About
About
Propulsion Academy offers 12-week full-time bootcamps in full stack software development and data science in Zurich, Switzerland. The Full Stack Software Development program covers JavaScript, React.js, Docker, Python, Django, and more. The Data Science bootcamp covers R, Python, Machine Learning, natural language processing, and deep learning. Students participate in immersive, practical, and hands-on experience. Propulsion Academy aims to give students the chance to become programmers no matter their stage in life and is focused on democratizing IT education to enhance Switzerland as an important technology hub within Europe. Classes are hosted at Technopark Zürich.
Many Full Stack Development participants are beginners with some or no prior coding experience, while the Data Science students may have picked up basic programming in academia or while working within the industry. Expect both a non-technical and a technical interview throughout the application process.
Propulsion Academy's career services team coaches students and aims to match graduates with potential employers. Propulsion Academy graduates have been hired by companies like eBay, Novartis, Swiss International Airlines, AvaWomen, Swisscom as well as startups in Switzerland.
Recent Propulsion Academy Reviews: Rating 4.98
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Courses
Courses
Data Science
ApplyData Science, Git, R, Data Visualization, Algorithms, SQL, Python, Machine Learning
In PersonFull Time12 WeeksStart Date None scheduled Cost N/A Class size N/A Location Zurich, Munich, Online Learn the concepts of data analytics (Machine Learning, NLP, Deep Learning, Experimental Design, ...) and build solutions using technologies such as R and Python.Financing
Deposit Upon enrollment, you are required to pay a non-refundable CHF 3,500 deposit to reserve your seat in the program. You will have 5 days after signing the enrollment agreement to then pay your deposit. Tuition Plans The remaining balance is due by the end of the second week of the program. Getting in
Minimum Skill Level N/A Prep Work Must be completed before class start - takes 25 - 40 hours on average to complete. Placement Test No Interview Yes
Full-Stack Web Development
ApplyHTML, Git, JavaScript, Django, jQuery, Design, CSS, Express.js, React.js, Data Structures, Algorithms, Node.js, Python
In PersonFull Time12 WeeksStart Date None scheduled Cost N/A Class size N/A Location Zurich, Munich, Online Students will learn how to build web-based applications (client-side, database, programming with JavasScript and Python, and deployment).Financing
Deposit Upon enrollment, you are required to pay a non-refundable CHF 3,500 deposit to reserve your seat in the program. You will have 5 days after signing the enrollment agreement to then pay your deposit. Tuition Plans The remaining balance is due by the end of the second week of the program. Getting in
Minimum Skill Level N/A Prep Work Must be completed before class start - takes 25 - 40 hours on average to complete. Placement Test No Interview Yes
Introduction to SQL
ApplyStart Date None scheduled Cost CHF1,800 Class size N/A Location Online This course starts by introducing you to DBeaver, a Software you will use to interact with databases. Then, you will learn how to define, manipulate and query data using SQL , starting from basic commands like how to create and modify tables, create, retrieve, update and delete records. Once you have enough practice with the basics, we will explore intermediate concepts such as joining tables, conditional expressions, indexing and views. Finally, we will cover advanced topics by looking at window functions, common table expression and database design.Financing
Deposit N/A Getting in
Minimum Skill Level The only prerequisite is that you own a computer, are new to SQL and are not intimidated by technology. Prep Work No. Placement Test No Interview No
Python Programming
ApplyStart Date None scheduled Cost CHF1,800 Class size N/A Location Online Along with being the fastest growing programming language, Python is the language of choice for building data science. In this remote course you will get an in-depth hands on understanding of Python fundamentals from beginner to advanced level. This online course is for anyone new to Python with an interest in programming. This course will start with an introduction to Python and end with object oriented fundamentals. Along with fundamentals you will learn about Python data structures, automatically scraping data from the web, working with APIs (Google Maps, Twitter), create your own APIs using Flask, use Python with databases, and last but not least use python for generating automated reports. The course will end with a mini-project on the topic of your choice.Financing
Deposit N/A Getting in
Minimum Skill Level The only prerequisite is that you are new to Python and have an interest in programming Prep Work No. Placement Test No Interview No
Reviews
Propulsion Academy Reviews
- Great bootcamp- 2/18/2020Anonymous • Graduate • Course: Data Science • Campus: ZurichAmazing course. My experience at Propulsion academy was as expected and provided me with a great jump-start into the world of Data Science. The course covers the most important concepts and tools one needs to practice and gain experience. They did what they could to help with the job search, but at the end is up to you to find your way through. Overall a very positive experience and a great tech atmosphere!
- Best decision I've made- 2/2/2020Anonymous • Graduate • Course: Data Science • Campus: ZurichAfter a hopeless job searching for half a year in Switzerland, I decided to take the 12-weeks data science Bootcamp at Propulsion Academy, which helped me to find my first Internship in Zurich.
In the Bootcamp, different experts with industry experience in data science area were invited to give courses, hands-on exercises were designed for a better understanding of the topics. Great chances were provided to build up your networking, which contributed to finding more possibilities for a job.
- The boost that I needed in Data Science- 1/14/2020Anonymous • Student • Campus: Zurich
The Data Science Bootcamp at Propulsion academy was the fast solution that I needed to catch up with the new technologies in the Data Science community, especially in machine learning and deep learning. It is also quite useful to get a certificate, which is quite required in Switzerland.
