To ensure a successful and smooth learning experience on the Data & Insights for Business Decisions programme, learners need access to specific tools. The tools they need depend on the version of the program, either the spreadsheet and business intelligence tools version, or the spreadsheet tool only version. Specific tools taught are subject to prior agreement between Multiverse and the employer.
Important note: Please ensure learners can also access the core requirements listed in this article in addition to the programme-specific requirements outlined below. It is the employer's responsibility to ensure this access is in place by the relevant deadline.
Data & Insights for Business Decisions Tech Requirements and Deadlines
Version: Spreadsheet and Business Intelligence Tools
Tool | Details | Implementation notes | Deadline |
Microsoft Community [if Power BI cohort] or Tableau Public [if Tableau cohort] | To access either Microsoft's Power BI Community or Tableau Public to view and analyse publicly shared dashboards.
Software taught will be subject to prior agreement between Multiverse and employer. | Allowlisting required | Month 1 |
Spreadsheet Tool:
Excel or Google Sheets | Data analysis tool taught as part of core curriculum, subject to prior agreement between Multiverse and the employer. Access to Excel OR Google Sheets required. | Excel: Licence & installation of Excel 2017 (or above) 64-bit (desktop version), with permissions to run Macros enabled. License paid & provided by client.
Google Sheets: Allowlisting required | Month 1 |
Hands-on learning platform that provides virtual lab environments for technical training throughout the learning experience.
Note: No data will be uploaded to Skillable as we use dummy data for any lab environment. Learners will then be asked to apply learnings to their own tools (ie BI and spreadsheet tools) with full adherence to internal company data policies. | Allowlisting required | Month 1 | |
Business Intelligence Tool:
| Data visualization tool taught as part of core curriculum, subject to prior agreement between Multiverse and the employer. Access to Power BI Desktop OR Tableau Desktop & Tableau Prep required. Learners need access to update their software as new updates are released throughout the programme.
Software taught will be subject to prior agreement between Multiverse and your employer. | Power BI: Learners need license and installation of the desktop version of Power BI. License type: Free (paid license not required)
Tableau & Tableau Prep: Learners need license and installation of Tableau Desktop & Tableau Prep. License type: Creator (paid & provided by client.) | Month 2 |
Version: Spreadsheet Tool Only
Tool | Details | Implementation notes | Deadline |
Spreadsheet Tool:
Excel or Google Sheets | Data analysis tool taught as part of core curriculum, subject to prior agreement between Multiverse and the employer. Access to Excel OR Google Sheets required. | Excel: Licence & installation of Excel 2017 (or above) 64-bit (desktop version), with permissions to run Macros enabled. License paid & provided by client.
Google Sheets: Allowlisting required | Month 1 |
Hands-on learning platform that provides virtual lab environments for technical training throughout the learning experience.
Note: No data will be uploaded to Skillable as we use dummy data for any lab environment. Learners will then be asked to apply learnings to their own tools (ie BI and spreadsheet tools) with full adherence to internal company data policies. | Allowlisting required | Month 1 |