The pathway
How you actually get there, here
How you become one varies far more by country than what one does. This is the UK route. Most people take one of these ways in; the right one depends on where you're starting from.
- 1
University Graduate (Marketing/Data Science)
0-1 year post-graduationSkills to master
- SQL querying, basic Tableau dashboarding, understanding marketing metrics, data cleaning techniques.
You're ready to move on when
- Can independently pull data for routine reports with minimal errors.
- Understands the 'why' behind basic marketing campaigns.
- Can clearly communicate findings from simple data sets.
- Shows strong initiative in learning new tools and processes.
- 2
Data Bootcamp Graduate
0-1 year post-bootcampSkills to master
- Practical application of Python (pandas) for data manipulation, SQL for database interaction, basic statistical analysis, problem-solving with messy data.
You're ready to move on when
- Can write clean, efficient SQL queries for data extraction.
- Comfortable with basic data manipulation and cleaning in Python.
- Demonstrates a structured approach to solving data problems.
- Eager to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world marketing challenges.
- 3
Internal Transfer (e.g., Marketing Assistant, Customer Support)
1-2 years in previous roleSkills to master
- SQL, Tableau, understanding of customer lifecycle and pain points, translating business questions into data requests.
You're ready to move on when
- Deep understanding of our customer base and internal systems.
- Proven ability to learn technical skills quickly.
- Strong communication skills with internal stakeholders.
- Demonstrated curiosity about data and problem-solving.


