Level 3

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LDN Data Fundamentals

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Data and AI are transforming how organisations operate, make decisions, and plan for the future. To stay competitive and effective, teams need the skills to turn information into meaningful insight.

The LDN Data Fundamentals apprenticeship is designed to help organisations build internal data capability, equipping employees with the technical skills and confidence to collect, analyse and manage data effectively.

Through hands-on learning, apprentices develop the ability to use data responsibly and strategically, improving efficiency, supporting smarter decision-making, and unlocking new opportunities for innovation and growth.

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    Duration

    14 month programme
    (12 months training, 2 month apprenticeship assessment)

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    Qualification

    Level 3 Data Technician

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    Apprenticeship Assessment

    Assessment method 1 - Scenario demonstration with questioning
    Assessment method 2 - Professional discussion underpinned by a portfolio of evidence

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    To apply you’ll need to:

    • Prove your right to work in the UK
    • Be a UK citizen, or have lived in the UK of EEA continuously for the past 3 years
    • Be able to apply the learning to your role
    • Not have previously studied the course content
    • Not undertake any other government-funded qualification during your apprenticeship

  • Low Case Loads

    Each LDN Data Technician Skills Coach has a maximum case load of 30 learners. Significantly better than the industry standard.

  • LDN Community

    Apprentices will join a unique community, including in-person Development Days, Slack channels and Apprentice of the Month competitions!

  • Excellent Reviews

    LDN are rated 'Excellent' by both Learners and Employers on the National Apprenticeship - Find A Training Provider Service.

  • Industry Experts

    LDN Data Technician Skills Coaches have experience in the industry, so LDN Apprentices can learn from the very best.

  • Up-to-date Content

    Our in-house Content Team are always updating and refreshing the course content to keep content up-to-date and relevant in a fast-moving industry.

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Content overview

  • Data Foundations / Data Literacy for Work / Understanding Data

    This unit builds a strong foundation in how data works in the modern workplace. Apprentices explore where data comes from, how organisations use it, and the essential concepts that turn raw inputs into reliable information. It sets the tone for confident, ethical and informed data use across any role.

  • Working With Data / Data Handling & Integration / Preparing Data for Use

    This unit focuses on practical skills for accessing, extracting, combining and preparing data from real business systems. Learners handle multiple data formats, troubleshoot common issues, and develop the professional habits needed to produce clean, usable datasets.

  • Data Quality, Compliance & Governance Essentials / Data You Can Trust / Data Integrity & Responsibility

    This unit teaches learners how to recognise, measure and improve data quality while ensuring compliance with GDPR, security standards and responsible data practice. It covers cleansing techniques, common data issues and how to protect the organisation from risk.

  • Analysis, Insight & AI-Enabled Working / Insights & Automation / From Data to Decisions

    This unit equips learners to analyse, explore and visualise data so they can extract insight that drives decisions. It also builds automation skills and introduces AI-enabled features that reduce manual effort and speed up analysis.

  • Data Storytelling & Insight Communication / Storytelling With Data / Turning Insight Into Action

    This unit develops the communication skills needed to turn analysis into clear, persuasive stories that influence decisions. Learners practise writing reports, building dashboards, presenting insights, and tailoring messages to different audiences.

LDN’s curriculum consists of five core Learning Paths:

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Who is it for?

The LDN Data Fundamentals apprenticeship is ideal for employees who work with data in any capacity and want to build their confidence, capability and understanding. It supports those starting out in data-focused roles as well as existing team members who regularly handle information but have had little or no formal training.

Learners could be:

  • Professionals in any role who work with data and want to strengthen their analytical skills

  • Team members who handle information and want to improve accuracy, reporting and insight.

  • Administrators, analysts or coordinators looking to develop confidence with data tools and systems.

  • Individuals interested in progressing toward data analyst or business intelligence roles.

  • Professionals in any sector who want to make better, evidence-based decisions using data.

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