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Data Analyst Level 4

Data Analyst Level 4 Apprenticeship

Turn data into better business decisions.

Build confident data analysts who can collect, interpret and present meaningful insight. This apprenticeship helps learners use data securely, ethically and practically to support smarter decisions across the organisation.
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Level 4Apprenticeship standard
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24Month programme
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BlendedWorkshops, projects and workplace learning
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EPAPortfolio, project and professional discussion
Programme overview

Develop analysts who can find the story inside the data.

Learners develop practical data analysis, reporting, visualisation and communication skills that help organisations make evidence-based decisions.
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Analyse data

Collect, cleanse and analyse data from multiple sources to uncover useful insight.
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Create dashboards

Build clear dashboards, reports and visualisations that support better decisions.
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Communicate insights

Present findings clearly so stakeholders can act with confidence.
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Use data securely

Apply data security, GDPR and ethical principles in everyday work.
What learners will develop

Practical skills that transfer straight into the workplace.

This apprenticeship is built around real business problems, workplace data and meaningful projects that help learners apply what they are learning.
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Data knowledge

Learners explore the data analysis lifecycle, data structures, database systems, data quality, legislation, ethics and statistical principles.
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Technical skills

Learners analyse datasets, use analytical tools, produce dashboards, apply modelling techniques and interpret trends and patterns.
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Professional behaviours

Learners build logical thinking, initiative, resilience, collaboration, problem-solving and a commitment to continuous learning.
Ideal for

Employees who work with data, reports or business insight.

This programme supports new or existing employees who need to turn information into clear evidence, recommendations and action.
  • Junior Data Analysts
  • Departmental Data Analysts
  • Marketing Data Analysts
  • Business Intelligence Assistants
  • Employees moving into reporting, insight or analyst roles

What the programme includes

  • Facilitated workshops and guided learning sessions
  • Practical projects linked to workplace activity
  • Employer-led learning and applied practice
  • Regular progress reviews and coaching support
  • Portfolio development and professional discussions
  • Self-directed study to build confidence and independence
Learning journey

A clear route from learning to workplace impact.

Learners are supported to build knowledge, apply it in work, evidence their progress and prepare for successful completion.

Learn

Explore data methods, legislation, tools, reporting, statistics and visualisation.

Apply

Use workplace data and real business challenges to build practical competence.

Evidence

Develop a portfolio through projects, workplace tasks, reviews and discussions.

Progress

Prepare for end-point assessment and future data, insight or business intelligence roles.
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Knowledge covered

Data legislation, security standards, data types, databases, quality risks, user requirements, analytical tools, ethics and predictive analytics.
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Skills practised

Secure data use, lifecycle implementation, analysis, modelling, dashboards, reports, stakeholder communication and technology selection.

Behaviours built

Professionalism, initiative, independence, teamwork, analytical thinking, adaptability, problem-solving and continuous development.

Ready to build data capability in your organisation?

Speak to City Skills about using the Level 4 Data Analyst apprenticeship to develop confident, practical and commercially aware data professionals.
Continue exploring

Discover the complete data apprenticeship pathway.

Return to the main Data Apprenticeships page or explore programmes focused on data foundations and AI-powered business improvement.

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