Expanding data science education helps meet growing demand for analytics and AI expertise
IRVINE, California, August 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — AlteryxAI leader for business analytics, announced a strategic partnership with a digital education pioneer Udacity is now part of Accenture, to launch a comprehensive course on the fundamentals of data preparation with Alteryx Designer. This collaboration marks an important step in expanding data and AI literacy to millions of potential learners around the world.
The new course Data Preparation with Alteryxavailable on Udacity’s project-based learning platform, offers hands-on training on Alteryx Designer. This course equips learners with the essential data preparation skills required for predictive analytics and AI implementation. Comprehensive data preparation enables teams to harness the power of AI to make data-driven decisions and optimize business outcomes across a variety of industries.
Udacity has also launched a free beginner’s course, Explore predictive analytics with Alteryxdesigned to provide foundational knowledge in data analytics, making these essential skills accessible to learners of all levels. This partnership comes at a critical time when global businesses are increasingly looking to build a skilled workforce to harness business-critical insights that improve revenue, reduce risk and provide competitive advantage.
“In any modern organization, the demand for analytics talent will continue to grow exponentially,” said Jason BellandVice President of SparkED, Alteryx’s global education program. “Our partnership with Udacity allows us to meet this demand and equip millions of people with the skills they need to succeed in the digital economy.”
Udacity’s platform, which has served 21 million enrolled learners since 2011, will now offer Alteryx Designer training to people looking to advance their careers or improve their company’s data capabilities.
“Alteryx’s mission to modernize and streamline the data science experience for analysts everywhere aligns perfectly with Udacity’s goal of empowering individuals and organizations to unleash their potential,” said Kai RoemmeltCEO of Udacity. “As AI and analytics continue to gain demand across industries and nearly every function of the business, Alteryx is uniquely positioned to help people meet this need. We are excited about the positive response we expect from our community to this new offering.”
This partnership is strengthened by the recent acquisition of Udacity by Accenture, a leading global professional services company. This move underscores Alteryx’s commitment to making data analytics more accessible and addresses the growing need for data literacy across industries. Leveraging Udacity’s broad reach and Alteryx’s expertise in data analytics, this partnership aims to create a new generation of data-savvy professionals equipped to drive innovation and informed decision-making within their organizations.
Learn more about Alteryx learning opportunities with Udacity here.
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