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NYC Data Science Academy offers 12-week, accredited data science and data analytics bootcamps in New York City and live online. NYC Data Science Academy is a nationally accredited Data Science Bootcamp in the U.S that teaches both Python and R. In the program, students will learn beginner and intermediate levels of Data Science with Hadoop, Spark, Github, Docker, SQL, R, and Python packages like XgBoost, Caret, Dplyr, Ggplot2, Pandas, Scikit-learn, and more. The program distinguishes itself by balancing intensive lectures with real-world project work and the breadth of its curriculum. The academy is well known for its industry project-oriented learning experience and well-immersed community established since 2013.
Students will work on at least four individual or team projects showcased to employers through private hiring partner events, student blogs, meetups, and film presentations. The academy also offers strong lifetime career support such as tech interview prep, mock interviews, unlimited mentorships, and 1-on-1 post-interview reviews and feedback from career mentors to help students ace their interviews.
This is a highly intensive program with immediate returns. If you want to turbocharge your career progression in the world of data analytics, this is without a doubt the best decision you can make. However, this isn't a free pass into the field of data science; if you do not have the passion or are not willing to put in the work, it will be a waste of your time and money.
Prior to enrolling in this program, my major consideration was: If I skip the program and use the free resour...
This is a highly intensive program with immediate returns. If you want to turbocharge your career progression in the world of data analytics, this is without a doubt the best decision you can make. However, this isn't a free pass into the field of data science; if you do not have the passion or are not willing to put in the work, it will be a waste of your time and money.
Prior to enrolling in this program, my major consideration was: If I skip the program and use the free resources online, would I be able to learn this stuff on my own?
Naturally, this was the path I initially pursued. But with a full time job, even if you put 2 hours aside each day to learn on your own, there will be days where you are too drained and lack motivation. Leaving my employer and investing in this program kept my accountability up and allowed me to gain new skills in 12 weeks that would have otherwise taken months or years of consecutive study. The content in the program is not secret sauce. Things you learn here can be found for free online. But in this generation, what can't be found for free online? Where this program shines is the extremely bright instructors and peers that you get to interact with on a daily basis. There were countless times during the lectures in machine learning where I was lost. If this was a MOOC, I would probably be replaying the video for the 7th time and then hopelessly closing the tab. At NYCDSA, you have access to some of the most talented and extremely patient resources (with the credentials to back it up) to help you until you understand what's going on.
The instructors are there for your to utilize, but you need to take action on your own. If you get the instructors engaged, their passion for data science is very contagious, and you will learn a lot just by bouncing ideas off each other and actively problem solving. This will be extremely advantageous for your projects. Please don't sit idle and let the instructors debug your code, you will learn nothing except how to press ctrl + enter.
In regards to job assistance, NYCDSA is a great way to expand and grow your network. Vivian and Chris both have deep connections to the data science employers in the NYC area. Although the company I am now employed at wasn't a result of the school's networking, I have gotten many interviews and employers reaching out to me solely due to Vivian and Chris. At the end of the day, getting a job requires putting in the work. Do not expect to come out of the program with employers throwing themselves at you for simply having NYCDSA on your resume.
Vivian and Chris provide great support to help you improve your job search experience, but they will not baby you. There are 40+ students they need to support. If you need help your best bet is to reach out instead of waiting around for Viv and Chris to ask you if you're okay.
My overall rating is 4 stars due to the course pacing. Whether this was an effect of too many/ too diverse of a class, or change in instructor(s), There were a handful of lectures that went too far over the scheduled time. For some of the later lectures in the program, there was a pattern of discontinuation of lectures. This was difficult to manage especially if it occured over a weekend. For example, if a Friday lecture ran over time, it would carry over to the next morning session on Monday. I would have much rather prefered a continued lecture in the afternoon while the material was fresh in my head. Although this was my personal experience, rest assured that Vivian and Chris are constantly improving the student experience and something like this is probably already being worked on.
TL;DR: come in with a passion, put in the effort, there is much to be gained
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How much does NYC Data Science Academy cost?
NYC Data Science Academy costs around $17,600. On the lower end, some NYC Data Science Academy courses like Introductory Python cost $1,590.
What courses does NYC Data Science Academy teach?
NYC Data Science Academy offers courses like 12-Weeks In-Person/ Remote Live Data Science with Machine Learning Bootcamp , 7-weeks In Person/ Remote Live Data Analytics Bootcamp, Introductory Python, Online Data Analytics Bootcamp and 1 more.
Where does NYC Data Science Academy have campuses?
NYC Data Science Academy has in-person campuses in New York City. NYC Data Science Academy also has a remote classroom so students can learn online.
Is NYC Data Science Academy worth it?
NYC Data Science Academy hasn't shared alumni outcomes yet, but one way to determine if a bootcamp is worth it is by reading alumni reviews. 378 NYC Data Science Academy alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed NYC Data Science Academy on Course Report - you should start there!
Is NYC Data Science Academy legit?
We let alumni answer that question. 378 NYC Data Science Academy alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed NYC Data Science Academy and rate their overall experience a 4.86 out of 5.
Does NYC Data Science Academy offer scholarships or accept the GI Bill?
Yes, Course Report is excited to offer an exclusive NYC Data Science Academy scholarship for $500 off tuition!
Can I read NYC Data Science Academy reviews?
You can read 378 reviews of NYC Data Science Academy on Course Report! NYC Data Science Academy alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed NYC Data Science Academy and rate their overall experience a 4.86 out of 5.
Is NYC Data Science Academy accredited?
NYC Data Science Academy is very pleased to announce that it has been granted institutional accreditation by the Accrediting Commission for Continuing Education & Training (ACCET).
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