The Data Academy
What is the Data Academy?
The Data academy is the first Academy to be launched by the Future Talent team. The main objective of the Data Academy is to eliminate data illiteracy as an obstacle in the work we do.
At present the Data Academy is offering opportunities for development across our Support office, Distribution Centre and Vet Group. We are offering four different apprenticeship routes designed to further develop and upskill our people across the group.
Applications are now closed for the Feb 2023 cohort. Stay tuned for our next cohort date.
For more info and to register interest for the next cohot, contact us futuretalent@petsathome.co.uk
Applications now closed
Available Opportunities
We have three apprenticeships available to our Distribution Centre, Support office and Veterinary Practice colleagues.
- Level 3 Data Citizen
This apprenticeship will give you a firm understanding of how to prepare, interpret and present data and will empower employees to drive meaningful outcomes in their work. This apprenticeship will allow you to make data-led decisions and maximise new tools and technologies in data and artificial intelligence (AI).
- Level 4 Data Analyst
Build upon your current data analytics and Python capabilities at scale with our Level 4 Data Analyst Apprenticeship. This apprenticeship will equip you with the technical skill set to extract, manipulate and visualise data, empowering you to answer complex data questions and drive strategic value to the work you do.
- Level 4 Data Engineer
Cambridge Spark's Level 4 Data Engineer Apprenticeship equips learners with the technical and leadership skills to support business functions in creating and maintaining data analytics pipelines. Using the Level 4 Data Analyst apprenticeship standard, learners will build the skillset needed to increase the usability of data in their organisation.
- Level 7 Data Science and AI
The breadth of skills required to deliver end-to-end data science and AI projects are complex and constantly evolving. Data science roles are now becoming more specialist, as are the tool kits used, with more demand for advanced machine learning and AI skills. Finding talent with the specific skills they need can take organisations a long time. The Level 7 Data Science and AI Apprenticeship gives apprentices the skills to produce more advanced work, more competitive in their field and stay ahead of changes in data science.
Who will deliver my apprenticeship?
The Training Provider for all apprenticeships (Level 3, 4 and 7) will be run by Cambridge Spark.Cambridge Spark are an education technology company that enable organisations to achieve their business goals by educating their workforce in data science & artificial intelligence.
Their programmes are expertly designed to develop the data science and AI capability needed across business units of our organisation. From data literacy for the general population through to advanced machine learning for central technical teams, their modular curriculum can be tailored to develop the skills needed at all levels of an organisation. All programmes are delivered through EDUKATE.AI, a proprietary online learning platform for data science.
What apprenticeship is right for me?
- L3 Data Citizen
This entry level apprenticeship provides you with a wealth of skills and knowledge to enhance your data literacy and give you the advanced awareness of data, Tableau and Excel to support your team.
- L4 Data Analyst
This Data Analyst apprenticeship is for those ready to enhance the technical Data knowledge they have and prepare themselves for a career in Data.
- L4 Data Engineer
This apprenticeship is suitable for existing analysts and other professionals looking to develop skills in Python, SQL, data modelling approaches, software testing, git, CI/CD and DevOps mindset.
- L7 Data Science and AI
Exclusively for PCAG colleagues only this Apprenticeship is our most technical Data offering.
This apprenticeship will equip learners to identify and devise data-driven AI solutions to address business opportunities and customer needs. As well as how to use data science and AI techniques to automate and optimise business processes.
Insight Sessions
Q & A
Apprenticeships are open to anyone over 16 years of age.
As long as your degree is not in the same subject or specialism as the Apprenticeship you are looking to complete, you are eligible to apply.
No, currently you need to have lived in the UK for at least three years to qualify for Apprenticeship funding.
No, you must not be on another course or Apprenticeship to start an Apprenticeship with us.
It all depends on the level of Apprenticeship you apply for.
Entry requirements for these apprenticeships will be discussed in the Data Academy Insight Sessions.