Practicum: Coding bootcamps

Data science is such a broad field and can be a daunting task for a newbie. Before I started my journey to become a data scientist on Practicum, I was looking for a way to integrate automation and data manipulation into my medical career to help me transition... Read More into the health tech space. I came across different data science programs but most of the good ones required some background in programming which I didn't have due to my professional background. But then I found Practicum and I was captivated by the promise of taking a total newbie like me and making them into data scientists at the end of the course. I was skeptical at first but decided to try it, and the results were mind-blowing. Firstly, Practicum has an interactive platform which is really helpful, especially for people who do not own powerful computers. You can code directly on the platform and use Practicum's servers to run your code. It's like a plug-and-play experience. Also, there are many real-life projects on the platform and so you get thrown into the action really quickly and end up graduating with a pretty impressive portfolio. Secondly, the support team, learning team, and slack community are all top-notch. They work 24hrs a day and so you can ask a question at any point of your day and will get a response. This makes the online experience really unique especially if you study at odd hours, be rest assured that you're not alone. Practicum has really helped transform my career and has made my transition from a medical to a health tech career path seamless.

Coming from a background in public health, I had some knowledge regarding statistical analysis but not nearly enough to consider myself proficient in the field. I really wanted to grow in my understanding of data analytics on a deeper level and even go... Read More further to study data science in order to gain the ability to utilize the power of data more effectively in a professional setting. On a personal level, I also really wanted to pursue a career that has the option of remote work in order to have a level of flexibility, especially as a new mother of 2. Practicum has been instrumental in helping me to both gain important skills in data and also grow in my confidence to conduct analyses. The curriculum has been challenging at times, but overall very easy to follow. I have felt supported throughout my experience so far by the tutors, community managers, and even other students who have offered help when I needed it. I loved the pace of the program as it gave me ample time to digest all the material and put it into practice. The atmosphere of the program was also incredibly friendly and inviting. Although I went through some difficult personal and family-related circumstances during the program, I still found myself able to work through the curriculum and felt the relief of knowing that there was a level of flexibility that could be afforded to me if I could not. Overall, I would highly recommend Practicum to anyone who is looking to pivot to a career in data analytics or data science!

The program is split into sprints. Each sprint has a project that follows to recap everything you've learned. Access to tutors and community 24/7. Access to community manager with any inquires that will make your time learning and progressing easier.... Read More I think the depth of the topics are just right. I like how their project start with guidelines then start to slowly lose those guidelines to help people gain independent understanding. I personally had to push my deadlines back for personal reasons and the community manager made this process very easy for me. This is how I think about this program They have a job guarantee I want to learn a new skill Worst case scenario, I learn a new skill, don't get a job within 6 months, but I still keep those skills. The content itself is their original. Unlike other bootcamps that use open resources to teach technical skills. I also love the projects and how the guidelines on those projects slowly disappear. This encourages each student to become self confident and independent in their knowledge.

The course is based on sprints which is (for most of the course) a two week segment where you're given a week of curriculum lessons to learn and code tasks to pass to move onto the next lesson, and the second week for making a practical code project heavily... Read More based on the knowledge you just learned with project reviewers than ensure you completed it correctly. Overall the idea is very efficient and works well, attempting to find criticisms would just be a list of mostly small complaints. Sometimes the tutors take a little while to reply, sometimes the lessons are worded confusingly, and so on. A main complaint, if one, is that they don't go over some more minor topics that can improve code such as using GridSearchCV. I've had project reviewers encourage me to use them, but it's not mentioned or taught in the course. They also provide a 24/7 support chat that generally can help improve small code errors with coding tasks for lessons to help make it easier to breeze through. They're somewhat unskilled in coding but have enough knowledge to help if you're stuck, though with bigger issues with code they will almost certainly tell you to ask your tutor instead, which you can through their Slack channel which you're almost required to if you want to have a clear line of communication with the tutors or staff. They provide a Career Preparation Course, even given access to well before the end of the course, which is a separate course that goes over things to aid in getting a job, such as interview skills and preparation, how to make your resume, networking, and tips with job searching. At the end they'll also go over your online presence such as your GitHub and resume to provide feedback on it. Overall, it really seems like they're trying to do the best they can to provide a great resource on learning Data Science and the job search. I haven't taken any course other than this one, so I can only recommend it based off what I can see here without a personal comparison to other courses, though this one does seem pretty good. Also, the main reason I wanted to get into Data Science was for the money =) Shhhhh, don't tell anyone.

I am a student in the Practicum Software Engineer course. In this course I have learned HTML and CSS, JavaScript, and I am currently learning React. The course also includes Backend programming, which I will get to soon. I am extremely pleased to have... Read More chosen Practicum to learn web development. From day 1 the Practicum team has been very supportive, and their learning environment is excellent. The course is web based, and Practicum has a very well designed and implemented environment. After completing theory sessions in each section or sprint, you will use the Practicum IDE to complete exercises that are included with most theory lessons. After completing the section you will complete a project designed to put your new skills to use. It is extremely satisfying to see the web pages come to life! One other exciting skill I have picked up is using GitHub. All of the Practicum projects are done using GitHub, and this is a very valuable skill for web developers/software engineers to learn. The lessons and projects are extremely well done, and the people are even better. Practicum has global students, and they have a global team of community managers, code reviewers and tutors. The Practicum team really is top notch and they do show a lot of care about my progress, and there is always someone to help me when I need help.

These past two years I have wanted to switch my career paths into software engineering. I had found it super engaging and thought that it was an overall interesting field to be a part of, so I had taken a few courses on Udemy and have done some of my... Read More own self projects. Soon I had decided that it would be best to enroll into a program and officially receive my certification within software engineering! I found Practicum through a family member and took their introductory course. And from there, you could say that I fell in love with the community and platform; I had enrolled into their program right after! The tutors and community managers are super engaged with their students, and they help you in anyway means possible. They always make sure to check up on you and help you no matter what you might be struggling with. The community was the same! Students in my cohart were super engaging in the platform chat and helped one another when needed. The content of the program made me super engaged, with different videos and artistic pictures throughout the lessons. The most efficient part of the program for me was whenever we had projects to submit, our code reviewers made sure to give us detailed descriptions on what we needed to work on. This made me into an incredibly organized and thought-out programmer over time; I had tackled tasks easier, and it helped me pay attention to my code immensely. This was very important for me as a programmer because paying attention to little details could save you so much time overlooking errors you have made. And even with all of this support, Practicum had their own events they hosted as well! I had taken part in their Spring Code Jam, and I could say that it was definitely super fun to engage with others as well as improving your programming and communication skills! It may sound cheesy, but Practicum has definitely made me into not only a better programmer, but also this platform has given me a sense of purpose and community. Thank you to the Practicum Team!

Practicum Data Science Bootcamp is a great program for someone who wants to get their feet wet in the field with no prior knowledge and experience. The program is designed in a way with a great flow from basic to complex. I was always interested to join... Read More a program where I can learn and code on an interactive platform and they offer exactly the same. Also, 24/7 chat support on the platform is invaluable. The program manager and tutors are available through slack if you ever get stuck or if you have any questions regarding any topics. Also, a 1:1 meeting is available with experienced tutors if necessary. We also need to commit at least 20 hours weekly to finish the course. After graduation, you can participate in the Career build program in order to find a job.T here is also an opportunity to stay connected with fellow students after graduation and participate in real-time projects offered by Practicum with the partnership of other companies.

Duration of session was very less but to learn basic skills session was good. Trainer was quite good but i think we need more advance sessions to learn power BI which will help to improve our skills and enhance job opportunity .please arrange some more... Read More advance sessions and do share the link

I was able to do the intro course and I really learned a lot! It was fun to do and I was able to follow along with the tutorials well. It was nice to learn a new skill. I wish I would have had time to do the full course. I think I would have really liked... Read More it!

I am thoroughly enjoying my time at Practicum thus far. The content is quite engaging, and the community support is extremely warm and encouraging. You can be confident that even if you have no prior experience with web development, you will be taught... Read More from the ground up and will receive unwavering support without falling behind. To begin with, the price is very reasonable when compared to other Bootcamps, and you can pay in installments. They also have the premise that if you do not get hired within six months of graduating, your investment will be returned. This tells me where their focus is. The program is quite extensive. It covers a wide range of topics, including how to manage your time and resources, developer roles and functions, and an in-depth look at your career path as a developer. Practicum has their own custom platform for reading each lesson and practicing code. It’s quite engaging and well structured. It’s divided into sections called sprints. Each sprint includes a project that puts your newly acquired knowledge to the test. They are intriguingly difficult, but you are never alone; your tutor is always available to help you when you need it. Practicum has an online student guide that contains insightful information as well as literally everything you need to know about their program. Study planning, sprint schedules, recordings of live coding webinars and career conferences, extracurriculars such as Apiary, Code Jams, Senior Student Opportunities; student perks, and more. Deadlines are given for completing each section, and the time allotted is reasonable. When your code is reviewed and passed, you will feel a sense of accomplishment. I must say that the code reviewers are first-rate, and they ensure that your code meets industry standards. I went into the course thinking I knew enough about CSS and HTML and couldn't wait to get started on the JavaScript portion of the course, but I couldn't have been more wrong. To put it another way, the methodologies taught clarified and reinforced everything I thought I knew. When it comes to the community, let's be honest: people will be busy at times. However, the practicum community managers have always responded quickly, and the web tutors are always eager to assist. It makes no difference whether they are assigned to your cohort or not. I messaged about 5 Tutors privately at one point, and they all responded within 48 hours. On the same day, one of them had a conference call with me. It is always difficult to learn new material. The most important takeaway from this bootcamp is that you can always ask for help if you get stuck. You may be in a cohort where the students are not as engaging, but the staff always ensures that the conversations continue. Every week, they have something called coworking hours on the Slack channel. Every day, a Web Tutor is assigned to conduct a live conference call to answer any questions. I mean anything, regardless of the sprint or project you're working on. There is also something called Code Jam, which happens a few times a year. You get to work with students from all over the world to build a project. You will also have the opportunity to work on real-world projects with an established tech company before graduating. It is incorporated into the curriculum, but it is entirely optional. The program is rather lengthy, but it is worthwhile once completed. Those who focus on the negatives are overreaching. Having said that, it's only been four months and I've met every deadline, I'm not burnt out, and I've never been left hanging. I'm learning and having a great time.