Data-driven Professional

Transform how your team sees data. Through technical training and personal coaching, everyday data becomes part of the bigger picture - and with it, the opportunity to spark meaningful organisational change. Developed in partnership with Imperial College London.

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Leverage data for real impact

Embed data-literacy

Build data-literate teams with the capability and confidence to present impactful, relevant and trusted data insights, safely and securely.

Encourage data-driven dialogues

Watch data conversations unfold with clarity through a greater understanding of data tools, followed by confident action.

Stronger decision-making

Establish the capabilities for your teams to identify and explain meaningful trends and relationships, and communicate insights through impactful storytelling that influence business decisions.

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Fully-funded
Eligible for full Levy funding
Who it’s for
Experienced professionals whose roles would benefit from building confidence in a better understanding of data to inform decision making.
Duration of apprenticeship
12 months + 2 months assessment
Partnerships
Imperial College London
Qualification
Level 3 Data Technician
Skills gained
Spreadsheet Mastery
Data Visualisation
Data Quality
Data Storytelling
Task Automation
Data Security
Productivity Tools
Data-Driven Decisions
Problem Solving
AI literacy (optional)

Curriculum

Optional modules to build AI literacy and practical skills for its use in the workplace, alongside core principles for the responsible use of AI.

How it’s delivered

Hands-on, practical learning
New skills from both live and e-learning are applied in role with our real-world, practical approach.
Inspirational workshops
Interactive opportunities to increase cross-functional collaboration and discussion, while embedding knowledge.
Masterclasses
Masterclasses from Imperial College London offer advanced insights and innovation.
One-to-one coaching
The reason why our achievement rates are the highest out there? Our coaches. They bridge the gap between theory and practice, showing how to confidently apply learning and creating life-changing experiences.
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Built with the best

Ranked #1 in Europe and #2 in the world (QS 2026), Imperial Executive Education is home to the brightest minds in AI, data, leadership, and innovation.

  • Exclusive access to mind-expanding Masterclasses with Imperial experts in leadership, AI, tech and innovation.
  • Executive Education Associate Alumni status, joining a CV-boosting global network.
  • Cutting-edge client events to connect with Imperial’s world-leading academics shaping the future of AI, people strategy, and data-driven decision-making.
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Businesses that focus on data are 19X more likely to be profitable and 23X better at attracting customers – imagine the impact.

What people say about the apprenticeship

"Data is an ally; you can add it to your armour and use it to persuade and educate. I present compelling information using data, making my proposals more persuasive and impactful."
DATA-DRIVEN LEADER GRADUATE
"The quality and speed of my reporting has increased tenfold."
DATA-DRIVEN PROFESSIONAL GRADUATE
"With Python … I can now achieve the same results in just 10 to 15 minutes."
DATA ANALYST GRADUATE
"You don’t have to be some sort of professor to use data in the workplace."
DATA-DRIVEN PROFESSIONAL GRADUATE
"The programme has made Python and all the related tools it comes with more accessible to me. I feel more capable of performing data analyst tasks."
DATA ANALYST GRADUATE
“Developing a data dashboard now means my SMT have live, real-time access to Client Feedback. Which means I spend a lot less time converting, interpreting and representing the data."
DATA-DRIVEN PROFESSIONAL GRADUATE
"Data is an ally; you can add it to your armour and use it to persuade and educate. I present compelling information using data, making my proposals more persuasive and impactful."
DATA-DRIVEN LEADER GRADUATE
"The quality and speed of my reporting has increased tenfold."
DATA-DRIVEN PROFESSIONAL GRADUATE
"With Python … I can now achieve the same results in just 10 to 15 minutes."
DATA ANALYST GRADUATE
"You don’t have to be some sort of professor to use data in the workplace."
DATA-DRIVEN PROFESSIONAL GRADUATE
"The programme has made Python and all the related tools it comes with more accessible to me. I feel more capable of performing data analyst tasks."
DATA ANALYST GRADUATE
“Developing a data dashboard now means my SMT have live, real-time access to Client Feedback. Which means I spend a lot less time converting, interpreting and representing the data."
DATA-DRIVEN PROFESSIONAL GRADUATE
"Data is an ally; you can add it to your armour and use it to persuade and educate. I present compelling information using data, making my proposals more persuasive and impactful."
DATA-DRIVEN LEADER GRADUATE
"The quality and speed of my reporting has increased tenfold."
DATA-DRIVEN PROFESSIONAL GRADUATE
"With Python … I can now achieve the same results in just 10 to 15 minutes."
DATA ANALYST GRADUATE
"You don’t have to be some sort of professor to use data in the workplace."
DATA-DRIVEN PROFESSIONAL GRADUATE
"The programme has made Python and all the related tools it comes with more accessible to me. I feel more capable of performing data analyst tasks."
DATA ANALYST GRADUATE
“Developing a data dashboard now means my SMT have live, real-time access to Client Feedback. Which means I spend a lot less time converting, interpreting and representing the data."
DATA-DRIVEN PROFESSIONAL GRADUATE
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