AI & Data Foundations

This programme is for anyone across NatWest who work with data every day – especially in Excel – and wants to make faster, smarter decisions with confidence.people who work with data and want to build skills in ‘Microsoft Excel’ and other tools such as ‘Power BI’. You will learn how to analyse data with greater accuracy, report with greater efficiency, and present data stories clearly.

Who will benefit

  • Anyone who works with data as part of their role.

Key Features

Aligned to an industry approved standard it focuses on building capability through areas such as;
  • Sourcing, preparing, and storing data efficiently using AI
  • Communicating insights clearly using Excel, PowerBI and AI-powered tools
  • Automating complex data tasks with AI
  • Cleaning, merging and validating data using AI
  • Identifying key trends and patterns using AI
  • Managing data more sustainably and ethically

Time commitment

You'll need time during working hours and must be confident you're able to allocate this within your workload. You'll receive a plan of your journey, it'll broadly consist of:
  • Fixed time of approx 3 hours per week
  • Flexible time of approx 3 hours per week

Activities you'll complete

  • Stretching workplace development
  • Participating in webinars
  • Self directed study
  • Workplace reflections
  • Assessments
  • Building portfolio

BPP support

  • Regular 1:1 coaching reviews
  • Industry experienced Tutors
  • Virtual learning environment 'the Hub'

Progression opportunities

After completion, you can consider progressing onto another PCDP such as:

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Description

This programme is for anyone across NatWest who work with data every day – especially in Excel – and wants to make faster, smarter decisions with confidence.people who work with data and want to build skills in ‘Microsoft Excel’ and other tools such as ‘Power BI’. You will learn how to analyse data with greater accuracy, report with greater efficiency, and present data stories clearly.

Who will benefit

  • Anyone who works with data as part of their role.

Key Features

Aligned to an industry approved standard it focuses on building capability through areas such as;

  • Sourcing, preparing, and storing data efficiently using AI
  • Communicating insights clearly using Excel, PowerBI and AI-powered tools
  • Automating complex data tasks with AI
  • Cleaning, merging and validating data using AI
  • Identifying key trends and patterns using AI
  • Managing data more sustainably and ethically

Time commitment

You’ll need time during working hours and must be confident you’re able to allocate this within your workload. You’ll receive a plan of your journey, it’ll broadly consist of:

  • Fixed time of approx 3 hours per week
  • Flexible time of approx 3 hours per week

Activities you’ll complete

  • Stretching workplace development
  • Participating in webinars
  • Self directed study
  • Workplace reflections
  • Assessments
  • Building portfolio

BPP support

  • Regular 1:1 coaching reviews
  • Industry experienced Tutors
  • Virtual learning environment ‘the Hub’

Progression opportunities

After completion, you can consider progressing onto another PCDP such as:

Additional information

Level

3

Duration

21 Months

Annual Intakes

Feb, May, Oct

Qualifications

No professional qualification included