Summary
To ensure a successful and smooth learning experience on the Data and Insights with AI Fundamentals programme, learners need access to specific tools. The tools needed depend on the version of the programme: 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.
Note: Check which version of the programme applies before setting up access. The Spreadsheet and Business Intelligence Tools version includes Power BI or Tableau. The Spreadsheet Tool Only version does not.
Version: Spreadsheet and Business Intelligence Tools
Tool | Details | Implementation notes | Deadline |
Access to either Microsoft's Power BI Community or Tableau Public, to view and analyse publicly shared dashboards. Software taught is subject to prior agreement between Multiverse and the employer. | Allowlisting required | Month 1 | |
Spreadsheet Tool: Excel (link) or Google Sheets | Data analysis tool taught as part of the core curriculum, subject to prior agreement between Multiverse and the employer. Access to Excel or Google Sheets is required. | Excel: licence and installation of Excel 2017 or above, 64-bit desktop version, with permissions to run Macros enabled. Licence paid for and provided by the client. Google Sheets: allowlisting required. | Month 1 |
Skillable (link) | Hands-on learning platform that provides virtual lab environments for technical training throughout the learning experience. No data is uploaded to Skillable, as dummy data is used for lab environments. Learners then apply their learning to their own business intelligence and spreadsheet tools, with full adherence to internal company data policies. | Allowlisting required | Month 1 |
AI Tooling | Learners can use either an approved internal AI tool within their organisation, or can engage in prompting exercises using Atlas on-platform. | Allowlisting required | Month 1 |
Data visualisation tool taught as part of the core curriculum, subject to prior agreement between Multiverse and the employer. Access to Power BI Desktop or Tableau Desktop and Tableau Prep is required. Learners need access to update their software as new updates are released throughout the programme. | Power BI: licence and installation of the desktop version. Licence type: free, no paid licence required. Tableau and Tableau Prep: licence and installation of Tableau Desktop and Tableau Prep. Licence type: Creator, paid for and provided by the client. | Month 2 |
Version: Spreadsheet Tool Only
Tool | Details | Implementation notes | Deadline |
Spreadsheet Tool: Excel (link) or Google Sheets | Data analysis tool taught as part of the core curriculum, subject to prior agreement between Multiverse and the employer. Access to Excel or Google Sheets is required. | Excel: licence and installation of Excel 2017 or above, 64-bit desktop version, with permissions to run Macros enabled. Licence paid for and provided by the client. Google Sheets: allowlisting required. | Month 1 |
Skillable (link) | Hands-on learning platform that provides virtual lab environments for technical training throughout the learning experience. No data is uploaded to Skillable, as dummy data is used for lab environments. Learners then apply their learning to their own spreadsheet tools, with full adherence to internal company data policies. | Allowlisting required | Month 1 |
AI Tooling | Learners can use either an approved internal AI tool within their organisation, or can engage in prompting exercises using Atlas on-platform. | Allowlisting required | Month 1 |