Technical AI & Data
About This Pathway
Interested in building the technical skills behind artificial intelligence and data driven systems? The Technical AI and Data pathway is designed for those who want to understand how AI solutions are developed, supported and improved using data, models and modern tools. It focuses on the technical foundations that power AI, helping you move from understanding concepts to working with the technologies that make AI possible.
Through this pathway, you will explore areas such as data handling, machine learning fundamentals and the technologies used to build and support AI systems. It is ideal for individuals looking to develop practical technical knowledge and progress towards roles that involve designing, developing or supporting AI and data driven solutions.
Your Pathway
Skills You'll Learn
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Understanding the technical foundations of artificial intelligence and data driven systems
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Working with data for analysis, preparation and model development
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Understanding the core concepts behind machine learning models
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Exploring tools and platforms used to build and deploy AI solutions
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Understanding how data pipelines and datasets support AI systems
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Evaluating model performance and improving AI outcomes
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Understanding the lifecycle of AI and data projects
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Supporting the development and implementation of AI powered applications
Entry Level
Junior Data Scientist (£30k-£40k)
AI Developer (£30k-£40k)
Mid Level
Applied AI Engineer (£45k-£60k)
Machine Learning Specialist (£45k-£60k)
Senior Level
AI Systems Architect (£70k-£100k)
Industry AI Research Scientist(£70k-£100k)
Apprenticeships
(Level 3)
Cyber Security Technician
Cyber Security Technician • Junior SOC Analyst •
Information Security Assistant • IT Security Technician
Delivery Model
- Monthly instructor‑led masterclasses covering defence, threats and monitoring
- Monthly 1‑to‑1 coaching to apply skills to live incidents and systems
- Portfolio development with guided evidence capture
- Work‑based projects delivering real improvements to security operations
Key Benefits
- Build essential cyber defence capability
- Strengthen organisational security posture
- Develop confidence in detecting and escalating cyber threats
Knowledge & Skills
- Threat monitoring, logging and alert handling
- Vulnerability scanning, remediation & secure configuration
- Network and system security fundamentals
- Malware types, common attack methods & mitigation
- SIEM usage and incident response basics
(Level 3)
Data Technician
Data Technician • Reporting Assistant •
MI Assistant • Data Administrator
Delivery Model
- Monthly data masterclasses (databases, BI tools, quality)
- Monthly coaching to embed skills in real reporting tasks
- Portfolio creation built from workplace data activities
- Work‑based projects improving dashboards or data processes
Key Benefits
- Improve data quality and reporting consistency
- Build confidence with BI tools
- Strengthen foundations for advanced data pathways
Knowledge & Skills
- Data cleansing, validation & preparation
- Spreadsheets, databases & BI dashboards
- KPIs, metrics & performance reporting
- Data governance & ethics
(Level 4)
Cyber Security Technologist
Cyber Security Analyst • Threat Intelligence Analyst •
Junior Pen Tester • Governance & Risk Analyst
Delivery Model
- Monthly technical/gov masterclasses (threat intel, architecture, risk)
- Monthly coaching focused on live organisational risks
- Portfolio completion using real security tasks
- Technical and governance projects aligned to industry frameworks
Key Benefits
- Advanced technical and governance capability
- Supports incident response and secure design
- Strengthens threat intelligence and cyber risk management
Knowledge & Skills
- Threat intelligence & investigation
- Secure system architecture
- Governance, risk & compliance
- Cryptography & secure protocols
- Forensics, incident response & recovery
(Level 4)
Data Analyst
Data Analyst • BI Analyst • Insight Analyst • Reporting Analyst
Delivery Model
- Monthly analytical masterclasses on modelling, stats, visualisation
- Monthly coaching to enhance insight creation
- Portfolio completion using analytical outputs
- Analytical projects tied to real business problems
Key Benefits
- Enable deeper insight-driven decision-making
- Improve visualisation and storytelling capability
- Strengthen analytical and modelling proficiency
Knowledge & Skills
- Data modelling & advanced analytics
- Statistical techniques
- Dashboard design & visualisation
- Communication & insight presentation
- Data quality and governance
(Level 5)
Data Engineer
Data Engineer • ETL Developer • Cloud Data Engineer
Delivery Model
- Monthly engineering masterclasses on pipelines, cloud & modelling
- Monthly coaching to support architecture and build tasks
- Portfolio development using engineering outputs
- Work‑based engineering projects improving data pipelines
Key Benefits
- Build modern, scalable data infrastructure
- Improve data flow, reliability and automation
- Support analytics and AI at organisational level
Knowledge & Skills
- ETL/ELT pipelines & orchestration
- Cloud data services
- Data warehousing & lakehouse models
- Scripting, automation & APIs
- Data testing & monitoring
(Level 6)
Machine Learning Engineer
ML Engineer • Applied AI Engineer • Data Scientist (ML)
Delivery Model
- Monthly ML masterclasses on modelling, optimisation & deployment
- Monthly coaching on applied machine learning
- Portfolio development including models, evaluations & documentation
- Work‑based ML projects aligned with organisational data goals
Key Benefits
- Build, deploy and monitor machine learning models
- Strengthen in‑house AI and predictive capability
- Support innovation and advanced analytics
Knowledge & Skills
- Model design, training & optimisation
- MLOps & deployment pipelines
- Feature engineering & experimentation
- AI ethics, fairness & governance
- Monitoring, validation & drift detection
