A Multinational Energy Corporation Enhances Skills for a Sustainable Future: 88% of Graduates Applying Skills in Their Daily Roles

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Summary

For over 140 years, this multinational energy corporation has been at the forefront of the energy sector, leading with innovation and a commitment to progress. Their rich history is marked by significant achievements that have not only advanced the industry but also played a pivotal role in shaping global development. Their approach is future-focused, striving to propel technological advancements that sustain their current energy needs while actively developing lower carbon solutions for tomorrow.

Focus Areas

Data Manipulation, Database Scalability, Database Performance, Database Normalization, and Data Ingestion

91%

Of graduates

Believe the program's content is essential to their roles.

88%

Of graduates

Successfully apply their newly acquired skills in their daily work.

71%

Of graduates

Indicate that the program enhanced their data-driven decision-making abilities.

65%

Of participants

Have leveraged their new skills to secure internal roles, contributing to career growth.

Table Of Contents

Overview

Energizing the Future with Skilled Talent

"Our partnership with Udacity was a critical enabler to a workforce upskilling effort contributing to a 6% increase in team throughput and 4% increase in flow predictability. This was achieved by building targeted Nanodegree programs with Udacity for several data job profiles leading to 99.7% employees being at or exceeding required skill proficiencies while having the flexibility to quickly pivot our training curriculum when skill priorities change based on new business demand."

Data Engineering Executive

Multinational Energy Corporation

Challenge

From Silos to Strategy

The company is tasked with the challenge of advancing its digital agenda through talent transformation. This entails building a community of data architects who adopt an enterprise-wide perspective, moving beyond platform-specific silos. Additionally, they aim to standardize essential competencies among these architects and create a robust pipeline of future talent to ensure success in this vital field.

"Our collaboration with Udacity is a significant step forward in advancing our people's technical growth. By leveraging Udacity's expertise in training and content development, we are equipping our people with cutting-edge skills and practical knowledge in essential Data Engineering, Architecture, Analysis, and Data Science topics. The hands-on experience gained through this curriculum empowers our people to transform theory into actionable solutions to tackle real-world challenges, propelling us to the next level."

Data Engineering Leader

Multinational Energy Corporation

Solution

Building Data Talent, Driving Digital Change

To address the group's challenge of advancing its digital agenda through talent transformation, Udacity's training programs offer an effective solution. By providing specialized courses in data architecture and related fields, Udacity helps the firm cultivate a community of skilled data architects who embrace an enterprise-wide perspective. This initiative led to the birth of the Data Analyst Development Program, designed specifically to enhance data-driven decision-making across the organization and equip employees with the essential skills to thrive in a digital landscape.

"My previous role was Product Owner. In my new role as a Data Architect, I am applying a lot of skills that I have learned in the program such as creating architecture diagrams, data/entity modeling; I will soon be starting with Data Profiling and other activities as well."

Data Architect

Multinational Energy Corporation

The business strategy was grounded in a hybrid learning model that effectively combined self-paced online courses with engaging mentor-led sessions, hands-on exercises and projects. This integration created a strong foundation for ongoing learning and promoted a culture of innovation within the organization.

Curriculum

The curriculum covers a broad array of topics essential for contemporary data management and analysis. Key focus areas include Data Manipulation, Database Scalability, Database Performance, Database Normalization, and Data Ingestion.

Practical Learning

The Data Analyst and Data Architecture Nanodegree programs prioritize hands-on exercises that enable participants to apply their newly acquired skills to realistic, simulated work situations. This practical approach ensures employees can effectively convert theoretical concepts into actionable solutions and address real-world challenges.

Engaging Learning Experience

Collaborative group activities and feedback sessions are integral to the learning process. These interactive components promote teamwork, improve collective problem-solving skills, and inspire creative thinking among participants.

Tailored Support

Every participant has access to a dedicated network of mentors who are available 24/7. This personalized support system offers customized insights, individual guidance, and constructive feedback, ensuring employees can navigate challenges and successfully reach their learning goals.

Outcomes

Driving ROI, Shaping Careers

The Data Analyst Development Program has proven to be a transformative initiative for the organization, demonstrating significant ROI and positive outcomes for its participants. On average, employees saved 2.5 hours per day, allowing them to focus on more strategic tasks.

91%

Of graduates believe the program's content is essential to their roles.

88%

Of graduates successfully apply their newly acquired skills in their daily work.

71%

Of graduates indicate that the program enhanced their data-driven decision-making abilities.improved due to the skills acquired through the Udacity Nanodegree program.

65%

Of participants have leveraged their new skills to secure internal roles, contributing to career growth.

41%

Of learners feel that the program influenced their decision to stay with the company for over six months, highlighting its impact on employee retention.

With graduates hailing from over 10 countries, the program not only nurtures talent but also cultivates a diverse and globally minded workforce, further driving the company’s commitment to digital transformation.

"The employees I nominated for the program were already building their skill sets in this area, so I thought this was a great opportunity to support their career goals and they are all very capable of succeeding as Data Architects."