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The Dark Spark Consultant Experience

Do you have the skills to stand out?

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Dark Spark trains Data graduates and we select the best talent from our training cohorts to be Dark Spark consultants, working directly with our clients.  We carry out a lot of interviews and client meetings each year and have a clear picture of the skills that organisations are looking for:

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  • Ability to adapt quickly to new technology

  • Can manage delivery deadlines and push through blockers

  • Communicates effectively with business stakeholders

  • Can demonstrably relate data back to the real world
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Organisations want applicants that can make an impact in their business, so we're offering a module from our consultant training programme as a standalone, two-week Consultant Experience for anyone looking to work in Data or Analytics.
 
Supported by our experienced Co-Founders, we run a unique, hyper-realistic simulation of a new client engagement that:

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  • Develops your technical skills and shows you new approaches

  • Improves your team and customer communication skills​

  • Provides delivery experience that sets you apart from other graduates

  • Teaches you how to deliver business value, fast​​

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To round off the Consultant Experience, we provide a free, one-on-one CV and career advice session and a LinkedIn certificate.  Participants that perform exceptionally will be considered for employment opportunities as Dark Spark consultants.​​​

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Dark Spark will challenge your perception of what's possible in just two weeks.

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What You Get

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Hyper realistic client engagement

Our proprietary simulations use a hybrid human/AI approach to allow you to safely interact with client stakeholders whilst we identify how to help you improve your requirements gathering, rapport building and presentation skills. 

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Hands on Agile delivery training

We run the two-week engagement as a Scrum team but we expect no prior knowledge or experience of Agile delivery methodology.  Learn and put into practice these highly sought after skills.

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Your creativity unleashed

This is not a traditional 'desk-top' training exercise and there are no limits or right answers.  Negotiate budgets, experiment and use new data tools and methods to broaden your resume.

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One-on-one guidance and coaching

You'll be taking on the engagement with one of Dark Spark's experienced Co-Founders on your team.  As well as supporting the team to deliver, they'll provide a free one-on-one CV and career advice session.

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Opportunities for permanent roles

Our simulations are already an integral part of our recruitment and training process.  As we bring on new clients and opportunities, we'll prioritise interviews for individuals who impress on the Consultant Experience.

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Certificate of completion

We want you to benefit from the Consultant Experience long after completion. We'll provide a comprehensive end of programme report appraising your strengths and development areas and provide you with a LinkedIn certificate and (optional) recommendation - taken from your report.  

Gradient Background

I found the training programme at Dark Spark very unique. Although my Master's degree equipped me with Data Skills and knowledge, I still lacked real-time experience. With this training programme, I could interact with clients, understand their needs, requirements , data and deliver what they need.

Dhana Shravya - Cohort 2 2024

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