LEVEL 4 – DATA ANALYST

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Course code

2A2-001

Location

Employment & Enterprise

Length of course

1 year full time

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Course Overview

This apprenticeship is designed for individuals who want to progress into a data analyst role and develop their data skills to a higher level. It is suited to those who have experience of working with data, whether through their current role or previous study, and are ready to build more advanced analytical capability.

The programme is ideal for individuals in roles such as data technician, administrator, reporting officer or similar positions where data is used to support business activities. It is also suitable for those progressing from a Level 3 data or digital apprenticeship.

For employers, this apprenticeship provides a structured pathway to develop staff into confident data analysts who can turn data into meaningful insights, supporting better decision-making and driving improved business performance.

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Entry Requirements

You must be working in?an appropriate role?that enables demonstration of the Knowledge,?Skills?and Behaviours (KSB’s) of the apprenticeship standard.?

You must be working in a role that allows you to demonstrate the Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours (KSBs) of the apprenticeship standard.

This programme is intended for individuals with some experience of working with data or who have completed a relevant Level 3 qualification or apprenticeship. GCSEs in English and maths at grade 4 (or equivalent) is required.

Yes, you will be required to attend an interview and complete an initial assessment to ensure the programme is suitable for your role, experience and career goals.

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What this course covers

You will develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to collect, organise and analyse data to provide meaningful business insights. This includes learning how to gather requirements, explore and prepare data, and apply analytical techniques to answer questions and solve business problems.

You will learn how to work with data from multiple sources, identify patterns and trends, and present your findings clearly through reports, dashboards and visualisations. The programme also covers data modelling, statistical analysis and techniques used to support decision-making across organisations.

Alongside technical skills, you will develop an understanding of data governance, data quality, security and ethical use of data, as well as the communication skills needed to present insights and make recommendations to a range of stakeholders.

You will be assessed through a combination of work-based learning and practical activities, building a portfolio of evidence throughout the programme to demonstrate your competence.

At the end of the apprenticeship, you will complete an end-point assessment consisting of:

A work-based data analysis project with presentation and questioning

A professional discussion based on your portfolio

This ensures you can apply your analytical skills to real business scenarios and deliver meaningful insights.

Level 4 – Data Analyst Apprenticeship Standard

Fees and funding

No.

Progression

Progression into roles such as Data Analyst, Business Intelligence Analyst or Reporting Analyst

Opportunities to progress into a more senior job role?

Opportunities to work on data-driven projects that influence organisational performance

Progression to higher-level qualifications in data, analytics or digital specialisms

A recognised career pathway within the growing data and digital sector

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