Washington University Boot Camps

Boot Camp was kind of special  opportunity for me to come closer to tech world, at the start I didn’t know where to start ,how to go about it, most of my colleague’s  seems to have clues on almost every topic while my world was quite, dark and silent. Through boot camp across well dedicated team  Instructor and TA's  that really help me to overcome all this challenges  and now I see myself starting new career in the tech world. Special thanks will also go to Teacher Assistant (Jessica ) for her patient support and extra time she took to ensure I catch up with everyone God bless you. To anyone who want to join please this the right place to start the team will shape you.

The reason I decided to take the first step into the Data Science Land was because of the reality of the overwhelming influx of data that is being generated now. Many organizations are looking for ways to process information, especially when the content scales to the exabytes! The global economy is plunging into the digital era and the whole chain of supply is transforming the ways of consumption and production of the new society. Front-end and Back-end are concepts that really matter in terms of profits.

I decided to apply to the Data Analytics Boot Camp because I wanted to build my set of skills in predicting performance and designing optimization using algorithms for AI processes.I would like to say that my experience at the Boot Camp was amazing because of the great support system available and the wonderful people who align to the same ambitions as mine. 
My fav part of this Boot Camp was the challenges. Yeah! Are so difficult and the time is so consuming when you are catching back to the deadline but! it is worth it. You can learn so much in just one week if you really are committed and take advantage of all the tools available through the program.

My suggestions are to enroll in these courses with the idea back in mind that time management would be the greatest tool after accomplishing each module. Do not get anxious or discouraged. Ask for help, assist during office hours, never hold a question if you do not know what/how, and never stop learning. Good luck! (:

  I loved the program, everything about it was great. The Instructor and TA staff always went out of there way to help students understand  the topics we were learning. I had previous experience with programming and this programs helped me connect some of those concepts that weren't making sense and improve my coding dramatically . I also experience first hand how many of my classmates just went from nothing to fulllstack developer in no time, and I can thank my instructor and the staff enough for all the effort they put to teach those who are in seek of a career change. 

This program is perfect if you need something part time and cannot make the commitment to a full time Boot Camp. It is fast paced and gives you a solid understanding of all the topics covered. Fair warning though, it demands dedication, but it is worth the effort. I gained so much knowledge throughout the program that I felt the confidence needed to take the leap and change careers. So regardless if you're looking to change careers or just gain new skills, I highly recommend this Boot Camp.

I enrolled in this course when I realized I had to make a bold move to change my career path. I was stuck in work that was terribly unfulfilling to me. Going back to school was probably at the bottom of my list in terms of things I wanted to do. But this course felt like an opportunity to escape a career I hated... and maybe even gain one I loved.

Turned out to be one of the best decisions of my life. Less than a year from having my initial phone call with the program, I had my certificate and a new job as a data analytics consultant. It came with a ton of effort and sacrifice for 6 months. Not just for me, but for my family. It's a daunting amount of work. It will take up the vast majority of your time for the duration of the course. But if you're serious about a career in data analytics, this course can absolutely help you get off to the right start. 

I have worked professionally in the IT industry for the past 5 years in non-technical, client facing roles. I chose this Cyber Security Bootcamp as I was tired of chasing signatures and status updates, and wanted to get my hands dirty with real technical problems. And oh boy, did this course deliver.

From week one through the final project, we were methodically exposed to increasingly complex industry concepts and tools, until we had gone from our first shell command to hacking and defending multiple virtual machines simultaneously- in just 6 months! 

This course succeeds in being extremely lab driven. Individual VM's are distributed with each new unit, exposing students to a bevy of key industry tools and giving them ample time to wrestle with them all. Instructors, TA's and Student Success Managers are all readily available to support students with any struggles they may experience.  And while I have never been an exceptional student by any means, this course made me excited to learn every day. 

While this course is not for the faint of heart (it is a Boot Camp after all), it has the potential to be a hugely rewarding experience for those willing to put in the work. After 6 months of hard work, my efforts were rewarded with a position as a Managed SIEM Engineer at an MDR security company!

If not for this Boot Camp, I would be in the same dead-end job that left me uninspired at the end of each day. Now, I am working with an amazing group of engineers learning every day in a fantastically exciting industry- making this one of the best investments I have ever made. I would absolutely recommend this course to anyone who is ready to take charge of their career.

Sarah Campbell,    When I saw your email I couldn't believe how hard my heart was pounding! When I saw your message "Congratulations!  You did it!",  I'm literally jumping for joy over here!   This course was a wonderful experience for me, but most of all, you are the very right person for the job you have!  Although the rules are important,  the learning is the most important.      Out of all the analytics courses I've taken l've learned the most from this one, hands down!  I'm already using methods I've learned in bootcamp on the job right now.  Doing things I would have never considered had it not been for this course.    Wishing you much future success, James Dodson Washington Univeristy in St. Louis Data Analytics Bootcamp Graduate  

If you're looking for a career in data analytics or simply expand your current skill set, I highly recommend this course. Within a month I was able to take things I had l just earned and use them in my current position. 

Pros: Great instructors and TA's to support you every step of the way. This course does require a commitment of your time, however at no point did I feel I was alone. I would reach out to TA's and the instructor at all times of the day and received quick responses to my questions.

Cons: This course does require an additional 15-20 hours outside of class time each week. Most of it will be spent on weekly assignments. It's fast pace, getting behind makes it hard to catch up, but not impossible.

Overall impression: I learned a lot in short amount of time. If I had choice to do it over again, I would. 

Note: There are many data analytic tools in the market and each job description I've come across requires knowledge of different set. With the skills I learned in the course, I've been able to learn new tools with a minimal bit of studying.