At Accenture we hire great people and then we help them become even better. Whether it’s for the next project, a promotion or general professional development, our training is designed to prepare our employees for the next stage in their careers.
Training is not just something you'll do when you first join the company. We have made substantial, recurring investments in your development to keep you at the top of your game. In 2009 we invested approximately $800 million in training and professional development and provided 12 million hours in education for our people. But it’s not just about the hours spent in training. It’s making sure those hours are spent learning skills and acquiring knowledge that will help you further your career.
Training programs tailored to individual needs. Accenture offers a unique curriculum for each workforce, and tailors the specific courses for each career level. Training is conducted in a variety of ways, from classrooms to the Web. We use a well-managed combination of courses, practical experience on the job and feedback to enable our people to develop specialist skills that help them grow professionally.
Leaders teaching leaders. Another unique aspect of your Accenture Education experience is the idea of “leaders teaching leaders.” Many of our classroom courses are facilitated by Accenture leaders who teach from their own experience, having experienced many of the successes and challenges you will face on the job. In fact, last year over 2000 of our faculty assignments were filled by Accenture leaders from all of our workforces, all around the world. It is a great way to learn, and a great opportunity for Accenture people to contribute and pass on what they have learned.
Mentors helping reach full potentials. Accenture encourages all employees to foster mentoring relationships on a formal or informal basis. We have mentoring programs for our women and ethnic minority professionals that provide opportunity for candid dialogue and guidance on career issues. At Accenture, you'll also have a dedicated Career Counselor to help with your development plan, conduct your annual reviews and be available for coaching sessions throughout the year.
Ann Dyer, senior executive-Communications & High Tech, shares her perspective on the value of career counselors in the video below.