DataCamp Review | Is it Worth it?

Is DataCamp a good place to learn data analytics or data science? Let's take a look!

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[danielmpaula]

You don't lose points by getting it wrong, just by asking for hints or giving up. That's actually quite clever and based gamification. Look for Mark Rober's talk on the Super Mario effect.

[karenzhou]

I think it's important to supplement Datacamp with other resources. Maybe some others like Coursera/Udemy for some high level theory. Like you said, it's great for learning syntax and for beginners who need a lot of spoon feeding. I am learning Python and SQL on this platform right now. After a a short video, we jump into these exercises with fill-in-the-blanks without knowing what server it is using, how to upload datasets into the server, and sometimes what the goal of a problem is. It takes you to a screen and you just starting filling in the blanks. It doesn't reflect real life. Datacamp is valuable for learning technical skills (and I really like their user interface), but I think newbies need additional resources.

[jhoneduardo]

I use datacamp for practice and coursera for theory.. I think both platforms are really useful.

[alejndraalmirowitsch]

my university just provided me with 6 months datacamp plan, i guess it's the best time to become data analyst lol

[b_rizzle]

i've been using datacamp for a few years now to get into python/sql and learn data analytics and machine learning.
one thing i hate about it is the code exercises are only little snippets so its hard in real life to do something A-Z.
it also feels like you are just going through the motions of completing courses and not actually learning.
it's good to get a basic overview of stuff tho

[lauragonzalez]

I once paid just for one month, but it had a discount so I paid like 12 dollars only. Since I'm a beginner, I can say it definitely helped me getting familiar with the syntax (I was learning SQL back then). Now I'm watching your SQL videos which are really helpful!! Thanks

[pana]

I use data camp and so far it's a major go from me

[nephicasa]

I really love how you gives us honest feedbacks on these platforms. Because of that, you just got one additional subscriber. Keep it up!

[tahashlibek]

I have been using DataCamp for a while now and it's basically shaped my career. I owe this website a lot, plus I signed up for a year discount just $99 a WHOLE YEAR. this is insane.

[TinaHuang]

Awesome review!! Really detailed breakdown :)

[josejavierrivera]

I am halfway on the python programmer career track. I agree with some comments below that sometimes it feels that courses overlap themselves. The reason behind this might be that some of the courses belong to many career tracks, so they had to do them as broad as possible, to match other career tracks. The downside is that sometimes you feel a little confused, and not sure what is the direction of the course. However, I like that it encourages you to practice with the point reward system. I would prefer to include more references to real-world cases and more references to documentation.

[jacksonwhite]

Thanks for your review Alex! I'm a beginner at coding and have been completing courses from the Data Science for Everyone career track. I just wanted to add that I was using the free version of Data Camp and after a few days, I got offered a 62% discount code which was for a premium plan. It worked out to be cheaper than the standard plan (like $16 a month for a premium plan compared to $25 for a standard). I don't know if that would change many users mind, but I thought it was worth mentioning.
Love your content and keep it up!

[cspan]

I like the R courses because they help you apply any theoretical knowledge you've learned about statistics in school like Machine Learning, etc. I like the Python courses because they're fun especially the guided projects. I've used the videos for my classes, it helps me go above and beyond what is expected from the professor.

[PT-]

Just a quick add-on as well. If you are still a student I know for a fact they do have some student discounts, which essentially cuts the $25 a month to roughly $12 a month. I was able to get it last December as someone who was just starting but really interested in learning Data Science for Python. I worked really quickly through most of the course, but faced some burnout. I was unsure if I was actually absorbing the material, but luckily they have exams you can take, and I've seen improvement in my scores despite not always feeling super confident. As a newbie to the Data Analytics/Science world, I feel like it definitely has helped, but I've also been looking out for alternatives to learn more efficiently, and feel like I can do some of these things on my own. Also, Alex I listened you to on Ken Jee's podcast, and have loved the channel. Keep up the awesome work, it really helps to know that people like you are out there as I try to navigate learning more about analytics and how the field can be rewarding and useful!

[armelsonfack]

I have took a one year subscription, I am pretty satisfied for my money.
However I think they should give more theoretical explanations on some some subjects like data science and machine learning.
Or at least provide some external links that may help to understand better or deeper the theory behind the code and the packages. It is very difficult to jump into the code without sufficient insights on what a method really is.

[benjaminw.]

I got a yearly subscription at roughly 60 usd. I think the courses are pretty decent for self learner begginers and the certification and job offers are good perks for those living in USA, Canada and Europe.

[jayx]

Your channel has been immensely helpful for me figuring out where the hell to start! I am currently on Codecademy on the DA path as well as taking the SQL on the side. I am also learning through YOU and youtube videos. I started Datacamp, but I agree with alot of the commenters. Just code snippets and such. Codecademy actually has me doing off-platform work and learning how to migrate data through PostgreSQL. Anyway, thanks Alex!

[marekklucka]

I have subscribed for second year for Datacamp and actually got the "cheaper" deal with approx. 12, 5$ per month. I think this is a steal, even if it's just for syntax learning. But after one year, I think the best part is really the interactivity for me. Few videos, and then exercise and from scratch, so you are building on top of already learned skills. As you've said, probably best for beginners, not for advanced people. For me, it's great and for some time it still will be.

[markslima]

To be clear, the $25 "monthly" fee is paid as an annual subscription, so you will actually be charged a one-time annual fee of $300. If you do choose to pay monthly, then the cost is steeper, at $39. Still a cool website, and I'm tempted, but that gives me a little more pause to consider; if I could pay $25 each month, I would probably do it immediately.

[PatriziaValMadiona]

So grateful for your content! I have just started looking at Data Analytics and was quite confused on which are the good ones!