Data Science Bootcamp

Data Science Bootcamp

Go from novice to data scientist! Immerse yourself in the world of data, from foundational concepts to advanced machine learning. Finish with an industry-level portfolio to showcase to potential employers.

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Data Science Bootcamp

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Flatiron School

From data beginner to pro. Immerse yourself in data science, from foundational concepts to advanced machine learning. Finish the program with an industry-level portfolio to showcase to employers.

$15,000.00 USD

$17,500.00 USD
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Financing and flexible payment options available. Learn more

Next Cohort Date

January 6, 2025
December 2, 2024

Program Features

Qualification

Industry Certificate

Duration

45 weeks

Commitment

20 hours weekly

Skill Level

Beginner to Intermediate

Delivery

Weekly instruction, feedback and support

Start Date

First Monday of each month

Led By

Experienced industry instructors

Features

Flexible schedules and small class sizes (5 max)

Value

Affordable high quality education

From novice to data pro

Immerse yourself in the world of data.

This comprehensive bootcamp program covers everything from the foundational principles of data analysis to the advanced tools and techniques used by top data scientists. You’ll learn Python, SQL, and data visualization before diving into more complex areas like machine learning, big data processing, and AI. With a strong emphasis on hands-on learning, you’ll apply your skills to real-world problems, culminating in a capstone project that demonstrates your readiness for the professional world.

The SMU x Flatiron School difference: 

  • Be mentored by a world-class data scientist
  • Small group classes (max 5 students)
  • 100% online programs

Career services built-in

Career services are included with each capstone and bootcamp program. Designed by and for tech professionals, you'll experience a full technical interview process from start to finish, getting direct and personalized feedback each step of the way. Visit the career services page to learn more about the full process.

Prerequisites: No prior experience necessary. This bootcamp takes you from novice to pro.

Curriculum

Industry-approved curriculum to support your journey into data science

Data Science Essentials - 9 weeks

Introduction to Python - 3 weeks

  • Apply the basics of programming language methodologies to real world scenarios
  • Demonstrate foundational skills for scripting with Python programming language

Introduction to Data Science - 3 weeks

  • Implement foundational statistical measurement with data using scripting
  • Demonstrate gathering insights from data with visualizations
  • Integrate object oriented programming (OOP) with Python for data cleaning and analysis

Introduction to SQL - 3 weeks

  • Utilize industry standard techniques to analyze data with, programming language (python), structured query language (SQL), and the cloud. 
  • Explore and manipulate data with mathematics, probability, and statistics
  • Analyze data for a business problem with visualizations with a dashboard

Data Science Foundations I - 9 weeks

Cloud Computing, Generative AI,  and Dashboards - 3 weeks

  • Create a dashboard using data science methodologies with industry standard tool(s)
  • Model exploratory data analysis with tools for multiple data sets. (SQL and SQL table relations)
  • Utilize programming techniques to process large data samples with (PySpark and Big Data)

Inferential Statistics - 3 weeks

  • Integrate statistical inference of data using the technical programming
  • Implement methodologies for statistical inference
  • Utilize mathematics, statistics, and probability for data science methodologies to derive insights

Regression - 3 weeks 

  • Perform logistic regression with data sets using programming techniques, lasso and ridge
  • Compare statistical results for different types of regression with data sets, linear, transformations of linear, and multiple linear regressions
  • Utilize mathematics, statistics, and probability for data science methodologies to derive insights

Data Science Foundations II - 12 weeks

Introduction to Machine Learning - 3 weeks 

  • Utilize foundational machine learning modeling like decision trees and supervised learning
  • Prepare data for machine learning modeling with preprocessing (feature extraction) and normalization
  • Utilize mathematics, statistics, and probability for data science methodologies to derive insights

Machine Learning with Scikit-Learn - 3 weeks 

  • Utilize foundational machine learning modeling like decision trees and supervised learning
  • Prepare data for machine learning modeling with preprocessing (feature extraction) and normalization
  • Integrate mathematics, statistics, and probability for data science methodologies to derive insights

Natural Language Processing, Time Series, and Neural Networks - 3 weeks

  • Develop insights from language, time, and image data using neural networks and Natural Language Processing (NLP)
  • Integrate mathematics, statistics, and probability for data science methodologies to derive insights

Neural Networks and Similar Models - 3 weeks

  • Create an advanced neural network application
  • Integrate mathematics, statistics, and probability for data science methodologies to derive insights

Capstone

Data Science Capstone - 15 weeks

  • Integrate data science process using at least one method of regression
  • Integrate data science process using at least one method of non-regression supervised learning
  • Integrate data science process at least one method of non-regression unsupervised learning

Tuition

Upfront

$15,000

Pay as You Go

$16,000

12 monthly payments of $1,334

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Financed Tuition

$16,500

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Data Science Bootcamp FAQs

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Can I use my military benefits to apply to your programs?

Our programs are not currently set up to accept military benefits, such as the GI Bill, as a form of payment directly from the student at this time. However, if your military benefits can be arranged to pay the school directly, this may be an option in rare cases.

Do I need a college degree to enroll in your programs?

No, you do not need a college degree to enroll in our programs. A high school diploma or GED is the only educational requirement. Our programs are designed to be accessible to a wide range of students with diverse backgrounds.

Can I use FAFSA or financial aid to pay for your programs?

No, we do not accept FAFSA or traditional financial aid for our programs. However, we do offer loans for full-time students, as well as interest-free installment plans and upfront payment options for everyone else. Please contact us for more details about these flexible payment options.

Will I earn a certificate or some other credential when I complete the bootcamp program?

Yes! Upon the completion of each program in the pathway, you will receive a Credly digital badge from SMU and a completion certificate. Digital badges can be used in email signatures or digital resumes, and certificates can be displayed on portfolio websites and social media sites such as LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter.

Thousands of our community members use their program certificates and badges to demonstrate skills to potential employers — including our hiring partners — along with their LinkedIn networks. Our curriculum is powered by Flatiron School, whose programs are well-regarded by many top employers, who contribute to our curriculum, hire our community, and partner with us to train their own teams.

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