Data Analyst

Level 4

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Data is at the heart of modern business decision-making, and Data Analysts play a key role in unlocking valuable insights. This qualification prepares you to collect, clean, and analyse data, helping businesses make informed, strategic choices.

Data analysts work across multiple industries, including finance, marketing, healthcare, and retail, using tools to identify trends, improve efficiency, and predict future outcomes. This role involves interpreting complex data sets, presenting findings through dashboards and reports, and ensuring data is used securely and ethically.

If you have a keen eye for patterns, enjoy problem-solving, and want to turn numbers into meaningful insights, this apprenticeship is the perfect pathway for you.

data analyst apprenticeship
  • Understanding data structures, databases, and analytics.
  • Principles of data collection, cleaning, and transformation.
  • Statistical analysis and predictive modelling.
  • Business intelligence tools for visualisation and reporting.
  • Data governance, GDPR compliance, and ethical data handling.
  • The impact of user experience and industry context on data analysis.
  • Gathering, structuring, and preparing data for analysis.
  • Identifying trends, patterns, and insights in large data sets.
  • Creating interactive dashboards and reports for stakeholders.
  • Applying statistical techniques and predictive models.
  • Communicating complex data in a way that anyone can understand.
  • Ensuring data security, accuracy, and compliance.
  • Attention to detail and accuracy in data analysis.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking.
  • Collaboration with teams and stakeholders.
  • Adaptability to new tools and emerging trends.
  • Ethical and responsible approach to data handling.
  • Typically completed within 24 months, including off-the-job training
  • End-Point Assessment typically completed within 3 months following on-programme learning
  • Experience or Level 3 or equivalent required
  • Must have lived in the UK or EEA for at least 3 years
  • Must spend at least 50% of working hours in England
  • Must work at least 30 hours per week
  • Cannot be undertaking another funded qualification
  • Must have Level 2 functional skills or GCSE grade A* to C (9 to 4) in English and Maths
  • Can take the apprenticeship at the same or lower level than an existing qualification if learning new skills

Level 4 Data Analyst Apprenticeship

  • Further industry certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Data Analyst Associate)
  • Advanced data analytics roles within organisations
  • Potential career progression to Senior Data Analyst, Data Scientist, or Data Engineer
  • Further apprenticeships or higher education in data science or AI
  • Data Analyst
  • Marketing Data Analyst
  • Energy Data Analyst
  • Problem Analyst
  • Junior Data Analyst
  • Summative portfolio showing evidence of learning and skills
  • Synoptic project based on a real-world data analysis task
  • Employer reference confirming workplace competence
  • Interview assessing knowledge, skills, and behaviours
  • Grading awarded at Pass, Merit, or Distinction