• Advanced SQL (optimisation, stored procedures, ETL basics)
• Python for Data Analysis (Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib)
• Data Visualisation Principles (storytelling dashboards)
• Business Intelligence Concepts (warehousing, star schema, OLAP)
• Advanced Excel (macros, VBA automation)
• Data Modelling & Mapping (ERD, schema design)
• Data Governance & Compliance (GDPR, DAMA basics)
• Cloud Data Tools (Google BigQuery, AWS Redshift, Azure Synapse)
• Agile for Data Projects (Scrum sprints, Kanban boards)
• AI & Automation in Data (AI-driven ETL, auto insights)
• Capstone Project: Deliver an end-to-end BI solution (SQL + Python +
Tableau/Power BI)
• Microsoft Data Analyst Associate (PL-300)
• Tableau Desktop Certified Associate
• SQL Developer Certification (Oracle or Microsoft SQL)
• Python for Data Science Certificate (IBM, DataCamp, Coursera)
• BCS Business Analysis Foundation (BA optional, BA with data)
1. Data Analyst → £38k–£52k
2. Business Intelligence Analyst → £40k–£55k
3. SQL Developer → £35k–£50k
4. Python Data Analyst → £40k–£55k
5. BI Developer → £40k–£55k
6. Junior Data Engineer → £42k–£58k
7. Change/Agile Data Analyst → £42k–£60k
8. Data Governance Analyst → £42k–£60k
9. Reporting Analyst (Advanced) → £35k–£48k
10. Product Analyst → £40k–£55k
• Data Analyst → £275–£400/day
• BI Analyst → £300–£450/day
• SQL Developer → £250–£375/day
• Python Data Analyst → £300–£450/day
• BI Developer → £300–£450/day
• Data Engineer (junior) → £325–£475/day
• Data Governance Analyst → £350–£500/day

