The globally renowned sports betting and gaming group Entain has launched its first data academy training program in the UK.
The program offers employees a fantastic opportunity to enhance their skills, master the ability to drive business success with data, and contribute to the development of STEM roles within the organization.
Participants in the program will receive state-of-the-art training resources, expected to significantly boost productivity, implement more efficient workflows, and elevate their careers to unprecedented levels.
Entain's Chief Product and Technology Officer, Satty Bhens, stated:
Understanding data and mastering its application is an extremely valuable asset, crucial for everyone in our organization, empowering them to make the best data-driven decisions. This program is designed to provide our colleagues with excellent training opportunities, foster career development within the company, and lay the foundation for future business success. We eagerly look forward to seeing our colleagues grow into data champions through this program and hope to witness the continuous expansion and enhancement of the data academy in the coming years.
The data academy initially recruited 20 colleagues in the UK, accommodating individuals at different levels. It is suitable for data novices seeking to acquire new skills and integrate data into their work methods, as well as experienced data professionals looking to refine their expertise through top-notch training opportunities.
The courses last 13 to 14 months, offering dedicated weekly learning sessions that cover industry-leading content, personalized coaching, and engaging activities. Employees who successfully complete the program will earn a Level 3 Data Technician or Level 4 Data Analyst qualification.
