Online retailer and financial services provider The Very Group launches new data academy with Multiverse
The Very Group, operator of digital retailer Very, has launched training to develop its data professionals through a new degree level data academy.
It says that the initiative will aim to further improve the retailer’s data capability to support decisions that enhance the customer experience, increase efficiency and productivity, and unlock growth opportunities.
The programme will be delivered by Multiverse, which has trained more than 16,000 apprentices in data and digital skills since 2016.
The data academy will see 11 data professionals initially enrol onto a 39-month degree-level Advanced Data Fellowship course, which will build on their existing skills and give them more in-depth data analysis training.
Rob McCormick, Head of Data at The Very Group, says: “As data has become such an important part of business decision-making, our data teams are in high demand, which can restrict the time spent on more strategic initiatives.”
“Through our partnership with Multiverse, we’re confident that we can increase efficiency and productivity through data and automation, benefitting our digital brands and our four-and-a-half million active customers.”
Gary Eimerman, Chief Learning Officer at Multiverse, says: "Investing in skills is an investment in business and individual success.”
“The Very Group will unlock efficiency and productivity gains by further boosting its data capabilities, while enriching the careers of its people. We're excited to partner with them to deliver this data academy.”
2024 RTIH INNOVATION AWARDS
Data is a key focus area for the sixth edition of the RTIH Innovation Awards, which is now open for entries.
The awards, sponsored by CADS, 3D Cloud, Retail Technology Show 2025, and Business France, celebrate global tech innovation in a fast moving omnichannel world.
It’s free to enter and you can do so across multiple categories.
Key 2024 dates
Friday, 25th October: Award entry deadline
Tuesday, 29th October: 2024 shortlist revealed
30th October-6th November: Judging days
Thursday, 21st November: Winners announced at the 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards ceremony, to be held at RIBA’s 66 Portland Place HQ in Central London.
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