The University of Pennsylvania: Data Science Boot Camp
Learn data analytics at Penn
Global Network: Gain access to a network of 250+ employers looking to hire.
Student Success: Stay on track with 24/7 on-demand academic support.
Career Support: Access free professional resources throughout your career.
Respected Credentials: Earn a Certificate of Completion from a recognized university.
Duration
24 weeks
Time to complete, part-time
Pacing
9 hours per week
Live instruction
The support you need to transform your career.
Pursuing a data analytics boot camp is a big step, no matter where you are in your professional journey. Our program is designed to not only equip you with the fundamental tools and skills you need to accelerate your career, but to also provide you with unparalleled support and resources before, during, and after your boot camp.
- Structured flexibility: Our program is designed to give you the flexibility you need to balance your work-life schedule while providing the structure and support you need to achieve your career goals
- Innovative instruction: Our online data course includes live interactive virtual classes led by skilled instructors
- Real-world projects: Our industry-driven curriculum teaches you the most in-demand skills through real-world examples. Everything you will learn is immediately applicable to a professional environment
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What our learners are saying
"I chose to attend the boot camp with the intention of changing careers. The boot camp has been one of the best decisions of my life and has helped me land a full-time job in the field I love."
Gabriel M.
Penn Data Science Boot Camp alum
"The boot camp and Career Services experience far exceeded what I imagined and I am so happy to have gone through this program. … This experience helped me to clarify the space that I wanted to work in, as well as the work that I wanted to do."
Jayden L.
Penn Data Science Boot Camp alum
"I have a traditional business background and was looking to build new skills as I transitioned from finance into the tech sector. While my journey is just getting started, I can't believe how much I've learned over the past six months."
Guillermo G.
Penn Data Science Boot Camp alum
Meaningful outcomes.
Use big data to solve big problems.
More than 2.5 quintillion bytes of data are created each day — much of which can be used to translate information into global insights, predict future trends, and help organizations make better decisions.
Data is a fast-growing field.
Data analytics is one of the fastest-growing fields in today’s economy, with jobs projected to grow by 31% through 2030.Footnote 1
Additionally, data analyst is one of Glassdoor’s Top 50 Jobs in America.Footnote 2
Further your career.
Our Career Engagement Network will help you apply the tools and knowledge you learn in your program to advance your career by assisting you in developing a strong portfolio, a polished resume, and sharp interview skills. You’ll also have access to free career resources throughout your professional life.
Innovative curriculum. In-demand skills.
Penn Data Science Boot Camp is a learner-first online experience, where you will engage with the curriculum through high-quality program work and live, online classes. The program combines collaborative, hands-on training with real-world data sets, to provide you with the tools you need to collect, analyze, and visualize big data. You’ll also learn to use a range of technologies and AI solutions such as machine learning. Plus, you’ll explore and discuss the ethics and regulatory implications of big data — all of which can help you make your next career move. Instructors are fully vetted by the university and can offer you 1-on-1 guidance throughout the program.
Personalized Project Tracks
Due to the vast nature of the data analytics field, a portion of your learning experience will be tailored to the career path you want to pursue. Choose from finance, healthcare, or a custom direction, and work with a small team to design your final project based on your industry of interest — and the problems you want to solve.
Request more infoOur Boot Camp Learners Are in Demand
Our employer-competitive learners have received job offers from thousands of global organizations. As you take the next steps in your career, you’ll have access to job referrals from our network of 250+ partners.
Invest in your career. Explore financial options.
Data Science Boot Camp fee: $13,495
Interest-free payment plan
Pay an initial deposit and split the rest of your tuition into monthly installments with no interest.
A powerful educational partnership
About Penn’s College of Liberal and Professional Studies
The College of Liberal and Professional Studies (LPS) is the home of lifelong learning at the University of Pennsylvania. As part of our commitment to working professionals, we deliver dynamic, applied programs relevant to today’s global and connected workplace. Through our programs, participants gain access to the world’s leading experts in the arts and sciences who offer exceptional opportunities to gain new skills and achieve professional goals.
About Penn’s School of Engineering and Applied Science
At Penn Engineering, we are preparing the next generation of innovative engineers, entrepreneurs, and leaders. Our unique culture of cooperation and teamwork, emphasis on research, and world-acclaimed faculty provide the ideal environment for the intellectual growth and development of well-rounded global citizens.
This program is offered through University of Pennsylvania’s College of Liberal and Professional Studies and School of Engineering and Applied Science in collaboration with edX.
Frequently asked questions
edX data analytics boot camps include courses on specialized topics, such as Microsoft Excel, Python data analytics, database organization, web visualization, and machine learning.
In a data analytics boot camp, you will learn the in-demand skills employers search for in capable candidates. edX boot camps feature fast-paced online learning, flexible scheduling options, and tuition prices lower than traditional alternatives.
You do not need advanced coding skills to excel in your data analytics career. However, you will need to become proficient in analytics software, data visualization software, and data management programs to perform daily tasks — all of which you will learn to use during the boot camp.
Data analysts should have a strong foundational knowledge of statistics and probability, calculus, and discrete mathematics. However, it is unlikely that you will need much familiarity with more complex mathematical disciplines.
In basic terms, data analysts collect, interpret, organize, and communicate existing data. Data scientists use code to develop new methods and algorithms for data capture and analysis.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the overall median annual salary for operations research analysts in 2022 was $85,720 per year.Footnote 3 But, remember: Factors such as location and experience level may impact your data analytics salary.
Boot camp tuition varies across each program and depends on your chosen length of study. edX boot camps offer funding options for you to choose from, including an interest-free payment plan. Ask your admissions representative for tuition and funding option details.
Yes! A number of our university partners are offering a 20% on data boot camps discount to verified active military service members, reservists and veterans. Learn more on this page dedicated to military learners.
