Trainee Data Analyst (Excel, SQL & Power BI)

About the opportunity

Are you ready to launch a career in Data Analytics and Business Intelligence?

Netcom Training’s fully-funded Data course (NCFE Certificate in Data, Level 2) equips you with the technical skills employers are actively seeking. From data sourcing, cleansing, and analysis to visualization and reporting, you’ll gain hands-on experience that prepares you for today’s fast-growing data-driven roles.

Our learners have successfully moved into roles such as Junior Data Analyst, Operations Analyst, Business Intelligence Assistant, and Database Administrator, working across tech, finance, healthcare, and the public sector.

Course Details

  • Duration: 11 weeks
  • Schedule: Mon-Thu 6pm-9pm
  • Format: Online, practical workshops

What you’ll learn

  • Data Management: Understand how to source, gather, and store data securely.
  • Data Cleansing: Learn to collate and format raw data for accurate processing.
  • Analysis & Insight: Analyse datasets to support key business decisions and outcomes.
  • Visualization: Present and communicate insights clearly to stakeholders.
  • Tools & Tech: Gain exposure to professional tools commonly used in the industry (e.g., Excel concepts, Reporting tools).
  • Compliance: Understand secure data handling and GDPR principles.
  • Collaboration: Practice continuous professional development in a team setting.

Potential Roles:

  • Junior Data Analyst
  • Reporting Assistant
  • Data Administrator
  • Business Analyst

Eligibility

This is a government-funded opportunity. To apply, you must:

  • Live in the West Midlands.
  • Be aged 19 or over.
  • Earn below the gross annual wage cap of £34,194
  • Not currently be undertaking other government-funded training.
  • Right to Work: You must have lived in the UK/EU for the last 3 years and have the right to work in the UK (Student/Graduate visas are not eligible).

Cost

This is a fully-funded course with no fees – complete the training, gain essential data skills.

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