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Data Analyst Apprentice Review

at Global Banking School

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Data Analysis

Manchester

Review Submitted: March 2026

Overall Rating

4.5 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

4.5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
4.4/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
My role involves the following:
- Supporting the collection of data from databases, spreadsheets, and internal systems.
- Ensuring data is accurate, complete, consistent, and correctly formatted for analysis.
- Cleaning, validating, and preparing datasets, identifying missing, duplicate, or inconsistent data.
- Assisting in identifying patterns, trends, and correlations to generate meaningful insights.
- Supporting activities to maintain data quality, integrity, and consistency across datasets.
- Creating and maintaining charts, graphs, and dashboards using tools such as Power BI and Python.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I enjoy my programme to a great extent, I started only 3 months ago but I am very engaged in my work and eager to continue learning and developing in this apprenticeship.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
My apprenticeship only started a few months ago but I already feel more comfortable working with software and data related to my role such as Power BI, Excel, and SQL.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
I have been give a clear month-by-month plan for my apprenticeship which gives me a clear learning guide; I have frequent meetings with my mentor and feel on track.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
My employer are very supportive in my apprenticeship, we hold monthly meetings for apprentices to speak to each other about our experiences and there is a lot of focus and care when it comes to apprenticeships at the company which I appreciate.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
My training provider have been supportive and consistently kept in contact with me to ensure I am up to date with the work I should be completing at each stage of my course.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
My qualification alongside completing work in my role speeds up my development and allows me to apply my knowledge to real life scenarios.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
2/5
I have yet to get involved in extra-curricular activities.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Global Banking School to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I found it very easy to settle in, the staff are all super friendly and the environment is relaxed.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Global Banking School?
To not be worried about settling in or not be too anxious as staff are very welcoming.
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