The Very Group launches new data academy with Multiverse

The Very Group, operator of digital retailer Very, has launched training to further develop 11 of its data professionals through a new degree-level data academy.

The initiative will aim to further improve the retailer’s data capability to support even more decisions that enhance the customer experience, increase efficiency and productivity, and unlock growth opportunities.

The programme will be delivered by Multiverse, a tech company providing high-quality training through applied learning. Multiverse has trained more than 16,000 apprentices in data and digital skills since 2016.

The Very Group’s new data academy will see 11 of its data professionals initially enrol onto a 39-month degree-level Advanced Data Fellowship course, which will build on their existing skills and give them even more in-depth data analysis training to thrive in their roles, focus on more strategic initiatives and further help to ground business decision-making in insight. The apprenticeship is tailor made for professionals looking to elevate existing qualifications and further improve how their organisation uses data to inform strategy and enhance products.

Rob McCormick, head of data at The Very Group, said: “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.”

Multiverse is a new tech-first institution that combines work and learning to unlock economic opportunity for everyone. It works with more than 1,500 organisations to support enhanced AI, data and tech skills through a new kind of apprenticeship.

Gary Eimerman, chief learning officer at Multiverse, said: "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.”