Data apprenticeships

A data apprenticeship is a training programme that helps individuals to kickstart a career in data, and allows businesses to bring new talent into their organisation.

Data apprentices will learn a number of different skills, depending on the programme they choose. A Data Analyst programme will give learners the skills for effective data analysis and an understanding of how to apply statistics and modelling predictions, while a Data Engineer programme gives learners the tools to build and maintain complex data systems. 

Data apprenticeships combine virtual learning and hands-on work experience, ensuring learners are ready for life in the workplace. 

The skills learned as a data apprenticeship will vary depending on the programme you choose. Here some of the most common data skills covered in data programmes:

Technical Skills

Programming languages, such as SQL, Python and R and data visualisation tools such as Power BI and Tableau.

Problem Solving

How to interpret complex data sets, identify patterns and solve real-world business challenges.

Business Knowledge

Discovery of the role that data plays in wider business strategies and the impact it can have on key business decisions.

Soft Skills

Learn how to communicate data findings and present them to non-technical stakeholders.

Growing demand for data analysts

As businesses rely more on data, the demand for skilled analysts is growing. A data apprenticeship is a great way to future-proof your skill-set.

Kick-start a career in technology

Data roles are vital in the tech industry, and can support businesses through problem-solving, data-driven decisions and security and compliance.

Real-world experience

Apprenticeships provide on-the-job experience, as well as training from data industry experts, giving you the best of both worlds.

Flexible career progression

The world of AI and data is rapidly evolving, and so too are the job roles in those fields. An apprenticeship in data or AI can lead to a number of different career routes, from data science, to data engineering, AI and machine learning.

• Data analysts learn to uncover patterns, trends and insights that help businesses to make better decisions. They also work with data visualisation, perform a wide range of analysis and predict future outcomes.
• Data roles are diverse and can lead to a broad range of career paths, from senior analysts to emerging roles, such as AI engineer, and senior positions, such as Chief Data Officer.
• Given the ever-changing nature of data and technology, the role of a data professional is always evolving and the roles of today, may look very different in the future. This makes data an exciting career choice.
• Data professionals can expand their skill sets, by undertaking data training, in key areas such as data science courses and data engineering training. 

Skilled data and business analysts can provide businesses with an advantage over their competition, through greater insights and data-driven decisions. This can include analysing business performance, predicting future outcomes and support with critical decision making.

These actionable insights can help to optimise processes, improve business performance and enable greater adaptability. 

There are a wide range of data certifications available which can help data analysts support businesses. These cover a wide range of topics, from GDPR and data privacy certifications, to data centre certifications, data warehousing and more. 

Data analysts are in demand across a wide variety of industries. From the technology sector, to banking and finance, healthcare, marketing and the public sector, data professionals are increasingly playing a critical role for many organisations.

We provide data apprenticeships for businesses across the UK and Scotland, helping to close skills gaps and overcome talent shortages.

Data apprenticeships in London

London is the largest market in the UK for data apprenticeships and jobs in data. We work with a number of businesses in London to upskill team members into data analyst and data engineer roles.

Find a data apprenticeship in London, or talk to our team about how to upskill in data, and how you could benefit from apprenticeship levy funding.

QA is one of the leading providers of data apprenticeships in the UK, offering a number of programmes for those want to become data analysts and data engineers. 

All of our training is delivered by data experts, and helps to prepare apprentices for future careers in the world of data, with leading organisations around the world. 

We are an official training partner of Databricks, one of the lead data intelligence platforms in the world, with over 70% of team leaders reporting Databricks training boosts performance in critical areas. 

We offer a broad range of data apprenticeship training, including programmes in data analysis, data engineering and business analysis, as well as industry-leading AI apprenticeships, such as our AI Data Specialist Level 7 course.