The open route into working as a Data Analyst. See the full Data Analyst career plan.
Qualifications improve your chances; they do not gate the job. Level 3 is the most recognised.
Level 3 most recognisedOpen entry
Your route in
You can start without qualifications - direct entry/volunteering; a qualification improves your chances
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Qualifications employers recognise (Level 3)
Any of these strengthens your application.
- Level 3 Introductory Diploma in IT L311 courses
- Level 3 IT: Data Analytics (Extended Certificate) L38 courses
- Level 3 Extended Diploma in IT (Cambridge Technical) L32 courses
- Level 3 Foundation Diploma in IT L31 course
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Add-on certificates
Complements to the main route. Where no level is shown, the awarding body does not specify one.
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Where this can take you
With experience, you could progress into management, or become a self-employed market research consultant. You could also work on the development of artificial intelligence software in the collection and analysis of data.
- HND in Digital Technologies (Level 5) L513 courses
- HND in Computing (Level 5) L513 courses
- HNC in Digital Technologies (Level 4) L46 courses
- Level 4 Diploma in Data Analysis L43 courses
Courses for this career
Level 3
- Level 3 Introductory Diploma in IT L311 courses
- Level 3 IT: Data Analytics (Extended Certificate) L38 courses
- Level 3 Extended Diploma in IT (Cambridge Technical) L32 courses
- Level 3 Foundation Diploma in IT L31 course