Data Analytics Skills Bootcamp
Start date: November 3rd 2026 (Subject to change)
13-week programme designed to help adults build practical data analytics and business intelligence skills and progress into data-focused roles.
About Skills Bootcamps
Skills Bootcamps are free, flexible training programmes designed to help adults build the skills employers are looking for.
Our Staffordshire Skills Bootcamps are funded by the Department of Work & Pensions and open to all types of learners, including unemployed and self-employed individuals, and those in full or part time employment looking to upskill. Employers often utilise Skills Bootcamps to train existing staff through the funding support available.
Designed to fit around work and life commitments, each Bootcamp provides practical, job‑focused learning that supports adults in gaining new skills, moving into employment, or advancing their career.
This Skills Bootcamp builds practical, real-world data analytics and business intelligence skills for anyone working with data or supporting data-driven decision-making in a corporate setting. Over 13 weeks, learners will develop capability in data sourcing, preparation and cleansing, data quality and validation, data modelling, data analysis, Power BI, dashboards and visualisations, performance reporting and communicating data insights.
The programme blends structured learning with hands-on practice. Learners will use Microsoft Power BI throughout the programme to work with real-world datasets, explore business questions, identify trends and patterns, create meaningful reports and dashboards, and communicate findings to technical and non-technical audiences.
To participate, learners need access to a laptop or desktop computer, a stable internet connection and Microsoft Power BI. No prior data analytics or Power BI experience is required, as all tools and techniques are introduced during the programme.
Assessment is based on completing an applied data analytics project, demonstrating the ability to source, prepare, analyse and present data using Microsoft Power BI.
The Bootcamp is designed for adults who want to develop practical data analytics and business intelligence skills for the workplace. It suits career changers, early-career professionals, team leaders, and anyone who works with data or supports data-driven decision-making.
It’s also suitable for self-employed individuals who manage business data, reporting or client work. Learners interested in developing their data skills can explore data analytics roles and core data analytics skills.
Skills Bootcamps are designed to make training accessible to a wide range of learners and employers.
- Employed, self-employed and unemployed learners: Bootcamps are 100% funded, meaning there is no cost to the learner.
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs): Employers receive 90% funding towards the cost of training and contribute the remaining 10%.
- Large organisations: Employers receive 70% funding and contribute the remaining 30%.
Whether you are looking to develop your own skills or invest in the development of your employees, our Skills Bootcamps provide a flexible and supported route to gaining valuable, industry-relevant skills.
Funding is subject to eligibility criteria and programme availability.
To join a Staffordshire & Stoke‑on‑Trent Skills Bootcamp, learners must meet all of the following eligibility criteria.
Who Can Apply
Skills Bootcamps are open to adults who are:
- Employed, unemployed, or self‑employed
- Serving prisoners due for release within 6 months
- On Temporary Release
- Participants on the DWP Restart programme
Age Requirement
Learners must be 19 or older on the first day of learning.
Right to Work in the UK
Learners must have the right to work in the UK.
Residency
Learners must live in Staffordshire or Stoke‑on‑Trent.
Learners living outside the area may still be eligible if they are employed by a Staffordshire or Stoke‑on‑Trent employer who is co‑funding their place.
English Skills
Learners must have a good level of English (reading, writing, speaking and listening) to fully engage with the programme.
Previous Bootcamp Participation
- Learners can only start one Skills Bootcamp per funding year
- They cannot be enrolled on more than one Bootcamp at the same time
- They may start a second Bootcamp only if the first milestone payment has not yet been reached
Prior Knowledge
- No prior project management experience is required
- Providers will complete a short screening process to ensure learners do not already hold a significant portion of the skills taught in the Bootcamp
Learners will:
- Build a practical understanding of data analytics and business intelligence
- Develop skills in data sourcing, preparation, cleansing, validation and analysis
- Learn how Microsoft Power BI supports data-driven decision-making and business performance
- Create reports, dashboards and visualisations to identify trends, patterns and insights
- Strengthen professional behaviours such as collaboration, communication, problem-solving, ethical data use, sustainability awareness and accountability