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Analysing the data or running the models
Two titles from the official catalogue share the data trade. One produces the analysis that informs a decision, the other prepares and operates the models that compute it. Here are their levels, hours and competency blocks, side by side.
Two moves in the data chain
The analyst starts from a question asked by leadership: they choose the measure, prepare the data, produce the result and defend it before those who decide. The technician works upstream and downstream of the model: assembling datasets, training, serving, monitoring quality in production. Both titles carry competency blocks described in the official catalogue and a level stating the responsibility held.
Both titles, line by line
| Criterion | Data Analyst | Data and Applied AI Technician |
|---|---|---|
| Target occupation | data analyst | data technician, AI solutions integrator |
| Level | Level 6 — Manager and professional | Level 5 — Senior technician and supervisor |
| Duration | 10 months | 10 months |
| Credits | 75 credits | 70 credits |
| Supervised hours | 750 h | 700 h |
| Competency blocks | 5 | 5 |
| Catalogue reference | TP27 | TP47 |
The framework, block by block
Data Analyst
- Data preparation and quality
- Analysis and modelling
- Reporting and decision support
- Data governance and ethics
- Professional conduct
Data and Applied AI Technician
- Data processing pipelines
- Analysis and reporting
- Deploying models and assistants
- Evaluating and monitoring outputs
- Professional conduct
What should carry your decision
- You want to carry a conclusion before leadership: the analyst title prepares for it
- You want the models to run and stay accurate: the technician title prepares for it
- The level in the table states the responsibility expected of each holder
- Both frameworks overlap on data preparation: that is the shared base
Useful clarifications
Do these titles assume advanced mathematics?
The blocks above give the exact content: applied statistics appear there in service of the job, with the tools used in organisations.
Which one leads to team leadership?
The level in the table answers: the higher it is, the more the framework commits to leadership and arbitration.
Can both be prepared in sequence?
Yes, and the shared blocks are reviewed at admission to the second: the admissions adviser checks the evidence.
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