Salesforce

Training and certifying autistic technologists as Tableau Associate Consultants.

Project Details

auticon partnered with Salesforce to train and certify autistic technologists as Tableau Associate Consultants.

Country:United States
Industry:Information Technology
Engagement:AI Services | Data Analysis | Data Services | Data Visualisation | Inclusion Programme
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About

Salesforce is a global leader in customer relationship management (CRM) and cloud-based software, having acquired Tableau to strengthen its data visualisation capabilities.

The Challenge

Salesforce needed to meet rising demand for Tableau talent and aimed to do so while advancing its DEI goals by including autistic professionals in its Professional Services workforce.

The Solution

auticon delivered tailored Tableau training and certification to a cohort of autistic technologists, supported by coaching and mentorship. Participants were embedded in client-facing teams to shadow and gain real-world consulting experience.

The Benefits

Created career paths in data visualisation for autistic professionals

  • Strengthened Salesforce’s talent pipeline
  • Advanced DEI objectives through inclusive hiring

The Highlights

auticon became an official Salesforce Professional Services Partner

  • Training included soft and technical skills
  • Programme won DEI Initiative of the Year

Social Impact

Empowered neurodivergent talent through skills development and inclusion in a globally recognised tech ecosystem.

The Salesforce partnership with auticon is already yielding tremendous results… Our Tableau training programme will further our shared goal of addressing under-employment in the autistic community.

Eric Berridge
EVP, Salesforce Professional Services
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