NYC Data Science Academy

I was glad that I took the bootcamp in NYC Data Science Academy where I started my journey in data science. I had some experience in data analytics before coming to the bootcamp and I really want to learn more about machine learning and algorithm. The bootcamp does a great job in offering the intro to ML, Deep learning etc and I really appreciate the way in which we worked as a group to finish our ML and capstone projects. It is intensive but it's definitely rewarding if you put all your efforts in. The instrutors and TAs are helpful in guiding us with homework and projects. I also made friends with some bootcamp alumni who are both supportive and wholesome. I finally decided to do a master degree in Data Science and the experience in bootcamp contributes a lot in my application. They a...

I completed the 12-week immersive bootcamp, which ran from early January to the end of March. The first few weeks focus mainly on building basic coding skills, and it did help that I was coming from an academic background with some prior experience in R, but I would highly recommend completing the pre-work before you come in. The projects were a great way for us to get some hands-on experience while also giving us the opportunity to work on our communication skills through oral presentations to our classmates and instructors. During and after the bootcamp, the NYCDSA team also helps us with resume and interview preparation and also put on a hiring event a little less than a week after our graduation. I was actually interviewing with several companies (some from the hiring event and some...

I took the Python course about Data Analysis and Visualization. Tony taught everything in a very clear and organized manner. Highly recommend the course to anyone who are interested to learn more about data analytics and pursue the data scientist career.

I attended the Introductory Python course at NYC Data Science Academy taught by Tony Shultz.
I really appreciate his style of teaching - it was a great balance of theory and practice. He also brought a lot of energy to the class which made a big difference especially as it was in the evenings after work. He also takes the time to go through the HWs and clarify students' questions - he is clearly very engaged in teaching and makes a lot of effort to support his students.
I highly recommend this class.

I attended the Introductory Python course.

I really enjoyed this class and after just one month I feel like I have strong foundation of Python. (I had no coding expirience prior taking the course).

Classes were a combination of theory and practice. Anthony Schultz did a great job with covering all necessary course material and making it interesting and funny!

The course “Data Science with Python: Data Analysis and Visualization” is perfect if you are fairly new to “Data Science”. It begins with a general overview of basic knowledge in python before going to the analysis content. You will learn Numpy, Pandas, Visualization and Seaborn after you finish the course. The instructor Anthony Schultz introduced every chapter in a slow and comprehensive pace. The course notes are well organized. You can ask any questions during the class and Anthony will explain your question with great amount of details. I would love to recommend to take this class if you are planning to pursuing your career in Data Science. Five Stars!!

The instructor is great and the course is organized.

I went through the NYCDSA 12-week Bootcamp in Fall 2018 and later stayed as a TA for the next cohort.

Before joining the Academy, I had a significant coding experience both in R and Python. Still, I learned a lot. My main goal was to structure my knowledge and learn how to code at the production level. Also, I figured that the program would strengthen my resume as I was switching from investment banking/VC world to Data Science.

The Bootcamp is a very immersive experience, and as it is the case with many programs, you get out what you put into it. The curriculum is packed with practical and theoretical knowledge and can keep you busy most evenings/nights during the Bootcamp. For those who have limited or no coding experience, there is a pre-course work online with hours of trainin...

Pros: material is very useful, and lectures are clear. Homework is very important for review.
Cons: there are only 8 classes in total, maybe 12 classes would be better.

You can read books about deep learning and in fact the instructor Jon Krohn has a new book out as well. However, there is a gap between reading and understanding conceptually and writing code to solve a real-world problem. This course completely fills the gap.

The instructor does give you the conceptual foundations, assuming no prior knowledge. I did have some prior knowledge, but still the class is self-contained.
I would say 30-40% of class time is spent discussing code that solves a practical problem. I think this is the perfect balance: you can't delve more into code without a global understanding why all those parameters may be required and you can't delve deeper into theory without neglecting the practical question of "where do I begin".

The instructor is very personable...

This bootcamp completely exceeded my expectations. The curriculum was challenging and thorough. The instructors were intelligent and very helpful outside of the classroom. My classmates were very bright, helped foster a fast paced program, and I never expected that we’d have a lot of fun too. Of course the bootcamp helped with my Python, R, and SQL skills, but I also gained public speaking and teamwork skills from the project-focused curriculum. The career advice given to us about job-searching, communication skills, and analytics in the workplace were valuable too and I can’t recommend it enough. 11/10.

The NYC Data Science Academy is an amazing place to get started if you are looking to make a transition into Data Science.

That being said, you really need to do the pre-work before the boot camp and having math and stats knowledge is very helpful. The program is very challenging and covers a broad range of material to get you exposed to the vast realm that is 'Data Science'.

You will work with great instructors who are extremely helpful and really care about the students. If you put in the effort it is truly a transformative experience. I could not have landed my most recent job without the skill set I acquired in this boot camp. Finally, you will also make a few friends along the way with your great classmates :)

I attended the immersive 12-weeks bootcamp during fall cohort 2018. It took me a while to write this review because I am busy but happily working as a Data Scientist, solving exciting and challenging data problems.

The instructors are very attentive and helpful. If you are Math/Statistics background, it would help a lot during the bootcamp. But the instructors make sure you understand the theories through well-designed course structure, examples and practices no matter what your background is.

Not only do they teach you on data science and technical tools, but they also offer exceptional advice on searching and interviewing for jobs. Their support is amazing and is what helped me get my current job. Special thanks to Luke and Vivian!

The immersive program was intense but I al...

I joined NYCDSA for their 12-week bootcamp in fall 2018. I had graduated with a PhD in biology that summer, but I was looking to improve my data science skills (which were limited to basic knowledge of R) to work towards a more quantitative scientific career. My decision paid off, as I am now working as a bioinformatics data scientist after a relatively short (~2 month) job search and interview process.

NYCDSA has a great deal to offer to anyone looking to move into data science. They provide excellent career counseling throughout the course and connect students to a large number of opportunities in many different fields (finance, marketing, biomedical, business operations, etc) through in-course talks/panels, and a very large career/hiring event after completion. The career guidanc...

I graduated from NYC Data Science Academy as a part of the Winter 2018 Cohort and then worked in biotech for the year afterward. When I was ready to search for more Data Science roles, NYCDSA's job fulfillment assistance was still there to provide support, eventually connecting with a Data Scientist Role within Unilever. Their ongoing effort to provide their students with the tools to find, and succeed at, Data Scientist roles continues to impress me.

I had a great time at the bootcamp. Everyone involved including students and staff are like a family, and I was able to gain proficiency in python, R, SQL, and machine learning. I was contacted and offered a position after I received resume help from the staff, and I started working immediately after the camp.

I came across NYC Data Science Academy when I was looking for certification courses with classroom learning and I am glad I made a decision to take it up. It was a well planned course which was spread over five Sundays. Our instructor, Anthony Schultz, was extremely knowledgeable and passionate about teaching Python which made the whole course a very enjoyable experience. The course content had in depth coverage with examples to elaborate each concept, giving us the opportunity to learn as we progress. By the end of this course, you would get a good grip of Python which you can apply in your daily work.

I took the Data Science with Python: Data Analysis and Visualization course with Tony. The content was a wide-ranging overview of basic Python, Numpy, Scipy, Pandas, and Matplotlib (and a little Seaborn) that managed to fit into 5 weeks. The materials were well-organized and gave good opportunities to practice. Tony was extremely helpful and made all questions welcome.

According to the course overview: "This is a class for computer-literate people with no programming background who wish to learn basic Python programming."
A better description of the course: This is a class for computer-literate people with some programming background who wish to learn basic Python programming.
I would not say this course is for people with no programming background. Given the instruction, the population of students in my class, along with the questions my peers asking, it was clear that most people were proficient in at least one programming language. This is not to dissuade anyone from taking this course; however, you should be aware that to call this is an introduction to Python is a bit of stretch. That said, Anthony is a good instructor and is willing to answe...

If you need a quick brush-up, or learning Python for the first time, you've come to the right course. I came to this class with very limited knowledge of Python programming language, and this is also the pre-work class for the boot camp program. After 6 weeks I feel very comfortable to understand the basic python language and be able to code some simple program. The instructor Tony is very helpful and extremely patient, he will answer any questions you ask with a specific examples. The studying material is very comprehensive followed by quizzes to test your understanding level. Big recommendation for signing up this class.