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SQL

The most universally hireable foundation. Demand is broad across every sector and seniority.

Median UK salary
£45k
Typical range
£32–65k
Common roles
Data AnalystBI AnalystReporting AnalystData Engineer

Highest volume of UK openings — every data team needs it.

Power BI

Visual-first analytics path. Pairs naturally with SQL and is the dominant BI tool in UK enterprises.

Median UK salary
£50k
Typical range
£38–70k
Common roles
BI DeveloperPower BI DeveloperReporting LeadAnalytics Engineer

Strong demand in finance, retail, and the public sector.

Python

Programming-led path. Opens data engineering, ML, and platform roles where pay scales fastest.

Median UK salary
£60k
Typical range
£42–90k
Common roles
Data EngineerML EngineerData ScientistBackend Engineer

Highest ceiling — pairs with SQL and Databricks for top-paying roles.

Databricks

Cloud lakehouse specialism. Best for engineers building modern data platforms; expects SQL + Python first.

Median UK salary
£75k
Typical range
£55–110k
Common roles
Data EngineerLakehouse EngineerAnalytics ArchitectPlatform Lead

Specialist demand — fewer roles, but often the highest paid.

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Power BI · Beginner
Power BI Core
Foundations for Business Intelligence
£99.9916h
Python · Intermediate
Python Applied
Data Processing and Analytics
£139.9919h
Python · Beginner
Python Core
Foundations for Data Careers
£119.9917h
Python · Advanced
Python Professional
Production Data Engineering
£169.9922h
SQL · Intermediate
SQL Applied
Real-World Business Querying
£119.9912h
SQL · Beginner
SQL Core
Foundations for Data Careers
£99.0010h
SQL · Advanced
SQL Professional
Enterprise and Analytical SQL
£139.9913h

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