Data
Report
18 March 2026

Real‑world data skills. Proven business impact.

Share:

See how Corndel’s Data Academies – in partnership with Imperial Executive Education and supported by Microsoft – are helping organisations unlock 4.5 hours per person, per week and generate £29,000 in business value per participant.

Most organisations don’t lack data. They lack the confidence and capability to turn it into better decisions.

The Data Impact Report shows what changes when that gap closes. Drawing on insights from 940 people and 480 line managers, it reveals how applied learning, one-to-one coaching and real business challenges combine to drive measurable results.

This is data capability in action – saving time, increasing capacity, reducing risk and improving the quality of decisions across complex organisations.

“[Before the programme] I had no understanding of data whatsoever. Through the programme I learned Excel, how to present to different audiences, and the formulas that make it work. I’ve now created actionable visuals for leaders. Could I have done this before the programme? Absolutely not. We’re already seeing better outcomes for customers, and getting a distinction has really boosted my confidence.”

Natalie
Data-Driven Professional Programme Participant
Why this report exists

Impact you can quantify – and scale
92% of people report measurable efficiency gains, with an average 4.5 hours saved per week – capacity redirected to higher-value work.

Value that stands up commercially
Each participant delivers £29,000 in added value through automation, process redesign and better use of existing tools.

Confidence that changes behaviour
95% feel confident in role. 84% of line managers see improved performance.
Capability doesn’t sit on paper – it shows up in decisions, every day.

Data that drives decisions
77% influence decision-making more effectively.
86% communicate insights with clarity.
85% generate actionable analysis.
As data fluency spreads, bottlenecks reduce and better decisions follow.

29K
average value delivered to businesses during data apprenticeships
4.5 hours
 saved on average per week
Building capability
that achieves business outcomes
Inside the report
  • Aggregated impact across Corndel’s Data Academies – from productivity gains to confidence shifts
  • A financial services case study showing automation, improved controls and role progression
  • Real stories of transformation – from operations to fraud, risk and advanced analytics
  • Practical tools in action – Excel, Power BI, Power Automate and more
  • What this unlocks next – scalable automation, stronger retention and AI-ready foundations

Download your copy of the Data Impact Report

Enter your details to receive your copy of the guide.

Curious? Great.

Let's unlock what’s next for your teams.