Data Professional Program (DPP)

Connect analysis, data preparation and reporting in an end-to-end solution. This 22 to 24-week intermediate programme develops professional analytical workflows alongside modelling, governance, cloud and automation awareness.

What you will develop

• Develop advanced SQL, query optimisation, stored procedures and introductory extract-transform-load workflows.
• Analyse data using Python with Pandas, NumPy and Matplotlib; develop visual storytelling and dashboard design.
• Explore data warehousing, star schemas and OLAP, advanced Excel macros/VBA, entity-relationship models and mapping.
• Study governance and privacy awareness through DAMA and GDPR-related scenarios; explore BigQuery, Redshift and Azure Synapse.
• Apply Agile working and AI-assisted automation to data projects, with verification of generated outputs.

Practical work

Deliver an end-to-end business intelligence solution using SQL, Python and Tableau or Power BI. Document preparation, modelling, measures, quality checks and how the dashboard answers a business question.

Career directions

Explore data analyst, BI analyst, reporting, SQL and developing BI-delivery opportunities. Data engineering and governance roles require evidence of their specific technical and professional requirements.

UK salary and contract-rate guide

Evidence reviewed: 6 October 2026. These examples describe the employment market for named roles and help you explore career progression.

These role benchmarks reflect progression as relevant experience develops. The Data Engineer benchmark is not a senior-only or cloud-specific salary distribution.

Annual figures are gross permanent starting-salary projections at the 25th to 75th percentiles in Robert Half’s 2026 UK national guide. Contract figures are UK advertised daily rates at the 25th to 75th percentiles in IT Jobs Watch’s six months to 6 October 2026. These are different datasets, not directly comparable pay packages. Contract income depends on billable days, engagement terms, tax treatment including IR35, expenses and gaps between assignments.

Data Analyst

Permanent salary: £32,750 to £56,750 a year. Contract rate: £366 to £550 a day.

Permanent salary source: Data Analyst; Contract-rate source: Data Analyst

Salary and contract-rate figures are indicative UK market ranges based on publicly available evidence reviewed at the stated date. Actual earnings vary according to experience, location, employer, sector, qualifications, responsibilities and employment type. Course completion does not guarantee employment, promotion or a particular level of earnings.

Mentoring and career support

Mentoring connects technical learning with practical development and professional evidence. Your programme includes six months of job-search support and three months of in-role support. Discuss the arrangements and starting dates with our team, including CV, LinkedIn and interview preparation. Employment is not guaranteed.

Certification and assessment information

The source recommends Power BI, Tableau, SQL and Python routes, with optional business-analysis study. Current names include Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate (PL-300) and Salesforce Certified Tableau Data Analyst. Agree the exact SQL/Python provider and award; general course certificates are different from vendor certifications.

Explore official Power BI Data Analyst Associate certification; Compare current Tableau certifications

Programme completion is separate from passing an awarding body examination. Confirm the qualification route, assessments, examination access, additional costs and renewal arrangements before enrolment. No vendor award, provider endorsement or examination pass is guaranteed by course completion.

Your next step

Register your interest to discuss your experience, starting point, current delivery arrangements, tools and software access, assessment, certification options, fees and any available funding. Confirm the current intake and support arrangements before making a commitment.