Salesforce

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

Tech StackData Visualisation Tools, SQL, Tableau

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