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Professional Development programmes for Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê staff that wish to develop their Data and Insight capabilities.

About the programme

Data and Insight Professional development pilot programmes for staff were launched in February 2023.ÌýWe have now appointedÌýÌýas our training provider to deliver the full range of data and insight programmes.Ìý

These apprenticeships form part of our efforts both to improve general data literacy, but also the professional development and satisfaction of Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê's data professionals, in line with Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê's new data strategy.

What is it?

We offer the following programmes to eligible Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê staff:

• Data Citizen – Level 3
• Data Analyst – Level 4
• Business Analyst – Level 4
• Data Engineer – Level 4
• AI and Data Science – Level 7

These Professional Development Programmes are funded through the Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê Apprenticeship Levy, and provide structured training, allowing you to enhance your career prospects through the development of valuable skills and earn a nationally recognised qualification.ÌýVisit our website for more general information aboutÌýopportunities for existing staff (mid-career).Ìý

Who is it for?

The programmes are designed for those who work in a data- specific role or anyone who may wish to move into such a role. It is for staff who wish to develop their skills in manipulating and visualisation of data and to develop their knowledge of key technologies. Some programmes are also designed for managers and leaders who wish to discover new solutions that use data to improve and automate business processes.

These opportunities will be open to staff who have successfully completed their probationary period and are on a permanent contract. It is essential that line-manager approval and commitment is confirmed as part ofÌýthe application process, as approximately 20% of time will be spent in ‘off the job’ training.

Some programmes have specific essential eligibility criteria and requirements and those with previous related qualifications will need to check eligibility before making an application.

How do I apply?

Pilot programmes launched in February 2023. We will review these programmes and their impact before deciding if we will offer these programmes to further cohorts. It is our intention to run programmes annually or biannually, however we cannot make a final decision until the pilot and its impact has been assessed fully.

Further information about the programmes can be found in theÌýÌý(login required).Ìý

Applications for staff will reopen in 2024.Ìý