Maven Analytics

The Maven Analytics Data Analyst Bootcamp is a 24-week part-time program that provides training in Excel, Power BI, MySQL, and Tableau. The core components of the bootcamp experience are: Video tutorials in the four tools: completed by the student at... Read More home 5 dashboard design projects with 5-minute oral presentations: 1 project per tool plus capstone Weekly group meetings: a 2-hour Zoom call for Q & A, moral support, career guidance, and monthly project presentations; meetings are led by Maven’s superb facilitator Stacey Giroux; the curriculum itself is team-taught, and the instructors rotate depending on the topic. A Slack channel: for project-sharing and personal messaging between group meetings The curriculum is drawn from Maven’s video tutorials in these tools, and the training is delivered through the videos via Maven’s online platform. It’s the same video content that’s available to Maven subscribers. Since I was already a Maven subscriber who’d done the Excel, Power BI, and SQL coursework on my own, I thought carefully about whether the bootcamp value would be greater than the sum of the videos. Maven subscribers who are considering this bootcamp should know the bootcamp provides a lot of additional value. The unique value of the bootcamp comes from: Their curriculum: the team has carefully packaged the best of their library so that you can consume it in a concentrated form. Doing the battery of courses in their order and at their pace provides a more intensive structured learning experience than you could create on your own. Their philosophy: Maven emphasizes effective communication and strategic thinking over technical virtuosity. This philosophy comes across in the videos, but in the bootcamp you apply the philosophy in the projects and talk through it in group discussions. The structured classroom experience helps you internalize a thoughtful approach to problem solving. Their project focus: Maven is well equipped to help you build a strong portfolio. The whole team joins the call on presentation days, and they give supportive and actionable feedback on your course projects to help you get them portfolio-ready. So, should you enroll? Please consider the following questions about the program pace. Does video learning work for you? The video content is the foundation of this program, and you do most of your learning at home. That requires self-motivation above and beyond the support the team can provide in the weekly meetings and over Slack. How many videos can you watch? Test out Maven’s content (like Excel Formulas and Functions or Intro MySQL) to make sure their style agrees with you. Find out how much content you can productively absorb. In bootcamp you’ll complete a full course every 2 weeks, so you’ll want to be moving at about 1 chapter (block of 8-10 videos) in a sitting. What experience do you have so far? My pre-bootcamp experience with Excel, Power BI, and SQL was a huge help. The pace would be steep for someone brand new to data. Specifically, I’d say the ideal bootcamp student would come in with decent grounding in Excel (from work), acquaintance with SQL (Khan Academy), and a strong interest in reporting or charts. How much time can you devote to this? Maven advertises their bootcamp as a part-time program in part because the scheduled time commitment is limited to 2 hrs/wk and the video instruction is self-paced. Still, reviewing videos and completing the open-ended projects could consume significant time and bandwidth, which is a good thing if you’re up for it.

I certainly didn’t know much about them when 6 months ago, I decided to sign up for their Bootcamp and learn the craft of data analysis. Limited research … big leap of faith … and Ta Da . . . I decided to go for it not knowing what to expect. Is it a... Read More commitment? Financial or time? Yes, it was but this was by far the best training I had in 30+ years. If I have one word to describe the experience, it would be SUPERB! Here are the reasons why . . . 1. Instructors and staff … frankly, top-notch team! You expect the instructors to be knowledgeable but passion, dedication, and exceptional delivery style are truly above and beyond and make the experience so positive and rewarding! A big Thank you to the team. SUPERB! 2. Curriculum … so well crafted! Every single course is so logically designed. The progression is perfect. The labs are designed to illustrate the topics learned and challenge you the right way. Love that each class is project based and makes you feel that this is what you will be doing if you decide to become a data analyst. SUPERB! 3. More than Tools (part 1) … many data analysts’ curriculum out there will teach you the tools (i.e., Excel, SQL, Power BI, Tableau) but not many will teach you to think like an analyst. This is a huge value add of the Maven Analytics Bootcamp! Yes, knowing the tools will make you comfortable to “report the news” but thinking like an analyst will truly help you to “make the news”. SUPERB! 4. More than Tools (part 2) … Totally unexpected but they will also dedicate several sessions to help you with your resume, your LinkedIn page, getting ready with the interviews, career coaching etc. That was truly a nice perk! SUPERB! 5. Real life projects … at the end of each tool, expect a real-life project where you have a data set, a high-level brief, a couple of weeks to get it done, and 5 to 10 min to present to the instructors and your peers! You also have at the end a capstone project where you decide your topic and your tool(s). Very humbling but so powerful to practice immediately what you learned! SUPERB! 6. Fellow members of the class … you are not alone! I loved the interactions with my classmates, I loved learning from them, I loved the help and support from each! I love that we can stay in touch after the bootcamp through the alumni channel. SUPERB! While my overall assessment is super positive, I have only one critic . . . where is the “Advanced Bootcamp”? I am so ready for it! 😊 A big Thank you to the team! You guys’ rock! You guys are SUPERB!

I thoroughly enjoyed the 6-month comprehensive and interactive Maven Analytics bootcamp. The expert instructors provide a clear road map for you to successfully learn the material and complete projects for your analyst portfolio. The courses contain current... Read More information and a multitude of tips and tricks. As an alum, I appreciate having the entire catalog of videos, containing a wealth of knowledge, at my fingertips to further my education. Do not hesitate making this investment in your career!

Maven Analytic Bootcamp was a good experience for me. I enjoyed the opportunity to roll up my sleeves and learn Data Analytics. The bootcamp was intense. When you enter the course, they ask you if you have 17 hours a week. It was a stretch to get all... Read More the hours in and keep life moving along with work, school, and family. The reason I took the course was I like data analytics from what I knew of it, and I wanted to have a role that is more technical in nature. The course covers Excel, SQL, Tableau and PowerBI. The courses are taught using the recorded Maven Analytics courses with live check-in’s each Tuesday afternoon. About every month we would do project presentations focused on presenting to executive levels. Maybe you spent your time in SQL doing code – none of that came out in the presentation as they are polished presentations that are visually appealing and easy to talk through. I enjoyed that the course set up a framework, timeline, and enabled continuous learning. It showed me how to learn and do analytics with what I have. I also like that you have access to the Maven Analytics courses continuing into the future and there are many more than just what was offered with the bootcamp. This allows me to continue to learn and grow in the path of choice. There is a professional in charge of teaching each section and an open Q&A area to check learning and talk. The bootcamp leads were very knowledgeable, empathetic, and great communicators. I couldn’t ask for a team that cares more and knows a lot.

Here I am six-months later reflecting on my bootcamp experience with Maven Analytics and can't stop thinking about how incredibly grateful I still am for the opportunity to learn from their team. The bootcamp is exactly as advertised - it will change... Read More the way you look at data. From the technical skillset you will develop in Excel, SQL, Power BI, and Tableau, to the hands-on career sessions that will help you develop in your current role or transition into a career in data, the bootcamp will provide you with the tools necessary to be a standout. If you're ready to take your data skills to the next level, trust your future with the Maven Analytics team.

Maven Analytics bootcamp provided the structure I was looking for when searching for data analytics courses. The learning was delivered through self-paced courses, live meetings, project submissions with instance feedback from instructors & your fellow... Read More cohorts and direct access to the team when needed. It did not end at just learning the technical skills. Maven Analytics ensured you developed the skills essential to stand out as an analyst when handling data projects right from receiving the business case to delivery of your project. All this learning was supplemented with practical career advice and special guest sessions. Overall, an amazing learning experience which I found invaluable for my career.

Great course with fantastic instructors who can explain anything. I learned practical skills I could immediately apply but most importantly I’m a much better critical thinker after this boot camp and feel like I know what I’m doing rather than just guessing... Read More on my own. I came out of class with a strong portfolio. Totally worth the time and money!!

This Bootcamp is very complete, from hobbyist Excel user to full pro Data Analyst, in every aspect. Courses are very well structured, regularly updated with QAs that fill the gaps and add even more depth. Instructors are very extremely good in general... Read More Data Analyst tasks and true experts in their fields, very passionate, helpful and supportive all the way! Tools chosen for courses, support, communication etc, all are among the top. Full time membership is a very welcome and helpful bonus! In general a fantastic experience with great value for money and a Big THANKS to the entire Maven team!!!

Maven commits to the highest standard of education and delivers a thorough approach to equip students with the mindset needed for data analysis in all its endless nuances, and an in-depth excursion inside the most important tools: Excel (yes!), PowerBi,... Read More SQL, Tableau. The learning is supported by online self-paced courses with practical examples or a guided projects+assignments, 1:1 mentoring, bi-weekly live meetings, practical projects (one per each module, with constant review and support) with a live presentation to fellow students, and constant access to instructors through a dedicated channel. Additionally, there is a strong emphasis on building up skills for job interviews, honing your resume and LinkedIn profile, understadinng how to look and apply for a job. These are absolutely precious gems in the bootcamp experience and are immediately applicable in real life. Moreover, as of today, being accepted to a Maven Bootcamp (you need to pass a screening where your motivation and personality are evaluated, not your data skills), offers lifetime access to their platform which is in continuous development with the addition of many more course you'll ever be able to take within the timeframe of the bootcamp itself. Overall, it's a fantastic experience, with exceptional quality of teaching and an excellent value for money.

The boot camp experience is worthwhile. It is the best investment I can highly recommend to anyone who is looking to pivot their career and learn a full stack analytics. I have learned so much and yet I feel I could have learned more. Six months ago I... Read More knew nothing about SQL, Tableau and Power BI. During the boot camp, I completed the course assignments in all of those topics, and presented my projects to the cohort and instructors. As a person who does not have a technical background, I am so grateful by the instructors' support, encouragement and adept at coaching. The team challenged me to take one more step further. The project assignments, instructors' feedback and peer reviews really help me to strengthen the technical and communication skills. This differentiates Maven from other online learning platform: they focus on the skills that make one a great analyst. I can't thank Maven team enough for this journey.