- Students will learn the fundamental and specialized skills necessary to land a job or advance in the booming field of data analytics, including Python, JavaScript, Intermediate Excel, SQL Databases, Machine Learning, and more.
- Students will be part of an engaging online learning experience, conducting robust analysis on a host of real-world problems.
- Students gain access to multiple layers of support, including Instructors, dedicated Teaching Assistants, Program Support Managers, and tutors, allowing them to get the help they need to be successful.
- Students receive career-planning assistance, including:
- Portfolio reviews, resume and social media profile support, career content and practice sessions, technical interview training, 1:1 career coaching, soft skills training, and more.
- Access to a dedicated profile coach and career director who will work with students throughout the program and prepare them to be employer competitive.
- Students earn a Certificate of Completion in Data Analytics from Vanderbilt University showcasing their accomplishments to future employers.
- Qualified students receive continued one-on-one career coaching with their career director post-graduation.
- Students build a strong professional portfolio of projects that demonstrate their mastery of the skills learned.
- Students benefit from a Demo Day—an optional, quarterly networking event with local professionals to showcase their final project.
Vanderbilt University was founded to fulfill Cornelius Vanderbilt’s inspired dream of healing a nation by creating opportunity through education. Vanderbilt’s mission is to be a center for scholarly research and informed creative teaching that serve the local and global community. Today, we continue to fulfill Cornelius Vanderbilt’s dream as we respond to humanity’s greatest challenges and provide solutions to its most pressing needs with this same richness of spirit and daring imagination.
The Vanderbilt community is one of welcome, inclusiveness and acceptance — firmly rooted in the principle of providing opportunities for all to flourish and succeed. We believe strongly in our people and the value that each student, faculty and staff member brings to our capacity to learn more deeply about ourselves and the world.
The passion for providing opportunity and uniting humanity that animated Cornelius Vanderbilt’s founding gift continues to lead Vanderbilt across new thresholds. It is my great honor to serve as Vanderbilt’s eighth chancellor and to carry forward this noble charge. —Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos
About edX
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When does the program start?
- Class begins May 20, 2024
Can I keep working while studying at VU Data Analytics Boot Camp?
- Yes. The program was designed for working professionals who are seeking to advance their current careers, enhance their skills for their current role, or change career paths.
How long does it take to complete the program?
- The program is part-time. Students can complete it in six months (24 weeks).
How much time do I need to commit to the course?
- Our part-time program requires 9 hours of in-class time per week. In addition, you must be willing to dedicate a minimum of 25–30+ hours outside of class per week in order to truly immerse yourself in the materials covered in class.
Do you provide career planning support?
- Yes. We offer all of our students career support and coaching as well as resume and portfolio support, interview preparation, and experiential learning opportunities. Career Services are also integrated throughout the course.
Do I need to have previous experience in programming or data analytics before applying?
- No programming experience is required, however, it is recommended that applicants hold a Bachelor’s Degree or have at least two years of experience in business, management, finance, statistics, or a related field.