Data Technician

Build the data capability your organisation needs to make confident, evidence-led decisions

Data is a critical asset for modern organisations, but unlocking its value requires the right skills and structure. The Data Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship equips employees with the practical knowledge and confidence to manage, analyse and communicate data effectively across the business.

Designed for organisations developing early-career data talent or enhancing existing roles, this programme builds core capability across the full data lifecycle – from collection and preparation through to analysis, visualisation and reporting. Learners develop a strong understanding of governance, compliance and responsible data use, ensuring data is handled securely and aligned with organisational requirements.

Build practical data skills across your organisation

Unlike short-form training, this apprenticeship combines structured learning with real workplace application, ensuring skills are embedded and deliver impact from day one. Through expert-led sessions, coaching and hands-on tasks, learners develop the ability to work with data confidently and contribute to business decision-making.

By the end of the programme, employees can collect and manage data from multiple sources, ensure data quality, perform analysis, and present insights clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Our Data Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship equips apprentices with the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to work effectively in entry-level data roles such as:

Junior Data Analyst
Data Support Analyst
Junior Information Analyst
Database Technician

Programme overview

Developing core data capability

Understand data fundamentals, governance, ethics and compliance

Collect, migrate and securely store data across systems

Clean, validate and combine datasets to ensure quality and reliability

Transform and analyse data to identify trends, patterns and insights

Applying insights to business decision-making

Create dashboards and visualisations to communicate insights clearly

Tailor data storytelling to different audiences and stakeholders

Apply professional practices including collaboration, prioritisation and communication

Support evidence-based decision-making across the organisation

Course funding

Funding band: £13,000

1. Data Technician Apprentice

Learn fundamental data collection, processing, and security practices.

2. Junior Data Analyst / Data Support Analyst

Assist with data management, work with Excel, SQL, and Python, and support business insights.

3. Data Analyst

Analyse trends, create reports, and use advanced tools to drive data-driven decisions.

4. Business Analyst / Marketing Analyst

Specialise in using data to optimise business strategies or marketing performance.

5. Senior Data Analyst / Lead Technician

Manage data teams, improve analytics processes, and develop strategic insights.

6. Data Scientist / Data Engineer

Work with large datasets, build predictive models, and develop machine learning applications.

7. Data Architect / Head of Data & Analytics

Lead data infrastructure design and strategy, overseeing enterprise-wide data solutions.

Build practical data skills across your organisation

Programme overview

Developing core data capability

Understand data fundamentals, governance, ethics and compliance

Collect, migrate and securely store data across systems

Clean, validate and combine datasets to ensure quality and reliability

Transform and analyse data to identify trends, patterns and insights

Applying insights to business decision-making

Create dashboards and visualisations to communicate insights clearly

Tailor data storytelling to different audiences and stakeholders

Apply professional practices including collaboration, prioritisation and communication

Support evidence-based decision-making across the organisation

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I wholeheartedly endorse Apprentify. They listen to us and make bespoke content according to our needs. To support development, we utilise apprenticeships massively for existing colleagues.

Gemma Palmer – Head of Early Careers & Apprenticeships

For us, Apprentify were a really good fit because they are able to offer a strong programme but also the benefit of additional learning, which gives that real stretch and challenge for individuals.

Katie Rankin – Emerging Talent & Careers Manager

Apprentify are nimble enough to be able to tailor the cohorts to us and they are so responsive. The level of support feels so personal, and it is testament to a process that works so well.

Natalie Mitchell – Talent Acquisition Manager

Partnering with Apprentify, we were able to create a programme that not only met the standard but also incorporated what we were trying to achieve as a business.

Paul Callaghan – Apprenticeship Business Partner

We chose Apprentify after hearing glowing recommendations from industry peers and seeing their Outstanding Ofsted rating. From the start, they’ve taken the time to understand our business needs and what success looks like for us, creating a partnership that feels natural, open and honest. The impact on our apprentices has been huge. They benefit from a seamless, structured programme with clear delivery schedules and instructor-led sessions that keep them on track for timely achievement. A special mention to our coach, Mike Leggett, who has been vital to the success of this programme. What sets Apprentify apart is their flexibility and customer-first approach. Their Customer Success Team is our one-stop shop, managing everything from enrolment to compliance and learner progress. They’re great people who work hard to ensure we have a fantastic experience and continually enhance the programme to meet both learner and business needs.

Pete Monks – Future Careers Specialist

Apprentify have a proven track record. The key differentiator was that they understood the brief very clearly and what we were trying to achieve. We’re very happy with how much we’ve progressed.

Simon Gunn – Commercial Director

Apprentify really engage with our business and try to get under the skin of what we do. We work with a few different providers, but with Apprentify we’re able to create really strong partnerships.

Tom Russell – Head of People Capability