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Who we are
Who we areWhat we do
What we do- AI Acceleration
* Gen-e2™
* AI & data governance
* AI & Gen AI strategy
* AI in software engineering
* AI-driven API factory
* AI-powered digital products
* MLOps & LLMOps - Cloud & Data
* Cloud data migration
* Cybersecurity services
* Data strategy
* ESG data management & reporting platform
* Technical due diligence - Training & Transformation
* PALO IT Academy & AI training
* Business & people transformation
* Corporate sustainability strategy
* Human-centered design
* ROI & value discovery workshops
- AI Acceleration
Who we work with
Who we work with
Driving Responsible
AI Transformation
Level up your team with PALO IT Academy + Bangcast training programs
We believe that empowering your workforce with knowledge is the cornerstone for success. That's why we've acquired Bangcast, a pioneering organization specializing in AI enablement through targeted training programs.
Our PALO IT Academy + Bangcast offers a range of workforce development programs designed to equip employees of all skill levels with the competencies they need to thrive in our fast-evolving business environment.
For tech professionals
Gain insights from leading technical experts through our employee training programs, offering cutting-edge knowledge and practical skills in AI and Gen AI to stay ahead of the curve.
For business professionals
Access tailored training plans for employees, designed to meet specific business needs and goals, ensuring relevant and impactful learning experiences for business professionals.
Hands-on experience
Get involved with interactive workshops and real-world projects that provide hands-on exposure to AI and Gen AI tech, facilitating quick adoption and deeper understanding.
Continuous support
Now more than ever, what’s applicable today will be dated tomorrow. Enjoy ongoing access to our resources, helping your teams stay current with the latest advancements and best practices in AI.
For tech professionals
Gain insights from leading technical experts through our employee training programs, offering cutting-edge knowledge and practical skills in AI and Gen AI to stay ahead of the curve.
For business professionals
Access tailored training plans for employees, designed to meet specific business needs and goals, ensuring relevant and impactful learning experiences for business professionals.
Hands-on experience
Get involved with interactive workshops and real-world projects that provide hands-on exposure to AI and Gen AI tech, facilitating quick adoption and deeper understanding.
Continuous support
Now more than ever, what’s applicable today will be dated tomorrow. Enjoy ongoing access to our resources, helping your teams stay current with the latest advancements and best practices in AI.
PALO IT acquires Bangcast, empowering businesses to navigate responsible AI transformation
Our courses & workshops
Our courses and workshops listed here are not exhaustive, get in touch with PALO IT in your location to learn more.
Agentic AI Delivery, GitHub & Microsoft
Gen-e2
Key learnings:
- Adopt a modern “AI-enhanced engineering” workflow using Copilot across the full dev lifecycle
- Turn business discussions into clear implementation plans, tasks, and user stories
- Use AI as a coding copilot and orchestration tool for debugging, iteration, and delivery
- Apply context engineering practices (RAG, memory, context packs, multi-agents)
GitHub & Microsoft, Agentic AI Delivery
GitHub Actions
Key learnings:
- Build faster and more reliable CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions and AI assistance
- Use Copilot to create, debug, and optimize workflows and configuration files
- Automate code reviews, release notes, and issue triage with AI-powered actions
- Create reusable and scalable workflows for team and multi-project use
GitHub & Microsoft, Agentic AI Delivery
Integrate MCP with Github Copilot
Key learnings:
- Design AI-ready systems that can interact safely with internal data and services
- Build and test an AI integration from API to working assistant
- Secure AI connections with authentication and access control best practices
- Identify risks and protect your systems when exposing tools to AI agents
GitHub & Microsoft, Agentic AI Delivery
Github Copilot Fundamentals 1 & 2
Key learnings:
- Work faster by using GitHub Copilot to write, improve, and understand code
- Turn ideas or issues into working code, tests, and updates in minutes
- Adapt Copilot to your team’s standards and ways of working
- Practice on real development cases to build immediate productivity gains
Agentic AI Delivery, Business AI
AI Level 2: No-Code Automation
Key learnings:
- Designing autonomous "Agentic" systems and Copilot agents
- Building workflows with Power Automate (triggers and logic)
- Industrializing high-value business processes
- Data security and internal governance for automated flows
Business AI, Leadership
AI for Consultants
Key learnings:
- Identifying cross-functional use cases to improve efficiency
- Automating internal processes and documentation
- Understanding risks and internal usage best practices
- Building a custom AI corporate assistant
Business AI, Product & Innovation
AI for Innovation
Key learnings:
- Structuring strategic intelligence and identifying weak signals
- Transforming ideas into structured presentation materials
- Piloting innovation projects via KPI tracking
- Creating an AI assistant to turn data into innovative action plans
Corporate AI, Leadership
AI for Legal Services
Key learnings:
- Drafting standard legal documents and templates
- Analyzing and comparing contracts to identify risks
- Ensuring compliance and automating legal summaries
- Building an AI legal assistant for recommendations
Corporate AI, Leadership
AI for Finance
Key learnings:
- Automating and structuring financial reporting
- Identifying trends and anomalies in financial data
- Optimizing expense control and financial documentation
- Creating an AI finance assistant for decision-making support
Corporate AI, Leadership
AI for Human Resources
Key learnings:
- Optimizing onboarding and employee journeys
- Facilitating recruitment via AI-drafted job offers and interview prep
- Mapping skills and managing complex HR situations
- Building an AI HR assistant for actionable deliverables (CVs, process)
Business AI, Leadership
AI for Marketing: Communication
Key learnings:
- Structuring editorial plans and communication strategies
- Multi-format content production (text, visuals, supports)
- Clarifying and prioritizing narrative information
- Creating an AI assistant to transform briefs into final messages
Business AI, Leadership
AI for Marketing: Digital Acquisition
Key learnings:
- Defining multi-channel acquisition strategies
- Generating SEO-optimized content and email campaigns
- Optimizing landing pages and conversion journeys
- Creating an AI acquisition assistant for plan optimization
Business AI, Leadership
AI for Marketing: Analyst
Key learnings:
- Automating market and competitive intelligence
- Synthesizing complex data into actionable insights
- Automating reporting and KPI dashboards
- Building a custom AI business analysis assistant
Business AI, Leadership
AI for Account Managers
Key learnings:
- Prioritizing actions and identifying new business opportunities
- Personalizing client interactions and value propositions
- Transforming meeting notes into structured reports
- Industrializing account management with an AI assistant
Business AI, Leadership
AI for Sales: Prospection
Key learnings:
- Structuring strategic account plans and reviews
- AI-assisted drafting of follow-up emails and personalized messages
- Creating custom commercial presentations
- Building an "AI Attack Plan" assistant using CRM and market data
Business AI, Leadership
AI for Managers
Key learnings:
- Using AI to structure decision-making and team tracking
- Improving managerial communication and meeting reports
- Creating AI-driven dashboards and performance indicators
- Building a custom AI managerial assistant
Agentic AI Delivery, Product & Innovation
AI Masterclass: Product & Tech
Key learnings:
- AI impact on prototyping speed and developer productivity
- Automating UI generation, code, and documentation
- Advanced prompting, RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation), and MCP
- Managing security, costs, and environmental impact of Tech AI
Business AI, Leadership
AI Masterclass: Multi-role
Key learnings:
- Basics of GenAI vocabulary and key actors
- Introduction to text, image, and video tools
- Data security, ethics (CSR), and compliance (GDPR)
- Prompting techniques for immediate productivity gains
Leadership, Security, Data &DevOps
Cybersecurity 101
- Understand the importance of cybersecurity
- Learn about data and account security best practices, and password protection strategies
- Discover network and mobile security essentials
Agentic AI Delivery, GitHub & Microsoft
GitHub Copilot for DevOps
Key Learnings:
- Understand Bicep, Terraform, ARM, Ansible, and Azure policies
- Build GitHub actions using Copilot
- Manage CI/CD workflows effectively
- Automate scripting and tasks
- Monitor and log activities with Copilot
Security, Data &DevOps
Foundations of DevOps
ICAgile certification (ICP-FDO)
Key Learnings:
- Implement DevOps practices and kickstart cultural shifts
- Understand the principles of continuous improvement, continuous integration, and configuration management
- Learn the fundamentals of delivery and deployment pipelines
- Manage infrastructure and databases effectively
Impact & ESG, Security, Data &DevOps
ESG Data Orchestration
- Understand the Master Data Management (MDM) framework and its core pillars
- Align MDM with your ESG framework, data maturity, and business goals
- Design a roadmap for effective data orchestration within your organization
Impact & ESG, Security, Data &DevOps
Master Data Management
- Understand the Master Data Management (MDM) framework and its core pillars.
- Acquire knowledge and tools to design effective data governance strategies.
- Align MDM practices with your business goals, technical environment, and data maturity.
Leadership, Business AI
AI Fundamentals for Non-Techies
- Basic AI concepts
- How to inspire innovation
- AI tools for efficiency - kicking manual processes to the curb
- Best practices for secure usage of AI
GitHub & Microsoft
Advanced GitHub Copilot for Developers
Key learnings:
- Overview & refresher
- Installation and configuration
- Essential features and functions
- Advanced techniques and best practices
GitHub & Microsoft
GitHub Copilot Excitement Day
Key learnings:
- Introduction & refresher
- Creative applications of GitHub Copilot in unexpected scenarios
- Hands-on coding challenges for learning and showcasing skill in a fun, competitive environment
GitHub & Microsoft
GitHub Copilot Learning Session
Key learnings:
- What is GitHub Copilot and what can it do?
- Installation, configuration, and starting your development journey with Copilot
- Prompt engineering
Product & Innovation
Agile Product Ownership
ICAgile certification (ICP-APO)
Key learnings:
- Skills and behaviors for Agile product ownership
- Product planning and development
- Collaborating with customers and stakeholders
Product & Innovation
Agile Fundamentals
ICAgile certification (ICP)
Key learnings:
- Cultivating an Agile mindset
- Value-driven development
- Including customers and users in your development process
- Process and product adaptation
Product & Innovation
Design Thinking Fundamentals
- Fundamentals of user research and observation techniques
- Strategies for effective problem framing
- Techniques for generating innovative ideas through effective ideation
- Best practices for rapid prototyping and user testing
Product & Innovation
Innovation Day
- Problem-solving through innovative approaches
- Hackathon to explore new business models, products, or services tailored to your business challenges
1 -2 day training & workshop
Impact & ESG
Sustainability Day
Key Learnings:
- Customizable training program to onboard your team with the sustainability framework adopted by your organization
- Actionable plans for teams and/or individuals to support sustainability initiatives
Impact & ESG
2 Tonnes
Key learnings:
- Individual and collective strategies for ecological transition
- Roles of various stakeholders in the transition process
- Perspective on the transition that extends beyond carbon considerations
Impact & ESG
Digital Collage
Key learnings:
- Digital tech's impact on the climate
- Identifying causes and effects
- Actionable roadmap for personal and/or organizational change
Impact & ESG
Climate Fresk
- Fundamental science behind climate change
- Causes and effects of climate change
- Actionable roadmap for personal and/or organizational change
Leadership
Conscious Leadership
Key learnings:
- Importance of culture and the predominant role of leaders
- Creating a psychologically safe environment
- Leadership styles
- Systemic view for organizational change
Leadership
Agile Team Facilitation
ICAgile certification (ICP-ATF)
Key learnings:
- Agile facilitation techniques and facilitation mindset
- Facilitating sprint planning, retrospectives & daily stand-ups
- Conflict resolution and managing team dynamics
Leadership
Management 3.0
Certificate of attendance
Key learnings:
- Motivation and engagement
- Delegation and empowerment
- Change management
Retail, Luxury & Consumer Goods | PALO IT Client Story
AI for everyone: unlocking Pernod Ricard's potential through training
AI for everyone: unlocking Pernod Ricard's potential through training
Challenge:
Pernod Ricard faced the imperative to leverage emerging technologies, particularly AI, without losing sight of its most valuable asset: its people. The goal was to train the team, including leaders and operational staff, to understand and harness AI in their daily tasks.
Solution:
PALO IT developed a comprehensive AI Academy program aimed at making AI accessible to non-technical staff across various roles. This combined training with critical thinking, letting participants to assess, implement, and lead AI adoption thoughtfully within the organization.
600+
Specialized prompts developed for specific applications.
240+
Implementation opportunities identified and prioritized.
Automotive, Aerospace & Manufacturing | PALO IT Client Story
Bridging an Agile mindset across international offices
Bridging an Agile mindset across international offices
Challenge:
BMW embarked on an Agile and DevOps transformation journey to up its operational efficiency and adaptability. They engaged PALO IT to deliver a series of workshops and training sessions to their global team.
Solution:
PALO IT crafted a training plan tailored for the multinational automaker. In addition to the trainings, we laid the groundwork for future-focused communities within BMW, leveraging the momentum of the initial transformation to sustain progress long into the future.
1,000
Trained employees making up a fresh-eyed, Agile-certified team.
Success metrics
Defined and tailored for each country.
Insurance | PALO IT Client Story
Streamlining digital delivery through Scrum
Streamlining digital delivery through Scrum
Challenge:
AXA initiated its digital transformation by adopting Scrum as a delivery framework for its e-commerce platform. The organization needed to quickly ramp up its delivery capabilities, making it crucial to onboard the team effectively with the Scrum delivery cadence.
Solution:
PALO IT clarified the product backlog and established an agreed sprint cadence, creating a regular rhythm for the team’s delivery process for new products. Our team also provided technical training on design options and application supportability, while engaging other parts of AXA to bridge silos.
What they say
Nicolas PAYET, CEO, Mexico & North LATAM, Pernod Ricard
"Thanks to the PALO IT team and its AI Academy program, we were able to fully leverage our GPT tool, transforming the operational efficiency of all our areas. Every collaborator, regardless of their role, discovered practical and scalable ways to integrate artificial intelligence into their daily tasks, enhancing our productivity and competitiveness."
Claire, Site Director
"A comprehensive training course that teaches the basics and allows you to master AI tools. I really enjoyed the presentation, the format and the content, especially the demonstrations and the exercises we did together."
Alexis, Engagement Manager
"The speakers were very clear and the topics were up-to-date, reflecting the latest AI models. I really enjoyed this training. I learned practical skills, such as how to respond to a call for tenders and create presentations using AI. I highly recommend it!"
Jean-Michel, Account Manager
"A very interesting training course! I found it promising for the future, with gains from the very first session. I really enjoyed discovering the different possibilities, the real-life tests, and the trainer's accessibility. I think I can save up to 4 hours per week."
Véronique, VP Customer Success
"Excellent training – it's very practical and allows you to test things on the fly while asking questions, a learning method that helps you retain information better!"
Alice, Product Designer
"The friendly format, in a small group setting with colleagues sharing the same expertise, facilitates discussion. Everyone can easily contribute within a collaborative work environment. I particularly appreciated the formalization of the different types of prompts, clarifying the appropriate actions and identifying various techniques."
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Our ecosystem
Meet the PALO IT Academy team
PALO IT Academy specializes in AI enablement through targeted training programs, having trained thousands of professionals across the world.
Delphine BORNERT
Managing Director, PALO IT Academy
Benjamin ARBEIT
Managing Director, PALO IT Academy