Why JR’s Training is Different

At Jumping Rivers, we believe training should be more than just a tick-box exercise. It should be transformative. Whether you’re learning R, Python, SQL, Git or Posit for the first time or diving into advanced topics like machine learning and Quarto, our courses are built to help you actually use what you learn — not just watch someone code. View our upcoming catalogue here!
What Sets Us Apart?
Expert Trainers: Our trainers aren’t just good with code — they’re professional data scientists who solve real-world problems for industry clients every day. From building dashboards to optimising machine learning models, they bring this experience straight into the classroom.
High-Quality Content: We regularly update our material to reflect the latest best practices, tools, and workflows. No tired examples. No generic slides. Just practical, polished, and engaging content that’s been road-tested across sectors.
Hands-On and Practical: Expect live coding, interactive exercises, and the space to ask questions. You’ll finish the course with code you wrote and skills you can apply immediately.
Tailored for You: We design our sessions around your level, your pace, and your goals. Whether you’re an academic, analyst, developer, or decision-maker, you’ll get value from day one.
What People Are Saying
“Genuinely one of the best courses I’ve attended — well-paced, friendly, and full of real-world examples.”
“The trainer was fantastic — incredibly knowledgeable and approachable. I finally feel confident using Git and R together.”
“I loved how applied it all was. We weren’t just learning syntax — we were solving actual problems.”
“Great value. I’ve already used what I learned in a project at work.”
Upcoming Live Training (with Super Early Bird Tickets 🎉)
Here are all the upcoming courses for July and August. Please note all times are UK time.
7-8th July
Introduction to R - 09:00AM-12:30PM
14–15 July
Data Wrangling in the Tidyverse - 09:00AM-12:30PM
Introduction to Shiny - 13:30PM–17:00PM
21–22 July
Programming with R - 09:00AM-12:30PM
Introduction to SQL - 09:00AM-12:30PM
28–29 July
Data Visualisation with ggplot2 - 09:00AM-12:30PM
Machine Learning with Tidymodels - 13:30PM–17:00PM
11–12 August
Introduction to Python - 09:00AM-12:30PM
Statistical Modeling with R - 13:30PM–17:00PM
18–19 August
Programming with Python - 09:00AM-12:30PM
Advanced Machine Learning with Tidymodels - 13:30PM–17:00PM
20–21 August
Data Visualisation with Python - 09:00AM-12:30PM
Introduction to R - 13:30PM–17:00PM
Ready to Skill Up?
✅ Small class sizes
✅ Live sessions with expert trainers
✅ Immediate impact on your day-to-day work
✅ Super early bird tickets — limited and going fast!
🎟 Sign up now and invest in training that actually moves the needle. Whether you’re upskilling your team or boosting your own confidence, you’re in the right place.
