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Land a career in data science in the New Year with these boot-camps
Excerpts from article by Vivek Kumar published in Analytics Insight
Data Science has become a sought-after career opportunity today. It is an interdisciplinary field of data mining, machine learning and big data, which requires enhanced skill-sets to pursue a career in it.
Here are the 10 best data science boot-camps that will help professionals become a successful data scientist in 2021.
1. Propulsion Academy
Learning Mode: Online
Propulsion Academy provides students opportunities to learn about the technologies, tools and techniques necessary to master all areas of data science. The academy offers 12-week full-time bootcamps in Full-Stack Software Development and Data Science. This course covers JavaScript, React.js, Docker, Python, Django, and more while the Data Science Bootcamp covers R, Python, machine learning, and NLP.
2. CodingNomads
Learning Mode: Online
CodingNomads offers a 12-week part-time course in data science and machine learning for students experienced in Python and coding. The curriculum includes coursework in model evaluation and validation, data science tech stack, and a capstone project that requires students to create an end-to-end machine learning model. Upon completion of the bootcamp, graduates have continued access to the bootcamp content and CodingNomad’s services and resources.
3. Dataquest
Learning Mode: Online
Dataquest offers a 24-week project-based data science program. It covers interactive coding challenges to provide a more hands-on approach to teaching. The course includes end-to-end coaching from instructors and offers step-by-step training on all the skills that help students t to launch a career in data science. Students can learn data science at Dataquest with flexible time hours and at affordable costs.
4. RMOTR
Learning Mode: Online
As the leading online Python web development and data science bootcamps, RMOTR offers a 4-month online program where students interact with teachers, mentors, and classmates remotely. Courses include Data Science with Python and Web Development with Django. Each course allows students to work at their own pace and develop skills that matter. RMOTR also offers students the option to select free full-featured access during the first week of training (includes two live classes), and they can unsubscribe at any time.
5. GreyAtom
Learning Mode: Online/Offline
GreyAtom is a 24-week Data Science program in Mumbai, India. It offers practice-based education along with industry readiness. GreyAtom’s training platform “Commit.live” helps students to build their profile on relevant platforms like GitHub, StackOverflow, Tech Blog and others, which are far more valuable than any certifications. The program is designed by the infusion of industry practitioners and academicians to help students to be prepared for a career in data science.
6. Springboard
Learning Mode: Online
Springboard offers a six-month Data Science Career Track program. It helps develop a data science career by providing job-ready skills where students will master foundations of data science and choose their focus area including advanced machine learning, natural language processing, or deep learning. On completion of the program, learners will have an interview-ready portfolio and access to a data science network.
7. Cambridge Spark
Learning Mode: Online
Cambridge Spark offers a 14-month, blended-learning program in Data Science and AI. It provides continuous professional development training for developers and data scientists to help individuals upskill and become more employable. Courses include intensive, part-time programs, practical Data Science Summits and regular community events on the latest tools and techniques in data science and software development, all aimed to equip individuals with the most relevant skills for industry success.
8. DataCamp
Learning Mode: Online4
Online learning platform DataCamp offers 337 online data science courses, ranging from an introductory Data Science for Everyone class to introductory courses in Python, R, and SQL. Students begin with DataCamp by skill assessments and then are directed to the courses that are best suited for them. Courses are targeted both to beginners in the data science industry and IT professionals. DataCamp provides flexible online training for every role and skill set.
9. Udacity
Learning Mode: Online
Udacity offers over a dozen online data science courses, including Business Analytics, Programming for Data Science with R, Data Scientist, and Data Analyst. The Data Scientist course is a four-month course demanding an estimated ten hours a week, with prerequisites of Python, SQL, and Statistics. Udacity’s unique teaching method includes real-world projects designed with industry experts to deliver the right skills for a successful career, immersive hands-on training, and career management support.
10. Ubiqum Code Academy
Learning Mode: Online/Offline
Ubiqum Code Academy offers an immersive data science bootcamp designed to turn beginners into data analysts. Its data analytics and machine learning bootcamp is a five-month full-time program. Through this program, students will learn data mining in both the R language and Python. They will learn how to apply real-life data analytics skills to predict buying trends in online retail as well as turn data into advanced visualisations that help sell ideas.
Career
8 tips for balancing career and family while working from home
Excerpts from article by Clare Davenport and Elizabeth Koehler, published in Business Insider
Well-being is slumping at worrying rates for women. With COVID-19 and its resulting impact, some women may feel like they’ve backtracked 30 years – juggling our roles and responsibilities of work, family and beyond.
Women can face more transitions than men, and often feel unsupported at the workplace and beyond. This, in turn, can affect job satisfaction, work quality, and productivity.
Drawing from the intersection of positive psychology, design thinking, habits, and behavioural change, we uncovered through our research nine daily “win the day” tools. They are:
1. Bring awareness to the here and now
Begin by wiggling your toes, bringing awareness to the now. Research shows us that being more present increases our happiness and well-being. Remind yourself that you are right here, and you have a choice – how you want to show up as an employee, parent, partner or friend.
2. Limit your choices – perfect is no longer trending
Worrying and reacting to social comparison can quickly create FOMO and choice fatigue. Satisfying means knowing when to stop, even if something may not be perfect. Limiting our choices and comparisons makes us happier.
3. Create unapologetic boundaries
Juggling work, family and distractions is like a circus act with no intermission. Some interruptions occur when our brains become overactive or unfocused, while others are caused by external factors, like technology, a coworker or child. Research shows us that boundaries help us protect our emotional energy and give us more control.
Consider using awareness apps, time-blocking, or rules around your toleration limits. Also, consider saying no sometimes. Remember that saying no is saying yes to something else.
4. Be your own environmental designer
Research demonstrates that a small change in what we see daily can make a positive difference. Uplifting online and offline environments can spark your sense of connection and vitality and help lower stress.Design your workspace to thrive, with colours, lighting, air flow, visuals and scents that you enjoy. Make sure your office and computer are free of clutter and organised.
5. Find freedom in planning and prioritising
Continuous distractions and multi-tasking can waste time and wreak havoc on our daily productivity and stress loads. Given limited time and energy, focus on pruning and prioritising your to-do list. Complete the most important tasks early in the day, and consider chopping work into 25-minute blocks, focusing on one task at a time.
6. Charge your well-being battery
It’s essential to recharge your batteries. Think of your top energy-giving and energy-draining activities and observe the patterns. Rearrange to maximise your timing of certain tasks.
Allowing for mini-breaks increases your overall productivity while helping to consolidate memories and new skills. So, when daily fatigue sets in, consider a stretch, a walk outside, or friend-calling instead of another cup of caffeine.
7. Choose and invest in your friendships wisely
Friendships fill us. They boost our self-esteem, quality of work, and decrease illness. To improve well-being, focus on quality and frequency rather than quantity of friends. Social media often doesn’t fill this void. Take a thoughtful approach and consider consistently investing in fewer, quality friendships that will fill your friendship tank (not drain it).
8. Go for happy habits
Establishing consistent habits can help reduce stress by freeing up time spent worrying or overthinking. Make your habits small, easy, and specific.Consider focusing on tiny habits that improve your overall well-being – like physical movement, healthy friendship and sufficient sleep.
Let’s improve our happiness and well-being by beginning with more unapologetic awareness and focus.
(Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in the article mentioned above are those of the author(s). They do not purport to reflect the opinions or views of ICS Career GPS or its staff.)
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