The recent wave of innovation in Artificial intelligence (AI) has enormous disruptive potential, but there is a decided shortage of professionals capable of harnessing the power of the latest modelling techniques and moving AI from the drawing board into real life.
The programme Certified Expert in Data Science and AI aims to give practitioners a solid foundation in data modelling, as well as an in-depth understanding of the latest AI methods and solutions (especially Deep Learning). The course covers the theoretical foundations of statistical modelling, the detailed analysis of neural models – along with associated machine learning procedures – and includes a technical introduction to and practice in Python programming using the general “Data Science Stack” (Numpy, SciPy, Pandas, Scikit-Learn), as well as TensorFlow for Deep Learning.
After successfully finishing the course, practitioners will not only be familiar with the state of the art in AI, they will also be capable of implementing the latest machine-learning models in practice.
The course is conducted by two trainers who are also available as points of contact throughout the on-campus study period, ensuring that you receive the highest possible standard of mentoring and guidance. Please note that the two trainers are specialists in different areas of expertise, meaning that each will contribute his or her own perspective to the learning process.
The programme Certified Expert Data Science and Artificial Intelligence consists of two 5-day weeks which are divided by a weekend. The course will take the form of interactive “lab” sessions during which participants will implement solutions (under guidance). Passing the automatically evaluated programming assignments is a necessary prerequisite for certification.
Data Science and Modelling Foundations (Week 1)
Neural Networks and Deep Learning (Week 2)
Certified Expert in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (Frankfurt School)
Programmers, data scientists and business analysts, as well as individuals with experience in programming and/or data analysis seeking an in-depth understanding of and practical exposure to the latest AI technologies (especially Deep Learning)
10 days
Total fee: EUR 6,990 (10 days). This includes the IT infrastructure access fee, registration fee (EUR 100) and examination fee (EUR 450).
Course fees are exempt from VAT.
1st week: March 30 - April 3, 2020
2nd week: April 20 - 24, 2020
First week: 21-25 September, 2020
Second week: 12-16 October, 2020
Prof. Dr. Florian Ellsaesser
Florian is Assistant Professor for International Entrepreneurship at the Frankfurt School of Finance & Management.
He completed his undergraduate degree in Economics and Philosophy in the UK. His PhD at Cambridge University was a comparison of three approaches to explanation in management research, focusing on causal inference and the construction of explanatory frameworks. He particularly looked at situations in which the data is limited, such as when an entirely new product, service or distribution channel is launched.
For one of his research papers Florian received the Oxford, Cambridge, Warwick best PhD paper award. During his PhD he also began to study Mathematics and has continued ever since.
After his PhD, Florian first worked as a strategy consultant and then as a project manager at McKinsey & Company. He then moved into the entrepreneurial world and was involved in founding a number of technology start-ups. He also published on causal inference and machine learning in the Academy of Management Review and the Strategic Management Journal.
Florian’s main research interest lies in decision making under uncertainty and the application of machine learning to managerial and organizational problems.
András Simonyi
András is a computational linguist and philosopher with a strong background in logic. As a developer and researcher he worked on the design and implementation of various natural language processing based intelligent systems at Applied Logic Laboratory (2006-2015), the Hungarian Academy of Science (2013-2017) and Analogy Co. (2015-2017). His main fields of interest are computational semantics and knowledge representation. Currently he works as a natural language processing developer.
Levente Szabados
Levente has a background in cognitive sciences and considerable experience in leading research and development teams as well as transforming research results into software applications. He has filled various roles at two startups including co-founder, lead of research, and chief technology officer. Levente’s work has covered topics including web ontologies, evolutionary computation, neural networks, and diverse natural language processing approaches. He currently has over 10 years of experience in applied AI and is working as a Senior Consultant.
