Correlation One Reviews
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Adebayo Akindele Verified via LinkedIn
Awesome time at C1
I will forever be grateful to the great staff @ C1, from the teachers to the counselors and the management staff. I appreciate the guide and knowledge shared. Thank you All. I am using everything learned and it's yielding a great reward beyond my expectation. Thank you again for making my dream come true. -
Jermaine S. Verified via LinkedIn
Awesome Experience!!!
Thoroughly enjoyed the coursework! They truly teach you the key skills you need to become a Data Analyst from researching, cleaning, implementing and visualizations via case studies & capstone projects whether as an individual or as a team. Real World examples in an online classroom environment while introducing you to the tools to start your career! I highly recommend them :) -
Shannon McFearin Verified via LinkedIn
Great Experience
I am a recent graduate of the Data Analytics program. The instructors and staff covered a thorough amount in the 16 weeks of the class. I learned a lot of new skills and applications and brushed up on some old. The only thing I wish was discussed as a class in more detail was writing program scripts. It was still a great experience. -
Yedidya Verified via LinkedIn
Data Science for All / Empowerment (DS4A)
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DS4A is an excellent program that provided me with core data analytics and visualization skills. It was very challenging and pushed me to my limits. The course was very fast-paced and many times I had trouble catching up with what was going on in class, but the TAs were amazing, and they went above and beyond to provide students with help in understanding the material and working on the extended cases. The bests parts of the program for me were the connections I made and collaborations I had with many wonderful and brilliant people passionate about data. Feeling like I was not alone in my struggles and the challenges I experienced whilst learning data science made all the difference. There were also career success coaching, mentorships and job search assistance provided for fellows, even though I personally did not take too much advantage of those opportunities as I was struggling to submit assignments on time and working on our group's final capstone project. Overall, I would highly recommend this program for those looking to get into data related careers and I am incredibly grateful to have received this opportunity to be part of DS4A cohort 3. -
Valerie Stetson Verified via LinkedIn
Certified Data Analyst, Honors, Top 20%
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I enjoyed my time with Amazon's Career Choice Data Analytics Program with Correlation One. I have always loved numbers, researching and analyzing, but didn't have the know how or the skills. Prior to the program I had no experience at all with Excel or analyzing data, and now feel so much more confident in my skills. Everyone in the staff from the TA's, the instructors, the Career Success Coaches and in Operations were wonderful and always willing and ready to help. You have one on one office hours with your TA's to help you with anything you need help with and don't understand. You also have one on one office hours with your Career Success Coach to help you with producing a well written resume that will help you get seen more with potential employers. They also have job assistance with the Professional Development Team to help you get a better position. Another part of the program I enjoyed was the extra office hours with smaller groups to help you learn things such as Python and Tableau. It is a wonderful program and I will always be grateful for everyone at Correlation One! -
Deirdre Tholen Verified via LinkedIn
Amazon Career Choice - Data Analytics
Excel and SQL with Tableau -
Edward Adegoroye Verified via LinkedIn
Amazon Career Choice - Data Analytics - Cohort 2
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Being previously exposed to data collection and analysis from graduate and post graduate studies, I classified myself as an intermediate level user of Microsoft Excel, but I always knew there were blanks in my knowledge that needs to be filled in order to put myself out in the labor market as a data analyst. Then I took the opportunity of the Amazon Career Choice - Data Analytics Training by correlation One, this was exactly what I needed to fill-in the blanks, from the introduction phase asking the question; What is data literacy? to Interpreting tables, Data extraction in Excel, Interpreting charts & graphs, Data transformation, pivot tables & Data visualization, Dashboarding and finally putting all these skills into practice in a capstone project within a team, which is also an added skill, I cannot have asked for more. The career development sessions and personnel are wonderful, breaking down topics like overcoming imposter syndrome, helping to put together my resume, Mock interviews in preparation for actual job interviews, LinkedIn and networking discussions. The correlation One team will always come together to help and provide resources to any student to ensure their success.
I am happy and fulfilled to have passed through this institution that has really impacted and increase my knowledge in data analysis. It is a great program, and I am sure anybody who is fortunate to partake in any of their programs will surely have a great experience.
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S. K. Park Verified via LinkedIn
Analysis Engineer
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Correlation One Training program for Data Analytics (Amazon Career Choice) is a really well-organized platform for beginners to start learning data analytics. The lectures and study materials are excellent. The capstone project makes me understand the big picture of data analytics. Dedicated TAs' help sessions are a must to complete the capstone project while you are working. I appreciated the C1 training program for data analytics! -
Bushra Islam Verified via GitHub
DS4A for all Women 2022
DS4A/W is an amazing platform to build data science skills and create a strong network for job search. This program is also unique in offering career coaching with resume review, mentorship, and interview workshops. I highly recommend this program which enriched my career profile and leave me with a lifetime experience! -
Ha Bui Verified via GitHub
Data Science for All/Women
DS4A/Women by Correlation One is a great boot camp. They not only provide knowledge to data science world but also prepare us for job search. I learn a lot from this program and highly recommend it. -
Shakyra Tyus Verified via LinkedIn
DS4A for all Women 2022
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It was a pleasure being a student in this program. Correlation one provides women with the opportunity to enrich their career through mentorship, education, resume and interview workshops, job placement and resources, and more. I highly encourage women to consider this program if they are looking to enhance their career and looking for job placement or if are in need of career coaching and tangible data science experience for career growth. -
Jiadai Li Verified via LinkedIn
Very good women study program
Very good opportunity to enhance technical skills and networking. -
Patricia Balbon Verified via LinkedIn
Data Science For All / Women
I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to participate in this fellowship. There was a lot of support from TAs, mentors, career success coaches, and instructors - all for free. Above everything, my peers in this program are an amazing group of women and I'm excited to follow everyone's careers. -
Briana Thornhill Verified via LinkedIn
DS4A Empowerment
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DS4A Empowerment was a 17 week long dive into the realm of data science. I came from a software testing background and while I had very high level knowledge about some of the topics the instructors, TAs, course materials and capstone project all pushed me and taught me valuable lessons that helped me land a new role as a data scientist. I was able to learn and practice python, SQL, Tableau, statistics, other peoples experiences as data professional, online networking and more! Not only was the course top notch, I got to learn next to brilliant people who LOOKED LIKE ME! Black women, black men, Latinx, LGBTQ+! I am grateful for the opportunities this program has opened up for me. -
Abe Verified via LinkedIn
Data Science 4 All / Empowerment
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I went into the DS4A program with a single entry computer science course under my belt. This course goes over a lot of data science topics that can put you on the way to an entry level job in the field. However it’s really up to the student to dive into the material and spend time studying it. The deadlines are known from day 1 but I often found myself working up to the deadlines because of how thick the material can be for a newcomer. Overall I felt I learned a lot about DS as a field, got support in applying, and love that they sent me job openings via email.
After finishing the course I leveraged it to ask to work on a project with my company’s data science team. Four months later I am part of the data science team and my salary went up about 50%. I still feel like I have so much to learn but DS4A really put me on the path to believing I can do this.
The people were very friendly, the group project difficulty varies depending on your team, and overall the vibes were good for a Saturday all day class. Would definitely recommend this to anyone interested -
Derek McGrath Verified via LinkedIn
Data Science for All / Empowerment
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DS4A was great for me. I was in Cohort 3 of empowerment and had only looked at code for the first time less than a month before starting. My background was in stuff like retail, customer service, and was currently full-time door dashing, yet the program was able to take me all the way through becoming comfortable with coding, the packages and programs I use in my new job, how to interpret data and other necessary things like that. Two months before finishing the program I got a job with one of the largest companies in the US doing data analysis for the product safety department. In addition to that, everyone in my group has landed jobs in the data industry since finishing the program.
The coursework was a little light in the coding but taught you what you needed to know to continue to grow. I regularly refer back to the coursework for reminders on how I did a particular thing and still communicate with my group both on data problems and as personal connections. Our TA's were extremely enthusiastic and helped us in formulating our project and completing various aspects of it. Our mentors were great for guidance on entering the workforce and preparing for interviews. By the end my team had managed to have a working linear regression model with an interactive front end that allowed for predictions based on user inputs. The website was run with flask and hosted on heroku along with our Tableau dashboard. Considering none of our group came into the program with coding knowledge and six months later had managed that is pretty crazy to me. -
Aaron Verified via LinkedIn
DS4A Empowerment
This is an excellent program! I came in with some data analytics experience and DS4A really elevated my skillset and professionalism. The instruction is top-notch, the staff are extremely supportive, and the job assistance is way better than anything I had access to in college/grad school. The coursework is challenging, but very doable. I highly recommend it. -
Michael Verified via LinkedIn
It was okay
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Some of Correlation One (C1) teaching assistants (TA) early on seemed like they were lost and didn't know who to reach out to on the C1 team for questions and escalations. A few TAs were rock stars and offered office hours on specific topics (e.g. Intermediate/Advanced Excel). The curriculum and the extended cases (EC) started to diverge after the second EC. For example, we started to learn about Tableau and SQL but the homework assignment were mostly focused on Excel.
The group I was paired with to work on our group project eventually dwindled down to only two (myself and one other student). Originally the group started off with five students. One student never showed up since the start of the program but was left in our group by our C1 TAs. EC office hours with TAs were sometimes chaotic. The times I've shown up for extra help there were too many students asking for help but not enough TAs online to help and answer questions. This was definitely not a great experience.
Overall, the biggest perk in this program is getting to work with career coaches and getting personal feedback on how to approach the interview process, resume building, and job hunting tips and tricks. Some of the resume tips were generic such as focusing on formatting or updating LinkedIn with keywords.
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Carlos Gabriel Salas Verified via LinkedIn
Data Science for All - Colombia
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It is such an amazing experience, where you'll be able to learn from experts in different fields of data science (including statistics, Machine Learning, Deep learning, Natural Language Processing, among others). Besides this, during the bootcamp you will be working on a real world business-oriented capstone, intended for you to apply what you've learned, while working with your incredibly talented teammates. -
Jose Diaz Verified via LinkedIn
Data Science for All / Empowerment
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DS4A is an amazing program that makes it possible for underrepresented groups to get started on a data science/analytics career. They provide awesome training through their extensive curriculum and provide you with the resources to succeed in the real world. You will create connections and gain experience that will be useful for years to come. I definitely recommend this program to everyone interested in data science. -
Raheemat Rafiu Verified via LinkedIn
DS4A is the best data science program for a beginner
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Prior to this program, the only python I knew was a snake. In no time, I had built enough confidence to work on a project with my data science skills. DS4A was my best fellowship ever! The classes are well-structured and oh God! DS4A people are tremendously amazing!!! The Teaching Assistants, mentors and speakers were all really excellent. It was an intensive program, but the sessions were very lively and bubbly. I 1000% recommend especially to beginners. -
Rudy Guzman Verified via LinkedIn
Purpose Driven with the Best Teaching Strategies and Content
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Correlation One offers an excellent combination of being purpose-driven and teaching methodology.
As far as being purpose-driven, they are very sincere and passionate about making data science skills accessible to all, especially to communities that have been traditionally underserved. Natesh, one of the central driving forces of the program and the head instructor from Harvard, is one of the most inspirational instructors I have ever had. He is extremely down to earth so he makes the subject matter very accessible despite the subject matter being intimidating at times. He also builds a personal relationship with his students. Furthermore, he doesn't just teach hard, data-science skills; He also teaches life skills (e.g. how to overcome self doubt when learning).
As far as the teaching methodology, it is excellent. Every DS4A day I full of lessons delivered into small digestible pieces that add up over time, so you never really feel like it's too much content at once. Furthermore, the lessons were sometimes divided into analytical and coding sessions, to help you isolate & drill certain skill sets that make you a good data scientist.
Lastly, I'll say that the social value of this program was superb. I connected with my project teammates, becoming good friends along the way. The mentors were also very nice and helpful along with the guest lecturers--who were sometimes young professionals with very relatable personalities and experiences.
Great program! I highly recommend this to anyone who is serious about building data science skills! -
Christine Gonzales-Martinez Verified via LinkedIn
Data Science for All / Empowerment
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Take the leap of faith and apply to this challenging data science boot camp. This is one of the most rewarding and hardest accomplishments I've completed. Coming into the program with no tech experience I was supported by fellows, instructors, TA's , group study sessions, inspiring guest speakers, and mentors. Be prepared to dedicate the time and effort and gain invaluable knowledge and experience. -
Patricia Nascimento Verified via LinkedIn
Great Experience for Career and Life
Just met a lot of amazing people and learned so much! It requires A LOT of work, but it was for sure one of the best learning experiences I had. The teachers are willing to explain in the simplest ways to make um you TRULY learn. I loved it. Only regret not having enough time to dedicate myself more because of work. -
Maria Becerra Verified via LinkedIn
Data Science For All / Empowerment
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DS4A has been a life-changing experience. What some people call a BootCamp or a school program, is in fact at least in my opinion, an ecosystem that empowers you to succeed in life. Regardless of the role you choose, after this program, you will be equipped to perform better analysis and make more informed decisions.
The program is very selective so make sure that if you apply, you have the time and the passion to make the best of it. The professors, Teacher Assistants, most students, and all the staff put a lot of effort into making this program an amazing experience so make sure you do your part as well.
Something I really loved is the hands-on experience from day 1. I had to take a 4 week BootCamp to improve/leverage my python skills, and it was challenging but rewarding so make sure to ask for help if you feel lost. As someone who is not used to it, this was hard but trust me when I say there's always someone willing to help you.
Besides the analytical and technical sessions, we were offered career development workshops, career fairs, and speaker series sessions with experts in different topics.
DS4A is an amazing program and if you have not applied yet, I would encourage you to do it right now. -
Marlen Long Verified via LinkedIn
Data Science for All (DS4A)
The DS4A Program provided on of the most challenging and rewarding experiences of my life. It pushed me to further develop my technical skills in the areas of SQL and Python. It also helped refine my communication skills by working fully remote throughout the duration of the program. The relationships I developed were very invaluable. -
Ralphie Lega Verified via LinkedIn
Data Science For All-Empowerment
Arguably the most challenging yet, most rewarding experience of my professional career. Was challenged to think beyond my comfort level and has changed the trajectory of career for the better. Because of what I’ve learned i’ve been exposed to new opportunities that I would’ve never been able to do. -
Ramiro Verified via LinkedIn
Amazing experience
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I highly recommend this program. The content, the guidance of the instructors and the spirit of the course are high level and makes the experience super comforting and the course really focus on how to get new and useful skills. Although my experience made that I already knew or had studied part of the course's content (because it's from the scratch), you can reap the benefits of the special lessons, the networking with people with a great tech background and both instructors and students eager to help you to get new knowledge. -
Keeshan Williams Verified via LinkedIn
Data Science For All / Empowerment
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This is an absolutely amazing program! For those looking to break into or up-skill within the Data/Tech space, this program offers a the perfect "hands on" experience to start building or enhancing your Data career. Aside from the Data Science concepts and job placement functions, this program also provides top-tier networking opportunities, not just with your cohorts, but with professional mentors as well. Too many points to mention here, but its truly an amazing program, and I am so grateful that I was accepted into it! -
Raul C Pena Verified via LinkedIn
Just Amazing
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I am very excited to have had the opportunity to complete the course and gain employment from what I learned. My personal experience cannot happen without the help of the instructors, TA's, volunteer mentors, and the supporting personnel who make every day during the program come together without issues.
To be successful during the program, you must be curious and work outside your comfort zone. Curiosity and being able to self-learn will be some of the most abilities which will ensure your success.
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Esteban Guio Verified via LinkedIn
Data Science Fellowship
2nd Cohort Spring 2021 for DS4A/Empowerment -
Sule Sidigu Verified via GitHub
Amazing Program for All People
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I had the honor of attending the Data Science for All / Empowerment (DS4A) program hosted by Correlation One. In it, individuals from underrepresented groups learned data science skills to apply to their careers. I appreciate that this program went beyond the standard boot-camp. We were assigned teaching assistants, meaning I had two data science professionals who answered my questions throughout the program. Additionally, I was mentored by two leaders in the tech field. Correlation One also hosts speakers who share their wisdom, career journeys, and answer and advice students and others who attend the sessions. As a result, I've been able to meet and learn from these individuals as well.
One thing I appreciate about my DS4A experience is that people from all walks of life were included. Young, old, women, men, etc. I really liked that there was no ageism in the program. Since completing DS4A, many of us stay in touch and continue to share advice and resources. As data science is a field that is constantly changing, we are still learning and growing together! -
Michael Soto Verified via LinkedIn
Phenomenal experience
- Excellent lectures and guest speakers from top universities and companies
- students ("fellows") are part of a large cohort so a great network to tap into
- smaller TA groups makes it easy to get help and 1on1 support
- project work makes it easy to get to know your team and gives you an opportunity apply your learnings to a real world challenge of your choice -
Jemar Souza Verified via LinkedIn
Highly Recommend!
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I mostly enjoyed the DS4A Empowerment program and personally recommended it to people in my network who I think would also benefit from it. One thing I liked a lot about DS4A is how they split the lessons into separate theory and coding portions. Data Science is not all about coding but I get the sense that most programs focus on coding without giving enough time to explain the fundamentals of understanding data and the best ways to analyze it. DS4A was not one of those programs.
Some things to be prepared for is that since the program is still relatively new: it feels like they're still working on streamlining their application and other administrative processes. So sometimes you can get lost trying to determine when exactly what is due when, etc. Hopefully by the time you're applying or already in the program, that feedback will no longer be relevant, which I'm confident will be the case based on how much they ask for feedback and quickly implement changes. Another thing is that like most school programs, who is in your project group can greatly impact your experience. Luckily, I had an amazing, supportive team that made the program a rewarding experience and I hope you'll have one, too.
I could tell that DS4A also puts a lot of effort into their job and career assistance programs. However, when I joined the program, my focus wasn't on getting a new job, so I didn't participate in all of those related workshops and speaker series. So I shouldn't rate the quality of that aspect. -
Hessam Yazdani Verified via GitHub
A wonderful and life-changing experience
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The mission of C1 and its DS4A program is unique and will make an impact on the diversity of the DS field. The program includes subprograms; Prefoundational Python and Data Science. The program is very competitive. The quality and pace of the lectures, the expertise that the instructors and TAs offered, and the professional development and networking and career opportunities that C1 provided at NO COST to the participants were all excellent. -
Ashley Blount Verified via LinkedIn
DS4A / Empowerment: Quality Program for Lifelong Learners
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Before joining the DS4A / Empowerment community, I did not fully understand the depth of how data science, machine learning, and business concepts are used across various fields and industries. I also had no coding experience. Needless to say, I was met with a major learning curve, and I was skeptical of how I could progress through the curriculum. Yet, from the very beginning, I was included and felt a sense of belonging. Fellows were given numerous avenues of support, and we were encouraged to learn and seek out support in order to succeed. I never felt belittled or that there was a question that could not be asked. There were also community groups and virtual social events where you could meet with people from similar backgrounds (and MANY different backgrounds were represented!). Keeping an open mind, I leaned in and took a chance on my growth: spending time studying and reviewing materials; joining informal study sessions outside of lectures; and being inspired to pursue what seemed impossible only a few months before. Instructors encouraged us whenever we met hurdles and peers supported one another in sharing resources (and their time!) to work through challenges. For a complete beginner to data science, this program challenged me to create a new narrative around the biases and assumptions I had created in working with data and working with others. We also had amazing opportunities to know how to apply for future opportunities, whether job-related or continuing education, through career development workshops. It is one thing to have acquired these skills and yet another to know how to navigate them in the real world. Career development was very informative, and once again, you will understand your influence in the opportunities that are available.
I highly recommend this program, especially if you are in a position where you would like to attain data skills and do not have the financial means or support to do so. You will get as much out of the program as you put into it. I must strongly emphasize that the program requires consistent commitment, especially if you are a beginner. If you do not stay committed to learning and participating, it is very easy to get overwhelmed and fall behind. You may also be tempted to not ask questions or reach out for help. This may require vulnerability and perhaps discomfort for those with a solitary learning style, yet you will excel personally and professionally if you make sure you set time to review and seek support. Do not underestimate the power of community and how many people are willing to help and support you. This behavior was exceptionally evident. We were provided the long-term view of the influence of our late nights and Saturday sessions. We were not only learning new skills but becoming change agents for a world that desperately needs all voices represented in our work, to mitigate the bias and stigma that can be attributed to a lack of diverse voices and leaders. Although the program is free, the value is instilled in the process on knowing how to work within a team; how to cultivate leadership; how to troubleshoot when you can not find a solution; how to give grace to oneself when you feel defeated; how to use critical thinking when working through a business case or problem; and how to give back to others who are going along with you on the journey. Take a chance on your growth through this program, wherever you are. You will be included, encouraged, and supported.
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César Ceja Verified via LinkedIn
Was amazing!!!!
The learning of simple and powerful tools with Python, sql and EXCEL was amazing, the teachers kind and experts on the subject -
Tiara Conley Verified via LinkedIn
A Life-changing Program
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I recently graduated from Correlation One's Data Science 4 All program as part of their second cohort. I didn't know what to expect going in, but I knew it would be very beneficial to become well-verses in data analysis. Correlation One gave me more than I could have bargained for with not only very knowledgable professors and TA's teaching us in-demand skills, but also building a community of peers — a network of some of the most talented and driven people I've seen — that I can stay connected with through the long-term.
I've been recommending this program to everyone because outside of your time and effort, there's nothing else this program requires. It's free and accessible for all.
Since joining this program I not only acquired foundational skills in data science, but I also got a new job and doubled my salary. Don't wonder when the time is right to pivot in your career; make the moves to get you to your goals. -
Justin Rodriguez Verified via LinkedIn
Spring 2021 Cohort 2 Perspective
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This program was fantastic. It had theoretical and practical teachings and mixed in professional development and career exploration opportunities. If you come in with no Python experience, this will be a huge learning curve for you to overcome. I took one course and actually struggled initially. It's hard to get a gauge of whether the content was difficult to master or that I did not put enough time into my learning, however I do think if they provided readings or supplementary practice for the code that we learned, it would've been easier for students to follow along in class and not fall behind.
Something I did not like was the lack of guidance for the final project and the very small offering of entry level roles through sponsor partnerships. It was expected that people with no data science, and sometimes no business or research background, take a data set and produce something useful. All we had was a mentor to give us guidance once a month and then a TA (who has a full time job as well) to support 20 groups. I think the idea was great but the execution not so much. Secondly, many of the job postings that they had on the website were like mid level and higher positions. Makes me wonder if theres a mismatch in the needs of organizations and training provided, or if more of the students accepted into this program actually already had substantial experience in data science. -
Adewale Adeyemo Verified via LinkedIn
Review
At DS4A, I received the most thorough training. The instructors are enthusiastic, and the classes are well-taught. I would recommend this bootcamp to anyone looking to advance their career or change roles.
