Tools for Building a Big Data Career Pathway

This pdf document, provided by Creating Pathways for Big Data Careers of the Oceans of Data Institute at the Education Development Center, contains tools that can be used by schools looking to design and implement career pathways in big data.  The tools included are: Building Blocks for a Big Data Career Pathway; Gap Analysis Tool/Industry Importance; Gap Analysis Tool/School Capability; and Employer Support Template.  Each of the tools can used to develop programs, coursework, and other activities.  Additionally, the analysis tools enable a school to identify big data skills that are desired by local employers and to determine to what extent their current course offerings address these needs.