NYC Data Science Academy

This course has been my first attempt to learn how to code. I have enjoyed it a lot. Very interesting, and I would recommend it to anybody that, as myself, has no prior experience with coding. Among other things, our teacher ( Tony Schultz) was outstanding. He is extremely well prepared, very focused on actually making us learn and like Python, is well organized, and has a very engaging way of running his lessons. Overall it has been a great experience, and it's very likely that I will take other classes at NYC Data Science Academy.

This review is for the Introduction to Python course. My background is in business intelligence, business process and data governance. I use SQL at my job daily but have had no formal programming training.

The introduction Python course was perfect for beginners. Tony, my instructor was extremely knowledgeable and did a fantastic job explaining concepts clearly. I was very impressed with the number of topics that were covered in 8 sessions and how organized the course and the communication was. For an evening class after a full work day, his personality kept the class lively and interesting.

If you’re like me and coming in with no programming background, I highly recommend reading up and taking some free online Python courses beforehand. Overall, this was a great learning experi...

Best decision I have ever made for my career. If you also have realized that the way we collect, analyze, understand, and utilize data will determine the future and potentially your career path too, this boot camp is what you need to do. I came in expecting a strict syllabus and skilled instructors but what I got was so much more.

My experience with the NYC Academy for Data Science was fascinating, exhausting, humbling, and rewarding. I learned more than I could have imagined and I made new life-long friends. Your fellows will be a colorful mix from across degrees, disciplines, and nationalities. That also means that you will hear and learn from different perspectives, which will expand your horizon significantly. All instructors and TAs (highly skilled, smart, funny, friendly, and ...

First, a little about my background. I have a PhD in physics. In the years I spent in graduate school, I had gained some experience in coding, statistics and data analysis. I did not have industry experience and was not really sure how to switch to the field of Data Science after so many years in academia. In the spring of 2018, when I was looking to join a Data Science bootcamp, I searched for programs which would put strong emphasis on both Python and R, and also provide me with ample opportunities to do project work, i.e., let me build a data product from scratch. The project part was particularly important to me because I felt that will be extremely valuable when interviewing for jobs. NYC Data Science academy seemed to fill the bill perfectly, so I decided to join them for the summ...

I'm a math PHD who successfully made the career pivot into data science with the help of NYCDSA. I chose them over other data science courses because of their glowing online reviews and were Switchup's number one pick. I was not disappointed with my choice.

I joined as much for their hiring network and support as for the course content. They connected me with several good job opportunities immediately upon graduation and I was hired for a fantastic job opportunity just one month later. At NYCDSA, they are invested in your success and will continue to support you long after you graduate from the boot camp.

Before the boot camp, I was minimally familiar with Python and R and knew nothing about machine learning. By the end, I feel confident that I can apply myriad machine learning te...

I came to this program with a background in neuroscience, lots of coding in MATLAB, and lots of statistics but NO experience with Python, R, or most Machine Learning techniques. And I got exactly what I wanted to get out of it: lots of great practical experience in R, Python, various machine learning/statistics, and a confidence in approaching technical interviews. The program starts slow with Prework that is essential especially if one has never coded before, but also very useful even if you have experience in a different language (like me in MATLAB), and then it ramps up fast. By week 6 you've completed two aggressive projects in a data visualization app and web-scraping. The last two projects are ML-related and boosted my confidence in applying, evaluating, and discussing these techn...

I have worked in financial services for 8 years and realized how technology has changed this industry so I decided to learn data science. With master in economics and CFA, I think my weakness is programming and modeling, getting a proper training would be the most efficient way to make me a data scientist. While comparing a few bootcamp programs, I chose NYCDS for 3 reasons: 1. Great content: teaching both R and Python, also include hands on sessions for SQL, AWS, deep learning, NLP etc; 2. Great teacher and students: the founder and fellow teachers, guest teachers all worked on or currently working on data science projects in different industry, students having strong background with different domain knowledge; 3. The online full-time program fits my schedule after discussion with my ...

Getting straight to the point, this bootcamp is for people who actually want to learn data science, not for people who are looking to get paid more money. If you don't have the passion and grit to handle an intensive bootcamp as NYCDSA teaches, don't bother coming. I am coming from a B.S. in Biology and worked for 3 years at a large company and this is my advice to those who have NO CODING experience.

Advice:
-DO ALL THE PREWORK. This is not a joke, do all the prework as much as you can to be prepared for what's to come during the bootcamp. Yes, it will be disappointing failing over and over again but you need to be okay and comfortable failing in order to be learning the material that is given to you
-SUPPLEMENTAL COURSES. Along with the pre-work, they recommend you take Andrew Ng...

Summary

The NYC Data Science Academy is a wonderful organisation comprised of passionate and deeply knowledgeable people. Their curriculum is top notch, fast but fairly paced, and teaches the skills needed to be successful in any data scientist position. The course requires completion of four major projects which not only gives you real coding experience, but enables you to walk away from the program with solid evidence that you have the coding skills and knowledge of theory required to be successful in the field of data science. Along the way, you will make many new friends and you will expand your network of data scientists to help in your job search. If you work hard to make the best effort you can, three months from now you will be writing a review just like me about how you made...

I took the 12-week online bootcamp in 2017 because I was working as a Data Analyst during that time. The teachers are really nice and helpful. And they holds hiring events every 3 months to help students getting their jobs. The knowledge I have learnt there has definitely made a big change on my everyday job. My colleagues are just amazed by what I can do. Also, the cap-stone project I have done has literally given me the chance of co-founding a start-up. If that's not enough, Google just called me recently and offered me an opportunity for an on-site interview. Taking the bootcamp is one of the best decision I have made in 2017.

Overall extremely helpful for those who has little background in statistics or computer science but wants to start a career in data science.

Pros:
- Informational and intense curriculum design where you can learn almost everything you will need to pass the technical interview.
- Well-trained instructors with PhD background and industry experiences. The instructors are all smart and helpful.
- Helpful and competitive cohort with at least a master's degree in quantitative field. They will be your teammates for your last two projects which mimic the real work environment. Those experience will be the highlight on your resume and your most valuable part to talk about during the interview.
- Multiple job opportunities and necessary training for job-hunting. At the end of this boot ...

Well arranged curriculum.

Very nice and helpful professors.

Although it seems as a great initial investment, but definitely worth it

(It's hard to think up a review; it's easier to do simple Q&A's)

1. why you picked us, what comparison you made among us and others

Ans: I picked NYC DSA after having compared its program with those from other similar boot camps in the NYC area. The one adjective I would think of for NYC DSA is: formal, in that Its curriculum is rigorous and comprehensive. When you think about it, that you do not need another two (or more) years in school for a degree in data science to get your started in data science, but only 12 months; it is definitely a good investment of your money and time.

2. What was the good, bad (and the ugly :) )

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Pro:
• Curriculum/lectures are well designed and run by PhD's with industry backgrounds: there is a well-rounded balance of depth and width in...

(It's hard to think up a review; it's easier to do simple Q&A's)

1. why you picked us, what comparison you made among us and others

Ans: I picked NYC DSA after having compared its program with those from other similar boot camps in the NYC area. The one adjective I would think of for NYC DSA is: formal, in that Its curriculum is rigorous and comprehensive. When you think about it, that you do not need another two (or more) years in school for a degree in data science to get your started in data science, but only 12 months; it is definitely a good investment of your money and time.

2. What was the good, bad (and the ugly :) )

Ans:
Pro:
• Curriculum/lectures are well designed and run by PhD's with industry backgrounds: there is a well-rounded balance of depth and width in...

(I’m reviewing the 12-Week Full Time Data Science Bootcamp. They offer an identical program online, but there are some benefits to attending the program in-person.)

Background: I received a PhD in chemistry from a great university in 2016 and worked as a postdoc for 2 years. In grad school I learned to code and analyze data extensively with MATLAB and during my postdoc I learned very basic Python. When I reached the end of my contract I realized that I was not enjoying other parts of scientific research as much as programming and data analysis, so I decided to apply to do software engineering science-adjacent companies. With a background only in MATLAB and minor Python, I didn’t get any positive responses. After stumbling across an article about transitioning from scientific research...

I enrolled in this course with some working knowledge of machine learning, but no prior experience with neural nets or coding in Python. I thought this course was a great introduction to the topic, especially given that we were able to preview the instructor's forthcoming textbook on deep learning. Being able to go back and forth between the book and the lecture notes, and walk through the code together as a class, was really useful for solidifying newer concepts. The instructor was really approachable and friendly, and was good at drawing from various strengths that were present from other participants in the class. A great course, I enjoyed it. Would recommend to anyone who wants to get a high level intro to deep learning in a more structured setting than just an online course.

My experience with N?YCDSA with great. No bootcamp is perfect (there's a lot of information to pack in 12-15 weeks), but I thought NYCDSA did a great job of providing the teaching, resources, and curriculum to be a competitive job candidate after graduating.

The atmosphere is very collegial where student and teaching assistant constantly are trying to help eachother and make sure everyone is getting the most out of the program. That being said, there is a lot of variance in where each student is coming from beforehand. So its important for each individual to seek help when necessary (which isn't very hard given how friend and accomodating the instructors are)

After the bootcamp, Vivian and the others put a strong emphasis on putting us in the best position to succeed. Whether th...

To begin, my experience with NYCDSA was excellent, the curriculum was comprehensive, instructors were knowledgeable,and my cohort-mates, friendly. I set out to attend a data science bootcamp after spending several years in tech consulting and at a marketing startup as an implementation and integration lead. I decided to attend NYCDSA particularly because it looked to have the most rigorous curriculum and advanced student projects compared to other camps I had looked into. With that, it was definitely a challenging and time-consuming experience but one that I am grateful for going through.

On the whole, I thought the material was very practical and accommodated the wide spectrum of experience levels that my cohort contained (from fresh college grads to experienced PHDs). The course co...

I had a truly rewarding experience at NYCDSA. The staff is professional and friendly, and the material is relevant for a wide range of data professions.

Before I joined NYCDSA, I had researched and reviewed several other similar boorcamps. I think NYCDSA really cares and help you to success.

The program helped me to open the doors to several opportunities for me and the staff sets time aside to help you position and present yourself well for job interviews. I have accepted good amount job interviews since I have graduated from NYCDSA, and felt very well prepared for the interview process. Five stars!

If you are less familiar with coding (which I was), then you really need to do your pre-course very well. Because once the bootcamp starts, the foundation is very important. Patien...

The staff are friendly, and well prepared.
This bootcamp helped me to consolidate and organize my knowledge.
I feel that they gave me exactly what I was looking for, before the bootcamp I was not so sure about my models, now I feel great doing what I do. This is priceless.

If you have any doubts about those guys, please don't. They are super honest people, for sure this is a trust worthy organisation.

Thank you guys, if any of you from NYDSA read this I thank you.

Felipe.