Surrey Data Analyst With AI Skills Bootcamp

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Do you work with data and want to turn it into clearer insights and better decisions? Whether you’re looking to become a data analyst or you work in marketing, project management, leadership, or run your own business, our Surrey Data Analyst With AI Skills Bootcamp will help you build valuable, practical skills. Discover how to use data and AI tools with confidence, uncover meaningful insights and apply them to real-world business challenges – whether you’re employed, self-employed or looking to take the next step in your career.

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Course Overview

Our Surrey Data Analyst With AI Skills Bootcamp is designed for anyone looking to develop practical, in-demand data skills, whether you’re unemployed, employed, self-employed or running your own business. From starting a career in data analytics to progressing in your current role or using data more effectively within your business, the programme will help you build the skills to interpret data, make informed decisions and identify opportunities for improvement and growth.

We believe you’ll get more from your training when you have the opportunity to ask questions and engage with your trainer. That’s why we keep our class sizes small, typically with around 12 participants. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to interact, share ideas and experiences with other learners, and receive support throughout the course.

Meet Nicholas, one of our experienced Data Analytics trainers:

60 hours over 10 weeks

This online course starts on 7th October 2026 and runs for 10 weeks, with live training taking place every Wednesday from 9:30am to 4pm. Most sessions are delivered online, with two in-person, face-to-face sessions taking place on the 28th October and 9th December. Regular breaks are built into each training day, helping you stay focused while making it easier to manage the course alongside your work and other commitments.

The course combines live online group training and coaching with interactive, practical activities, as well as one-to-one support from your trainer. As you’ll be working with data and specialist software throughout the programme, you’ll need access to a Windows laptop or desktop computer for the duration of the course. Apple Mac computers are not suitable, as some of the tools used during the live training sessions are not fully compatible with macOS. Please make sure you have access to an appropriate Windows device before enrolling. If you’re unsure whether your computer meets the requirements, please get in touch with us before submitting your application.

Upon successful completion of the programme, you’ll receive a Data Analyst With AI Skills Bootcamp certificate from Fareport Training and Surrey County Council

For unemployed applicants, sole traders, freelancers and business owners with no employees, the course is fully funded by Surrey County Council. If you’re employed by a business with 1-250 employees, your employer will need to contribute 10% of the course cost per employee attending (typically £240), with the remaining 90% funded. For organisations with 250 or more employees, the employer contribution is 30% per employee, with the remaining 70% funded. Please note that all funding is subject to full eligibility checks

Whether you’re looking to start a new career, develop your skills in your current role, grow your business or strengthen your expertise as a self-employed professional, our Surrey Data Analyst With AI Skills Bootcamp gives you the practical training, knowledge and support to achieve your goals.

To be eligible for the Surrey Data Analyst With AI Skills Bootcamp, applicants must live in Surrey, be aged 19 or over, have the right to work in the UK and have been a UK resident for the past year. The programme is open to unemployed individuals, employees, sole traders, freelancers and business owners.

Applicants should have a genuine interest in data analysis and be committed to developing their skills throughout the bootcamp. The course is particularly suited to those who are relatively new to data analytics and do not already hold technical qualifications in the subject.

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07/10/2026

05/11/2026

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Modules

This session explores the role and responsibilities of a Teaching Assistant and how they contribute to the wider school environment. Learners will also reflect on the importance of being a positive role model in daily school life.

The focus here is on developing effective relationships with learners, teachers, and other professionals to support learner progress. Participants will also learn about professional boundaries and relevant legislation.

This session introduces key stages of child and adolescent development, from the Early Years Foundation Stage to Key Stage 5. It also addresses the impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACE’s).

In this session, participants will explore different types of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), and learn inclusive teaching strategies. The session also covers assistive technology, relevant legislation, and Education Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).

This session provides strategies for supporting English and Maths learning in alignment with the national curriculum. It also examines ways to adapt teaching for learners with SEND.

Learners will be introduced to the cycle of learning, assessment, and feedback. The session also covers monitoring progress, formative assessment strategies, scaffolding, and questioning techniques.

This session explores approaches to behaviour management, including when to apply rewards and sanctions. The importance of positive communication and collaboration for supporting SEND learners is also highlighted.

Here participants will gain an understanding of the importance of legislation, policies, and procedures in educational settings. Safeguarding, Data Protection, British Values, Keeping Children Safe In Education (KCSIE), Equality, Diversity, Inclusion, and local safeguarding partnerships are unpacked.

The focus of this session is on supporting learners’ social, emotional, and mental health needs. It also covers online safety, bullying, and the role of wider support services such as CAMHS and MHST.

This final session introduces career pathways such as apprenticeships, HLTA roles, and teaching routes. It also reinforces professional standards to support future development.

Session 1 – Introduction to Data & Data Ethics

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

Session 2 – Reporting & Communication (Excel)

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

Session 3 – Introduction to Data Visualisation (PBI)

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

Session 4 – Dashboards and User Experience (PBI)

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

Session 5 – Automation (PBI)

Power Apps
Power Pages
Power Automate

Session 6 – Databases (SQL)

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

Session 7 – Querying Data (SQL)

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

Session 8 – Introduction to Python (Python)

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

Session 9 – Data Cleaning & EDA (Python)

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

Session 10 – Statistics (Python & Excel)

Distributions
Histograms and box plots
Summary of statistics
Outliers
Outlier Removal Methods

Exam Revision and PL-900 Exam

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for this funded programme, you must meet the following criteria.

Aged 19 or over

Have the right to work in the UK

Be a small business owner, an employee, self-employed or unemployed

Live in Surrey

Have lived in the UK continuously for the past 12 months

Are committed to developing your data analysis skills through online learning

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Meet the Trainers

Nicholas Beer

Trainer

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The cost structure is as follows:

Sole traders, freelancers, business owners without employees, or unemployed: The course is fully funded by the respective funding authority
Businesses with 1-250 employees: Employers contribute 10% per employee attending, with the remaining 90% funded by the respective funding authority.
Businesses with 250+ employees: Employers contribute 30% per employee attending, with the remaining 70% funded by the respective funding authority

Please note that funding is subject to full eligibility checks.

The Data Analyst With AI Skills Bootcamp is an intensive, short-term training programme designed to help individuals develop practical, job-relevant skills in data analysis. Participants learn how to work with data using tools such as Excel, Power BI, SQL and Python, alongside AI and automation.

Skills Bootcamps are part of a UK government initiative designed to help people develop in-demand skills and improve their career prospects, with funded training available for eligible participants.

The Bootcamp typically 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 With AI Skills Bootcamp offers several benefits, including:

Industry-Relevant Skills – Participants gain hands-on experience in data analysis, visualisation and tools including Excel, Power BI, SQL and Python, alongside AI and automation.

Career Progression – Developing practical data skills can help improve employment prospects and support progression towards data-focused roles such as Data Analyst or Business Analyst.

Funded Training – The Bootcamp is government-funded for eligible learners, helping to reduce financial barriers to developing new skills.

Overall, our Data Analyst With AI Skills Bootcamp provides an accessible route to upskilling, whether you’re unemployed and looking for your next opportunity, considering a career change, or already working and looking to strengthen your data skills.

Participants who successfully complete the Bootcamp will receive a Data Analyst With AI Skills Bootcamp certificate, recognised by Fareport Training and the respective funding authority. The programme may also include preparation for and completion of the Microsoft PL-900 exam (Leicestershire only).

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 With AI 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.

Unemployed Individuals & Career Changers – Those looking to develop practical data skills, improve their job prospects and move into a data-related role.

Our Bootcamp provides hands-on training in data collection, analysis and visualisation, helping learners gain industry-relevant skills whilst improving their career prospects. The Bootcamp is funded for eligible participants, making it an accessible option for skills development.

Eligible participants must:

Be aged 19 or older
Live within the area the Data Analyst Skills Bootcamp is being offered in
Have the right to work in the UK and have maintained UK residency for the last year
Be self-employed, employed or unemployed and looking to upskill in data
Be relatively new to data analytics and do not already hold advanced technical qualifications in the field

No, you are only eligible to study our courses if you are living or working in England and meet all our eligibility criteria.

Yes, please still apply. All our Skills Bootcamp courses are flexible so you can easily catch up on what you’ve missed when you return from holiday.

You will need access to a Windows laptop or desktop computer and a reliable internet connection to take part in the online training. Apple Mac computers are not suitable for this course because some of the software and tools used during the Bootcamp are not fully compatible with macOS.

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.

Why Learn with Fareport Training?

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Our trainers are highly experienced professionals who bring real subject-based knowledge & skills to every session.

Career Support

We don’t just train you – with some of our courses we help you find work with CV support, interview coaching, and employer connections.

Course Reviews

I had the pleasure of learning from Nicholas Beer during an introductory course in data science, and I can confidently say that he is an exceptional trainer. His ability to break down complex topics – ranging from data analytics and databases to Python, AI, and data visualization – made the learning experience both engaging and accessible.

Beyond his deep knowledge, what truly sets Nicholas apart is his cheerful and approachable personality. He is always smiling, always willing to help, and fosters an environment where questions are encouraged and learning feels natural. His emphasis on critical thinking and presentation skills added great value to the course, ensuring we not only understood the concepts but could also apply them effectively.

I highly recommend Nicholas to anyone looking to gain insights into data analytics and data science. Learning from him was a genuinely enjoyable experience!

Eva Ruzheva

I had the privilege of learning under Nicholas Beer during the Data Analytics Skills Bootcamp at Fareport, and I couldn’t have asked for a more supportive and knowledgeable mentor. His ability to break down complex concepts into digestible insights was truly remarkable, and his encouragement kept us motivated throughout. Nick’s passion for data analytics and his genuine commitment to our success left a lasting impression.

I recommend him to anyone looking for an exceptional mentor in the field.

Pristyle Loko

I had the pleasure of learning from Nick during my data analytics course with Fareport Training. His deep knowledge and engaging teaching style made complex concepts easy to grasp. Nick is not only an excellent tutor but also genuinely caring, providing support and encouragement throughout the learning process. He emphasises the importance of people, relationships and collaboration in data-driven work, which inspired me to think critically about the impact of data. I highly recommend him to anyone looking to excel in the field.

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