The Data School Programme Structure
Become a Business Intelligence Consultant in 29 Months
The Data School combines technical instruction, operational client placement delivery, and continuous professional development. Over 29 months, you build specialised analytical, engineering, and consulting competencies, applying them directly within corporate client environments.
Your Pathway Through the 29-Month Curriculum
Four Months of Intensive Technical Training in Hamburg
Your journey commences with an immersive four-month training phase at our office in Hamburg. You learn foundational concepts, analytical frameworks, and software tools, building capabilities across data preparation, visual analytics, executive reporting, dashboard engineering, and consulting.
Instruction centers on market-leading technologies, including Tableau, Alteryx, Microsoft Power BI, and dbt. Simultaneously, you refine essential consulting skills, such as presentation delivery, structured problem-solving, project management, and clear stakeholder communication.
Learning Through Practical Application
The training phase is built around practical execution. You work with real datasets, present your findings weekly, and receive structured feedback from senior coaches. Furthermore, you prepare for official certification exams in leading BI and data tools, with all exam fees fully covered by The Information Lab.
During the initial four months, your cohort executes several one-week client projects. This practical setup teaches you to gather requirements, structure team tasks, and present production-ready analytics solutions under tight project deadlines.
Two Years of Corporate Client Placements
Following the training phase, you transition into full-time client delivery. You complete four six-month placements across client environments, supporting organisations in data preparation, advanced analytics, dashboard development, executive reporting, workflow automation, and expanding active BI ecosystems.
Placements expose you to varied industry sectors, cloud data architectures, and operational cultures. You gain field experience and develop an understanding of how data initiatives create commercial value within organisations.
Mentorship and Global Community
You remain supported throughout your placements. Experienced mentors from our consulting team guide your professional development during every client engagement. For specialised technical questions, you hold direct access to The Information Lab’s international community of Senior Consultants and engineers.
Back-to-School Weeks
Between client placements, you return regularly to the Data School hub with your cohort. These dedicated Back-to-School phases total approximately one month over the programme’s duration, focusing on peer feedback, knowledge exchange, advanced technical modules, and professional coaching.
Competencies You Develop
The Data School builds a versatile professional profile uniting data engineering, visual analytics, and strategic client management. You learn to parse, transform, and visualise raw data, build interactive dashboards, analyse complex business questions, identify structural patterns, and communicate actionable insights.
Simultaneously, you learn to manage client requirements, present findings to executive stakeholders, incorporate feedback constructively, and design analytics products engineered for daily operational adoption.
Build Your Career in Data
The Data School offers a clear path from getting started to working on real-world projects. You will learn intensively, receive ongoing support and gain experience where data solutions are put into practice.
Hamburg
Full-time
The Data School is part of The Information Lab Deutschland GmbH and trains the next generation of data analysts using leading …
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Romina Wiechern
Data School Engagement Specialist
The Data School Kontakformular ENG (TIL+)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is the 29-month duration structured?
The programme begins with an intensive four-month technical training phase on-site at our Hamburg office. Following this, you commence a two-year client delivery phase consisting of four consecutive, six-month placements at different client organisations. Between placements, you return for approximately one month total of structured “Back-to-School” weeks to acquire advanced technical skills and share experiences with your cohort.
Which tools are taught during the initial four-month training phase?
The training phase equips you thoroughly for client project environments. You learn core principles of data preparation, visual analytics, data modeling, and reporting. Instruction centers on market-leading technologies, including Tableau, Alteryx, Microsoft Power BI, and SQL. You do not need prior mastery of these software packages before joining, as our curriculum covers everything required for daily consulting delivery.
Am I left without technical support during client placements?
No. You receive continuous support throughout your placements. Dedicated Senior Consultants and coaches mentor you through regular check-ins, while our international community provides immediate technical assistance whenever complex query or architectural challenges arise.
Are software certification fees covered by The Information Lab?
Yes. Obtaining official professional certifications (such as Tableau Certified Data Analyst or Alteryx Designer Core/Advanced) is an integral component of your learning path. We prepare you thoroughly during the initial training phase and cover all exam and certification fees.
What role does the cohort play in daily operations?
You undergo training alongside a fixed group of peers (your cohort). You learn together, collaborate on live case studies during the initial four months, and support one another throughout the programme. During the two-year placement phase, you remain in close contact and exchange project takeaways during regular Back-to-School weeks.
Is relocating to Hamburg required for the training phase?
Yes. The initial four-month training phase takes place on-site at our Hamburg office. Physical presence is essential for immersive technical learning, cohort collaboration, and direct coaching from our Senior Consultants. For the subsequent two years of client placements, hybrid or remote working arrangements are frequently available, depending on specific client project requirements.
