Who are the instructors?
You can meet your teachers, mentors, and Data Science Dojo team at https://datasciencedojo.com/about/team. Raja Iqbal CEO and Chief Data Scientist Raja has worked at Microsoft Bing and Bing Ads in various research and development roles in data science and machine learning. Rebecca Merrett Data Scientist Rebecca holds a bachelor’s degree of information and media from […]
Will I get a certificate of completion?
Yes! Once you have completed our Data Science Bootcamp, you will be issued a certificate that you can print or add to your LinkedIn profile for others to see. Note: the certificate does not represent official academic credit. Does this count towards Continuing Professional Education credits for a Certified Public Accountant? Yes! We have had […]
Haven’t received your certificate yet?
Has it been more than 3 days since your bootcamp completed? Have you checked your spam folder? Have you checked your promotions tab? Are you using a company email? Most company emails have restrictions that filter/block our web proxy. If the answer is yes to questions 1-4, please provide us with an alternate email address (i.e. personal–gmail, […]
What do you offer after the bootcamp?
While we don’t emphasize job placement with our bootcamp, we do have an extensive network of alumni that you will be in touch with including the networking dinner that takes place during the bootcamp with your peers, access to your cohort’s Slack group which never expires, and the LinkedIn Alumni group. Mentoring opportunities for Kaggle competitions […]
How can I prepare for the bootcamp?
Once you register, you will be receiving a flurry of emails from Data Science Dojo! Confirmation & Receipt with your order number Next Steps: Create your learning portal account Invitation to join your cohort’s chat forum Letter from our CEO Bootcamp Logistics with address of the venue and schedule of the training You will also […]
Can I record the Bootcamp?
No, you are not permitted to record audio or film our bootcamps. If you purchased our Guru or Sensei package, we have our recorded videos available on the learning portal.
What does the mentoring include?
Data Science Dojo attendees who have purchased the Sensei package have the opportunity to work with industry data scientists on real-world data science problems. Follow the steps below to work with a mentor: Requirements: Create a team with at least 2 other bootcamp attendees Select a Kaggle competition and make at least one kaggle submission to the […]
What is the Kaggle competition?
The Data Science Dojo mentoring offering is a means for our students to expand and deepen the knowledge and skills they acquire from the bootcamp. Students form small teams and are paired with an experienced data scientist from industry as a mentor. The student team then tackles a public Kaggle competition with the advice of […]
Do I need to bring my own laptop?
Yes, please bring your own laptop. Any Mac, Linux or Windows operating system will work well. Install R, R studio is required. Install GitHub client. (Recommended) Install a text editor of your choice: Notepad++ or Sublime Text 3 are recommended. Make sure you have admin access to the laptop in case you need to install. If the laptop is the property of your company, please make sure that you have their permission to install software on the laptops.
Is there pre-bootcamp coursework?
Yes, once you are registered,we have about 10 hours of pre-bootcamp coursework to get you ramped up for the 50 hours of in-person training. You can access your pre-bootcamp coursework by signing into your learning portal and accessing Programs. In Programs, select Data Science and Data Engineering Bootcamp (DSDZ101). You can find all of […]
Does this count toward CPE credits?
Yes, you can present this as counting for CPE credits. Programs qualify if they meet the following standards: Formal – Formal means attendance is recorded and outlines are prepared in advance. At least 50 minutes in length. Contributing to the professional knowledge and competence in the practice of the profession. Provided a certificate of completion. […]
Can I repeat the course?
We do not offer alumni to retake the course for free as our bootcamps tend to fill up to capacity. Depending on the package you purchase, you will have 1 month to 1 year of access to the learning portal to go over your materials as a refresher. We also offer assistance if you are […]
What if I need to reschedule?
If for any reason, you decide to cancel, we will gladly refund your registration fee in full if notified the Monday prior to the start of the training. We would also be happy to transfer your registration to another bootcamp or workshop. Refunds cannot be processed if you have transferred to a different bootcamp after registration. What is the […]
Is food provided during the bootcamp?
Breakfast, lunch, snacks, and unlimited refreshments will be provided during the week of the bootcamp. We will be hosting a networking dinner one night during the week for you to interact and get to know each other. Attendees can pick out a convenient day during the week to attend one of the dinners.
Is there assistance after the bootcamp?
Yes, we offer assistance if you are struggling with any of the topics covered in the bootcamp. You are eligible for two half-hour sessions with one of our instructors if you have purchased the Sensei package. Note: Office hours are limited to the bootcamp sessions. We are unable to provide assistance with specific personal work problems through […]
What is the location of the bootcamp?
We hold our bootcamps all over the world from Seattle, to Toronto, to Dubai, to Singapore! You can check out all of our upcoming bootcamps on our schedule. If we do not have the bootcamp you would like to attend listed on our schedule, you can have us notify you once we have announced the […]
Do you provide accommodations?
No, Data Science Dojo does not provide hotel and accommodation. However, some hotels do have group rates with the training venue. Be sure to mention the venue when making your reservation. If the training takes place in a hotel, we will notify the attendees of any special room rates. Additionally, we do have suggestions on […]
What are the Logistics of the bootcamp?
What is the timing of the training? Bootcamps are held Monday through Friday from 8am to 6pm. It’s 5 days of in-person, hands-on learning for 10 hours a day, with roughly 10 hours of pre-bootcamp coursework and 20 hours of (optional) post-bootcamp coursework For California, pending California licensure approval, the bootcamp will be 4 days, […]
Do you give homework?
There are 5 pre-bootcamp tutorials (to prepare everyone for the material we will cover) and 4 post bootcamp tutorials(to review what was covered, and go over anything attendees might wish to have clarified). Each tutorial takes roughly 2 hours to work through. We ask that attendees anticipate 8 hours of pre-bootcamp work, and 8 hours […]