Data-driven Leader
Equip your leaders with the right blend of leadership and technical skills that enable your business to become truly data-driven. Developed in partnership with Imperial College London, our apprenticeship drives confident business decisions and influences digital transformation.
Fully-fundedEligible for full Levy funding
Who it’s forManagers and leaders needing to drive performance through smarter data use
Duration12 months + 2 months assessment
PartnershipsDelivered in Partnership with Imperial College London
QualificationData Technician Level 3
Fully-fundedEligible for full Levy funding
Who it’s forManagers and leaders needing to drive performance through smarter data use
Duration12 months + 2 months assessment
PartnershipsDelivered in Partnership with Imperial College London
QualificationData Technician Level 3
Skills gained
Data-Driven Leadership
Data Strategy
Digital Transformation
Data Storytelling
Stakeholder Communication
Team Enablement
Data Visualisation
Tech Literacy
Insights Generation
Curriculum
Adapt your leadership approach to a fast-changing digital landscape. Develop strategies for time management, self-directed learning, and effective teamwork while making the most of modern digital tools.
How it’s delivered
Our not-so-secret weapon
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.
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.
Our not-so-secret weapon
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.
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.
Our not-so-secret weapon
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.
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.
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Our not-so-secret weapon
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.
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.
In partnership with
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.
83% of HR leaders see skills shortages in management and data – we help to close the gap with a 93% satisfaction rate.
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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50%
less time spent on data tasks
13
hours saved per month in requests to central data team
4 in 5
people see significant measurable impact by the end of the programme
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