The Causal Mindset Academy/From Prediction To Causation

  • $125

From Prediction To Causation

  • Course
  • 19 Lessons
  • Includes 1 private space

Many people know AI (Machine Learning / Predictive Inference) and need Causal Inference to advance their careers and stand out, but most struggle to learn it. It's not your fault, conceptually, it's completely different. This crash course addresses that challenge and gets you started the right way by teaching you the foundational differences and common mistakes.

Includes 1 private space

  • Causal Inference

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This is not a standard course

This is NOT a standard causal inference course.
It draws on a decade of global teaching and advisory experience to highlight key cues and concepts that are often overlooked, even by experts.

What Participants Say

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"Quentin is the best expert in Causal AI I know. He elegantly combines a deep knowledge of all the subjects relating to statistics, AI and causality, with the most clear explanations for novices and experts alike. I still have his TED talk in mind in which he wrapped up very deep concepts of causality in one, enjoyable and actionable talk.""

Pr. Charles Ayoubi

Expert in technology (AI) and innovation, ESSEC Paris/Harvard Business School

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"Dr Gallea's training provides insights that are counterintuitive and very hard to find in other resources. I strongly recommend to anyone who wants to measure real impact and truly support decision making with data. I can highlight his clarity in explaining the distinction between statistical significance and causal importance, as well as the role of Double Machine Learning in estimating the effects of the one variables on each other."

Marcos Brum

Senior Data Scientist, AI Collaborator, Inc.

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"In the course, he clearly explained how combining causal inference with machine learning can lead to smarter, more transparent decision-making in business. His passion for the subject is evident, and he has a real talent for breaking down complex ideas with clarity and depth."

Amann Anand

Data Scientist, Ameriprise Financial Services

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"Quentin Gallea is an exceptionally knowledgeable and approachable expert in causal inference. His advice is clear and accessible while remaining rigorous and detailed, and he takes the time to genuinely engage with your questions and research context. His passion for doing causality properly is obvious throughout his work and interactions."

Carlo Maino

Scientific Collaborator, HES-SO

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"I recently took one of Dr. Quentin Gallea's trainings, 'From Prediction to Causation,' and was genuinely impressed. His deep expertise in causality clearly shows, and he explains the real power of causal thinking and how it differs from predictive models in a very clear way. He also highlights common pitfalls, challenges, and risks, helping to deconstruct many assumptions and misconceptions around the fundamentals. Clear, rigorous, and very practical, definitely worth it!"

Camilo Caceres

Data Science/ Machine Learning Expert - Staff Engineer, Mercado Libre

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"What surprises you with Quentin when he speaks about causality, is that under the accessible, seemingly simplistic language there is a wealth of deep seated competence and knowledge. Notwithstanding the fact that he is a masterclass in public speaking, concise, engaging and entertaining, he navigates the concepts with well explained examples."

Jeremie Diboine

Product Manager, ID Quantique

Contents

Part 0: Welcome

Overview of the course.

1. Overview

Part I: Foundations

Why Causality Matters in a World Driven by AI
1. Prediction
2. Causation, a. Introduction
2. Causation, b. Directed Graphs
2. Causation, c. Why correlation does not imply causation
3. How to choose between causation and prediction
4. A powerful combination
5. Causal AI

Part II: Misconceptions

0. Introduction:
1. Closing backdoor-paths
2. Low statistical significance and feature importance
3. High statistical significance and causality
4. Explainability and causality
5. Predictive power and causality

Part III: Causal Inference done correctly

1. Causal Model Evaluation
2a. Functional form assumptions of the nuisance function and predictive power
2b. Double Machine Learning
3. Conclusion and Next Steps

WHY?

Why Causality Is the Next Big Skill for ML Practitioners

๐Ÿ… Differentiate your profile

Causal inference is essential across industries like online marketing, e-commerce, app optimization, and health, where impact matters more than correlation.

โšกDeliver business impact

Causal inference is the most reliable way to evaluate the real business effect of ML/AI models in production (the quality of the prediction is not the right metric for this!).

๐Ÿ“ˆ Meet the rising industry demand

Mastering causal skills helps you stand out in a crowded field where few master it and meet the growing demand for experts who can go beyond prediction.

Is this for you?

You don't need to be experienced, just basic knowledge about predictive inference.

๐Ÿ“– What it is

This course helps you start (or continue) your causal inference journey the right way. You'll learn to understand the foundational differences between predictive and causal inference, so you can avoid common mistakes and apply causal reasoning confidently in your work.

โš ๏ธ What it isn't

This is not a full methods course that covers every estimator or causal model in depth. However, I'll share my free guide on how to learn causal inference on your own and for free.
For this you can turn to my other course: Applied Causal Inference Masterclass

๐Ÿ‘ฅWho it's for

โœ… ML and AI professionals who want to understand causal inference correctly

โœ… Those who've started learning but feel stuck or confused by mixed terminology

โœ… Curious data scientists seeking to bridge theory and application

โŒ People who expect an exhaustive overview of all causal methods (Check my other course for this: Applied Causal Inference Masterclass)

โŒ Those who want only coding tutorials without conceptual understanding