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Key figures

Length of Admiral's Data Analytics Apprenticeship Programme
18 months
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Fully funded Diploma in Data Analytics, delivered by ALS Training
Level 3
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Admiral's first-ever data analytics apprenticeship cohort, based at its Cardiff head office
1st
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Overview

Admiral is an insurance group with its head office in Cardiff. It recently launched its first-ever data analytics apprenticeship, aimed at people who like problem solving and numbers but don’t want to go to university.

Data Analytics Apprenticeship

What Detail
Length 18 months
Qualification Level 3 Diploma in Data Analytics, fully funded, from ALS Training
Where Cardiff head office, on a hybrid model
Support Admiral’s Data & AI Academy, mentors and learning events

You get paid, hands-on experience in Admiral’s data and technology teams, using tools like SQL and Excel on real business problems. When you finish, you join Admiral’s Early Careers Community for ongoing support.

What they don’t tell you

Admiral doesn’t publish pay or entry requirements for the apprenticeship. Check the advert carefully and ask about pay at interview.

What they do

Admiral is an insurance group with its head office in Cardiff.

Apprenticeships at Admiral

  • Data Analytics Apprenticeship

    Data and technology teams, Cardiff

    • Advanced Level 3

    Paid, hands-on work in Admiral's data and technology teams while you work towards a fully funded Level 3 Diploma in Data Analytics from ALS Training. It's hybrid, mixing time at the Cardiff head office with dedicated learning, and you're supported by Admiral's Data & AI Academy.

Programmes change from year to year, so check the official site for the latest details.

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      Career areas

      • Data analytics
      • Technology

      Admiral entry requirements

      We have not found entry requirements published in a form we can verify for this employer. They usually vary by programme, so check each role's details on the official site.

      Who can apply

      • Admiral's apprenticeship page doesn't publish age, residency or grade requirements.

      Our tips for Admiral

      Our own tips, not information from the employer.

      • This is a new programme, so you'd be among Admiral's first data apprentices. Ask at interview how it's changed since the first cohort.
      • Get comfortable with Excel and the basics of SQL before you apply. The current apprentices say those are the tools they use most.
      • Admiral's head office is in Cardiff, and the programme is hybrid, so think about how you'll get there on office days.
      • Pay isn't published, so ask about it before you accept an offer.

      Summary

      • Admiral, the insurer based in Cardiff, runs an 18-month Data Analytics Apprenticeship.
      • You work in its data and technology teams and study for a fully funded Level 3 Diploma in Data Analytics.
      • It's hybrid, with time at the Cardiff head office, and supported by Admiral's Data & AI Academy.
      • Admiral doesn't publish pay or entry requirements on its apprenticeship page.

      Questions about Admiral apprenticeships

      How long is the Admiral data apprenticeship?

      18 months. You work in Admiral's data and technology teams at its Cardiff head office and study for a fully funded Level 3 Diploma in Data Analytics, delivered by ALS Training.

      Does Admiral do apprenticeships?

      Yes. Admiral runs an 18-month Data Analytics Apprenticeship in Cardiff, where you work in its data and technology teams and study for a fully funded Level 3 Diploma in Data Analytics.

      Where is the Admiral apprenticeship based?

      At Admiral's head office in Cardiff, on a hybrid model that mixes office time with dedicated learning through its training provider. Our Wales guide explains how apprenticeships work in Wales.

      What will you learn on the Admiral data apprenticeship?

      Data skills such as SQL and Excel, applied to real business problems. You're supported by Admiral's Data & AI Academy, with expert-led sessions, mentoring and learning events.

      Do you need a degree for the Admiral data apprenticeship?

      No. Admiral describes it as a university-free route into data. Our apprenticeship vs university guide can help you weigh up the options.

      Which other financial companies offer apprenticeships?

      Lloyds Banking Group and Barclays both run apprenticeships. Compare them in our finance and professional services table.

      Sources and review

      Last reviewed . Details can change after this date, so check the official source before you rely on them.

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