Fully funded data & AI qualifications

Levels 3–5. £0 to you. 6 hours a week during your working hours. Next cohort: 22 June 2026.

4.8 / 5

900+ learners trained

Trusted by teams at

PwC
BVNK
BAE Systems
Beyond
Dunelm
Wunderman Thompson
Motorway
CBRE
Norstella
UK Battery Industrialisation Centre
Nyobolt
Norwegian Cruise Line
Hitachi Energy
British International Investment
The Body Shop

Strategy and Governance are two pathways through the same Level 4 qualification — choose the angle that fits your role.

Awarded by

Department for Education
NCFE
Apprenticeships
The AI Board — awarding body

What our learners say

4.8 / 5on Google

I'm in HR so I went in thinking most of it wouldn't apply to me, but I ended up automating parts of our HR process and building a system that flags people ready for promotion. Would definitely recommend if you're in a non-technical role.

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Steph

trustpilot

A great balance between technical capability and real-world application. What really sets iO-Sphere apart is the emphasis on communication and storytelling — a critical skill in any data role.

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Sheena Shah

google

The combination of technical training and soft skills development has been incredibly valuable, and it played a huge role in helping me secure my dream job.

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Carlos Gomes

google

What stood out most was how practical it was. Rather than just learning theory, I worked on realistic business problems using large datasets. Really valuable experience.

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Keni Duguma

google

We enrolled two of our analysts and both came back more capable and more confident. The programme paid for itself inside a quarter. We're already planning to put a third person through.

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Sarah Holt

L&D Manager

A well-structured, thoughtful programme with a strong emphasis on practical skills. The curriculum is clearly designed by people who understand how data is actually used.

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Kemal Yusuf

google

It was a very detailed programme. We covered data dictionaries, data governance, business drivers, OKRs, KPIs, customer segmentation, and A/B testing. All the coaches were amazing!

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Gloria Ayoola

google

This course has been extremely great. It has taken me from no skills in data to being a fully fledged data analyst.

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Stacey Carroll

google

Honestly, iO-Sphere was one of the best decisions I've made. I came in nervous from a non-traditional background, but I never once felt like I didn't belong.

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Ioana Mihaescu

google

I started as someone quite lost in my job hunt. With the help of the coaches, I managed to secure a new role and feel much more confident from an upskilling and employability perspective.

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Mahli

google

It improved my technical skills from nothing to being adept at Excel, SQL, and Power BI. I would definitely recommend this to anyone trying to upskill.

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Lachlan Brown

google

A transformative intense experience. Great team and great training that prepares you for the work environment.

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A S

google

I joined because I wanted proper certification to validate the skills I'd already built — not to pivot careers, but to formalise and level up what I was doing in data. And it delivered exactly that.

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Chris Thomas

google

How the funding works

These programmes are funded through the Growth & Skills Levy — a contribution your employer already makes. If your employer pays into the Levy, the programme is fully funded. If they have a payroll under £3 million, the government covers 95% and your employer contributes just 5%. Either way, there's no cost to you.

Learn more about the Growth & Skills Levy →

Common questions

How long are the programmes?+

15 months of structured training, followed by 3 months of end-point assessment. No written exams — you build a portfolio of real workplace projects and present them in a professional discussion.

What is the cost?+

Nothing. These are fully funded programmes delivered through the Growth & Skills Levy. If your employer pays into the Levy, the programme is 100% funded. If they don't, the government covers 95% and your employer contributes the remaining 5%.

Who is eligible?+

You must be employed in England, aged 19+, and have the right to work in the UK. No degree required. No technical background required. We'll confirm eligibility in your 15-minute introductory call.

How often do cohorts start?+

Every 6–8 weeks. Apply now and we'll match you to the next available cohort. Next starts: 22 June 2026.

How much time does it take?+

Six hours a week during your working hours — your employer releases the time. Two hours of live coaching, two hours of self-paced learning, two hours of coach-supported project work. No evenings, no weekends.

Ready to get started?

Choose your programme above, or talk to our team — we'll help you find the right fit.