Data Science Retreat is a 3-month, full-time, immersive program for advanced data science and machine learning based in Berlin, Germany. DSR's rigorous bootcamp is taught in English and covers data science, business analysis, software engineering, communication, and career coaching. Founded in 2014, DSR provides state-of-the-art data science education and practical coaching to individuals, while also enabling businesses to identify and access untapped talent in a future-proof way. Participants get to work with real-world data and practical problems in order to develop a portfolio project, demonstrating that they can own a business problem, solve it, and communicate why their results are definitive.
DSR aims to help coders or people with quantitative training (like science, engineering, or math graduates) ramp-up rapidly for a data science career. Participants of the data science bootcamp have an average of 5 years of industry experience. Applicants must complete a 30-minute interview with DSR staff to discuss their background and education, and show their understanding of Python, data science, and machine learning.
Students receive career coaching including interview practice and assistance with resumes, cover letters, and LinkedIn profiles. Data Science Retreat has world-class mentors and partners, and provides networking events for students with top-tier technology companies. DSR also provides scholarships to applicants who are already involved with NGOs or for-profits working on projects related to social good, or who would like to start their own businesses focusing on positive environmental and/or social impact.
After spending 5 years in academia, I took a few MOOCs and found myself loving data science.
However, MOOCs were not giving me enough progress to becoming a data scientist. For a few weeks, I researched and applied to a few data science bootcamps worldwide. Some bootcamps focused heavily on statistics, which I found later on, are not true ML bootcamps. These are based on using statistical techniques to gain insights from data. Other bootcamps were too simple, and focused on SQL. ...
After spending 5 years in academia, I took a few MOOCs and found myself loving data science.
However, MOOCs were not giving me enough progress to becoming a data scientist. For a few weeks, I researched and applied to a few data science bootcamps worldwide. Some bootcamps focused heavily on statistics, which I found later on, are not true ML bootcamps. These are based on using statistical techniques to gain insights from data. Other bootcamps were too simple, and focused on SQL. However, I was after ML and artificial intelligence (A.I.), and that’s what I found at DSR.
Data Science Retreat covers a comprehensive, very intensive and practical training on using the most recent advances in the tools required to becoming a data scientist, machine learning engineer, and a very good understanding of big data handling (data engineering, distributed systems).
The instruction style is perfect; the instructors describe the main idea and let you struggle in finding the solution, which at the end, improves your ability to becoming independent and work on your own, being creative.
An important exercise at DSR is the portfolio project. Each participant has to come up with a product idea and implement it, which is challenging and fun. My mentor was very helpful in providing critical feedback on my deep learning project.
I have been in batch 8, which ended in December 2016. Since then, I am still in contact with DSR and they offer great support and recommendations to my job search.
Going through DSR, I am happy with my decision to join it. The staff, instructors, and other participants were all very helpful and in harmony.
What could have been done better?
- Focus more on making models for production in all the classes, such as machine learning pipelines, and enforce this through exercise from the early stages in the program.
- Provide more details on the job market for data scientists in Germany / Europe.
The Data Science Retreat offers a comprehensive curriculum from industry experts who apply machine learning in their every-day jobs. It provides academic basics which are brought into practical perspectives with examples and exercises, commonly from the teacher's professional fields (unlike what MOOCs can offer).
This is definitely the course for those who want to maximise their development in the field of Data Science. You will be best prepared if you bring: i) at least basic co...
The Data Science Retreat offers a comprehensive curriculum from industry experts who apply machine learning in their every-day jobs. It provides academic basics which are brought into practical perspectives with examples and exercises, commonly from the teacher's professional fields (unlike what MOOCs can offer).
This is definitely the course for those who want to maximise their development in the field of Data Science. You will be best prepared if you bring: i) at least basic coding skills in Python, ii) at least a basic understanding of the fundamental ML concepts (e.g. An Introduction to Statistical Learning by Gareth James + basics in ANNs), iii) enthusiasm to learn about new statistical concepts.
The course is what you make it. It provides you with a multitude of highly relevant and exciting topics as well as with the opportunity to deep-dive into each one of them. However, you choose how much you would like to deepen your knowledge in specific topics.
I myself took the most out of my portfolio project which forced me to revise and deepen specific topics as well as my coding. I worked with Adam on the prediction of marginal CO2 emissions from the Australian energy grid in order to reduce CO2 emissions. This kind of practical hands-on experience on a highly relevant industrial issue is difficult to get from online courses.
Although I know that DSR currently puts a stronger focus on it, one little thing that I found missing in my batch 19 was an enhanced focus on model deplyoment.
If what you are looking for is a hands on course on data-science, with gaining practical experience then this is the course for you. It is a full immersion course where you learn about how to solve problems using machine learning. You cover a lot of topics with great teachers.
I had a great time and learned a lot about the real world uses of ML, and recommend the course hightly.
An excellent, comprehensive course in the fundamentals of deep learning and applied statistics that provides students with the skill and mindset that ML experts and data scientists require to address real-world problems. DSR draws from the expertise of its diverse teachering faculty, comprised of professionals and academics who are seasoned practitioners of data science in the modern workplace. In parallel with intensive coursework in prediction modeling, neural networks, and cloud compu...
An excellent, comprehensive course in the fundamentals of deep learning and applied statistics that provides students with the skill and mindset that ML experts and data scientists require to address real-world problems. DSR draws from the expertise of its diverse teachering faculty, comprised of professionals and academics who are seasoned practitioners of data science in the modern workplace. In parallel with intensive coursework in prediction modeling, neural networks, and cloud computing through python-based coding instruction, students learn best practices and identify one problem applicable to machine learning which they work together to solve, under the guidance of instructors, by the end of the course.
A wonderful, very educational experience, where I vastly improved not just my data science skills, but also my math and programming (and this I say as someone with over 10 years professional experience in the software industry.)
PS I wrote up my experiences at DSR in detail over on Towards Data Science, so if you'd like a deep look at what day-to-day life is like at this b...
A wonderful, very educational experience, where I vastly improved not just my data science skills, but also my math and programming (and this I say as someone with over 10 years professional experience in the software industry.)
PS I wrote up my experiences at DSR in detail over on Towards Data Science, so if you'd like a deep look at what day-to-day life is like at this bootcamp, I'd recommend you take a look at that article.
How much does Data Science Retreat cost?
Data Science Retreat costs around €12,500.
What courses does Data Science Retreat teach?
Data Science Retreat offers courses like Data Science.
Where does Data Science Retreat have campuses?
Data Science Retreat has an in-person campus in Berlin.
Is Data Science Retreat worth it?
Data Science Retreat hasn't shared alumni outcomes yet, but one way to determine if a bootcamp is worth it is by reading alumni reviews. 21 Data Science Retreat alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Data Science Retreat on Course Report - you should start there!
Is Data Science Retreat legit?
We let alumni answer that question. 21 Data Science Retreat alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Data Science Retreat and rate their overall experience a 4.65 out of 5.
Does Data Science Retreat offer scholarships or accept the GI Bill?
Right now, it doesn't look like Data Science Retreat offers scholarships or accepts the GI Bill. We're always adding to the list of schools that do offer Exclusive Course Report Scholarships and a list of the bootcamps that accept the GI Bill.
Can I read Data Science Retreat reviews?
You can read 21 reviews of Data Science Retreat on Course Report! Data Science Retreat alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Data Science Retreat and rate their overall experience a 4.65 out of 5.
Is Data Science Retreat accredited?
While bootcamps must be approved to operate, accreditation is relatively rare. Data Science Retreat doesn't yet share information about their accreditation status.
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