Bridge the data skills gap, fast.

Businesses are collecting more data than ever, but many still struggle to turn it into real insight. Whether you're scaling analytics or laying the foundations for AI, we help your teams gain the skills and confidence to make data work.

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Why Data Skills Matter

Good data is only useful if your teams know what to do with it.

Today’s businesses collect more data than ever - but many still struggle to turn it into real insight. Whether you’re building a data-driven culture or training future analysts, we help your teams gain the skills and confidence to make data work.

Turn raw data into real decisions
Equip your teams to design, build, and manage data pipelines that drive better business outcomes.
Build infrastructure your AI strategy can depend on
Train engineers to collect, process, and prepare data at scale — ready for analytics or AI.
Reduce reliance on contractors with high-performing internal talent
Develop resilient, cloud-ready data engineers using real-world tools like Airflow, Spark, and DBT.

Whether you’re scaling analytics or laying the foundations for AI, the impact starts here.

Trusted by top companies to revolutionise their teams

Why Data Skills Matter

Good data is only as useful as the team using it

Unlock the power of data in your teams.

Data professionals collaborating in a meeting room.

Turn raw data into real decisions

Equip your teams to design, build, and manage data pipelines that drive better business outcomes.

Data professionals collaborating around computer screen.

Lay the foundations for AI

Train engineers to collect, process, and prepare data at scale — building the infrastructure your AI strategy can depend upon.

Rely on strong internal talent

Develop resilient, cloud-ready data engineers using real-world tools like Airflow, Spark, and DBT, and reduce reliance on costly contractors.

Data Skills for All Levels

Data Academy

Our data programmes.

APPRENTICESHIP

Data Essentials Apprenticeship

Data literacy for all teams.

Upskill your business in the fundamental data tools and skills to thrive as a data-driven business.

Duration

13 months + 2 month assessment

Apprenticeship standard

L3 Data Technician

£13,000
Funded by the Apprenticeship Levy
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APPRENTICESHIP

Data Analyst Apprenticeship

Turn data into actionable business insights.

Equip aspiring data analysts with the skills required to gather, analyse, and interpret data to deliver meaningful business insights.

Duration

15 months + 3 months assessment

Apprenticeship standard

L4 Data Analyst

£15,000
Funded by the Apprenticeship Levy
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APPRENTICESHIP

Data Engineer Apprenticeship

Unlock the power of data in your tech team.

Equip software engineers and data professionals with the skills and knowledge to architect, administer, and transform data into business impact.

Duration

18 months + 3 months assessment

Apprenticeship standard

L5 Data Engineer

£19,000
Funded by the Apprenticeship Levy
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Data Skills for all levels

Data Academy

APPRENTICESHIP

Data Essentials Apprenticeship

Data literacy for all teams.

Upskill your business in the fundamental data tools and skills to thrive as a data-driven business.

Duration 13 months + 2 months assessment

Apprenticeship standard

L3 Data Technician

£12,000funded by the Apprenticeship Levy

Enquire now

APPRENTICESHIP

Data Analyst Apprenticeship

Turn data into actionable business insights.

Equip aspiring data analysts with the skills required to gather, analyse, and interpret data to deliver meaningful business insights.

Duration 15 months + 3 months assessment

Apprenticeship standard

L4 Data Analyst

£15,000funded by the Apprenticeship Levy

Enquire now

APPRENTICESHIP

Data Engineer Apprenticeship

Unlock the power of data in your tech team.

Equip software engineers and data professionals with the skills and knowledge to architect, administer, and transform data into business impact.

Duration 18 months + 3 months assessment

Apprenticeship standard

L5 Data Engineer

£19,000funded by the Apprenticeship Levy

Download brochure

Data skills for all levels

Data Academy

Data Essentials

L3 DATA TECHNICIAN

Upskill your business in the fundamental data tools and skills to thrive in a data-driven business.

The programme is delivered as a block release schedule to maximise learning experience and minimise business disruption.

13 months + 2 months assessment

£12,000 funded by the Levy

Anyone looking to improve their data literacy skills.

Data Analyst

L4 DATA ANALYST

Builds the skills required to gather, analyse, and interpret data to deliver meaningful business insights.

The programme can be delivered via our renowned bootcamp or as a block release course.

15 months + 3 months assessment

£15,000 funded by the Levy

Aspiring data analysts

Data Engineer

L5 DATA ENGINEER

Empower learners with the skills and knowledge to architect, administer, and transform data into actionable insights.

The programme can be delivered via our renowned bootcamp or as a block release course.

18 months + 3 months assessment

£19,000 funded by the Levy

Software engineers, data professionals with coding knowledge.

Why makers

Market-leading results

Fanatical about quality

We consistently top the leaderboard for apprenticeship results and achievement rate.

Committed to inclusivity

Our 2024 learner profile was 46% diverse ethnicities and 40% women.

Expert and proprietary

Our curriculum is built in-house and delivered by industry specialists.

Learning specialists

Our apprentices are promoted 2x as fast as their graduate peers and 90% are promoted post-training.

80%

of Makers apprentices achieved merits or distinctions in 2024.

96%

of Makers Alumni said we transformed their life.

84%

Apprenticeship achievement (completion) rate vs the industry average of 59%.

The UK's leading tech training provider

Market-leading results

Fanatical about quality

Renowned as the gold-standard provider of technical education, we’re obsessed with quality - and consistently get the best results.

Expert and proprietary

Our curriculum is built in-house and delivered by industry specialists.

Committed to inclusivity

We're striving to create a more equitable tech industry: our 2024 learner cohort was 46% diverse ethnicities and 40% women.

Learning specialists

The Makers approach develops resilient, growth-oriented learners. Junior learners progress 2x as fast as their graduate peers, and 90% of Makers were promoted after their training.

80%

of Makers apprentices achieved merits or distinctions in 2024

96%

of Makers Alumni said we transformed their life

84%

apprenticeship achievement rate, vs the industry average of 59%

90%

Makers learners have been promoted since completing their training

“We’re investing in our talent and ensuring they have the skills to thrive, so that we have the right people, with the right skills, to meet customers’ needs safely, securely, and at pace.”

Laura Faulkner Director of Business Services
“It’s allowed us to look at how we build careers and promote internally... the apprenticeship programme has really changed our mindset in tech.”

Rhiann Johal People Partner
“We’re delighted to be partnering with Makers, their approach is fully aligned with our mission to ensure everyone can build a meaningful career with us... Makers continue to evolve their delivery, using the apprenticeship framework to provide high-quality training that upskills and reskills our people.”

Michelle Clarke Cowell Associate Director Sustainability & Employee Experience

Bridge the data skills gap, fast.

Good data is only useful if your teams know what to do with it.

Trusted by top companies to revolutionise their teams

Good data is only as useful as the team using it

Unlock the power of data in your teams.

Turn raw data into real decisions

Lay the foundations for AI

Rely on strong internal talent