This apprenticeship is tailored for individuals currently employed in data or IT roles who aspire to advance into specialised data engineering positions. If you regularly work with data and seek to develop skills in managing, optimising, and making data accessible for informed decision-making, this programme is ideal for you. Candidates in similar positions such as Data Analyst, Data Scientist can also consider this program.
Upon successful completion, you will earn a Level 5 Data Engineer Apprenticeship Certificate, validating your expertise in designing and managing data systems effectively, securely, and in alignment with industry standards.
As a Data Engineer apprentice, you will:
Apprenticeships are funded through a levy scheme operated by HMRC which deducts 0.5% of annual payroll above £3 million. Employers can access this fund when they employ an approved Apprenticeship provider such as Cherith Simmons to deliver the programme.
Cherith Simmons can directly access the funding to pay for the apprentices’ training. Other schemes provide 95% funding for smaller organisations, which Cherith Simmons can access on your behalf.
Funding is currently worth £18,000 per apprentice making the training effectively free except for the accreditation fee.