Data Analyst Level 4 Apprenticeship
Transform decision-making with data expertise
Data analysis is central to evidence-based problem-solving. The Data Analyst Level 4 programme equips organisations with critical skills for effective data analysis, applying statistics and modelling to improve predictions and unlock valuable business insights.
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Why choose our Data Analyst level 4 apprenticeship?
Empower your data community
Build the capabilities you need throughout your organisation to analyse, interrogate and present technical data, providing informed and valuable business insights to a range of stakeholders.
- Improve business efficiency
- Harness AI and machine learning
- Unlock time and cost savings
AI skills. Built in.
Microsoft Copilot in all apprenticeship programmes
AI is for everyone, not just technical teams. Every QA apprenticeship includes Microsoft Copilot training for every learner, at no extra cost, delivering AI readiness that benefits your entire organisation.
Data Analyst - programme overview
- Details of standard: Data Analyst
- Level: 4
- Total cost: £15,000
- Programme duration: 18 months
- Live instructor sessions: 24 days
Entry requirements
Standard entry requirements
- Level 3 qualification (apprenticeship/A-levels/BTEC, etc)
- OR equivalent work experience (typically two years in a relevant role)
Plus:
- 5 GCSEs, including English and Maths at Grade 4 (C) or above
- Experience with using Excel (in particular pivot tables and XLookup) and Microsoft products (or similar)
Learner journey
The Data Analyst programme integrates live and online workshops with self-paced learning, employing a guided discovery approach for individual learner contexts.
Learners are assigned a Digital Learning Consultant (DLC) for personalised coaching and support. These specialists ensure their successful progress, well being, and readiness for assessments.
Modules | 15 months
Module 1: Data Fundamentals (6 weeks)
Module 2: Data Preparation and Visualisation with Power BI or Tableau (8 weeks)
Module 3: Databases and SQL with Microsoft or Google Cloud (8 weeks)
Module 4: Programming for Data Analysis (6 weeks)
Module 5: Data Warehouses with Microsoft or Google Cloud (10 weeks)
Module 6: Data Analysis and Machine Learning (10 weeks)
Module 7: Machine Learning in the Cloud with Microsoft or Google Cloud (6 weeks)
EPA | 3 months
- Project report with presentation
- Professional discussion
Optional certifications
Qualification
IfATE DA4 Qualification Award
AI-powered apprenticeships
AI is for everyone, not just technical teams. Every QA apprenticeship programme includes built-in Microsoft Copilot training for every learner.
- No extra cost, no separate programme, just built-in AI modules
- Practical AI training designed for every role
- Develop AI readiness across your organisation
Job roles
This programme is suitable for multiple roles, such as:
- Data Analyst
- Business Intelligence Analyst
- Data Engineer
- Machine Learning Technician
- Data Governance Officer
- Digital Transformation Analyst
Funding
There is no cost to you as an apprentice. Apprenticeships are fully funded through your employer.
If you are an employer, the maximum funding for this programme is £15,000. Expenses for travel to QA centres should be covered by the employer.
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Tools and technologies
Apprentices will learn to use a variety of tools and technologies, including:
- Data Warehousing: BigQuery, BigQueryML, Dataflow
- Databases: SQL Server, Google Cloud SQL
- SQL Server Tools: SQL Server Management Studio, Data Warehousing & Processing, Visual Studio & SSIS
- Programming languages: Python, R
- Business intelligence and
visualisation: Excel, Power BI, Tableau, Google Sheets, BigQuery - Development environments: Jupyter Notebook, R Studio
- Cloud platforms: Azure, Google Cloud
Digital by Design
Our market-leading approach accelerates skill development and achievement through our Discover, Practise, Apply methodology, ensuring that both learners and employers are fully supported throughout their programme.
Discover
Leveraging QA’s learning platform, learners follow a development path focused on their job role.
Practise
Learners come together for instructor-led training sessions, practising their skills through hands-on labs and sandboxes in a safe environment.
Apply
These learnings are applied through work-based activities at key and sequenced stages, supported by Digital Learning Consultants.
Downloads
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Apprenticeships, with added flex
Flexible durations. Tailored for you.
Our apprenticeship programme timelines are not set in stone – flexible options for Level 3-5 apprenticeships deliver the skills you need, when you need them. Talk to our experts to find out more.
How NECS built data talent through apprenticeships
We helped NECS (North of England Care System Support) to build data analysis skills and grow confident, capable teams ready to lead in a data-driven future.
What our learners say
“Through the Data Analyst apprenticeship, learners gained advanced skills in data modelling, visualisation, and insight generation, applying them to live projects to improve data quality, reporting accuracy and evidence-based decisions.
The apprenticeships boosted productivity and helped build a strong internal data talent pipeline, with QA providing great communication and a strong partnership approach to apprentices’ progress.”
“Apprenticeships have made real impact on our apprentices and the business areas they support, helping us continually build the skills needed to meet organisational goals.
Our growing partnership with QA provides impactful training/apprenticeship programmes that support future skills development and deliver a positive experience for both learners and managers.”
“QA’s apprenticeship programmes have played a key role in developing internal talent. Our recent focus on Data apprenticeships has already delivered fantastic results, with team members moving from manual spreadsheets to advanced data modelling and visualisation.
QA’s support from identifying the right programmes to managing enrolments and completions has been excellent.”
“The Level 4 Data Analyst Apprenticeship combines structured learning with real world experience and has helped me build confidence. I’ve developed key analytical skills in SQL, Excel and Power BI, and strengthened my problem solving and communication.
Applying my learning to consumption and weather-related datasets has improved my work’s accuracy and supported better data driven decisions.”
“Completing a Level 4 Data Analyst apprenticeship strengthened my ability to turn complex spreadsheets into insight dashboards that support decision-making across our contract.
I would absolutely recommend an apprenticeship - learning while doing, earning, and seeing your skills make an impact in the workplace is incredibly rewarding.”
“The data apprenticeship has given Ewa the platform to fulfil her potential as a business analyst and has been of tremendous value to our contract.
She has been able to incorporate the skills learnt in our day-to-day business, thus generating invaluable cost analysis, which we are using to improve efficiencies.”
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