3 Coding Training Groups

Those working in Data and Analysis are recommended to take the internal training courses as they are run using the MoJ Analytical Platform and focus on topics of relevance to MoJ analysts. The main introductory R, SQL and Git/GitHub sessions are usually run live in February/March, June/July and October/November each year while you can also work through R, SQL, Git/GitHub and Python sessions yourself using the training material and/or recordings. There is also Python training you can work through yourself.

3.1 R Training

The following sessions are available; click on the links to view the material in the GitHub repositories. The first three are particularly recommended for new starters.

• Introduction: Using R on the Analytical Platform
• Introduction to R
• R Charting
• Introduction to R +
• R Markdown
• Interfacing Excel with R
• Writing Functions in R
• Developing R packages

The recordings of these R training sessions are available in the R/SQL/Git Training Video Playlist.

3.2 Git/GitHub Training

Whether seeking to use R, SQL or Python, it is recommended that all newcomers attend or work through themselves this Introduction to Git/GitHub (click on link to view material in GitHub repository) session. A recording can be viewed in the R/SQL/Git Training Video Playlist.

3.3 SQL Training

All newcomers who are to use SQL should attend or work through themselves the Introduction to SQL (click on link to view material in GitHub repository) session. A recording of this session is available in the R/SQL/Git Training Video Playlist.

3.4 Python Training

These have not yet been run as live sessions, but you can work through the material at your own pace.

• Introduction to Python
• Iterables in Python
• Unit Testing and GitHub Actions
• AWS Tooling demos
• Pyspark in AP
• Prisoid Academy - Python Training (if you have access to NOMIS)
• Plotly Dash Coffee and Coding Session

3.5 Get involved!

One great way of learning is by teaching. If you would be interested in playing an active role, whether delivering, updating or designing training, or co-ordinating the courses, please contact Aidan Mews (R), Georgina Eaton (SQL), or Mike Ratford (Python).

If you have any questions please contact Aidan Mews, Georgina Eaton or Mike Ratford.