Data Science Virtual Academy

Coming from a non tech background, I thought that I would be drowning at this school. Turns out, with all the resources and mentors ENTITY Academy offers, I’m passing with flying colors! Learning how to code was much easier than I expected. Now, don’t get me wrong, Learning all the softwares such as R studio, Python, Tableau, SQL, and the basics of statistics was quite daunting, but my mentor and instructor was there if I needed anything to help me with the course. I wish I would have made this decision sooner!

About six months ago, I found a social media ad for ENTITY Academy’s virtual bootcamps. The ad stuck out to me because of the focus on empowering women to succeed in tech fields. More recently, I’ve been looking for a career change, one that uses my mathematical skills. I set up a call with an admissions counselor a few weeks ago and enrolled on the spot! Everyone I’ve talked to has encouraged me and has answered all my questions in a timely manner. In addition, I was paired with a technical mentor who has been incredibly responsive and gives me guidance in my coursework.What has really stood out to me thus far is the way ENTITY Academy partners with WozU to give us training in both hard and soft skills, offering mentorship from a trained life coach. They are preparing us for a career, not just giving us technical skills. I have been very impressed with my experience thus far.

Before I choose ENTITY Academy, I researched a lot of bootcamps (I started researching in May and started ENTITY in July). I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do Data Science, UX Design, Full Stack Developer or QA but I kept going back to Data Science. All the bootcamps I requested more information from seem like I was just a number or they just wanted me to sign up before giving me any information. ENTITY Academy allowed me to ask questions and gave me time to think about it. 
The courses were not easy plus I haven’t been in school in over 15 years, but there was always someone there to help whether it was a mentors, instructors, and/or classmates to reach out to for help. Also the coaches for ENTITY Academy were very helpful with the soft skills. I've learned a lot in a short period of time. Over all great experience.   

Entity Academy and Wozu have given me an amazing career start in Data Science. I already have a job before graduating in the program. The mentors and instructors are dedicated to providing a quality and up-to-date curriculum. Anytime you need assistance, they are there to help uplift and give guidance. 

I enjoyed the course work, it kicked my butt and made me actually learn the information, process, and outcomes. You can see the potential in yourself while going through the course. That in it self is absolutely priceless. You never know, unless you're willing to try.

If "non-traditional student" could be defined, you'd see my picture right next to it. I started a computer science curriculum over 24 years ago, and didn't finish after entrepreneurial endeavors, pregnancy, another career and life, got in the way. Fast forward to today, I'm a month into ENTITY's eight-month Data Science curriculum. I've included the six most important points why I chose ENTITY:1 / Woman-centric environment2 / Affordability3 / Payment options 4 / Return on investment5 / Accountability6 / Receptive to feedback1 / I really am enjoying being in a learning environment that is woman-centric. I'm sure there's no shortage of these types of programs online these days, but seeing myself reflected in the women who work with ENTITY is powerful, period. I think I'm more in tune to ask for help when I need it. I have peers who are in similar boats with the demands of relationships, family life, kids, parents, pets, etc., and it makes a huge difference in those moments where I start to feel sorry for myself and like I can't do it. You look around you in the curriculum and know you're not alone.2 / You may be reading this long after I write it, but the cost for the eight months at $15K is a steal. The sheer idea that I am paying $15K over eight months to begin a career with a salary that is eye-to-eye with others paying for a bachelor's over 4 years is a no-brainer to me, especially when I share with you that I paid more than that for my college freshman to attend a private university, in one semester. The only other cost consideration is internet with reliable bandwidth and the proper hardware (PC or Mac) that will run the software you need to participate and the cost of whatever study materials you prefer to use.3 / ENTITY offered a myriad of payment options, which for me was critical to whether I'd be able to participate at all. One of the really creative options they offer is an income share agreement that is outcome-based. In simple terms: they front the cost of the curriculum and you agree to repay as a fixed percentage of your monthly income after their program ends, but only if you are making a minimum of $45K (again, this may change depending on when you read this). If you're interested in data science as a career, you know that the $45K is easily surpassed.4 / That brings me to the ROI. Again, a quick search for even entry-level roles in data science reveal that there are not only myriad opportunities, but salaries that hover around the $60 - 65K mark, with impressive room for growth in salary.5 / The accountability that ENTITY offers is second to none, literally. My college experience from years ago pales in comparison to the mentorship, check-ins, one-on-one meetings, soft skill group coaching sessions, and access to a Slack channel for immediate curriculum questions. Knowing that Google, et al., offers free options for learning a similar curriculum is not enough for me; I need to know that I can turn to a reliable source to stay on track and in progress to complete the goal in a fixed amount of time. 6 / A few days ago, I brought a matter to the attention of one of the heads of ENTITY. No complaint, just feedback on how something could be improved. First, in comparison, I don't imagine being able to reach out to the head of a brick and mortar university and actually receive a response. But in less than 24 hours I received an email from her personally, and detail on what she saw could be done to improve the experience not only for me, but for other students. There's nothing worse than signaling when you're told your opinion matters; my experience in having my voice heard is exactly what they represented it to be and I'm grateful for it.Given the opportunity to make the decision again, I would choose ENTITY and, I'm currently trying to get a best friend onboard to start; that is with no additional incentives, money or otherwise, to do so.

I have been a student in the Data Science Program at Entity since February 2022.  I wanted to learn more about the tech industry to figure out how things work, and I happened upon this program which not only provides an accredited program, but also provides resume and career search services.  Being in the workforce at the same company for a decade, I needed a refresher on how to apply for a job these days.  The mentors are very responsive to any and all questions I have had, and the course materials for the hard skills give a well-rounded perspective on how to use the most utilized programs in the industry.  My classmates help each other out and I am very happy that I decided to make a change in my life for the better by enrolling in ENTITY Academy!

I had looked at several different bootcamps before starting with Entity and I'm so glad I chose this program to help me get into a different career path. I have never felt more supported in any type of schooling. Between the mentors, instructors and other students every question I could possibly ask gets answered in a timely manner. Beyond the hard skills that are taught (R, Python, SQL & noSQL are what I've learned thus far) they also provide support for soft skills as well. Resume building, time management skills and the option to have zoom calls with staff to help with any type of problem you may be facing personally is a huge bonus. From the very beginning they have helped me make sure I knew exactly what I would need to do to be successful in this program, they lay everything out for you, which I personally love! I am forever grateful that I found Entity. 

I decided that I needed a career change. I looked at several fields and courses to figure out what my next move was going to be. I saw an ad for Entity and began researching the program. I love technology and am fascinated with how it all works. So, when I read about the Data Scientist program, I was intrigued and wanted to know more. I have been in social work/customer service field for a while now. I know what to do and when to do it. Entity caught my attention because it said no experience necessary, and we will teach you everything you need to know. I took a leap of faith and began the program. I am so happy that I did. My mentor was fabulous and even now that I have graduated, I can still connect with him and pick his brain. I love the format of the program where you have videos, examples, live help from mentors, etc. to assist you with completing your lessons. I learn in various ways and this format allowed me to use my different learning styles. Every lesson and project I completed was something that I can now use in my portfolio when looking for employment.  I met some amazing people especially for my final group project. The ladies in my group were all amazing and we each brought our own unique skills to the table, and we were able to create an awesome presentation. These ladies will forever be in my life. We send job leads and different articles to each other to continue to help us grow as Data Scientists. The community environment is what I love about the Entity platform. They want you to do your best and succeeded. I am forever grateful to the staff for guiding me into this next chapter of my career and life. I can't wait to see what's next.

ENTITY Academy has exceeded my expectations in every way! I am currently an elementary teacher and had been looking for a new challenge. Although there are many programs available, ENTITY immediately stood out to me as they promote getting more women into a field that is heavily male dominated. From the very beginning I have felt empowered that someone like me can do something like this too. I can be a data scientist! I have participated in online school before but I have never felt so supported as I moved through my courses. We have access to extra content and videos on a Google classroom platform, a 1-on-1 mentor that is very hands-on and involved, many other mentors and course instructors who are ready and willing to help even during late hours in the evening, and a life skills coach to support in a whole different capacity. My own personal mentors Melissa G. and Marcy M. have been nothing short of encouraging, uplifting, helpful and amazing. I am constantly building a portfolio that I know will stand out as an interviewee with skills such as data wrangling, data analysis, and visualization to name a few. I am becoming equipped in programs such as R, Python, SQL, NoSQL, VS Code, and more with extensive knowledge, hands-on activities, and projects. All the while, I get to be a part of fireside chats that host successful men and women already in the data science field, with the opportunity to connect with them afterwards. I cannot wait to see what else my ENTITY journey has in store, and I am even more excited to see what is to come once my schooling concludes. I know the upcoming job skills training, resume training, interview training and more will make me more than ready to land my dream job! I highly recommend this program to anyone interested. Thank you ENTITY!

After doing a lot of research about coding bootcamps, I decided to go with ENTITY. I'm so glad that I did. The bootcamp is fast paced and full of information and job skills to help you get a job in this industry. There are also mentors and instructors looking out for you, that help push you and help you with anything you need as you progress through the program. I honestly hadn't thought I would be able to become a data scientist, but I'm confident in my ability to become one now. What I like about this program is how thorough the coursework is and how many different avenues to learning you're given. There are a multitude of different links available for extra learning as well as videos to help you along with your hands on material. Mentors are available to guide you through a lesson or module and are very flexible with their hours to help suit your schedule. The onboarding process was easy and fairly quick. Each person involved explained everything to me with precise language and encouraged me to reach out if I needed them for anything. If I had to recommend any bootcamp to a woman and person of color, it would definitely be ENTITY.

Best decision made was starting the Data Science program at Entity Academy 

I made a right choice by attending Entity Academy! I stuck it through all the way to the finishline. All the mentors and coaches were super helpful. Learned a lot from them. 

Entity Academy has one of the best programs I’ve ever enrolled in! The mentors are always there, ready and willing to help, and the material is broken down in a way that is easy for me to understand the material! I never thought online learning a could be this easy! 

Entity Academy is an amazing Bootcamp for Data Science, they have the curriculum all laid out for you with examples to follow along, quizzes to test your knowledge, and hands-on lessons. They have live and recorded workshops for each module so you can go back and watch the videos as many times as you want. Mentors are easy to reach out to via Slack if you have any questions on installing the required software, reviewing a lesson together, and feedback.

From the recruitment process to participating in the program, you can tell that the entire ENTITY team supports and cares about you. They are right there with you every step of the way. It’s great to have such such an amazing and supportive community, especially as a stay-at-home-mom. Data science is something I have always been interested in and I  finally decided to pursue it after speaking with recruiter. I am absolutely loving the program so far! Thank you!

I can't speak highly enough of my experience here as a data science student. The content is intense but doable. The skills the courses teach are sought after in the job market. The mentors are available to answer your questions at almost any time. And the flexible financing options make it accessible to anyone who puts in the work. The team at Entity lifts and supports women. (Of course there are some male students as well; however, the team wants to recruit more women to STEM jobs). I would recommend this to anyone looking to expand a skillset or switch careers. I'm a registered nurse, but I'm looking to use my nursing education in other ways. I look forward to completing my program with Entity!

It haa been amazing so far. The curriculum is comprehensive, but not overwhelming. It builds knowledge up from Zero. The two features that I have personally enjoyed most are 1) the availability of help through a group of mentors, 2) having a personal mentor and a personal coach.One thing to add, is that they are supportive and flexible when life hits you hard. They will provide more time to finish the course and I had several sessions with my coach to go through that hard times.

ENTITY Academy has thought of it all. Curriculum with added checkpoints to make sure I’m understanding this challenging but exciting material. They have resources for me I never thought I’d use or come to love! I’m not just a student, I’m a person and I’ve never felt so empowered! So glad I found this program and this group of people!!

I went into this with high hopes and a lot of fear. Every step of the way there has been someone to help me if I'm struggling with a concept or event just battling imposter syndrome. I feel like I'm gaining a solid foundation in the areas I was lacking and I'm genuinely enjoying the journey.