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Data Engineer

Construct scalable data platforms, pipelines and governance that power analytics and AI.

Part of our AI Academy Courses.

Course overview

Data Engineer is crafted to help your teams use GenAI effectively in their daily tasks and drive real efficiencies with tools like Microsoft 365 Copilot.

Skills gained

Python & command lineSQL, databases & storageCloud & infrastructureData quality, governance & ethicsIntro to data pipelinesPipeline design, operation & monitoringAnalytics for engineers

Business outcomes

Reliable Data Delivery

Build robust pipelines that speed projects by up to 65%.

Cost Efficiency

Optimise storage/compute and reduce manual rework (~£30k typical savings).

Stronger Governance

Improve data quality, lineage and compliance.

Curriculum

Foundational programming and tooling.
Formats, structures, and processing patterns.
Relational and cloud-native options.
Compute, storage, networking for data systems.
Making trustworthy datasets.
Stakeholders and delivery practices.
Batch vs streaming, ingestion patterns.
Reliability, testing and observability.
Partnering with analysts; serving downstream needs.

Why our approach works

Measurable impact

Track quantifiable return on learning investment through business efficiencies, productivity and cost-savings.

Applied learning

We deliver project-based learning in a real-world context, personalised to each learner, to drive deep skill retention.

Guided by experts

Learners receive 1-to-1 coaching from industry experts, regular group coaching and community collaboration.

Transform careers

Everyone in your team has future-focused potential and deserves equitable access to economic opportunity.

Level 5 Apprenticeship

Data Engineer

15 months blended delivery

Overview

From Python and SQL through cloud infrastructure, pipeline design and monitoring—everything needed to deliver reliable, production-grade data.

Level 5 Apprenticeship

Data Engineer

15 months blended delivery

Overview

From Python and SQL through cloud infrastructure, pipeline design and monitoring—everything needed to deliver reliable, production-grade data.

To be eligible to start an apprenticeship you must meet the following criteria:

  • 18+ and employed in a full-time role related to the programme
  • Right to work in the UK
  • Lived in the UK or EEA continuously for the past 3 years
  • At least a grade of 4/C GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths and English
  • Not previously studied the course content
  • Not undertaking any other qualification during apprenticeship
  • Able to apply learning to role

To be eligible to start an apprenticeship you must meet the following criteria:

  • 18+ and employed in a full-time role related to the programme
  • Right to work in the UK
  • Lived in the UK or EEA continuously for the past 3 years
  • At least a grade of 4/C GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths and English
  • Not previously studied the course content
  • Not undertaking any other qualification during apprenticeship
  • Able to apply learning to role

Fully-funded

Eligible for Levy funding

Price: Max funding band for this standard

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