Jigsaw Labs
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Jigsaw Labs is a data engineering bootcamp taught part-time and online. Jigsaw Labs offers a 24-week Data Engineering Bootcamp and a 12-week Web Development Bootcamp with Python. In the Data Engineering bootcamp, students will learn backend programming (Python, SQL, Flask and testing), how to work with professional codebases, DevOps (AWS, Docker), and data pipelines (Pyspark, Airflow, Redshift, DBT). The Web Development with Python course curriculum covers Python, OOP, SQL, Flask, and Dashboards.
The Career Course at Jigsaw Labs covers algorithms, advanced SQL, and refactoring to prepare students for engineering interviews. Students receive six months of online course work via zoom four days per week, followed by six months of bi-weekly post-work group sessions conducted via Zoom.
The Jigsaw Labs application process consists of a cultural interview followed by a technical interview on Python fundamentals: lists, dictionaries, loops and variables. To prepare, students can complete the first ten lessons of the free Introduction to Coding Course. The Data Engineering Bootcamp at Jigsaw Labs offers a job guarantee. Students are guaranteed a job offer in a data or coding related field earning at least $70,000 within six months of completion of the course. To graduate from the course, students must complete their solo project, pass the exam at the end of each module, and have an attendance rate of 90% or higher (make up assignments available). Students must also be present during the three hour postwork sessions occurring twice per week, having an attendance rate of 85%, and apply to at least ten positions per month during the post-work period.34 Jigsaw Labs Reviews
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ZackData Engineer • Graduate • Data Engineering Career Course • OnlineSep 15, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceA Must Attend!!
I had a wonderful experience with the Jigsaw Labs career course, and would strongly recommend moving forward on it!! Jeff did a superb job of distilling complex topics into manageable concepts and tasks. I believe there might be only a handful of instructors/camps available that have both the competence and pedagogical know-how to communicate these topics well. The consistency of labs, where you apply hands-on experience, and thoughtful layering of the topics, provided an amazing acceler...I had a wonderful experience with the Jigsaw Labs career course, and would strongly recommend moving forward on it!! Jeff did a superb job of distilling complex topics into manageable concepts and tasks. I believe there might be only a handful of instructors/camps available that have both the competence and pedagogical know-how to communicate these topics well. The consistency of labs, where you apply hands-on experience, and thoughtful layering of the topics, provided an amazing accelerant for my learning curve and had me feeling very competent by the end of it and ready for more projects! Right after the course ended, through Jigsaw's externship program, I worked with a former Amazon data scientist veteran to help build an Ecommerce application that improves business operations for store owners.- ChrisData Engineer • Graduate • Data Engineering Career Course • OnlineJul 02, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Best instructor you can hope for
Take this bootcamp if you are seriously considering a Data Engineering career. Jeff will challenge you to grow, but also offers a lot of guidance if/when needed. A lot of the topics covered have helpful labs, and the class structure promoted pair and individual practice as well as support you need when making a career change. I got my job offer though his career services, but you have to do your part in studying and preparing. He strategically vets hiring managers and recruiters your wa...Take this bootcamp if you are seriously considering a Data Engineering career. Jeff will challenge you to grow, but also offers a lot of guidance if/when needed. A lot of the topics covered have helpful labs, and the class structure promoted pair and individual practice as well as support you need when making a career change. I got my job offer though his career services, but you have to do your part in studying and preparing. He strategically vets hiring managers and recruiters your way. - EricPython Engineer • Data Engineering Career Course • OnlineJun 03, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Fantastic experience!
Jeff obviously puts a lot of work into curriculum development. His explanations, readings, and labs are all really top-notch. I also think the curriculum itself is very strong, and he's made a good effort to ensure that the students actually use the tools that are taught (Python, AWS, Flask, Streamlit, PostgreSQL, Docker, Kubernetes, Redshift) when they build out their final projects. Docker and Kubernetes are possibly more DevOps- than Data Engineering-centric, but they're in h...Jeff obviously puts a lot of work into curriculum development. His explanations, readings, and labs are all really top-notch. I also think the curriculum itself is very strong, and he's made a good effort to ensure that the students actually use the tools that are taught (Python, AWS, Flask, Streamlit, PostgreSQL, Docker, Kubernetes, Redshift) when they build out their final projects. Docker and Kubernetes are possibly more DevOps- than Data Engineering-centric, but they're in huge demand, and once I put them on my LinkedIn profile I starting getting all kinds of relevant outreach from recruiters.
Most important, he gets a really good idea what the skills of the students are, and their interests and desires, then goes out and does a lot of legwork to get the students the interviews they need. He's a fantastic advocate. I got several interviews through him, and one of them turned into a job.
Oh, one more thing: he's very generous with his time. There are lots of one-on-ones in class and he provides office hours outside class—and strongly encourages students to use them.
My only con is that I wish he'd spent a little more time on PySpark and possibly NoSQL. - ChrisData Engineering Career Course • OnlineApr 16, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Excellent Data Engineering Program
I highly recommend the Data Engineering program from Jigsaw Labs. When I started the school, I had been trying to teach myself how to code with books and online tutorials for months. I quickly got up the learning curve with the excellent teaching and curriculum by Jeff (the instructor and founder of Jigsaw). Jeff cares so much about each student's progress and I like how the smaller class size allows for a more personalized learning experience. The curriculum builds a really solid unders...I highly recommend the Data Engineering program from Jigsaw Labs. When I started the school, I had been trying to teach myself how to code with books and online tutorials for months. I quickly got up the learning curve with the excellent teaching and curriculum by Jeff (the instructor and founder of Jigsaw). Jeff cares so much about each student's progress and I like how the smaller class size allows for a more personalized learning experience. The curriculum builds a really solid understanding of the fundamentals and then grows this by covering a lot of topics at a quick pace. When I tell my software/data engineering friends what we're learning, they're impressed by how much the curriculum covers. - EricGraduate • Data Engineering Career Course • New York CityMar 11, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Amazing Data Science Course
Jeff provides amazing mentorship and instruction on the journey into Data Science. This was actually the second data science course I was involved in as the topics can become very complex very quickly. Jeff's understanding and ability to break down these topics made this course extremely enjoyable. To put it simply there are a lot of data science classes out there, but not many Jeff Katz.
The curriculum covered in this class can become overwhelming quickly so I would recomme...Jeff provides amazing mentorship and instruction on the journey into Data Science. This was actually the second data science course I was involved in as the topics can become very complex very quickly. Jeff's understanding and ability to break down these topics made this course extremely enjoyable. To put it simply there are a lot of data science classes out there, but not many Jeff Katz.
The curriculum covered in this class can become overwhelming quickly so I would recommend making sure you have time in your life to focus. - LuisPeople Analytics - Reporting & Analytics • Student • Data Engineering Career Course • OnlineFeb 01, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Data Engineering
Hands down the best curriculum and instructor to introduce you to data engineering and cloud deployment. Jeff's personal approach shows you the intricacies of the industry and the tools needed to make you a sought out candidate. There is no substitute to hands on the keyboard and doing. If you're looking for a fast, highly technical, and relevant course, Jigsaw Labs is the school for you. - MicheleData Scientist • Graduate • Data Engineering Career Course • OnlineDec 15, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Jigsaw Labs helped me land my first data science job!
Jigsaw Labs' 'Data Science Career Course' really helped me level-up my skills in Python, SQL, APIs, building dashboards, machine learning, and project-building. The instructor is extremely knowledgeable, helpful, and flexible (depending on individual student's needs). Jigsaw Labs classes are taught part-time, after work hours (which made it extremely convenient for students with full-time jobs and other daytime obligations). Initially the course was taught in-person, however the boot cam...Jigsaw Labs' 'Data Science Career Course' really helped me level-up my skills in Python, SQL, APIs, building dashboards, machine learning, and project-building. The instructor is extremely knowledgeable, helpful, and flexible (depending on individual student's needs). Jigsaw Labs classes are taught part-time, after work hours (which made it extremely convenient for students with full-time jobs and other daytime obligations). Initially the course was taught in-person, however the boot camp went fully remote in March. Students came in at all skill levels; every class usually involved structured curriculum, lectures/demos from the instructor, followed by practical coding labs that we worked on in groups (in online breakout rooms, with help from the instructor when needed). Even though students came in at all levels of experience, all students came out of the boot camp with more skills and high-level and unique projects to expand their portfolios. A few months into the program, I was able to show the first project I completed at Jigsaw Labs to interviewers, which resulted in me being offered a competitive data science fellowship. Throughout the program, the Jigsaw Labs instructor and curriculum continued to help me improve on my projects and develop new skills; even after the program, the instructor continued to share resources and offer advice about my job search and how I could continue to improve my code and Github portfolio. A few months after completing the course, I landed my first data science job, so I would highly recommend applying to Jigsaw Labs for anyone looking to transition into a data science or data engineering career! - Campbell HutchesonGraduate • Data Engineering Career Course • New York CityOct 15, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
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I was in the 6 month Data Science Career course. Jeff was an excellent instructor and all the other students were great to work with. - ShannonStudent • Coding For Data • New York CityMar 17, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
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Jigsaw Labs is a part time data science class. Jeff is a great teacher because he is very patient and good at explaining things. The class is small so there is lots of one on one attention. The students also work together to reinforce new topics and concepts. - kaniAnalytics senior • Graduate • New York CityMar 16, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Journey to data science
It is easy for skills to stagnate in an ever-changing face of tech. Before Jigsaw, I had been trying online courses with disappointing results. It is difficult to maintain the drive required to study unassisted. While leaning, I also had to satisfy the demands of full-time work. Jigsaw helped me solve this puzzle.
It is a powerful combination hands-first curriculum, a considerate instructor and an engaging cohort that made my experience unique. The focus on industry-o...It is easy for skills to stagnate in an ever-changing face of tech. Before Jigsaw, I had been trying online courses with disappointing results. It is difficult to maintain the drive required to study unassisted. While leaning, I also had to satisfy the demands of full-time work. Jigsaw helped me solve this puzzle.
It is a powerful combination hands-first curriculum, a considerate instructor and an engaging cohort that made my experience unique. The focus on industry-oriented knowledge and project-based work is beneficial for professionals with a goal of practical learning. Along with course instruction, the community in our cohort enabled discussions as a part of learning which is essential to progress. The on-demand availability of the instruction was also useful part of understanding.
I feel fortunate to have found Jigsaw at the right time. I would recommend anyone keen on investing their skills to give it a shot.
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How much does Jigsaw Labs cost?
Jigsaw Labs costs around $9,500.
What courses does Jigsaw Labs teach?
Jigsaw Labs offers courses like Data Engineering Career Course.
Where does Jigsaw Labs have campuses?
Jigsaw Labs teaches students Online in a remote classroom.
Is Jigsaw Labs worth it?
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