Moody’s

Moody’s is a global integrated risk assessment firm with over a century of experience helping organisations make better decisions. In the Lithuanian branch, that legacy continues with a strong focus on continuous learning through Moody’s University. But as the organisation leaned further into AI and automation, it needed a more flexible, hands-on approach to keep pace with the fast evolution of data and AI tools.

While Moody’s already runs extensive upskilling initiatives, there was a demand for something different: learning that could happen at an employee's own pace, with expert mentorship and direct application to day-to-day work. The missing piece for teams exploring AI for business was flexible learning based on practice.

Moody’s chose to deliver a new kind of upskilling experience powered by the Turing College (Boom’s parent company’s) learning platform. Employees from data, cybersecurity, and HR departments joined a self-paced AI for Business Analytics programme that combined individual study, expert guidance, and practical assignments grounded in real use cases.

The structure gave learners flexibility without sacrificing depth. Whether early in their journey or already experienced, employees could choose the pace and content that matched their needs. Moody’s also secured around £40,000 in government reskilling support to fund the training, making the programme even more accessible.

Graduates left the programme with stronger analytical thinking, time management, and practical AI skills. Assignments were particularly valuable — they challenged learners to solve real problems, apply new tools, and build the confidence to use AI in their everyday work.

One team working with financial data analytics is already developing a manual for using AI to update credit opinions. Others highlighted how direct, practical feedback on everything from BigQuery queries to dashboard design helped them raise the bar on their day-to-day work.

While it’s still in its early days, the training has laid the foundation for long-term growth. Employees gained both new skills and the confidence to use them, and the feedback from graduates speaks volumes about the quality of the experience.

It’s too soon to link the training to promotions or long-term retention, but the early signs are promising. Teams are applying what they’ve learned, and the appetite for continued growth is clear.  Moody’s is building future-ready skills from within.

Yes, without hesitation. The mix of structure, flexibility, and real-world relevance hit the mark. The programme gave employees space to grow and practical skills they could actually use. For Moody’s, it was a smart investment in people — and one they’d confidently recommend to any organisation serious about building data and AI capability from within.