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Level 7 Applied Data Analytics

Apprenticeship standard: Digital and Technology Solutions Specialist

Cutting-edge training for experts. Master digital technologies and solutions architecture to become an industry leader in technological innovation and strategic data projects. 

Designed by data scientists experienced in complex data usage
Blended curriculum to build expert level data analytics skills alongside business acumen
Gain an MSc Applied Data Analytics master’s degree awarded by BPP University, funded by your organisation

Apprenticeship Overview

Best in class training meets razor sharp business acumen. This programme is aimed at future leaders, empowering them to address business problems and achieve strategic goals to transform performance with data-driven decision making. 

You’ll learn what you need to perform your role at the highest level, with advanced technical competencies including the principles of data analytics in Python, using machine learning algorithms to solve classification problems, text analytics, and training neural networks to classify images. 

Backing up your technical expertise, you’ll develop a broad base of knowledge that will allow you to influence and manage digital technologies and data teams within your organisation. You’ll study leadership and management, digital change management, enterprise data architecture, and emerging technology. 

By the end of the programme, you’ll be able to combine cutting-edge technical skills in analytics, automation, and machine learning, with complex data sets, allowing you to extract insights and present reports that dictate business strategy. 

Who is the programme for?

The Level 7 Applied Data Analytics Apprenticeship is ideal for:   

  • Data Analytics Specialists 

  • Data Scientists 

  • Senior Data Analysts 

  • Data Engineers 

  • Digital Architects 

  • Chief Information Officers (CIO)  

  • Chief Technology Officers (CTO) 

Where will the programme take you?

This apprenticeship prepares you for senior roles in the digital and technology sectors. You’ll be equipped to meet the demands of the rapidly evolving digital landscape, ensuring you’re a key player in driving technological advancements and data-driven strategies in your organisation. You’ll also have the future skills to meet a changing technological landscape to ensure that your skills remain relevant and essential. 

Who's eligible?

Eligibility can vary depending on the requirements of the individual employer, but typically includes:  

  •  A minimum of a 2:2 Honours degree in a related subject, or 

  • A minimum of a 2:1 Honours degree in a non-related subject, or 

  • Applicants may be considered if they have significant work experience and/or a relevant professional qualification in the field of data analytics 

GCSEs with grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) in English and maths are also required.

To apply for this programme you must be employed in a relevant role.

Apprenticeship information

Duration
24 months
Start Dates
January, May and September
Application deadline
6 weeks before start date
Study modes
Online live teaching and performance coaching, guided self-study and work based projects
Cost
£21,000levy funded
Free for Learners
95% government funded for non-levy payers
Apprenticeship standard
Digital and Technology Solutions Specialist

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Your success is our businessWe begin with specialist onboarding and guidance – aligning your personal goals with wider business objectives – to craft plans that deliver maximum mutual impact.
Learn from the best, become the bestFully-qualified Performance Coaches and industry-leading tutors bring their firsthand expertise to your studies – empowering you to become a master.
Best practice makes perfectHands-on learning through practical scenarios and our virtual learning platform ensures you have the knowhow to perform in the professional world.
Back-up that stacks upEducational psychologists and career mentors. Performance coaches and mental health specialists. You’ll have an entire multidisciplinary team behind you.
AI predicted performanceWe don’t just plan performance. We predict it. Our AI-driven model uses data to anticipate progress, adjusting in real-time to optimise success.
See it for yourselfPerformance trackers mean you can share your performance with managers, keeping them up to speed with key insights to observe progress and create better outcomes.
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I was able to develop technical solutions which enabled the reporting team to produce their monthly reports more accurately and five working days earlier than previously.


Simon Booker Royal Sun Alliance (RSA)Level 7 Applied Data Analytics (Degree Apprenticeship)

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