You don't lose points by getting it wrong, just by asking for hints or giving up. That's actually quite clever and based gamification. Look for Mark Rober's talk on the Super Mario effect.
Hi, yes you can get a free professional data analyst certificate or depends on the path that you want, you can use those certificates to show your work to your potential employer but most of all data camp will help you to build your own portfolio
I think it's important to supplement Datacamp with other resources. Maybe some others like Coursera/Udemy for some high level theory. Like you said, it's great for learning syntax and for beginners who need a lot of spoon feeding. I am learning Python and SQL on this platform right now. After a a short video, we jump into these exercises with fill-in-the-blanks without knowing what server it is using, how to upload datasets into the server, and sometimes what the goal of a problem is. It takes you to a screen and you just starting filling in the blanks. It doesn't reflect real life. Datacamp is valuable for learning technical skills (and I really like their user interface), but I think newbies need additional resources.
Actually what you just described is perfect for newbies. They run everything inside their own Python IDE because of you are running your instance directly into your own kernel and make a mistake you could really damage your computer. In the real world, no company will let you work on a server without a certification because you have no idea the amount of damage you can do.
I am a beginner and completely agree with your comment. In fact, I am creating my own notes while taking each course and reference them when working on projects. DataCamp helps me understand the syntax, but it isn’t until I apply the concepts to a project that I feel that I’ve learned.
Agree with that. Additionally, these filling blanks become completely useless and in the end you find out you know nothing. In my opinion, studying should introduce a challenge, otherwise it becomes boring and unhelpful at all. This is basically the reason i quit datacamp. It is just completely unchallenging, no matter what experience you have.
That's what happens with the introductory courses. If you take the full track, preferably the Career tracks.. As you progress, you then go to setting up the environment.. And these then reconnects with your prior knowledge gained from the introductory courses. I find Datacamp a great place vis a vis Coursera. Coursera is great for learning the logic and concepts... Datacamp takes you directly to the practicals...
@@AlexTheAnalyst im starting with SQL as you recommended, so I'm doing the SQL for data analysts track. I make sure to do each module twice and I have two left then I'll do projects. I've gone from knowing 0 to being competent! Since I'll be starting my MSc Data Science in September, I will be doing python for data scientists next!
i've been using datacamp for a few years now to get into python/sql and learn data analytics and machine learning. one thing i hate about it is the code exercises are only little snippets so its hard in real life to do something A-Z. it also feels like you are just going through the motions of completing courses and not actually learning. it's good to get a basic overview of stuff tho
Agreed. It was a good starting point for me but nothing more. And because it's so easy for someone to just run through it just to say they do (despite me making a concerted effort to dig deeper), it didn't give me much confidence that completion would be well-respected. There's also way too much overlap in the different courses along a single track. You can tell, a bit too much, that the courses weren't collectively developed for the track you're on; instead, each course is designed to have their place in multiple tracks so a course will spend quite a bit of time going over things you learned already.
@@michaelb9940 Hey, the exercises there r nt really gonna boost any confidence. What u can do is download their dataset(from the page of course syllabus page where they list out chapters) and use that dataset on ur local system and do a little play around.
The way I worked through it is I had the courses open along side the documentation. I would go back and forth and then go into my own code editor to explore the different options mentioned in the documentation to experiment and that’s where u really do the learning. If u run through the courses as quick as possible u won’t do learn deeply
I have been using DataCamp for a while now and it's basically shaped my career. I owe this website a lot, plus I signed up for a year discount just $99 a WHOLE YEAR. this is insane.
I once paid just for one month, but it had a discount so I paid like 12 dollars only. Since I'm a beginner, I can say it definitely helped me getting familiar with the syntax (I was learning SQL back then). Now I'm watching your SQL videos which are really helpful!! Thanks
I am halfway on the python programmer career track. I agree with some comments below that sometimes it feels that courses overlap themselves. The reason behind this might be that some of the courses belong to many career tracks, so they had to do them as broad as possible, to match other career tracks. The downside is that sometimes you feel a little confused, and not sure what is the direction of the course. However, I like that it encourages you to practice with the point reward system. I would prefer to include more references to real-world cases and more references to documentation.
Thanks for your review Alex! I'm a beginner at coding and have been completing courses from the Data Science for Everyone career track. I just wanted to add that I was using the free version of Data Camp and after a few days, I got offered a 62% discount code which was for a premium plan. It worked out to be cheaper than the standard plan (like $16 a month for a premium plan compared to $25 for a standard). I don't know if that would change many users mind, but I thought it was worth mentioning. Love your content and keep it up!
Just a quick add-on as well. If you are still a student I know for a fact they do have some student discounts, which essentially cuts the $25 a month to roughly $12 a month. I was able to get it last December as someone who was just starting but really interested in learning Data Science for Python. I worked really quickly through most of the course, but faced some burnout. I was unsure if I was actually absorbing the material, but luckily they have exams you can take, and I've seen improvement in my scores despite not always feeling super confident. As a newbie to the Data Analytics/Science world, I feel like it definitely has helped, but I've also been looking out for alternatives to learn more efficiently, and feel like I can do some of these things on my own. Also, Alex I listened you to on Ken Jee's podcast, and have loved the channel. Keep up the awesome work, it really helps to know that people like you are out there as I try to navigate learning more about analytics and how the field can be rewarding and useful!
I like the R courses because they help you apply any theoretical knowledge you've learned about statistics in school like Machine Learning, etc. I like the Python courses because they're fun especially the guided projects. I've used the videos for my classes, it helps me go above and beyond what is expected from the professor.
To be clear, the $25 "monthly" fee is paid as an annual subscription, so you will actually be charged a one-time annual fee of $300. If you do choose to pay monthly, then the cost is steeper, at $39. Still a cool website, and I'm tempted, but that gives me a little more pause to consider; if I could pay $25 each month, I would probably do it immediately.
I got a yearly subscription at roughly 60 usd. I think the courses are pretty decent for self learner begginers and the certification and job offers are good perks for those living in USA, Canada and Europe.
I have subscribed for second year for Datacamp and actually got the "cheaper" deal with approx. 12,5$ per month. I think this is a steal, even if it's just for syntax learning. But after one year, I think the best part is really the interactivity for me. Few videos, and then exercise and from scratch, so you are building on top of already learned skills. As you've said, probably best for beginners, not for advanced people. For me, it's great and for some time it still will be.
Your channel has been immensely helpful for me figuring out where the hell to start! I am currently on Codecademy on the DA path as well as taking the SQL on the side. I am also learning through YOU and youtube videos. I started Datacamp, but I agree with alot of the commenters. Just code snippets and such. Codecademy actually has me doing off-platform work and learning how to migrate data through PostgreSQL. Anyway, thanks Alex!
I have took a one year subscription, I am pretty satisfied for my money. However I think they should give more theoretical explanations on some some subjects like data science and machine learning. Or at least provide some external links that may help to understand better or deeper the theory behind the code and the packages. It is very difficult to jump into the code without sufficient insights on what a method really is.
Damn, that's a good point about the lack of IDE usage. I learnt SQL on a similar platform, Codecademy, and loved it, but then I tried opening up SQL server to start my own project and felt like a headless chicken
I started a month ago, got the annual subscription. I like the variety of topics they have, I feel like it's perfect for someone with no prior knowledge and just getting familiar with programming. I complement the theory with Coursera.
Being a beginner I liked getting the basics and found the lectures really good. In my experience with just about every sql course on data camp I took I was disappointed with the ability to practice recall. They basically give you a template to fill in the blanks which isn’t super helpful if you’re not thinking about what and why you should be using something. It’s just pretty obvious you need to plug in the previous concept learned. I say it’s great if you have no idea about sql. Currently I’m taking a sql zero to hero course on udemy which I like a lot better in terms of practicing because you use pgadmin and they don’t give you a template to fill in for the challenges. Using the actual programs is so helpful on figuring out how you’d be using sql in the real world. I would like to give the projects another go when I have a better grasp.
Hi J, I happened to see your comments, I just started data camp with SQL and face the same situation as you, is from zero to hero much helpful since you posted these comments 11 months ago? have you successfully landed a BA job yet? Best.
@@williamlu9335 Hi William! I have found that project based learning helps me best. I’m much more committed to learning the concepts when I have a reason to do so. I think one of the things the beginner courses help with a lot though is just letting you know that certain functions exist. I am currently working as an analyst and started in May of last year! I do not need to use SQL in depth and the basics do just fine for me. Good luck on your journey! :)
Thank you for the review. It does give a good overview. One con I found for me is that it doesn't have an offline feature. Hence you can't do any part of the courses unless you have constant internet connection.
Well spoken - I like your presentations, easy to understand. Fair and honest review. What you described here is what I also observed when using DataCamp.
I'm glad i subscribed after i watched your video of Data Analyst vs Data Scientists. I knew you'd be reliable when it comes to being informed in this area. VERY helpful!
data camp is worth it ... though after you should work on big datasets with multivariable analysis to show you know awesome analysis also you should know the time is way longer when you get to harder material
Thanks for sharing I didn't know about this program. I work as a business analyst but I work extensively with excel but I need some technical skills with databases, sql, and python. I have LinkedIn learning right now for free.
I prefer Udemy to manually select what I need to learn in via various courses, rather than taking 77 hours and not being sure if the content is what I need :)
Good call. I like Coursera's tracks though. The problem with DataCamp's tracks is that there's too much overlap between the courses - you can tell the courses were designed to be versatile (i.e., standalone or fit within this track or fit within that one) instead of flowing from course to course with new topics. The constant rehashing "just in case it wasnt covered for you already" gets incredibly time-consuming; one instructor doesn't know what the other course's instructor did or didnt cover.
The career track is just a measure of qualification AFAIK, + maybe some exam-like stuff at the end. Meaning you can take courses independently of the career track, and then at any point you can use the courses you've completed to finish off the career track and get a diploma.
I’ve just joined datacamp and running through Data Analyst in Tableau career track. Being almost 3 years in role with Tableau, but still not confident to say I’m proficient enough in it. Good recap of all bits and pieces. Honestly, Ive skipped videos from beginner and intermediate sections- just worked on exercises. For me it is beneficial compared to Udemy.
@@AlexTheAnalyst I think it is better to get at least a beginners job and then you can begin to escalate from there...after taking the DataCamp courses
Thanks for the review. I think it’s for me because I’m a total beginner, and will use it to supplement my learning while I take the BS Data Management Data Analytics program at WGU.
Hi Alex, really appreciate all your content. I was wondering if you would be able to make a video about working on projects as a way of practicing and demonstrating your skill set as a data analyst? Cheers
Great video! I have a question, which one would an employer look at the most, the data camp data analytics certificate or the goggle advanced data analytics certificate? Thank you and have a great day!
Hi Alex! Just a quick question. I’m trying to switch my career and I felt in love with analytics about seven months ago and I’ve took the google data analytics course, I bought some books you recommend etc but my question is. How many years did you spent by studying all the courses before you apply for the job. I ask that not because I’m lazy but because I’m 35 already and sometimes I think is a bit late for me... thanks!
I'm enrolled in Penn's Data Analytics certificate and the curriculum is almost solely based around R, and then gets into machine learning. The course also clearly refers to data analysis and data science interchangeably and at one point also said they were the same thing (I know this isn't necessarily true). In this video you seem to be less interested in Data Camp's R modules - what's the reason for that? In your work have you found R is not as useful as, say, Python? Initially, I enrolled in the certificate to learn skills to become a data analyst, but now I'm wondering if I should readjust to a data scientist path. My big obstacle there is that I don't have a degree. What are your thoughts on this?
Hi there, the battle between R and Python essentially boils down to a preference. Both languages are open-source and widely available. Both languages are very powerful when it comes to data analysis and machine learning. However, it also depends whats your work environment. Most of the time, you will see people working in research and academia use R more often, but people working in the industry will tend to favor Python more as it is more user-friendly than R. Knowing both languages is a huge plus, but you can perfectly work in data analysis/ data science knowing R only. Most job descriptions ask you to know one or the other anyway. In the end, the choice of the language doesnt matter that much, it only matters that you master well the language you use.
I'm here because of one of your "WHO IS THIS NOT FOR" criteria. (Im an absolute beginner in Data Analytics and am not sure what I need to learn) Any idea what bootcamps or Career Programs I can take online to get started? Im currently looking into the GOOGLE Data Analytics Program
$25 a month...billed annually, which is a lot up front. If you do monthly, it's $29. If you want the "tier" with the projects, that'll be $33 a month paid annually or $49 monthly . It's not a cheap service.
Great video! The most relevant aspect to me are the projects. Could you recommend another platform with end-to-end solved project? I need to start my BI machine learning portfolio... Thank you!
Thanks for the review Alex. Beyond syntax it's a relief to simply start coding without dealing with machine setup. I've given up too many times just trying to set up my environment. Such a waste. This seems promising.
Hey Alex, so I have a Master's in Data Analytics. Do you think Data camp is good for someone that needs brushing or wants to learn programs that I didn't learn in my program? For example, I didn't learn Power BI or R and my jobs requires alot of Power BI.
Hi Alex, if someone wants to become a Data Analyst in the Healthcare field. Apart from his Bachelor Degree/ Master related to Data Analytics, what other certificates or skills he needs in order to get a chance as entry level for Data Analyst in the Healthcare sector?
$25 a month is a lot different than having to slap down $300 for the year , at least for me. Can’t just pay for a few months and cancel. You left that part out. 😬 Right now doing Udemy do to budget restraints. Going into more cc debt isn’t super appealing. Would you say sticking with Udemy would be a better option? I’m working on the advanced level of a Udemy course but haven’t really done much with other Udemy courses. Thoughts? Personally leaning towards sticking with Udemy. Thanks
Question: What website would you recommend for someone with NO experience and no base knowledge? I am currently getting a degree in Cybersecurity and what to learn more in general.
Can you make a video on the relevant/irrelevant topics you spoke about? I know you’ve mentioned python, sql, pandas, tableau in the past. What should someone new to the field be learning?
What I hate about them 'data camp' is that they didn't updated the payment system for subscription in India The reserve Bank of India put out a mandate asking all international cos to update their payments system acc to indian standards but many didn't comply Now even if I want to i couldn't access to datacamp premium subscription
Hi, I completed the Data Analyst with Python course. My main concern is that do certifications expire as soon as you have completed them? And is it worthwhile to mention on my resume/linkedin?
Corporate ethics might not matter to a whole lot of you but after the sexual harassment scandal in 2019, the R community and the instructors of R courses have actually distanced itself from Datacamp. I am more a fan of Dataquest since it is more project based.
Good morning, Alex. Are these projects able to show it in the resume when we are looking for an entry-level job? Also, what do you think Udacity? cause they offer much cheaper course compare to other Bootcamp. Have a wonderful day!
Yes you can as long as you put the finished project somewhere an interviewer or recruiter can put it. And I need to do more research on Udacity, but I will make a video on them in the future 👍
I did data analytics with Google that had no python . And for the person who knows nothing about python. I think it's going to be perfect. What do u think?
You don't lose points by getting it wrong, just by asking for hints or giving up. That's actually quite clever and based gamification. Look for Mark Rober's talk on the Super Mario effect.
I use datacamp for practice and coursera for theory.. I think both platforms are really useful.
Hi Juan Pablo,
That depends on what do you want to learn. Are you trying to learn one tool at the time or maybe a certificate like a google or IBM one
Hi, l want to buy premium version in data camp, but l don't know after the buying, can l get free anything certificate?
Hi, yes you can get a free professional data analyst certificate or depends on the path that you want, you can use those certificates to show your work to your potential employer but most of all data camp will help you to build your own portfolio
Good point bro.
Bruh Udemy is better than Coursera for me
I think it's important to supplement Datacamp with other resources. Maybe some others like Coursera/Udemy for some high level theory. Like you said, it's great for learning syntax and for beginners who need a lot of spoon feeding. I am learning Python and SQL on this platform right now. After a a short video, we jump into these exercises with fill-in-the-blanks without knowing what server it is using, how to upload datasets into the server, and sometimes what the goal of a problem is. It takes you to a screen and you just starting filling in the blanks. It doesn't reflect real life. Datacamp is valuable for learning technical skills (and I really like their user interface), but I think newbies need additional resources.
Actually what you just described is perfect for newbies. They run everything inside their own Python IDE because of you are running your instance directly into your own kernel and make a mistake you could really damage your computer. In the real world, no company will let you work on a server without a certification because you have no idea the amount of damage you can do.
I am a beginner and completely agree with your comment. In fact, I am creating my own notes while taking each course and reference them when working on projects. DataCamp helps me understand the syntax, but it isn’t until I apply the concepts to a project that I feel that I’ve learned.
Agree with that. Additionally, these filling blanks become completely useless and in the end you find out you know nothing. In my opinion, studying should introduce a challenge, otherwise it becomes boring and unhelpful at all. This is basically the reason i quit datacamp. It is just completely unchallenging, no matter what experience you have.
That's what happens with the introductory courses. If you take the full track, preferably the Career tracks.. As you progress, you then go to setting up the environment.. And these then reconnects with your prior knowledge gained from the introductory courses. I find Datacamp a great place vis a vis Coursera. Coursera is great for learning the logic and concepts... Datacamp takes you directly to the practicals...
You mean import datasets?
my university just provided me with 6 months datacamp plan, i guess it's the best time to become data analyst lol
Which university?
@@maruf7956 right..which Uni?
Yeah which uni?
me too... my university give me free 6 months plan
do you know if that benefit can be used also with the github benefit?
I use data camp and so far it's a major go from me
Very cool! What are some of the things you use the most on there? I thought the career track and projects looked really cool
@@AlexTheAnalyst im starting with SQL as you recommended, so I'm doing the SQL for data analysts track. I make sure to do each module twice and I have two left then I'll do projects.
I've gone from knowing 0 to being competent! Since I'll be starting my MSc Data Science in September, I will be doing python for data scientists next!
@@pana71 that’s awesome feedback - thank you for sharing!
Same for me! Really enjoying the Python stuff for data science.
i've been using datacamp for a few years now to get into python/sql and learn data analytics and machine learning.
one thing i hate about it is the code exercises are only little snippets so its hard in real life to do something A-Z.
it also feels like you are just going through the motions of completing courses and not actually learning.
it's good to get a basic overview of stuff tho
Agreed. It was a good starting point for me but nothing more. And because it's so easy for someone to just run through it just to say they do (despite me making a concerted effort to dig deeper), it didn't give me much confidence that completion would be well-respected.
There's also way too much overlap in the different courses along a single track. You can tell, a bit too much, that the courses weren't collectively developed for the track you're on; instead, each course is designed to have their place in multiple tracks so a course will spend quite a bit of time going over things you learned already.
Good feedback! I can definitely see that especially if youre a bit more advanced. Do the projects help with the doing things A-Z?
@@michaelb9940 Hey, the exercises there r nt really gonna boost any confidence. What u can do is download their dataset(from the page of course syllabus page where they list out chapters) and use that dataset on ur local system and do a little play around.
@@vaibhavgautam4600 thanks for the pointers
The way I worked through it is I had the courses open along side the documentation. I would go back and forth and then go into my own code editor to explore the different options mentioned in the documentation to experiment and that’s where u really do the learning. If u run through the courses as quick as possible u won’t do learn deeply
I have been using DataCamp for a while now and it's basically shaped my career. I owe this website a lot, plus I signed up for a year discount just $99 a WHOLE YEAR. this is insane.
That's awesome!
Really?? How? Mine is saying $400
@@DevinDomino they offer a range of discounts every now and then. it was on sale three weeks ago and I immediately snatched it!
I git at $149
Hi, so after 3 years, did it actually help you get a job or get better in the career?
I once paid just for one month, but it had a discount so I paid like 12 dollars only. Since I'm a beginner, I can say it definitely helped me getting familiar with the syntax (I was learning SQL back then). Now I'm watching your SQL videos which are really helpful!! Thanks
12 dollars isn’t bad at all! And that’s really cool! I’m glad my videos are helpful 😁
I really love how you gives us honest feedbacks on these platforms. Because of that, you just got one additional subscriber. Keep it up!
I am halfway on the python programmer career track. I agree with some comments below that sometimes it feels that courses overlap themselves. The reason behind this might be that some of the courses belong to many career tracks, so they had to do them as broad as possible, to match other career tracks. The downside is that sometimes you feel a little confused, and not sure what is the direction of the course. However, I like that it encourages you to practice with the point reward system. I would prefer to include more references to real-world cases and more references to documentation.
Thanks for your review Alex! I'm a beginner at coding and have been completing courses from the Data Science for Everyone career track. I just wanted to add that I was using the free version of Data Camp and after a few days, I got offered a 62% discount code which was for a premium plan. It worked out to be cheaper than the standard plan (like $16 a month for a premium plan compared to $25 for a standard). I don't know if that would change many users mind, but I thought it was worth mentioning.
Love your content and keep it up!
Oh that's awesome! I really never saw any discounts on their platform so that's great to hear there are! Thank you for sharing!
Just a quick add-on as well. If you are still a student I know for a fact they do have some student discounts, which essentially cuts the $25 a month to roughly $12 a month. I was able to get it last December as someone who was just starting but really interested in learning Data Science for Python. I worked really quickly through most of the course, but faced some burnout. I was unsure if I was actually absorbing the material, but luckily they have exams you can take, and I've seen improvement in my scores despite not always feeling super confident. As a newbie to the Data Analytics/Science world, I feel like it definitely has helped, but I've also been looking out for alternatives to learn more efficiently, and feel like I can do some of these things on my own. Also, Alex I listened you to on Ken Jee's podcast, and have loved the channel. Keep up the awesome work, it really helps to know that people like you are out there as I try to navigate learning more about analytics and how the field can be rewarding and useful!
I like the R courses because they help you apply any theoretical knowledge you've learned about statistics in school like Machine Learning, etc. I like the Python courses because they're fun especially the guided projects. I've used the videos for my classes, it helps me go above and beyond what is expected from the professor.
To be clear, the $25 "monthly" fee is paid as an annual subscription, so you will actually be charged a one-time annual fee of $300. If you do choose to pay monthly, then the cost is steeper, at $39. Still a cool website, and I'm tempted, but that gives me a little more pause to consider; if I could pay $25 each month, I would probably do it immediately.
Awesome review!! Really detailed breakdown :)
Thanks Tina! :D
I got a yearly subscription at roughly 60 usd. I think the courses are pretty decent for self learner begginers and the certification and job offers are good perks for those living in USA, Canada and Europe.
I have subscribed for second year for Datacamp and actually got the "cheaper" deal with approx. 12,5$ per month. I think this is a steal, even if it's just for syntax learning. But after one year, I think the best part is really the interactivity for me. Few videos, and then exercise and from scratch, so you are building on top of already learned skills. As you've said, probably best for beginners, not for advanced people. For me, it's great and for some time it still will be.
Anyway, subscribed, because found this channel via LinkedIn recommendation and the quality of your work is great as well. Keep up
Your channel has been immensely helpful for me figuring out where the hell to start! I am currently on Codecademy on the DA path as well as taking the SQL on the side. I am also learning through YOU and youtube videos. I started Datacamp, but I agree with alot of the commenters. Just code snippets and such. Codecademy actually has me doing off-platform work and learning how to migrate data through PostgreSQL. Anyway, thanks Alex!
So grateful for your content! I have just started looking at Data Analytics and was quite confused on which are the good ones!
So glad to hear it! Thanks for watching! :D
I have took a one year subscription, I am pretty satisfied for my money.
However I think they should give more theoretical explanations on some some subjects like data science and machine learning.
Or at least provide some external links that may help to understand better or deeper the theory behind the code and the packages. It is very difficult to jump into the code without sufficient insights on what a method really is.
Interesting - good feedback
Agree
Some of the R courses are guided by the writer of the package.
Well that's really cool - I didn't know that!
Damn, that's a good point about the lack of IDE usage. I learnt SQL on a similar platform, Codecademy, and loved it, but then I tried opening up SQL server to start my own project and felt like a headless chicken
I started a month ago, got the annual subscription. I like the variety of topics they have, I feel like it's perfect for someone with no prior knowledge and just getting familiar with programming. I complement the theory with Coursera.
Which courses have you opted for in Coursera?
Being a beginner I liked getting the basics and found the lectures really good. In my experience with just about every sql course on data camp I took I was disappointed with the ability to practice recall. They basically give you a template to fill in the blanks which isn’t super helpful if you’re not thinking about what and why you should be using something. It’s just pretty obvious you need to plug in the previous concept learned. I say it’s great if you have no idea about sql. Currently I’m taking a sql zero to hero course on udemy which I like a lot better in terms of practicing because you use pgadmin and they don’t give you a template to fill in for the challenges. Using the actual programs is so helpful on figuring out how you’d be using sql in the real world.
I would like to give the projects another go when I have a better grasp.
Hi J, I happened to see your comments, I just started data camp with SQL and face the same situation as you, is from zero to hero much helpful since you posted these comments 11 months ago? have you successfully landed a BA job yet?
Best.
@@williamlu9335 Hi William! I have found that project based learning helps me best. I’m much more committed to learning the concepts when I have a reason to do so. I think one of the things the beginner courses help with a lot though is just letting you know that certain functions exist. I am
currently working as an analyst and started in May of last year! I do not need to use SQL in depth and the basics do just fine for me. Good luck on your journey! :)
Thanks Alex!! I got the promo of 1 year, but...they give you all the steps and make it too easy. I'm still looking for a project bases course
That’s really cool! I didn’t even see anything on their site about the 1 year promotion. Looks like a good deal! 😁
What kind of promo is this? 1 year free or discount?
I'd focus on DataCamp's Projects section if I were you
Awesome Review Sir👍👍
Thank you and thanks for watching! 😁
Thank you for the review. It does give a good overview.
One con I found for me is that it doesn't have an offline feature. Hence you can't do any part of the courses unless you have constant internet connection.
Well spoken - I like your presentations, easy to understand. Fair and honest review. What you described here is what I also observed when using DataCamp.
I'm glad i subscribed after i watched your video of Data Analyst vs Data Scientists. I knew you'd be reliable when it comes to being informed in this area. VERY helpful!
Haha I’m glad you subscribed as well 😁 glad you find the content helpful!
Coding with Mosh is awesome!!!
Thanks, Alex for providing a detailed review of Data Camp.👍
Absolutely! Thanks for watching! 😁
data camp is worth it ... though after you should work on big datasets with multivariable analysis to show you know awesome analysis
also you should know the time is way longer when you get to harder material
andrew ng, sentdex,jermy howard,mit course that's it you can do all most everthing with that
Thanks for sharing I didn't know about this program. I work as a business analyst but I work extensively with excel but I need some technical skills with databases, sql, and python. I have LinkedIn learning right now for free.
That's awesome!
have you taken courses on linkedin learning for databases, sql and python? Do you feel it is worth it to learn those?
Love your vids, will you be doing a similar review for DataQuest?
I will! They’re compared to each other quite often 👍
What's the best way to show employers that you know SQL?
Put it on your resume
Thank you, that was super informative!
I prefer Udemy to manually select what I need to learn in via various courses, rather than taking 77 hours and not being sure if the content is what I need :)
Good call. I like Coursera's tracks though. The problem with DataCamp's tracks is that there's too much overlap between the courses - you can tell the courses were designed to be versatile (i.e., standalone or fit within this track or fit within that one) instead of flowing from course to course with new topics. The constant rehashing "just in case it wasnt covered for you already" gets incredibly time-consuming; one instructor doesn't know what the other course's instructor did or didnt cover.
Found Udemy to be low-quality budget courses with not much value!
@@michaelb9940 you should find the good courses by reading the reviews, not just taking them based on whatever they claim.
The career track is just a measure of qualification AFAIK, + maybe some exam-like stuff at the end. Meaning you can take courses independently of the career track, and then at any point you can use the courses you've completed to finish off the career track and get a diploma.
I’ve just joined datacamp and running through Data Analyst in Tableau career track.
Being almost 3 years in role with Tableau, but still not confident to say I’m proficient enough in it.
Good recap of all bits and pieces.
Honestly, Ive skipped videos from beginner and intermediate sections- just worked on exercises.
For me it is beneficial compared to Udemy.
Great video Alex!
Thank you and thanks for watching! 😁
as a current college student, do you think that getting a certficate from datacamp and putting it on my resume for an internship a good idea?
I think it may help with an internship and maybe an entry level job, but I don't think it would be helpful after that.
@@AlexTheAnalyst I think it is better to get at least a beginners job and then you can begin to escalate from there...after taking the DataCamp courses
Recruiters look more for the job experience.
You are the Best broh!
Thanks for the review. I think it’s for me because I’m a total beginner, and will use it to supplement my learning while I take the BS Data Management Data Analytics program at WGU.
Indeed me too.
Awesome, keep up the great work! :)
Will do! 😁
Hi Alex, really appreciate all your content. I was wondering if you would be able to make a video about working on projects as a way of practicing and demonstrating your skill set as a data analyst? Cheers
I absolutely plan on doing that, but have a few videos to do before I get to those 👍
@@AlexTheAnalyst Wicked, I look forward to it!
great was going to ask as well
I need this too.. thanks for sharing Alex.
Thank you for making this video.
Appreciate your great review and deep insight!
fair review from a fair unbiased analyst :D
10:16 where it starts with feedback
Thanks Alex for the summary of data camp.
Great video! I have a question, which one would an employer look at the most, the data camp data analytics certificate or the goggle advanced data analytics certificate? Thank you and have a great day!
Hi Alex! Just a quick question. I’m trying to switch my career and I felt in love with analytics about seven months ago and I’ve took the google data analytics course, I bought some books you recommend etc but my question is. How many years did you spent by studying all the courses before you apply for the job. I ask that not because I’m lazy but because I’m 35 already and sometimes I think is a bit late for me... thanks!
Never it's too late!
I hope you are doing good
I'm enrolled in Penn's Data Analytics certificate and the curriculum is almost solely based around R, and then gets into machine learning. The course also clearly refers to data analysis and data science interchangeably and at one point also said they were the same thing (I know this isn't necessarily true). In this video you seem to be less interested in Data Camp's R modules - what's the reason for that? In your work have you found R is not as useful as, say, Python?
Initially, I enrolled in the certificate to learn skills to become a data analyst, but now I'm wondering if I should readjust to a data scientist path. My big obstacle there is that I don't have a degree. What are your thoughts on this?
Hi there, the battle between R and Python essentially boils down to a preference. Both languages are open-source and widely available. Both languages are very powerful when it comes to data analysis and machine learning. However, it also depends whats your work environment. Most of the time, you will see people working in research and academia use R more often, but people working in the industry will tend to favor Python more as it is more user-friendly than R. Knowing both languages is a huge plus, but you can perfectly work in data analysis/ data science knowing R only. Most job descriptions ask you to know one or the other anyway. In the end, the choice of the language doesnt matter that much, it only matters that you master well the language you use.
Very useful, thanks for video!
I'm here because of one of your "WHO IS THIS NOT FOR" criteria. (Im an absolute beginner in Data Analytics and am not sure what I need to learn) Any idea what bootcamps or Career Programs I can take online to get started? Im currently looking into the GOOGLE Data Analytics Program
Hi Alex, was wondering from coursera certificate which one do you think is best the google one or the IBM?
Releasing a video on this on Tuesday!
$25 a month...billed annually, which is a lot up front. If you do monthly, it's $29. If you want the "tier" with the projects, that'll be $33 a month paid annually or $49 monthly . It's not a cheap service.
it;s like $150 if you get it on discount
Nice content with great details. Thanks!
You're most welcome! Thanks for watching! :D
I would love to see a Codecademy review, I like their platform.
I plan on doing one!
DataCamp reminds me so much of CodeCademy.
Great video! The most relevant aspect to me are the projects. Could you recommend another platform with end-to-end solved project? I need to start my BI machine learning portfolio... Thank you!
As a complete beginner wanted to get started in data analytics would you recommend data camp or just taking the Google cert?
For course certification....what does practical exam refers to??
For me, definitely worth it
Really informative! 😁
I’m learning how to use Power BI, is there a way to download the same data they use in the video lectures so to gain hands on experience?
Thanks for the review Alex. Beyond syntax it's a relief to simply start coding without dealing with machine setup. I've given up too many times just trying to set up my environment. Such a waste. This seems promising.
Hey Alex, great review. Any advice on 365 Data science platform?
Hey Alex, so I have a Master's in Data Analytics. Do you think Data camp is good for someone that needs brushing or wants to learn programs that I didn't learn in my program? For example, I didn't learn Power BI or R and my jobs requires alot of Power BI.
Yeah it's definitely not bad - worth checking out - they do have some promotionals usually where you can try it free for a bit
Hi Alex, if someone wants to become a Data Analyst in the Healthcare field. Apart from his Bachelor Degree/ Master related to Data Analytics, what other certificates or skills he needs in order to get a chance as entry level for Data Analyst in the Healthcare sector?
A good resume and a good portfolio are both really great things to have.
Bro,which to take as beginner data camp or Google data analytics certificate?
Both, I mean, practice theory in Coursera and exercises in DataCamp (PowerBI, SQL)
$25 a month is a lot different than having to slap down $300 for the year , at least for me. Can’t just pay for a few months and cancel. You left that part out. 😬
Right now doing Udemy do to budget restraints. Going into more cc debt isn’t super appealing.
Would you say sticking with Udemy would be a better option? I’m working on the advanced level of a Udemy course but haven’t really done much with other Udemy courses.
Thoughts?
Personally leaning towards sticking with Udemy.
Thanks
I have a big issue with creating a project for portfolio with very little knowledge
Question: What website would you recommend for someone with NO experience and no base knowledge? I am currently getting a degree in Cybersecurity and what to learn more in general.
which platform would you suggest for advanced users to learn some advanced algorithms and efficient methods to solve any problem? thanks!
Can you make a video on the relevant/irrelevant topics you spoke about? I know you’ve mentioned python, sql, pandas, tableau in the past. What should someone new to the field be learning?
That’s a really good idea for a video! I’ll definitely do some research on this one 👍
@@AlexTheAnalyst id appreciate it love the content.
What’s the difference between this and W3 school ?
Can you suggest where a novice should start?
What I hate about them 'data camp' is that they didn't updated the payment system for subscription in India
The reserve Bank of India put out a mandate asking all international cos to update their payments system acc to indian standards but many didn't comply
Now even if I want to i couldn't access to datacamp premium subscription
What do you think is the best option to learn python from beginner to pro?
What's better than datacamp that you'd recommend?
Which e-learning platform do you recommend for learning more advanced topics related to data science? Is plitalsight a good one?
It’s great!
hi there, a quick question: so how many courses can you take until you are ask to have subscription? thanks..
Hi Alex, can we easily cancel subscription and only pay for one month subscription if using DataCamp?
Yeah, you can definitely just do one month
Thanks for the info on these courses. I was wondering if you can also review the “Job Ready Programmer” course by Imtiaz
should i do a year?
Today, Dec 2022, the Premium subscription for individual is $59(5$ / month) billed annually It worst for me although I bought for learning SQL back =)
Hi, I completed the Data Analyst with Python course. My main concern is that do certifications expire as soon as you have completed them? And is it worthwhile to mention on my resume/linkedin?
Suppose one wants to do data analyst with python & one has zero knowledge in noth data science & Python programming, is this a good place to start?
l have a question ..... after doing these course do you get a physical certificate?
Corporate ethics might not matter to a whole lot of you but after the sexual harassment scandal in 2019, the R community and the instructors of R courses have actually distanced itself from Datacamp.
I am more a fan of Dataquest since it is more project based.
Oh very interesting. I had not heard about that before. I need to look at that!
@@AlexTheAnalyst Really? Wow
Cry me a MeToo river. The guy doesn't even work for them anymore.
Good morning, Alex.
Are these projects able to show it in the resume when we are looking for an entry-level job?
Also, what do you think Udacity? cause they offer much cheaper course compare to other Bootcamp.
Have a wonderful day!
Yes you can as long as you put the finished project somewhere an interviewer or recruiter can put it. And I need to do more research on Udacity, but I will make a video on them in the future 👍
@@AlexTheAnalyst thank you so much for the valuable reply.
Sir, will i be getting a certificate to add into my resume ?
Is it possible to have good SQL genetics?
Can you elaborate on what SQL genetics is?
I did data analytics with Google that had no python . And for the person who knows nothing about python. I think it's going to be perfect.
What do u think?
Does datacamp offer free certificate once we complete the course
If I’m studying cyber security would Datacamp be useful to me?
Now it's showing for just $5.75/month is it worth it?
absolutely
Today, May 2022, the Premium subscription for individual is $12.42, billed annually