How to select a Data Analytics Bootcamp

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I always receive one question from many people and I want to address this.

Question: Hi Bharath, I am in a confusion now for deciding the best bootcamp for my upskilling journey. 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗰𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗲𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗱 in the market now. How do I choose best one.?

I received this many times and I want to answer this by ticking the boxes.

𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀.

➡️ 𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐮𝐦 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭:

Check your Bootcamp is covering overall course curriculum or not.
Outcome: This is crucial to acquire necessary skills.

➡️ 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐮𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰𝐬:

Research the bootcamp’s reputation and read reviews from previous students.
Outcome: You get bootcamp’s credibility and success rate.

➡️ 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐬:

Check the qualifications and experience of the instructors
Outcome: You get valuable insights, real-world examples.

➡️ 𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬-𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐞 :

Practical application is key. Verify if the bootcamp offers hands-on projects and a capstone.
Outcome: You gain practical experience, and develop a portfolio

➡️ 𝐉𝐨𝐛 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐧𝐢 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 :

Check the bootcamp’s job placement support, career services, and the strength of their alumni network.
Outcome: You get Strong job placement support

➡️ 𝐃𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞:

Duration is very important, few of them have 3,6,9,12 months followed by placement support.
Outcome: You can commit the necessary time and resources to finish it.

➡️ 𝐂𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞:

Compare the bootcamp’s cost with other bootcamps. Inquire about scholarships, financing options, EMI payment plans to make it more affordable.
Outcome: To get ROI (return of investment) correct.

➡️ 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬:

It is not mandatory but accreditation adds credibility.
Outcome: Few industry-recognized certifications can enhance your credibility.

➡️ 𝐅𝐥𝐞𝐱𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐎𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬:

Make it online instead offline to save travel time and afford weekends to manage existing job.
Outcome: You can utilize more time on program if its flexible.

➡️ 𝐀𝐝𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭:

Ask for this further support after placement.
Outcome: Access to their resources, libraries, mentorship for enhancement.

By considering these factors, One can make an 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 and choose the bootcamp that aligns best with your goals.

Good luck on your data analytics journey! 🎓💼

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