What is the difference between an Online Bootcamp Program, a Short Course and a Professional Certificate Program?
An Online Bootcamp Program is an intensive and accelerated learning program made up of a collection of self-paced eLearning components and live online classes that students are required to attend.
The Online Bootcamp program curriculum contain a combination of specifically chosen courses and career-critical skills that are aligned to a job role.
A Professional Certificate Program is quite similar to an Online Bootcamp Program but do not involve self-paced online learning. The Professional Certificate Program course structures are cohort based. This means students are required to complete training in their specific chosen schedule enabling students to focus and practice skills they have learned in class from start to finish.
A Short Course on the other hand are shorter courses that is designed to target developing a specific skill set or topic. They generally are much quicker to complete than Bootcamp Programs.
What is the role of a data scientist?
Data Scientists are specialised IT professionals who are well versed in understanding large volumes of information data. They utilise advance modern technologies and tools to discover unique patterns in data, identify any hidden trends and derive valuable information to aid in better decision-making. As organisations collect large amounts of data, they implement various data science concepts and algorithms to build predictive data models. If you're interested in the world of Big Data, the Data Scientist Bootcamp can help you learn all and apply all of these concepts from scratch.
Is Data Science a profitable career field?
Professionals with Data Science expertise are constantly growing in demand and has very good career opportunities for advancement and growth.
Careers in the data science field have lucrative salaries.
How quickly can I get certified through Data Science courses online?
With a consistent learning schedule and constant study hours, you can get through the course in about 5-7 months.
What are the requirements needed to qualify for a data science course online?
Professionals wishing to qualify in this Data Scientist online course should have:
- A bachelor's degree with a 50% or above grade point average.
- A foundational understanding of basic programming principles and mathematics is required
Can I still enrol in online Data Science courses if I don't have a related degree?
Data science students come from a diverse range of backgrounds. From seasoned professionals to non-data or non-technical background, the Data Scientist bootcamp is open to everyone of any background and must hold at least a bachelor's degree with a 50% or above GPA.
Examples of students who study the Data Science Bootcamp have transitioned into data science from the following backgrounds:
- Software Engineering
- Finance
- User Experience
- Marketing & Sales
- Psychologist
- HR
- Design
- A new comer with no relevant or technical background
How is data science bootcamp relevant today?
Data scientists are high in demand and are ranked among the top fields in LinkedIn's Job Reports for the last three years and running. According to the latest information, data scientist roles are growing annually at 37%.
As such, data science bootcamps are increasingly valued due to their emphasis on a hands-on focused and immersive approach. These days many organisations value skills that are job ready and demonstrable, and bootcamps are an appraised path to achieve this practical experience.
Will I earn a certificate?
Yes, upon completing the course program and projects, you will gain a Data Scientist certification as a demonstration of your applied practical skills and knowledge, which you can showcase in your CV.
How do I enrol in the Data Scientist Bootcamp?
To enrol in this Data Scientist Bootcamp, you'll need to first submit an enquiry form via our website. You'll need to provide the following details:
- Your Name
- Best Phone Number
- Email Address
Once you've submitted your online form, one of our education consultants will be in touch within 48 hours.
During the consultation, you'll be able to ask questions regarding payment options, learning content and what career outcomes you can pursue if you complete your studies.
What kind of jobs can I pursue upon completing the bootcamp?
There are various roles a Data Scientist student can work in upon completion of the bootcamp. This includes: Data Analyst, Business Analyst, Data Architects, Data Engineers and Machine Learning Engineers.
What payment options are available?
Enrol immediately and pay full price upfront at $4,720 or pay in split payments.
Find out more about other flexible payment plans and get in touch with one of our Education Consultants today.
How do I become a Data Scientist?
There are various ways to become a Data Scientist. One of the renowned ways to enter the field of data science is through immersive learning such as Professional Certificate Programs in Data Science.
The Professional Certificate Program is co-developed with Purdue University, in collaboration with IBM provides you with an in-depth understanding into the world of Data Science, concepts, tools and methodologies.
Designed with a unique interactive environment, the Professional Certificate Program will set you up for success as a data scientist and excel in your career. You will sharpen your ability to master high level technologies such as R, Python, Machine Learning techniques, data reprocessing, regression, clustering, data analytics with SAS, data visualization with Tableau, and an overview of the Hadoop ecosystem. Upon completion you will earn an industry-recognised certificate partnered with IBM that will strongly portray your new skills and on-the-job expertise as a Data Scientist.
How quickly can I get certified through Data Science courses online?
With a consistent learning schedule and constant study hours, you can get through the course in about 5-7 months.
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