Qualifications improve your chances; they do not gate the job. Level 4 is the most recognised.
Level 4 most recognisedOpen entry
Your route in
Employers typically expect around L3
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Qualifications employers recognise (Level 4)
Any of these strengthens your application.
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Where this can take you
Enter via Data analyst L4 apprenticeship (needs L3/A-levels) or a numerate degree; progresses to senior BI and data science roles.