DataCamp

I was fortunate enough to access the datacamp platform through their scholarship/give back program with Ingressive for good. I am based in Africa, and currently having employment issues so having funds to access such a platform was something I would have not been able to do without their scholarship opportunity. So I am grateful I have the opportunity to access the platform and upgrade my skills. Datacamp is giving me a chance for a new career and a better life. The course outlines are clear, the lessons are informative, their platform is userfriendly and easy to navigate. All in all, 5stars

I recently enrolled in two R tracks on DataCamp and overall, I have had a positive experience with the platform. The courses offer a wide range of content, and I appreciate the flexibility and choices available to learners. However, there is one aspect that has been bothersome and somewhat frustrating: the constant push for an upgraded workspace, which comes with an additional cost.


The courses on DataCamp provide valuable and informative content. The material is well-structured and presented in a clear and engaging manner. I found the instructors to be knowledgeable and effective in explaining complex concepts. The platform itself is user-friendly, making it easy to navigate through the various modules and track my progress.


Unfortunately, my enthusiasm for the courses has been dampened by the persistent advertisement of the upgraded workspace. After subscribing to DataCamp through my workplace, I was surprised to find that I had to pay extra for this "upgraded" feature. This additional cost was not clearly communicated at the time of subscription, and it felt like an unnecessary burden, especially since I had already paid for access.
Moreover, what further exacerbates the issue is the frequency at which DataCamp promotes this upgrade. It feels like every time I log in or complete a lesson, I am bombarded with reminders and offers to upgrade. This constant over-advertisement creates a sense of annoyance and detracts from the overall learning experience.
I understand that companies need to monetize their platforms, and offering additional features at a cost is a common practice. However, it would be more transparent and user-friendly if DataCamp provided upfront information about the additional fees for the upgraded workspace, rather than surprising users after they have already subscribed.


Despite this drawback, I must emphasize that the quality of the course content and the variety of choices available on DataCamp are commendable. If they could address the issue of over-promotion and be more upfront about additional costs, it would greatly enhance the overall user experience.
In conclusion, while I am satisfied with the courses' content and the wealth of options provided by DataCamp, the constant push for an upgraded workspace and the subsequent extra cost have been sources of frustration. I hope DataCamp takes user feedback into consideration and works towards providing a more transparent and user-friendly experience for its subscribers.

I applied for the Data Analytics program in Mexico. The project manager bullied me to withdraw my application and ask for a reimbursement. Even though the program was advertised as a course for beginners, I was told I won’t get the credential because I am a beginner, so I should withdraw my application even before the course started. I told them I would study hard they told me it doesn’t matter. I was told the reimbursement would take max 60 days. Today they told me I might not even get my money back within 60 days. I am on day 35. I don't post negative reviews, but I don't know what else to do to help myself. I lost my job 3 months ago and this was supposed to be a new beginning, instead it is everything but that. 

I've been using Datacamp for a year now to learn the programming necessary for Quantitative Finance, Data Science, and Web scraping with Rvest. It is one of the only bootcamps offering such an inclusive selection. Furthermore, the courses are taught by highly qualified and accomplished experts in the field. I've learned various skills such as backtesting, GARCH modeling, portfolio analysis, etc.. If you're a student I think the $150 is well worth it. Some of the drawbacks, however, prevent me from truly enjoying the courses. Firstly, I found myself spending hours teaching myself concepts they assumed I already knew. This is fine - the high level courses aren't meant to spoon feed beginners. However, I would've appreciated a guideline or outside references to sources where I could better educate myself without wasting time. Some courses are chock full of unneccesarily dense language as well which is annoying. I've also found that some courses lack so much necessary info - especially the course on webscraping. The coding portion is atrocious. Many of it seems to be geared towards memorization rather than conceptual understanding, code can be randomly placed which ends up being very confusing, and the instructions aren't clear enough. Ironically, I think its easier to do open ended projects on my own than writing code within datacamp courses. In Rstudio, arguments are specified when you type a function. That isn't available within their native notebook, which is an inconvenience that adds up. They need to reevaluate it to teach concepts, not memorizing every function available. Luckily, you can skip those and still pass. Overall, I would reccomend it because none of the competition stacks up in terms of course availability & instructor quality.