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NYC Data Science Academy offers 12-week data science bootcamps in New York City. In these programs, students learn beginner and intermediate levels of Data Science with R, Python, Hadoop, Spark, Github, and SQL as well as popular and useful R and Python packages like XgBoost, Caret, dplyr, ggplot2, Pandas, scikit-learn, and more. Once the learning foundation has been set, students work on multiple projects through the bootcamp. The program distinguishes itself by balancing intensive lectures with real world project work, and by the breadth of its curriculum. Throughout the program students work alone and in teams to create at least four projects that are showcased to employers through multiple channels; private on-campus hiring partner events, student blogs, meetups, and filmed presentations.
Ideal applicants should have a Masters or PhD degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math or equivalent experience in quantitative science or programming. Candidates with BA’s who have appropriate experience are also considered.
Throughout the data bootcamp, students are assisted in preparing for the employment process through resume review and interview preparation. NYC Data Science Academy works closely with hiring partners and recruiting firms to create a pipeline of interest for its students.
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Courses
Courses
12-Weeks In-Person Data Science Bootcamp
ApplyMySQL, Data Science, Git, R, Data Visualization, Hadoop, Spark, Linux, Data Analytics , SQL, Python, Machine Learning
In PersonFull Time420 Hours/week12 WeeksStart Date None scheduled Cost $17,600 Class size 50 Location New York City In this program students will learn the modern data analytic techniques and master the requisite skills, such as Python and R programming languages as well as Hadoop, to address real-world data science problems. Throughout the program, students work alone and in teams to create at least five projects that are showcased to employers. Along the way, students will have assistance in preparing for the job search through resume review, interview preparation, and opportunities to interview with our hiring partners. Successful completion of the curriculum will present a certification of graduation certified by the New York State Board of Education.Financing
Deposit $5,000 Financing - Full Tuition Total $17,600
- Climb Credit Loan $400* pm for 60 months
- SkillsFund Student Loan
$397.88 pm for 60 monthsTuition Plans We have full-financing available through SkillsFund and ClimbCredit financial loan. It is approximately 400/per month for 60 months. Refund / Guarantee NYC Data Science Academy’s refund policy adheres to both ACCET and NYS Education Department guidelines. Visit https://nycdatascience.com/refund-and-regulations/ for more details. Scholarship Limited number of scholarships available to qualified candidates. Getting in
Minimum Skill Level Ideal applicants should have a Masters or Ph.D. degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math or equivalent experience of quantitative science or programming. Prep Work http://blog.nycdatascience.com/faculty/data-science-bootcamp-pre-work/ Placement Test No Interview Yes
Big Data with Amazon Cloud, Hadoop/Spark and Docker
ApplyData Science, Hadoop, Spark, Data Structures, Python, Cloud Computing
In PersonPart Time5 Hours/week2 WeeksStart Date None scheduled Cost $2,990 Class size 10 Location New York City This is a 6-week evening program providing a hands-on introduction to the Hadoop and Spark ecosystem of Big Data technologies. The course will cover these key components of Apache Hadoop: HDFS, MapReduce with streaming, Hive, and Spark. Programming will be done in Python. The course will begin with a review of Python concepts needed for our examples. The course format is interactive. Students will need to bring laptops to class. We will do our work on AWS (Amazon Web Services); instructions will be provided ahead of time on how to connect to AWS and obtain an account.Financing
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Minimum Skill Level Students are expected to be familiar with using an operating system from the command line; knowledge of Python is helpful. Placement Test No Interview No
Data Science with Python: Data Analysis and Visualization (Weekend Course)
ApplyData Science, Data Visualization, Data Analytics , Data Structures, Algorithms, Python
In PersonPart Time4 Hours/week6 WeeksStart Date None scheduled Cost $1,590 Class size 20 Location New York City, Online This five week course is an introduction to data analysis with the Python programming language, and is aimed at beginners. We introduce how to work with different data structure in Python. We covered the most popular modules, including Numpy, Scipy, Pandas, matplotlib, and Seaborn, to do data analytics and visualization. We use ipython notebook to demonstrate the results of codes and change codes interactively during the class. Our past students include people with no programming experience or those who have minimal exposure to Python. Students told us our classes are very informative, engaging, and hands-on.Financing
Deposit N/A Refund / Guarantee NYC Data Science Academy’s refund policy adheres to both ACCET and NYS Education Department guidelines. Visit https://nycdatascience.com/refund-and-regulations/ for more details. Getting in
Minimum Skill Level Knowledge of basic data types (e.g. string, numeric), data structures (e.g. list, tuple, dictionary) Familiarity with concepts of list comprehension and for/while loop Placement Test No Interview No
Data Science with Python: Machine Learning (Weekend Course)
ApplyStart Date None scheduled Cost $1,990 Class size 10 Location New York City, Online This 20-hour Machine Learning with Python course covers all the basic machine learning methods and Python modules (especially Scikit-Learn) for implementing them. This includes linear regression, Naïve Bayes classifiers, logistic regression, linear discriminant analysis, cross-validation, bootstrapping, feature selection, regularization, model selection, SVM, decision trees, random forest, PCA, K-Means, and Hierarchical clustering. In addition, this course teaches the basics of natural language processing. After successfully completing this course, you will be able to explain the principles of machine learning algorithms and implement these methods to analyze complex datasets and make predictions in Python.Financing
Deposit N/A Getting in
Minimum Skill Level Completion of Data Science with Python: Data Analysis; Data Science with R: Machine Learning Placement Test No Interview No
Data Science with R: Data Analysis and Visualization (Weekend Course)
ApplyData Science, R, Data Visualization, Data Analytics , Data Structures
In PersonPart Time7 Hours/week6 WeeksStart Date None scheduled Cost $2,190 Class size 15 Location New York City, Online This course is designed to provide a comprehensive introduction to R. Students will practice programming and analyzing data with R. Students will learn how to load, save, and transform data as well as how to write functions, generate graphs, and fit basic statistical models to data. In addition to a theoretical framework in which to understand the process of data analysis, this course focuses on the practical tools needed in data analysis. This course also covers the creation of dynamic reports with the knitr package in R as well as the creation of dynamic dashboards with R Shiny. By the end of the course, students will have mastered the essential skills of processing, manipulating and analyzing data of various types, creating advanced visualizations, generating reports, and documenting the code.Financing
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Minimum Skill Level Basic knowledge about computer components Basic knowledge about programming Prep Work None Placement Test No Interview No
Data Science with R: Machine Learning (Weekend Course)
ApplyStart Date None scheduled Cost $2,990 Class size 40 Location New York City, Online This 35-hour Machine Learning with R course introduces both the theoretical foundation of machine learning algorithms as well as their practical applications in R. It will introduce you to data mining, performance measures and dimension reduction, regression models, both linear and generalized, KNN and Naïve Bayes models, tree models, and SVMs as well as the Association Rule for analysis. After successfully completing this course, you will be able to break down the mathematics behind major machine learning algorithms, explain the principles of machine learning algorithms, and implement these methods to solve real-world problems. Unit 1: Foundations of Statistics and Simple Linear Regression Unit 2: Multiple Linear Regression and Generalized Linear Model Unit 3: kNN and Naive Bayes, the Curse of Dimensionality Unit 4: Tree Models and SVMs Unit 5: Cluster Analysis and Neural Networks Final Project After 35 hours of structured lectures, students are encouraged to work on an exploratory data analysis project based on their own interests. A project presentation demo will be arranged.Financing
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Minimum Skill Level Knowledge of Python programming Able to munge, analyze, and visualize data in Python Prep Work Knowledge of R programming Able to munge, analyze, and visualize data in R Placement Test No Interview No
Deep Learning with Tensorflow (Weekends and In-Person Only)
ApplyData Science, Game Development, Artificial Intelligence, Python, Machine Learning
In PersonPart Time6 Hours/week6 WeeksStart Date None scheduled Cost $2,990 Class size 15 Location New York City Via analogy to biological neurons and human perception, this course is an introduction to artificial neural networks that brings high-level theory to life with interactive labs featuring TensorFlow, the most popular open-source Deep Learning library. Essential theory will be covered in a manner that provides students with an intuitive understanding of Deep Learning’s underlying foundations. Paired with hands-on code run-throughs in Jupyter notebooks as well as strategies for overcoming common pitfalls, this foundational knowledge will empower individuals with no previous understanding of neural networks to build production-ready Deep Learning applications across the major contemporary families: Convolutional Nets for machine vision; Long Short-Term Memory Recurrent Nets for natural language processing and time series analysis; Generative Adversarial Networks for producing realistic images; and Reinforcement Learning for playing video games.Financing
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Minimum Skill Level Object-oriented programming, ideally Python (introductory course: https://nycdatascience.com/courses/introductory-python/) Simple shell commands, e.g., in Bash (tutorial of the fundamentals: https://learnpythonthehardway.org/book/appendixa.html) Placement Test No Interview No
Full-time Online Data Science Bootcamp
ApplyMySQL, Data Science, Git, R, Data Visualization, Hadoop, Spark, Linux, Data Analytics , SQL, Python, Machine Learning
OnlineFull Time28 Hours/week12 WeeksStart Date None scheduled Cost $17,600 Class size 25 Location Online This program was designed for students that have the time to be a full-time student, but can't commute to our school. Students will be placed on a rigorous curriculum that spans from 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM EST as well as have access to prerecorded modules with over 1000 coding challenge questions on online learning platform for additional practice. In addition, they have access to dedicated TA’s as well as the larger network of a shared slack channel between both in-person and remote bootcamp students. Classes: You will learn streamed lectures as well as have access to prerecorded modules and coding questions for additional practice. Personalized Job Support: Students also have access to the full resources of NYC Data Science Academy to help them find their dream job upon graduation. Our curriculum covers the expanse of all the skills required in the data science industry. We cover both R and Python as well as Machine Learning Theory, Big Data, and Deep Learning.Financing
Deposit 5000 Financing - Full Tuition Total $17,600
- Climb Credit Loan $400* pm for 60 months
- SkillsFund Student Loan $397.88 pm for 60 months
Tuition Plans We have full-financing available through SkillsFund and ClimbCredit financial loan. It is approximately 400/per month for 60 months. Refund / Guarantee NYC Data Science Academy’s refund policy adheres to both ACCET and NYS Education Department guidelines. Visit https://nycdatascience.com/refund-and-regulations/ for more details. Scholarship Limited number of scholarships available to qualified candidates. Getting in
Minimum Skill Level Ideal applicants should have a Masters or Ph.D. degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math or equivalent experience of quantitative science or programming. Prep Work http://blog.nycdatascience.com/faculty/data-science-bootcamp-pre-work/ Placement Test No Interview Yes
Introductory Python (Evenings)
ApplyMySQL, Data Science, Data Visualization, Data Analytics , Data Structures, Algorithms, Python
In PersonPart Time5 Hours/week2 WeeksStart Date None scheduled Cost $1,590 Class size 40 Location New York City This is a class for computer-literate people with no programming background who wish to learn basic Python programming. The course is aimed at those who want to learn “data wrangling” – manipulating downloaded files to make them amenable to analysis. We concentrate on language basics such as list and string manipulation, control structures, simple data analysis packages, and introduce modules for downloading data from the web. This Introductory Python class runs over four weeks, with five hours of class per week (split into 2 ½ hour evening classes). Classes will be given in a lab setting, with student exercises mixed with lectures. Students should bring a laptop to class. There will be a modest amount of homework after each class.Financing
Deposit $1590 Refund / Guarantee NYC Data Science Academy’s refund policy adheres to both ACCET and NYS Education Department guidelines. Visit https://nycdatascience.com/refund-and-regulations/ for more details. Getting in
Minimum Skill Level This Introductory Python class is designed for computer-literate people with no programming background who wish to learn basic Python programming. Prep Work In the class, we will use Python 3. If you are following this video to set up Python environment, please make sure you download the Python 3.X version starting from 1 min 23 s in the video. Link: https://vimeo.com/160172414 Placement Test No Interview No
Part-time Online Data Science Bootcamp
ApplyData Science, R, Data Visualization, Spark, Virtualization, Data Analytics , Data Structures, Artificial Intelligence, SQL, Python, Machine Learning
OnlinePart Time28 Hours/week26 WeeksStart Date None scheduled Cost $17,600 Class size 25 Location Online This is an online part-time self-paced program. Students have 4 - 10 months to complete this program. The curriculum is the same as our on-campus program, with full-financing options, career support and with a one on one support from our mentors. This program is designed for students that work full-time and are not able to quit their jobs. Our curriculum is drawn from data science engagement with corporate consulting and training, hiring partners and active industry participation. Our remote bootcamp ensures that students achieve a very high level of proficiency. Students are expected to dedicate themselves fully to this program and fulfill all the requirements, which include completing lecture videos, daily homework, and four projects. The Remote Bootcamp is built as a collaborative environment utilizing online chat and meeting systems. Students also have the opportunity to collaborate on homework, projects, job applications, interview preparation, paired programming, and even further through our extended alumni community. We work closely with hiring partners and recruiting firms to create a pipeline of interests for students. Each student receives one-on-one support with job searching and access to all kinds of job assistance resources, including coding reviews, interview prep, resume workshop, and access to our exclusive hiring partner network.Financing
Deposit 17600 Financing - Full Tuition Total $17,600
- Climb Credit Loan $400* pm for 60 months
- SkillsFund Student Loan $397.88 pm for 60 months
Tuition Plans We have full-financing available through SkillsFund and ClimbCredit financial loan. It is approximately 400/per month for 60 months. Refund / Guarantee NYC Data Science Academy’s refund policy adheres to both ACCET and NYS Education Department guidelines. Visit https://nycdatascience.com/refund-and-regulations/ for more details. Scholarship Limited number of scholarships available to qualified candidates. Getting in
Minimum Skill Level Ideal applicants should have a Masters or Ph.D. degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math or equivalent experience of quantitative science or programming. Prep Work http://blog.nycdatascience.com/faculty/data-science-bootcamp-pre-work/ Placement Test No Interview Yes
Reviews
NYC Data Science Academy Reviews
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- NYCDSA Experience- 11/25/2019Precious Chima • Data Scientist • Campus: New York City • Verified via LinkedIn
Enrolling in the NYCDSA is easily one of the best decisions I have made, not only in my professional career but also in my life. Being of a statistics background, I knew that programming knowledge was critical when trying to utilize math to solve real-world problems. During my undergraduate years, virtually everything I did mathematically was done by hand. This was a massive constraint because although one may be capable of solving a problem correctly by hand, it is difficult to truly understand how to it is used in the real-world without any true form of automation. After a lot of research into graduate schools, bootcamps, and program offerings with a Data Science focus, I decided to go with NYCDSA based on the consensus of positive reviews I received. During my time there, I was refreshed on advanced statistics, learned a plethora of programming languages that I now feel very comfortable using to build large-scale projects, and even developed my presentation skills tremendously since every project had to be presented in front of a class that included a panel of highly-skilled Data Scientist. Consequently, this helped me feel confident throughout my entire interview process and land my dream job in Data Science. They say hindsight is 20-20, and although I couldn't have said that I was sure this was going to be the outcome coming into the program, I can say now that it was easily one of the most pivotal decisions I have ever made in my entire life.
- Excellent Data Science Bootcamp- 1/4/2021Haining Fu • Graduate • Course: 12 Week Full Time Hadoop & Spark Bootcamp • Campus: New York City • Verified via LinkedInI started this program with absolutely Zero coding background. I was a little skeptical about signing up this program. However, school prep you 2 coding languages (Python and R) from scratch. Instructors are very friendly and helpful, students can reach instructors easily if you have questions. After the 4 weeks intensive basic coding training, i was able to understan and build a strong base for the advanced topic such as, Machine Learning, Visulization. There were 4 projects needed to be completed in order to finished the program. The data we aquried for final capstone project was from the company in leading industries. I would say this school opened a door for you in the data world and help you land your dream job in the future.
- The bootcamp experience can't get better than this- 12/19/2020Zack Zbar • Graduate • Course: Full-time Online Data Science Bootcamp • Campus: Online • Verified via LinkedInIn trying to enter the Data Science field, I came to the conclusion that the bootcamp route was my goldilocks option, somewhere between self-teaching (low cost/commitment) and a master’s degree (high cost/commitment). If you come to the same conclusion, I couldn't imagine a better bootcamp experience than NYCDSA.Curriculum:Comprehensive and (more importantly) realistic. NYCDSA focuses on building a strong DS foundation. So instead of becoming a superficial expert on the most complicated buzz-word models, you become a solid expert on DS foundations with experience applying those foundations to projects. This turned out to be hugely important, as many of my DS job interviews focused on fundamental ML concepts, and I could give in-depth answers.Faculty:Top notch. The instructors are experts with years of experience, and they're skilled at breaking down complex topics. This allows them to work with both beginners and advanced students. Further, they're incredibly supportive, and always available to answer questions and help with projects. For me, that alone made the investment worth it - to have experts available to help work through your questions, instead of banging your head against the wall trying to figure it out yourself.Job Support:The Covid job market is tough, but the NYCDSA team does what they can to help. They made introductions/recommendations, hosted events, helped prep for interviews, and met with me many times for career services. Of course, at the end of the day, you’ve got to get the job… but they’re on your side every step of the way.The only issue I have with the bootcamp route is that going in, there’s often this “do a bootcamp, get a job” misconception. More realistically, it’s “do a bootcamp, then study for a few months independently, then commit yourself to interview prep and job hunting, then get a job.”As long as you’re ready for the work, the bootcamp can be a perfect first step. For me, NYCDSA and the self-led study that followed provided the very necessary foundation of my DS career.
- Top Notch Program- 11/6/2020David Zask • Data Scientist • Graduate • Course: Full-time Online Data Science Bootcamp • Campus: Online • Verified via LinkedInI have a philosophy degree and was working as a data analyst, but I was interested in taking my career in a more technical direction. NYC Data Science academy provided me with all of the tools to become proficient as a Data Scientist. Their 3-month program gives students a unique opportunity to gain a deep conceptual understanding of the field as well as exposure to real-world projects. No other program provides this level of immersion in the field. The projects are real data science projects that you would work on as a professional data scientist and provide you with an impressive portfolio.
It really comes down to the people at NYCDSA from the instructors to career services and the alumni network. They are all ready to make a significant investment in you and your career as a data scientist. I loved learning from my instructors and from my peers. I truly feel like I am part of a community. Even in difficult economic times, you are put into a great position to launch a career as a Data Scientist. You need to be willing to invest a lot of time, but the investment pays off!
- Fantastic Coursework and Instructors!- 11/2/2020Matthew Boccio • Graduate • Course: Full-time Online Data Science Bootcamp • Campus: Online • Verified via LinkedInNYCDSA went above and beyond to make sure that their students had a stellar bootcamp experience despite being in the midst of a global pandemic. Having a "live online" model meant that we were all taking classes remotely, but that instructors were giving their lectures live through zoom and using screen sharing to share lecture notes, slides, and example code. Instructors and TAs were very readily available digitally, and made sure to make themselves available to teach and answer questions at almost all hours of the day.
Aside from the impressive response to COVID, overall the curriculum was very involved - a difficult but worthwhile challenge for both beginners and experts alike! The coursework is designed to push you and involve real-world datasets as examples in your analysis, and projects give you a real sense of how to approach data analysis in an intelligent way. This a great place to learn!
- good school- 10/10/2020Baptiste • Student • Course: 12-Weeks In-Person Data Science Bootcamp • Campus: New York City • Verified via LinkedInA good school, open, with high level professors. Courses are introductive, but if you have deeper questions, there is no problem, the staff is there for you, which is great and adaptive for everyone. The job assistance is very effective, and they help you to be your best!
- Silver Lining in the Middle of a Pandemic- 10/7/2020Catherine Tang Kim Sin • Data Science Intern • Graduate • Course: 12-Weeks In-Person Data Science Bootcamp • Campus: New York City • Verified via LinkedIn
i started this program during the pandemic and absolutely no regrets. i was skeptical having it online at first but the instructors and TA's make it as hassle-free as possible to help you out. Its tough but worth the handful of sleepless nights.
- Fantastic instructors and thorough curriculum- 10/3/2020Swarup Malli • Graduate • Course: 12-Weeks In-Person Data Science Bootcamp • Campus: New York City • Verified via LinkedInI'm a software engineer with work experience in Business Intelligence. I always felt data science was a logical extension of business intelligence. I had been planning to transition into the data science space by joining an immersive data science Bootcamp. I picked NYCDataSceince Academy after researching on various boot camps near my area.
My experience has been a positive one. I was able to learn a lot of data science-related subjects in a short span of 3 months.
Thanks to the instructors, who were always there for the students. They really cared about the students and are well versed in the subjects they teach. The career services are very efficient, leveraging a large community of alumni.
I would recommend this Bootcamp to professionals who are looking to break into the field of data science.
- Excellent Teaching Staff and Thorough Curriculum- 10/2/2020Simon Yates • Graduate • Course: Full-time Online Data Science Bootcamp • Campus: Online • Verified via LinkedInI attended the 12-week Data Science Bootcamp in May 2020 and gained a great deal from the experience. I came in with a background in mathematics, but with limited experience programming in Python. By the end of the bootcamp I was very comfortable using Python to work with data and run machine-learning analyses such as Random Forests and Gradient Boosting.
What I thought was exceptional about the course was the quality of the instructors. These ranged from mathematicians with a distinguished track record in academia, to hands-on software engineers with experience working with complex systems. In all cases the instructors were encouraging and generous with their time.
The bootcamp has an extensive pre-work section and I'd advise any attendees to complete this thoroughly. 12 weeks is a short time to cover the amount of material that's on the curriculum, so building basic coding skills before the start will be very beneficial.
All-in-all I felt the bootcamp delivered exactly the skills that I was looking to build. I'd recommend it highly to anybody who wants a serious foundation in the subject.
- Immersive 12-week Data Science Bootcamp- 10/1/2020Elina Egiazarova • Graduate • Course: 12-Weeks In-Person Data Science Bootcamp • Campus: New York City • Verified via LinkedInI attended the 12-week Data Science Bootcamp at NYC Data Science Academy and it was a fantastic experience. It was meant to be in-person but the classes were moved online due to pandemic. The transition was seamless even though we were the first on-site cohort to become fully online.I can't recommend this program highly enough to anyone interested in a career in data science and machine learning. You will learn a lot in a very short amount of time so be prepared for an intensive experience but you'll enjoy every minute of it. The instructors have strong backgrounds in applied mathematics, computer science, statistics and machine learning - as well as industry experience - and it's extraordinary how much time and energy they put in to make sure that students understand what being a good data scientist means. You'll do homework, quizzes, exams, projects (individual and in groups), it's a lot of work but you will never feel stuck as they have excellent TAs who are always there to help.You will learn Python, R, SQL, different machine learning algorithms as well as how to work with data. But that's not all: what I particularly liked was how strongly they emphasised the importance of presentation skills and the ability to tell a story behind your numbers.Their devotion to making sure that they prepare you well for a career in data science is quite remarkable. Their career services are outstanding - you will have regular meetings to discuss your resume, prepare for interviews, network with alumni.My background is in applied mathematics and quantitative finance but the curriculum is so intensive that I had to work 12 hours a day to meet all the deadlines. But - and that's what makes NYCDSA truly first-class - it will never feel like hard work because you will be surrounded by people who are not just very good at what they do: they are passionate about data science and their enthusiasm will inevitably translate into you enjoying it, too.So if you are interested in a career in data science - NYCDSA is an excellent place to start. But even if you are considering data science but not sure whether you'll like it or not - try to get into NYC Data Science Academy: not only will you learn a lot but you'll actually love data science and will want to make it your life's work.
- Robert K.N. Atuahene • Data Scientist • Graduate • Course: 12-Weeks In-Person Data Science Bootcamp • Campus: New York City • Verified via LinkedInWithout question, this is an outstanding Bootcamp for those looking to break into the field of data science. The curriculum is structured to help students master the essential vocabulary in Python (and R) needed to gather, clean, analyze and visualize fairly large data sets(up to a few million records of data) as well as master the theory behind the traditional machine learning algorithms used in supervised and unsupervised learning - ie. penalized MLR, SVM, DA, LR, DT, RF, Gradient boosting algos, clustering and PCA along with hands-on homework, quizzes, exams and project work to consolidate theory with practice. And all this is crammed into 12 weeks so prepare for an intensive ride. But as others have mentioned you will get as much out of it as you put in and this includes utilizing the wealth of resources available to you via the instructors and your cohort.
In addition to the coursework, the Bootcamp prepares students for the job market by emphasizing presentation skills and the importance of using data to tell a relevant story or solve a business problem. The founder of the program is personally involved in the resume and interview preparation as well as many aspects of the job hunt process.
I enrolled in the 12weeks in-person Bootcamp but due to Covid-19, all classes were made virtual. I commend the Academy for making this transition seamless without a reduction in the academic experience.
I certainly recommend this Bootcamp to beginner/intermediary level data science professionals or those looking to make a complete switch. For more advanced students, the Academy offers advanced courses in deep learning and working with much larger data sets that are unfortunately separate from the Bootcamp(at an additional cost of course!)
- Graduate of Sept '19 cohort- 7/31/2020Arliss Coates • Graduate • Course: 12-Weeks In-Person Data Science Bootcamp • Campus: New York City • Verified via GitHubThe NYCDSA is about as rigorous an education as it's possible to pack into 3 months. I was a total beginner in coding, computer science, math, and statistics, so I found the experience very challenging, but very rewarding. Data science is not something to get into idly, but if you're committed, you should be able to make it through. It helps to know someone outside the camp who can assist with the coursework, even though their group of instructors and TAs is top notch. You're going to encounter a pretty brilliant group of people.
- A great bootcamp!- 7/14/2020William Ponsonby • Business Analyst • Graduate • Course: 12-Weeks In-Person Data Science Bootcamp • Campus: New York City • Verified via LinkedInNYCDSA is a fantastic bootcamp. I picked them on the recommendation of a former student and it didn't disappoint! It was a seriously tough 3 months, I had never coded before I started the course pre-work having just finished a humanties degree and they pack a huge amount in. With their syllabus the course should really be much longer than 3 months, so you'll need to spend time on the pre-work and also consolidating post-bootcamp, but they give you a solid base to work off and plenty of material to work through even after you've left.
You get out what you put in to this course. I was often pretty exhausted and increasingly had no weekends! It was no picnic but definitely worth it as I now have a job at a consultancy specialising in data.
I think the best aspects of the course were that you could ask anyone for help, both students and teachers, plus the nature of the project work where you were also judged on your presentational skills.
