The Very Group launches data academy with Multiverse in bid to increase efficiency and productivity

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 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 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.”