Data and analytics
Data and analytics isn’t just numbers and graphs. It’s the information at the heart of every big decision made by organisations of all sizes.
It could be classified data, life-changing research or an exciting new strategy – whatever form information takes, it’s a data and analytics professional’s job to sort, shape and question it.
What does a data & analytics specialist do?
As an analyst, you’ll have lots of capabilities in your toolkit. You’ll be equipped to handle everything from high-level scientific research to top-line sales figures – and quickly draw accurate, insightful conclusions.
Uncovering patterns, building reports and setting trends should be your bread and butter, and these skills could be used for anything from supporting local businesses grow to advising government ministers.
Because of these high-demand research, management and investigative skills, you can expect to enjoy a varied, exciting career that could cover a range of fields.
By joining one of the Skills Bootcamps in data and analytics, you’ll gain an understanding of the fundamentals of preparing, analysing and presenting data. You’ll also get experience using the tools and software that are standard within the sector – and once you’ve completed the course, you’ll get a guaranteed job interview too. It doesn’t take a world-class analyst to recognise how good that opportunity is!
List of courses
Data Analysis
Digital Skills HQ, Data analytics
- 12 weeks
- Online and in-person
- Nationwide
Visit digitalskillshq.com for full details.
Ai Core Limited, Data analytics
- 10 weeks (full-time) or 14 weeks (part-time)
- Online
- Nationwide
Visit theaicore.com for full details.
Code Nation, Data analytics
- 10 weeks
- Online and in-person
- Nationwide
Visit wearecodenation.com for full details.
Bath Spa University, Data analytics and machine learning
- 8 weeks
- Online and in-person
- Nationwide
Visit bathspa.ac.uk for full details.
Exeter College, Data analysis
- 12-16 weeks
- Online and in-person
- Devon and Cornwall
Visit exe-coll.ac.uk for full details.
Local Education and Development (LEAD) Ltd, Data analysis for business
- 16 weeks
- Online
- Sandwell, Walsall, Wolverhampton, Birmingham, Coventry
Visit lead-ahead.co.uk for full details.
Local Education and Development (LEAD) Ltd, Data analysis for individuals
- 16 weeks
- Online
- Sandwell, Walsall, Wolverhampton, Birmingham and Coventry.
Visit lead-ahead.co.uk for full details.
The Skills Network, Data analyst
- 14 weeks
- Online
- Nationwide
Visit dfebootcamp.theskillsnetwork.com for full details.
We Are Digital, Data analyst
- 10 weeks
- Online and in-person
- North East, North West, West Midlands and London
Visit wearegroup.com for full details.
iungo Solutions, Data analytics
- 10 weeks
- Online and in-person
- Bristol
Visit iungo.solutions for full details.
The Curious Academy, Data analytics
- 16 weeks
- Online and in-person
- Reading
Visit thecuriousacademy.co.uk for full details.
Technology4Business, Data analytics for auditors
- 6 weeks
- Online
- Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire and Greater Lincolnshire
Visit events.iia.org.uk for full details.
The Development Manager, Data and AI
- 16 weeks
- Online
- West Midlands
Visit thedevelopmentmanager.co.uk for full details.
City of York Council, Introduction to data analysis
- 13 weeks
- Online
- West Yorkshire
Visit book.yorklearning.org.uk for full details.
Optimum Skills, Analysing digital data
- 6 weeks
- In-person
- North East
Visit optimumskills.co.uk for full details.
Cenit College, Data analytics (Power BI)
- 16 weeks
- Online
- Nationwide
Visit CenitCollege.co.uk for full details.
London Vesta College, Data technician and analysis
- 12 weeks
- Online
- Nationwide
Visit vestacollege.co.uk for full details.
Worcestershire LEP, Data
- 12 weeks
- Online
- Worcestershire and the WMCA region
Visit thedevelopmentmanager.co.uk for full details.
Data Engineering
Just IT Training Ltd, Data technician
- 12 weeks
- Online
- Nationwide
Visit justit.co.uk for full details.
Northcoders, Data engineering
- 13 weeks
- Online and in-person
- Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle, Birmingham, Nationwide
Visit northcoders.com for full details.
Data Science
The Developer Academy, Data science
- 12 weeks
- Online
- Nationwide
Visit thedeveloperacademy.com for full details.
iO Academy, Data science and machine learning
- 12 weeks
- Online
- Nationwide
Visit io-academy.uk or full details.
Careers in Data and analytics
Now’s a great time to become a data and analytics professional. You’ll be able to take full advantage of the huge demand for skills – and expect to enjoy generous salaries, great progression and flexible working as a result. Some key roles include:
- Data Analysts, who specialise in interpreting data to identify trends and patterns that can then be used to inform decision-making.
- Business Intelligence (BI) Analysts, who apply data insights to business challenges, presenting back findings and recommendations to a wider audience within the organisation.
- As your career progresses, you could be a Data Scientist, who focuses on developing the best ways to capture, store and sort data, including applying smart learning models to process and tidy data.
Sector stories: Spotlight on Ellena from Multiverse
Skills Bootcamps can get you started in the digital industry, but there are many other ways to begin your career. Our sector stories are experienced digital professionals who share their thoughts on working in the digital sector.
Ellena is a Lead Data Products Manager and works in Data and Analytics. When thinking about the future of the field, she’s excited for new opportunities with AI to be more productive and understand customer sentiment better.
“I’ve always been interested in looking at details and spotting trends. My passion for History in school helped in the process of crafting data insights – sifting through diverse information sources, identifying patterns, and finally deciding how to tell a story with the gathered data. I enjoy the fact it can be an art as well as a science!”
