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My data science bootcamp journey was both challenging and rewarding, providing invaluable personal and professional growth opportunities.

One of the standout features of the bootcamp was its comprehensive curriculum. It covered a wide range of topics, from foundational concepts to advanced techniques. Throughout the program, we delved into statistics, data visualization, machine learning algorithms, and more. The instructors were experienced professionals who not only possessed deep knowledge in their respective fields but also had a genuine passion for teaching. Their guidance and expertise played a pivotal role in helping us grasp complex concepts and apply them to practical projects. Especially thanks to Dipanjan for the machine learning-Deep Learning part and thank you so much to the teaching assistant team who were very enthusiastic and dedicated.

We engaged in practical projects, analyzing real datasets, and honing our problem-solving skills while working collaboratively with fellow participants. The bootcamp fostered a supportive community, providing career resources and networking opportunities. The intense curriculum pushed me outside my comfort zone, enhancing my resilience and passion for continuous learning. 

Completing the bootcamp was a transformative experience, equipping me with essential skills for a career in data science. Read less

Pros:
Very Practical
Highly relevant where everyone talks about Ai and Data Science
Great group experience working in an agile setting
Python, machine learning, deep learning, NLP, statistics

Cons
You need 3 months and you will have hardly any time for other things
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I work as a graphic designer and have always been interested in UI, so this year I decided to try my hand at a bootcamp from Constructor Learning.
The most attractive thing for me was the fact that the study combines remote and on-site classes, because it is important for me to be able to meet the mentor live and know that the process is not only virtual.
I can also highly appreciate the skill level of mentors and their preparation for classes. For me, as a student, it is important that the lectures are interactive, and that the practical classes are interesting and active. I am a person who always learns by doing, and this is the most effective way for me. Thanks to Constructor Learning, I acquired many new skills and learned how to apply theoretical knowledge in practice. 
I also want to note the amazing number of real-life examples that the mentors showed us. Information is perceived easier if you can notice it in real life.
You will get 2 or 3 (depends on your desire to complete apps you were studying) projects for your portfolio.
The program is quite intensive, so you should keep in mind that if you work 100%, you will not have much free time. Along with interface design, you will learn time management. School staff are always happy to help and advise on all issues.
Summing up, I want to say that these were busy months, but the bootcamp is 100% worth it. You can start a new life with acquired skills or improve your current situation qualitatively. 
I am very grateful to Constructor Learning School for the opportunity and time spent together. Read less

As someone with zero prior knowledge in web development, I couldn't be happier with my decision to enroll in this full-stack bootcamp. In just three months, I went from a complete beginner to a confident, job-ready developer, and I have the dedicated team and comprehensive curriculum to thank for my incredible growth. The bootcamp's team went above and beyond to create a nurturing and inclusive environment. The instructors were patient and attentive, ensuring that each student fully grasped the concepts. Their commitment to our success was truly inspiring. In conclusion, this full-stack bootcamp was a life-changing experience that exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to jumpstart their career in web development. Read less

From Nov 2022 until Feb 2023, I attended the Full-Stack bootcamp in Constructor Learning (previously SIT Learning). I had previous experience in coding with Python, but I had never before attended a bootcamp. My experience in the bootcamp had positive and negative aspects that I will try to summarise in the following.

1. Learning pace
I understand that the pace of a bootcamp is quick, but I want to say that I don't like it. I found that there was no real time to acquire the concepts properly and to pay attention to details. Everyday we started a new coding project for which there was not enough time to finish. I learnt many basic concepts, for sure, but I have the feeling that I didn't have time to internalise them nor to focus on details.

2. Curriculum
I find the curriculum very good and appropriate for the job market. Moreover, it is structured and contains many resources. Personally I would skip the part of the curriculum about coding interviews and simply give some interesting websites where one can practise. Instead, I would recommend to include some material about developing a mobile app.
An important issue about the curriculum is that it is not inclusive. When reading it, I spotted many times the use of the pronouns "he/his" to refer to a generic user or developer. I find this discriminatory towards users or developers who identify with other pronouns and who also exist (as I am the proof of their existence :D). Fortunately, this problem has a very easy solution, which is simply using the neutral pronoun "they/them", and voilà!
For skeptical people: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singular_they

3. Remote bootcamp
Although the bootcamp is sold as remote, I wouldn't call it that. I would rather describe it as bootcamp that is streamed because the interaction that the remote students can have with on-site participants is very poor. In order to improve this, I would recommend buying better equipment for the class.
Another issue for remote students is the teacher assistance. In the afternoon we always had exercises and we could reach a teacher assistant (TA) if we had doubts. However, the TAs were on-site, and thus much more available for on-site students. Online students had to wait in general a lot to obtain help because TAs were attending on-site students.
As a remote student I also had the feeling that communication could have been better. Sometimes, remote students would receive organizational information because on-site students told us what TAs said, instead of receiving it directly from TAs.
Here I want to mention that TAs do a very good job, especially Daniel and Adrien. However, I think they need more support and maybe a solution for the problems mentioned above could be to assign one (remote) TA for remote students. Another suggestion is to explain clearly at the very beginning of the bootcamp how remote students should ask for help such that TAs receive the notification.
A positive aspect of the bootcamp is that all lectures were recorded and we have access to the recording forever. This was very useful for the afternoon exercises and I guess for future projects.

4. Last project
The last three weeks of the bootcamp are dedicated to a single project that is built from scratch. This has been a very enriching and satisfying experience thanks to my team, but I would have appreciated more support from TAs & co. During these weeks it was (even more) difficult to reach TAs and many of the planned feedback sessions didn't happen. From my point of view, we started receiving feedback when it was too late and, moreover, the feedback we received was not so meaningful. I would have appreciated a much better organisation during the last project.

The above wants to be a constructive review in which I tried to point out things that could be improved. To sum up, I learnt a lot during the bootcamp and feel now more prepared to work as a full-stack developer. Maybe I would have liked to learn in a slightly different way.

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The part-time Data Science Bootcamp was intense and, sometimes, the time was not enough to cover all the topics in details, but it was complete and interesting with many practical sessions to use the techniques previously learnt. The instructors were always available to answer our (many) questions and helped when necessary, leaving everyone enough room to try on their own to find a suitable solution. Definitively worth it.  Read less

If you're looking to immerse yourself in the world of full-stack development, the Constructor Learning boot camp is an very good choice. Whether you're looking to enhance your programming skills or seeking to jumpstart a career as a junior full-stack developer, this boot camp offers an intense and comprehensive learning experience. While it requires diligent effort, the amount of knowledge and skills you will acquire make it well worth it. I can highly recommend this boot camp to anyone seeking to improve their skills in full-stack development. Read less

A very well curated and complete Full Stack program. Teachers are very competent and helpful. Students are constantly supported through their journey, including after graduation with the job search. During three very intense months students are consistently challenged, they are asked to work in groups and deliver real projects which prepares them for the working environment. I'm very happy with the experience! Read less

I attended the Data Science Bootcamp in 2022. Excellent teachers and challenging curriculum which covered many areas in Machine Learning and AI. I learned tremendously and enjoyed my time there. Last but not least, the Bootcamp definitely helped me in landing a job in the field. Would definitely recommend it! Read less

Hello this is Riccardo

It is amazing what you can learn within three months time frame.
It is like a Tesla 0 to 100 in a couple of second, although the bootcamp is great, please be aware that this 
will take full dedication and full commitment of your time and life if you really want to succeed.
You stress level will be challenged too so make sure you have a way to steam out from time to time. 

Despite all of this I was able to get an internship right after the bootcamp and get hired by the end of it.

So definitively a positive and life changing experience.

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My overall experience with SIT Academy was great. This bootcamp is for anyone who is really determined, motivated, hard worker and can afford it.
They teach technologies that are in demand right now but you have to sacrifice all of your time for 3 months if you want to be a junior developer after the bootcamp and I am not exaggerating at all. If you don’t put the hours in it then you will be lost because the lessons build upon the previous one.
Their curriculum is well planned and super efficient in my opinion. I can suggest them anytime.

(I had no degree or any programming knowledge before the bootcamp and I don’t even speak German. 1 year later after the bootcamp I am a Software Engineer Intern at Adobe and I earned this position without any connection.) Read less

I came from Academia with a PhD in seismology, and was hired at Pictet Asset Management just before then end of SIT data science bootcamp. What I learned at SIT Academy was really valuable during the interview process and afterward. SIT Academy alumni network was also a big help as I could receive advices from an alumni working at the company I was applying for. Looking back these were three great months in Zurich, and I would definitely recommend it to anyone considering joining the class. Read less

The SIT Bootcamp is a game-changer for anyone who wants to change their career path or just expand their skillset. They provide very skilled and professional instructors as well as an extensive set of useful materials. Unlike other course providers, SIT Academy has an excellent network with the industry, allowing the students to find the ideal company to work for after the Bootcamp. I especially liked the mentorship program, where each student has their own mentor guiding them through every step of the application process.  Read less

I decided to enrol in SIT Academy's Full-Stack Web Development program in order to further improve my knowledge, and to gain the exposure that I knew I needed in order to be ready for the challenging demands of the software development market, as I was aiming to transition into a new role as a software engineer.

Since my first day in the program, I knew that it was the right choice to be there. The instructors are extremely helpful, and also quite knowledgeable. They do their best to ensure that everyone understands the curriculum and gets the best out of it. The assignments were rather challenging, but they're designed in a way that helps you learn and understand the logic behind every line of code that you write, and not just memorise things without understanding them. They helped me find my path as a backend/devops engineer, and I will forever be grateful to their wonderful team for that!

Pros:

• Excellent teachers.
• The curriculum is well-structured and some of the assignments are very challenging (in a good way).
• Everyone is passionate about what they do, which makes the overall experience fantastic!
• You get to learn soft skills along the way! (working in a team, dealing with different personalities and so on).
• They help establish your presence on LinkedIn and other platforms where you could land your dream job.

Cons:

• If you're attending the class remotely, you could face some technical issues sometimes. (probably something that got fixed anyway!)

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I've always had a passion for software development. The fact that one could use their software development knowledge to fuel their creativity and bring their ideas to life through applications that can make peoples' lives easier and more productive has always pushed me to learn more and more about how it all works.

I decided to enrol in SIT Academy's Full-Stack Web Development program in order to further improve my knowledge, and to gain the exposure that I needed in order to be ready for the challenging demands of the software development market.

Since my first day in the program, I knew that it was the right choice to be there. The instructors are extremely helpful, and also quite knowledgeable. They do their best to ensure that everyone understands the curriculum and gets the best out of it. The assignments were rather challenging, but they're designed in a way that helps you learn and understand the logic behind every line of code that you write, and not just memorise things without understanding them. They also help their students build their portfolios/networks in order to be able to find their place in the job market.

Pros:

• Excellent teachers.
• The curriculum is well-structured and some of the assignments are very challenging (in a good way).
• Everyone is passionate about what they do, which makes the overall experience fantastic!
• You get to learn soft skills along the way! (working in a team, dealing with different personalities and so on).

Cons:

• If you're attending the class remotely, you could face some technical issues sometimes. (probably something that got fixed anyway!)

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At the start of 2021 I have never written a line of code, at the start of 2022 I started as a Junior Software Developer in Zurich. 
I applied to SIT Academy for a change in my carrier after working in the insurance industry for five years. I had zero prior knowledge up to the moment I applied.  After I passed the interviews SIT Academy gave me access to a bunch of preparation work which really helped giving a basic understanding of coding and setting a level to excel from during the bootcamp.

The bootcamp is very demanding as there is so much to learn. I really enjoyed the teaching method used by SIT Academy as they give lessons during the mornings and in the afternoons you are free to do as many exercises as you wish to help you understand the topics taught. We also worked on three big projects which you can put into your portfolio and show to potential employers.

In the end and after the bootcamp the SIT Academy team will help you prepare your ideal CV and will support you finding a job as a developer.

I would highly recommend SIT Academy to everyone who wants to change career paths or wants to learn a new skill. You need to be motivated as you will gain extra knowledge according to the work you are willing to put in. Read less

This boot-camp sets you up with the fundamentals of coding and data science with the preparatory work, slowly ramping up over the course of the course and it finishes off by providing an opportunity to bring your newly-acquired skills to life in collaboration with external companies. I really enjoyed the structure of the lectures, the exercise sessions and the support given to us by the tutors. I also made great friends and made sure to enjoy all the way through. :) Read less

Propulsion Academy's full-time Data Science Bootcamp is without a doubt one of the most intense learning experiences I have ever had. For 3 months, I was taught all the necessary skills about statistics, programming with R and python, machine learning, deep learning, NLP and machine learning engineering. All this along with by many practical examples, supervised by teacher assistance and instructors. The instructors were up to date with the latest technologies, as many are currently working in the field.

I attended 100% remote and everything worked perfectly.

The academy has a wide network of contacts in Switzerland, which allowed me, at the end of my training, to do a real project for a startup in the health industry and a few months later to start my new job as a Machine Learning Engineer.

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