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How to become a Data Analyst

In today’s data-driven world, organisations need people who can go beyond spreadsheets - individuals who can analyse raw data, uncover meaningful trends and help drive strategic business decisions.

If you enjoy working with numbers, spotting patterns and explaining insights clearly, this Level 4 programme with Remit Training is your pathway. 

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What does a Data Analyst do?

Remit Training - How to become a Data Analyst

Turn Data into Insight

You’ll gather and clean large data sets from multiple sources, ensuring the information you work with is accurate, reliable, and ready for analysis.

Find the Story in the Numbers

By running queries and using tools like SQL, Access, or cloud databases, you’ll uncover trends, patterns, and opportunities - turning raw numbers into valuable insights.

Bring Insights to Life

Through programming, automation, and visual tools like Excel and Power BI, you’ll model behaviours, build dashboards, and share recommendations that help decision-makers take action with confidence.

48%

Of businesses are recruiting for roles that require “hard data skills”.

52%

Of companies have a “Data Analyst” role within banking & financial services in the UK

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Why This Career Matters

Data is the engine behind every smart decision. And data analysts? They’re the ones driving it forward.

Businesses of all sizes are on the hunt for people who can turn numbers into stories and insights into action. In this career, you’ll help shape strategies, save costs, and spark performance improvements that really make a difference.

What makes this path stand out:

  • Earn while you learn - gain a recognised Level 4 qualification without student debt
  • Build real, practical skills - that employers value
  • Choose your path - data analysts are needed across tech, finance, retail, manufacturing, and beyond

You’re not just crunching data. You’re building a career that can take you anywhere.

 

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What You'll Learn

This isn’t theory-heavy learning - it’s hands-on, practical, and built for the modern data world. You’ll cover everything you need to collect, analyse, and tell powerful data stories.

Core skills you’ll develop:

  • Data lifecycle, governance, and ethics: Understand GDPR, PECR, and how to manage data responsibly
  • Database design and querying: Master SQL, Access, and cloud-based data-lakes
  • Programming and analytics: Learn Python for automation, modelling, and deeper insights
  • Cleaning and validation: Ensure every dataset you use is accurate and reliable
  • Data storytelling: Build dashboards and reports using Power BI and Excel
  • Advanced analytics: Explore segmentation, predictive modelling, and data architecture

You’ll come away with a complete toolkit - ready to turn messy data into meaningful insight.

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What it's like Day to Day

Every day’s different - and that’s what keeps it exciting.

You’ll work with live data to solve genuine business problems. One morning you might be uncovering what drives customer behaviour; by the afternoon, you could be automating reports or creating dashboards that help leaders make better decisions.

It’s a mix of:

  • Analysis – digging into the numbers to find the “why” behind trends
  • Creativity – finding smart ways to communicate data visually
  • Storytelling – turning raw information into insights that spark change

If you’re curious, logical, and love making complex things simple — this is the role for you.

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What sort of role can a data analyst move into?

After completing your apprenticeship, you’ll be ready to step into roles such as: 

  • Data Analyst 
  • Junior Data Analyst 
  • Business Data Analyst 
  • Reporting Analyst 
  • Data Technician 
  • MI (Management Information) Analyst 
  • Data Insight Officer 
  • Digital Data Analyst 
  • Performance Analyst 

Each role involves cleaning, analysing, and visualising data to help teams make smarter decisions. It’s the foundation of a career that can grow in almost any direction.

Career Progression 

As you gain experience, you can move into more advanced and specialist roles, including: 

Senior Data Analyst

Leading projects and mentoring junior analysts. 

Data Scientist

Applying programming, statistical modelling and AI to identify deeper trends. 

Business Intelligence Analyst

Creating dashboards, tools and automated reporting systems. 

Data Engineer

Building and managing data infrastructure and pipelines. 

Head of Data

 Leading teams that drive data strategy across an organisation. 

Data Specialist

Supporting businesses in data-driven decision-making and digital transformation. 

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From apprenticeships to tailored solutions and short courses, our programmes are built to unlock potential, fill skills gaps, and drive lasting impact for learners, leaders, and the businesses they power.

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Ready to take the next step? 

If you're ready to build a career turning data into decisions, this is your chance. 

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