Level 3 Data Citizen Apprenticeship
Master the essential mindset, tools and skills to thrive in a data-driven organisation
One data apprentice can create real business impact
98% reduction
in reporting time
£39,000 annually saved
on reporting costs
184 hours of FTE time
saved through automations
77% increase on KPI
through access to real-time reporting
Build the data fluency of your workforce
Over the duration of the programme, Cambridge Spark's Level 3 Data Citizen Apprenticeship equips employees with a data-driven mindset and teaches the core skills and concepts to work with data in their daily work.
It covers the fundamental tools and techniques used in data analysis and visualisation (with options to learn Power BI, Tableau and Qlik). Participants learn how to work with real-world datasets and gain a solid foundation in data-driven decision making.
Looking for a more tailored approach to data fluency? Consider our bespoke Data-Driven Journalism programme for journalism and media professionals or NHS Data Citizen programme for healthcare professionals.
Hear from Jonathan Wagstaff, Group Head of Business Intelligence at Exertis
Hear from Jonathan Wagstaff, Group Head of Business Intelligence at Exertis
Jonathan Wagstaff
Data apprenticeships enable myself and my team to keep up-to-date with the latest.
Eligibility
The program is designed for professionals from diverse backgrounds, including those in non-technical roles, who want to enhance their data literacy and effectively use data in their work. Employees must meet the following criteria:
Suitability of role
- Regularly using spreadsheets in their work
- Often using spreadsheets or other sources to provide insight to colleagues
- Manually creating reports with tools like Excel
- Looking to use data to increase their productivity
Eligibility for funding
- No prior equivalent data training or related experience.
- Employed in England and resident in the UK or EEA for the last 3 years.
- Employees working at least 30 hours a week (part-time employees can be considered for a minimum cohort size)
- Can commit to the minimum 6 hours a week on the job learning requirement for the duration of the programme (13 months of training)
What makes our programme special
We deliver all of our programmes online, helping our clients offer flexible and inclusive programmes open to all of their staff. EDUKATE.AI, our online learning platform, gives learners a sandbox environment to practice their skills, providing them with immediate feedback on industry-simulated assignments. We believe that the gold standard for online delivery is to offer a mix of experiential learning, coaching, technical mentorship and peer support.
Real-World Practice for Accelerated Impact
EDUKATE.AI
Unique contextualisation
Personalized Learner Support
Flexible Fully Online Learning
Expert Curriculum
Community
A real-world learning experience
The Curriculum
Core Modules
“The course has made me start to think analytically about the data: why we are using it, who it is for, what is the impact. It has got me talking to lots of different departments and using data in different ways.”
Chloe Giles, Data Compliance Administrator at NHS
FAQs
What delivery options do you offer?
Are you able to tailor the programme to the organisation and sector?
What Is an apprenticeship?
The Cambridge Spark Data Citizen Apprenticeship runs for 13 months plus a 3-month end-point assessment and includes a minimum of 6 hours per week off-the-job training, enabling a blended approach between theory and practical learning.
What Is the Apprenticeship Levy?
All organisations with annual staff costs of over £3m have to pay 0.5% of their salary bill into a ring-fenced apprenticeship levy pot. The money is collected monthly via PAYE and can only be used for training on approved apprenticeship schemes (such as the Level 3 Data Citizen Apprenticeship that we offer). Organisations must forfeit any levy funding left unspent for 24 months or more.
What if my organisation doesn't pay into the UK Apprenticeship Levy?
What does "off-the-job training" mean?
Our off-the-job training is delivered on a flexible basis and can be carried out at the apprentice’s place of work or home.
The 6 hours per week, minimum, off-the-job training provides learners with the time to focus and develop the required skills, knowledge and behaviours to complete the programme.
How much do managers need to be involved?
We also encourage managers to have regular one-to-one meetings with apprentices to catch up on how they are progressing and to join the apprentice and their coach for 30 minutes every 3-4 months for a general catch up about the programme.