Data lifecycle
Types of data and data sources
Introduction to tools used in Data Analysis – Excel, PBI, SQL, Python
Data and AI Ethics & GDPR


Limited Places Available! Course Starts 19th May 2026
Are you an aspiring data analyst, marketer, project manager, middle manager, business owner, or professional who regularly works with data? Our Hampshire Data Analyst Skills Bootcamp is designed to empower you with the expertise to make data-driven decisions that drive success in any role. Learn to leverage data effectively and bring tangible value to any business, whether you’re self-employed or employed.

Our Data Analyst Skills Bootcamp offers valuable benefits to business owners, employees, and self-employed professionals who work with data regularly. Whether you’re breaking into data analytics, transitioning careers, or enhancing your expertise, this programme equips you with the skills to improve decision-making, optimise operations, and drive business growth.
Unlike some other providers, we keep our class sizes small and typically have only 12 participants. This means you can get to know other attendees, learn from each other and have sufficient time for questions and answers.
60 hours over 10 weeks
Runs once a week 9.30am until 4pm for 10 weeks. Our courses are broken up with regular breaks so you can manage your work commitments too
Fully remote online group teaching and coaching with a range of interactive activities, plus one-to-ones with your trainer
Data Analyst Skills Bootcamp certificate upon completion from Fareport Training & Hampshire County Council
If you are a sole trader, freelancer, or business owner without employees, the course is fully funded by Hampshire County Council (HCC). If you have 1-250 employees your employer must contribute 10% of the course value per employee attending (typically £200) and the other 90% is funded by HCC. If you have 250+ employees, your employer must contribute 30% per employee, with the remaining 70% funded by HCC. Please note funding is subject to full eligibility checks.
Whether you’re a business owner or employee wanting to enhance your skills, or a self-employed professional eager to expand your expertise, our Data Analyst Skills Bootcamp provides the training and support you need to succeed.
Candidates must live in Hampshire, be aged 19 or older on 31st August 2026, be a sole trader, freelancer, business owner, or employed, have the right to work in the UK, and have maintained UK residency for the last year. They must also be enthusiastic about data analysis and be committed to developing their skills through the bootcamp. Ideally, candidates should be relatively new to the world of data analytics with no other technical qualifications. Please note, this course is not available to unemployed individuals.
Please see start dates below:

Data lifecycle
Types of data and data sources
Introduction to tools used in Data Analysis – Excel, PBI, SQL, Python
Data and AI Ethics & GDPR

Pivot charts – KPIs, finding drivers, seasonality, MoM% / YoY%, benchmarking
Writing a report
Considering the audience

Power query – simple data cleaning
Basic data modelling – linking data in PBI
Data visualisation with purpose
Building a simple dashboard
Copilot in PBI

Analysing good vs bad dashboards
Metrics: Top 5 / segmenting data / product trackers
Adding pages to a dashboard in PBI
Filtering

Power Apps
Power Pages
Power Automate

Databases
In-depth data modelling – keys & cardinality
Introduction to SQL syntax – filtering, grouping and joining

Writing queries to answer business questions:
– List the 10 products this month
– Which country had the most sales?
Which month saw the biggest loss?

Data types, print, variables, loops
Libraries
Loading in a csv
Using AI – e.g. Gemini

Introduction to EDA
Data cleaning
Importance of data cleaning
Visual exploration using pandas, seaborn, matplotlib

Distributions
Histograms and box plots
Summary of statistics
Outliers
Outlier Removal Methods
Exam Revision and PL-900 Exam
To qualify for this funded programme, you must meet the following criteria.
Begin your application today and a member of our team will be in touch to guide you through the next steps. No commitment is required at this stage.
With a wealth of experience in the financial services sector, Nicholas is a passionate systems development professional who has excelled in various technical roles. As a proficient MI/BI system developer and lead data analyst, Nicholas has a proven track record of building strong relationships through a friendly and open-minded approach.
Key personal skills include a love of learning, excellent communication, and a positive attitude. Nicholas is known for his inclusive leadership, logical problem-solving, and enthusiastic embrace of change. With extensive knowledge in software engineering and business process improvement, Nicholas brings a clear and enjoyable training style to software development best practices. He looks forward to working with you.
The cost structure is as follows:
Please note that funding is subject to full eligibility checks.
A Data Analyst Skills Bootcamp is an intensive, short-term training programme designed to equip individuals with the essential skills required to develop a career in data analysis. These bootcamps are part of the UK’s government initiative to address the growing demand for data professionals and are often fully funded for eligible participants.
The Bootcamp runs for 10 weeks, with live online sessions taking place one day a week, usually from 9:30am to 4.00pm. Each session includes regular breaks and a lunch period.
Attending the Fareport Data Analyst Skills Bootcamp offers several benefits, including:
Industry-Relevant Skills – Participants gain hands-on experience in data analysis, visualisation, and tools like Excel, SQL, and Python.
Career Progression – The demand for data skills is rising, and completing the bootcamp may open doors to an eventual role like a Data Analyst or Business Analyst.
Fully Funded Training – This bootcamp is government-funded for eligible learners, reducing financial barriers to upskilling.
Overall, our Data Analyst Skills Bootcamp course can provide a cost effective route to upskilling, making the course ideal for business owners & employees looking to enhance their data skills.
Participants who successfully finish the Bootcamp will receive a Data Analyst Skills Bootcamp certificate, officially recognised by Fareport Training and the respective funding authority.
You can apply by completing the application form on this page. A team member will then contact you to discuss the next steps.
The Data Analyst Skills Bootcamp is designed for individuals looking to enhance their data skills and advance their careers in data analysis.
It is suitable for:
Early-Career Professionals – Those in entry-level roles who want to develop data skills for career progression.
Existing Business Owners & Employees – Professionals who want to upskill in data analysis to enhance their current roles or support business decision-making.
Our bootcamp provides hands-on training in data collection, analysis, and visualization, helping learners gain industry-relevant skills whilst improving their job prospects. The bootcamp is funded, making it an accessible option for skill development.
Eligible participants must:
No, you are only eligible to study our courses if you are living or working in England and meet all our eligibility criteria.
Individuals are permitted to enrol in only one Skills Bootcamp per funding year (1st April to 31st March).
This limitation ensures that participants can fully commit to and benefit from the intensive training provided by each bootcamp. It also allows equitable access to these government-funded programmes, enabling a broader range of individuals to enhance their skills and improve their employment prospects. Therefore, if you have already completed a Skills Bootcamp within the current funding year, you would need to wait until the next funding cycle to enrol in another.
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The course offers clear, essential data analytics info. The localized approach to business analysis and use of unique applications will make me more competitive in the market.
Very useful for everyone working with data, I have already recommended this course to a friend, who is running a small business.
The course has enhanced my analytical skills, improved my proficiency with tools like Python and Power BI, and strengthened my ability to communicate data insights effectively, benefiting both my personal growth and my contributions at work.
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