Data Literacy
Create a data driven workforce with the UK's best training programme. Impact business growth, success and efficiency using modern tech stacks and expert guidance.
Truly career-defining training
Earn a recognised qualification in 12 months training + 2 months gateway.
Fully funded for eligible employees.
Learn by doing, while you work – built for busy professionals.
Be coached by experts who get to know you, back you, and want you to succeed.
Learn Modern Tech Stacks
Why choose Data Literacy (Level 3)?
Data is the lifeblood of business, but it requires specialists to make it speak. On completion, you will have the expertise to collect, prepare, and model data across platforms. Gain the confidence to use algorithms to spot errors and drive the efficiencies your team needs to stay competitive.
From info gatherer to insight specialist
Secure the source
Master data acquisition and migration from trusted sources. Build a 'single source of truth', while ensuring every dataset is secure, validated, and compliant with GDPR standards.
Model with precision
Move beyond the surface. Use SQL and statistical methods to blend and manipulate data. Transform raw figures into the timely intelligence required to support operations.
Optimise through validation
Eliminate the risk of bad data. Use cross-checking techniques and basic algorithms to identify faults or omissions, ensuring results are accurate and ready to drive improvements.
Present with impact
Turn data into action. Master the visual tools to present insights in relevant formats for your audience. Navigate ethics governance and sustainability to deliver future-proof solutions.
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Our Curriculum
Level 3 • 12 months training + 2 months gateway
The World of Data
Understand the landscape of data in business. Learn how data flows through organisations, the key roles involved, and why data literacy matters for every professional.
Data's Building Blocks
Get to grips with the fundamental building blocks of data. Understand data types, structures, and how to work with different formats to build a solid foundation.
Exploring Data with Excel
Master Excel as your primary data tool. Learn to organise, clean, and explore datasets using formulas, pivot tables, and charts to extract meaningful insights.
Handling Data's Risks
Understand the risks that come with handling data. Learn about GDPR, data security, anonymisation, and how to handle sensitive information responsibly.
Extracting Insights with SQL
Learn SQL to query databases and extract the data you need. Write queries to filter, sort, join, and aggregate data from relational databases.
Combining Data Tools and Sources
Data rarely lives in one place. Learn to combine datasets from multiple sources and tools, validate results, and build a complete picture for decision-makers.
Visualise Insights with PowerBI
Turn data into visual stories with Power BI. Build interactive dashboards and reports that communicate insights clearly to any audience.
Communicating Impactfully
Numbers mean nothing if nobody understands them. Learn to present data findings with confidence, tailor your message to your audience, and drive action.
The Changing Data Landscape
Explore how the data landscape is evolving. Understand the implications of AI, automation, and emerging technologies on data roles and responsibilities.
Managing Data Projects
Learn to plan and manage data projects from start to finish. Apply project management principles to deliver data solutions on time and to specification.
End to End Project
Bring it all together in a comprehensive end-to-end data project. Apply everything you have learned to solve a real business problem using real data.
Preparing for End Point Assessment
Prepare for your End Point Assessment with guided support. Refine your portfolio, practise your professional discussion, and get ready to demonstrate your skills.
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Level 4FAQs
How long are the programmes?+
iO-Sphere's government-funded training programmes are 15 months of scenario-based training, followed by 3 months of end-point assessment. There's no exam or stress, just projects within your role, and a portfolio review. Accelerated programme options are also available a few times a year. Express your interest with our team to learn more.
What is the cost?+
iO-Sphere programmes are funded through the government's Growth & Skills Levy, meaning there's no cost to employees for the training. If your business doesn't pay into the Levy and has a wage bill under £3 million, the government covers 95% of the programme cost, with the employer contributing the remaining 5%.
Who is eligible for this Government-funded training?+
As an employee, to be eligible you must: have a contract of employment under PAYE for the duration, be aged 19 or over, have the right to work in England, and have lived in the UK or EU for the last 3 years.
How often do training cohorts start?+
We run cohorts every 2-3 months. These open cohorts let trainees start when they're ready. Are you an employer and need a custom cohort for a larger group? Talk to us and we can find a solution that works.
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