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I had almost 5 years of experience in Telecom and I have a Masters degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering. Always admired Data related jobs but I knew nothing about SQL, Python or Machine learning. Today, I can gladly say that I have been... Read More successful in achieving what I aspired. I am working as a Revenue Assurance Analyst at Rogers now, and if I had not taken this course; learned SQL, Python, Tableau and machine learning (which was definitely required for this role), I would have never been able to get it. Everyone put in such a genuine effort towards my goal, words won’t do justice in expressing my gratitude to each and everyone at WeCloud. All the Instructors and TA’s- Shaohua, Vinny, Shan, Sonia, Ernesto and Tianshu were amazing; extremely patient, and they were always available. One thing I really loved being a student at WeCloudData is to witness the passion and the vision that Shaohua (the Co-Founder) has for WeCloud and it’s students. It’s important to understand why he felt necessary to start such an institution focused not just on delivering education or upgrading skills but to design the whole process in a way that assures securing a job at the very end, which even best of the universities and colleges at times fail to do. I have not met a person as hard-working as him. My life has completely changed now, not only on the professional front but also on the personal end; making a good living plays a very crucial role in your life, the sense of security, comfortable living, financial independence are all very important but even more crucial is the feeling of fulfillment and contentment in what you do, and I feel it now.

Pros: Very comprehensive bootcamp for Business Intelligence and Data Analytics. -Very friendly to career switcher as it starts from the ground (basic SQL,Python, Excel, Tableau, Power BI). -Then it builds up more in depth with different case studies from... Read More different industries, where you get to combine different tools mentioned above to complete the whole cycle of data manipulation. -Very informative resume building and interview practicing sessions. -In the end you will get the whole picture of being a DA or BI, with a handful of projects that can be presented as portfolio, and a polished resume. -I landed a job 3 months after completing the bootcamp. Cons: Honestly I cannot think of anything bad, but here are a few reminders : -If you want to fully digest everything in the bootcamp within a short period of time, you need to work a few extra hours every week. For instance, SQL and Python requires self-oriented exercises, and it is always a good idea to revisit projects taught in the course. -Take the bootcamp as an opportunity to network, talk to instructors and teaching assistances, everyone is eager to help. -Treat yourself as a DA/BI from the beginning of the program. Starting building your portfolio along the program.

I was working in business analytics for almost 3 years in another country but couldn’t get a job in Canada in the same field. I decided to continue studying and looked at all the available options. WCD was the only one who offered the opportunity to get... Read More a real work experience and at the same price point that other commercial colleges, except that they do not offer this experience. I took courses at other colleges but chose WCD to study in the full time Data Science bootcamp program. I’ve learned so much and became more passionate about this field. I continued with them to study Data Engineering as I loved their cooperation and I got a good alumni discount. I didn’t have to apply for jobs after studying, my resume was so strong that I was headhunted and I landed on a great job opportunity through WCD. Pros: - Real work experience that goes directly into your resume - Experienced staff who actually work in the data fields with relevant academic background - Bridge your skills from other countries with a Canadian experience - Perfect options of full time and part time courses if you have to work and study - Good communication and support from TAs and instructors Cons: - For work experience you have to be available most days of the week - A lof of self study is needed but that’s the case with all colleges

I was really impressed by reading all the reviews in switchup and google and the main thing what attracted me more towards the program was the internship as it provides the opportunity to work with some amazing companies.I did my bachelors in commerce... Read More from India and then I came to Canada 7 years ago as a student. I completed my business administration and Supply Chain & Logistics PG Diplomas from Toronto. After that I was successful in getting my first job as a logistics coordinator in a printing logistics company. I worked there for 1 year and after that I got an amazing opportunity with SCI Logistics as a Transportation Co-Ordinator where I got to learn a lot more about supply chain and customer retention. After that during the COVID pandemic, I decided to grow my career towards the data side and then I decided to do the data science program from WeCloud Data and within 3 months of the program completion, I was lucky enough to find a job as a Data Analyst. The most interesting thing what I found was that the exercises which were required to solve after the class which helps in understanding the concepts and gave me more confidence for the next class. The teaching style was really great in terms of how SQL or Python programming was explained as I had no background before on that. The real client projects gave me a exposure on the practical side of SQL and python which I learnt from my experience in this projects. Previously, I was only applying it in terms of the classroom aspect but for the real world these projects are really helpful and gave me proper insights of what needs to be done end to end. GREAT WORK!!

Pros: - Pre-bootcamp preparation for Python and SQL to help newbies warmed up since the program needs you to be relatively comfortable - Very wide variety of content touching aspects of ETL, Machine Learning, Big Data technologies, AWS Cloud platform... Read More - Instructors are great at delivering the material; always available for assistance - TA's were amazing and reachable at flexible hours; I always felt comfortable to bounce ideas with them; and to have their feedback - Really helpful TA sessions to go over problems assignments - Last couple weeks of the program, were assigned client projects that were very helpful in keeping sharp and continued to build industry skills for future potential employers - WeCloudData was very generous to offer additional resources not part of the program to help us be job ready Cons: (Not really cons, but I have nothing else to say) - the pace of the course is heavy, material is coming fast and in abundance, so be ready to work super hard and spending many hours working through challenging assignments. - Course was a little more pricey than other compared programs, but this program does have the quality of assigning you to real client work after you have completed a substantial amount of the curriculum. That was very important in being successfully employed after.

I took WeCloudData's Data Engineering Diploma program as I wanted to move my career into a more Data Engineering oriented role. The instructors were great in teaching us everything from the tools, such as Spark and AirFlow, to the languages involved,... Read More like Python and Scala. The 2 personal projects that we did required us to build a batch and a real time pipeline and were excellent at applying and cementing what was learned. The course also did a great job in helping with resume preparation, job hunting and interview preparation. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed the program and would gladly recommend it to anyone interested in making that switch to Data Engineering.

Pros: Comprehensive data science course A lot of opportunities for representations, practices Many real client project choices Knowledgable team leader during client projects Very supportive career mentor Cons: Might consider hybrid in the future when... Read More no restrictions.

Fortunately, I chose to participate in this bootcamp! Before that, I had zero background in the data analysis industry. I was just a product manager. Due to the epidemic, my original job stopped, so I tried to find a new career direction. The data scientist... Read More bootcamp of WeCloud data provides additional free basic courses, such as Python foundation and SQL, before it officially starts. For someone like me who has no foundation at all, this is very helpful, avoiding the situation of being unable to keep up in the formal courses. Secondly, it is not so easy to concentrate on online studying. Various exercises after class and timely answers from the instructor are good urges and supervision. The design of the course is based on the real working environment requirements. In addition to the technical professors, many lectures and group cooperation projects have been arranged, as well as project coordination software, such as the Jira and Confluence, etc. The real experience of these skills is if they are applied to the actual work team. Finally, I would like to specifically mention employment counseling. The instructor assisted me in revising my resume for the career position I chose. It is not to apply a template, but to combine my personal situation to highlight the advantages. For me who is a junior skill and a career changer, a good resume is the first step to success. WeCloud also arrange for me to join the internal and external projects， those are valuable experiences I wrote into ​my resume.

Even though I was uncertain about switching careers, I am really glad that I made my decision to join WeCloudData Data Science Bootcamp. I've learned a lot of technical skills through the program which is very practical (in the projects, interviews, jobs).... Read More Indeed, a big THANK YOU to the whole faculty - an extremely supportive team. :) They are not only teaching you the knowledge but also helping you to pursue and land your first journey in data science.

Do you want to take a data science bootcamp? Ask me :) My background is engineering, and I worked in oil and gas industry but had no experience in the field of data. I have taken the WeCloudData bootcamp in May to August 2021. I can say, before attending... Read More the bootcamp I have talked with almost 20 alumni who have taken the WeCloudData bootcamp before and tracked their career path in LinkedIn. So, I kind of knew what the path looks like, but the way that I landed the Data science job was very better than I have even imagined. The most important and greatest thing about WeCloudData data science bootcamp is career support, which distinguishes it from all other bootcamp. You work on real data client projects; you have mentor beside you who helps you master your resume and be prepared for interviews. You have some opportunities such as referral, job recommendation, etc. In terms of curriculum, it is best designed and comprehensive. By the time you start applying for the job you will understand how all elements, projects, and lessons you have been thought in the bootcamp are essential and helpful. It aligns so well with what the job market needs. last but not least is being in the community of many smart and supportive data professionals. Anytime you have problems or questions they don’t hesitate to help you and offer consultancies. As a career switcher, I found this experience and the learning journey amazing and extremely valuable to land a job in the field of data and I highly recommend it. That was the best decision that I have made in my career life.