Yum! Brands and Decoded today announced their partnership to build an in-house Data Academy in the UK for the international restaurant business.
KFC employees will be given the opportunity to gain qualifications in data analytics, learning cutting-edge data science techniques such as machine learning, data visualization and programming in Python.
By partnering with Decoded, Yum! Brands are recognising the importance of data skills for its workforce and future success.
James Whitehorn, Commercial Director at KFC UK & Ireland, said:
“Data led decision making is at the core of how we operate at KFC, so we are delighted to partner with Decoded to offer our people the opportunity to participate in the Data Academy. As we strengthen our digital and analytical efforts, we are excited to invest in our people, ensuring we cultivate organisational wide data capability that continues to fuel our growth.”
Nicky Kirshen, Managing Director London, Decoded, said:
“We are proud to be working with Yum! Brands who are investing in the lifelong learning of their people. Data skills are some of the most in-demand skills in the workplace today. Forward-thinking companies like Yum! Brands are offering their people the opportunity to up-skill into the jobs of the future in the workplace. The future of food will be fuelled by data-driven innovation. We are excited to be a part of that future with Yum! Brands.”
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