-performance, durable block storage.
  4. Security and Identity Management: Discover how to manage identity with Azure Active Directory, and how to implement security controls and threat protection with Azure Security Centre. Learn to ensure data protection and compliance with Azure governance
    features.
  5. DevOps and Automation: Explore how to implement Azure DevOps solutions for continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines. Learn to automate deployments and manage resources using Azure Resource Manager and Azure Automation.
  6. Data Management and Analytics: Learn to use Azure to analyse data and improve decision-making with services like Azure HDInsight for big data processing, Azure Data Lake Analytics for large-scale data analytics, and Azure Synapse Analytics for enterprise data warehousing.
  7. AI and Machine Learning: Get acquainted with Azure AI tools and services such as Azure Machine Learning for building and deploying machine learning models, and Azure Cognitive Services for adding AI capabilities like vision, speech, and language understanding to your applications.

By mastering Microsoft Azure, you’ll be equipped to design, implement,
and manage robust, secure, scalable, and cost-effective solutions through the Azure platform, making it possible to transform any business using the power of cloud computing.


Microsoft is a comprehensive cloud computing platform that provides a wide range of cloud services, including those for computing, analytics, storage, and networking. Users can pick and choose from these services to develop and scale new applications, or run existing applications, in the public cloud.

What You’ll Learn with Microsoft Azure

  1. Cloud Computing Basics
  2. Microsoft Core Data Infrastructure and AI Services
  3. Networking and Creating Virtual Networks
  4. Storage Solutions
  5. Security and Identity Management
  6. DevOps and Automation.
  7. Data Management and Analytics
  8. AI and Machine Learning

By mastering Microsoft Data Infrastructure and AI Services, you’ll be equipped to design, implement, and manage robust, secure, scalable, and cost-effective solutions through the Microsoft platform, making it possible to transform any business using the power of cloud computing.

Microsoft Cyber Security comprises a suite of tools and practices designed to protect systems, networks, and data from cyber threats. Microsoft offers robust security measures across its services and applications, integrating security into its cloud platform, Azure, as well as into other products like Windows and Office 365, providing users with comprehensive protection and risk management capabilities.

What You’ll Learn with Microsoft Cyber Security

  1. Cloud Computing Basics
  2. Microsoft Core Data Infrastructure and AI Services
  3. Networking and Creating Virtual Networks
  4. Storage Solutions
  5. Security and Identity Management
  6. DevOps and Automation.
  7. Data Management and Analytics
  8. AI and Machine Learning

By diving deep into Microsoft Cyber Security, you’ll acquire the skills necessary to secure your organisation’s IT environment against cyber threats, ensure compliance with security regulations and implement best practices in security governance. This knowledge is crucial for maintaining the integrity and confidentiality of sensitive information in today’s digital world.

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