Data analytics foundations: focus on Generative AI and modern tools

Welcome to the foundational course in data analytics, where we explore the essentials of data handling and analysis, enhanced with a modern twist of generative AI technologies. We will answer questions such as:

• How can generative AI transform data analytics landscape?
• What new opportunities does it bring to the field?

Learn about key tools like Alteryx, Power BI, and Power Query, and discover how they fit into the broader context of data analysis.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• understand the basics and core principles of data analytics;
• gain insights into generative AI influence on data analytics;
• get an introduction to the key tools and their place in the data analytics workflow;
• explore current and future trends in data analytics and how generative AI is influencing the field;
• get an introduction to powerful analytics tools like Alteryx, Power BI, and Power Query;
• develop a conceptual grasp of analysing and interpreting data using modern tools;
• discover emerging trends in data analytics and their potential impact.

• Data analytics fundamentals: brief overview of core principles and decision-making value.
• Data cleaning and preparation: importance of clean data, introduction to tools like Alteryx.
• Data integration basics: merging diverse data sources, using tools such as Power Query.
• Data transformation introduction: overview of transformation processes and Alteryx's role.
• Data visualisation overview: the role of effective data presentation, exampled with Power BI.
• Generative AI impact: brief look at generative AI's role in data analytics.
• Future trends in data analytics: quick insight into evolving technologies and methodologies.

This training is coordinated by Thierry Kremser, Partner at PwC Luxembourg and Andreas Braun, Director at PwC Luxembourg.

Thierry is leading the Technology Consulting services. He has over 20 years of experience in IT strategy with a specific focus on the quality and efficiency of IT departments. He has managed numerous innovation and transformation programmes and has also been involved in IT risk and security projects. Thierry is also leading the data and AI services.

Andreas is an expert in biometrics and artificial intelligence.

He has more than 15 years of experience in public and private sector projects from AI strategy and regulation, to R&D projects and proof-of-concept implementations.

Prior to joining PwC, he was group leader at a leading research institution, focusing on biometrics, AI, and IoT. He has been a university lecturer, authored more than 100 scientific publications and holds several patents.