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With the popularity of Data Science growing exponentially in the business world, there is a huge demand for skills in Data Science and related fields like Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. This has led to a big gap in the skills that freshly graduated talent possesses and the prevailing demand in the industry. This, in turn, has led to mushrooming of educational institutions offering courses and programs in Data Science and related fields. In this article, we shall list down some of the top data science course providers in India, which have built a reputation for themselves by offering quality education in the field of Data Science. We shall also attempt to mark them on various criteria like comprehensiveness of learning content, assessment methods, industry collaboration, and projects.
Jigsaw Academy
- The comprehensiveness of course content
Founded in 2011, this institution offers in-depth training of concepts in Data Science, from mathematics and statistics to Python and R to advanced topics such as Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence. They are also offering training in data science for professionals in banking, marketing, and finance. - Assessment
The course is followed by a thorough assessment of knowledge gained by way of term-end examinations. The internal assessments carry 50% weightage, whereas the term-end examinations carry 50% of the weightage. - Training Medium
Online only - Industry Collaboration
The academy engages experienced practitioners of data science to deliver their content and experience to the trainees. - Capstone Project
More than 3 months
AnalytixLabs
Also founded in 2011, this training institute offers both online and offline training with classes held in Bengaluru and Delhi. This team boasts of a team lead by IIM, FMS, ISB, and IIT alumni.
- The comprehensiveness of course content
The courses are more tuned towards experiential learning. The courses are based on the requirements of typical analytical job roles in the real world. With assignments at the end of each module, the courses offered by AnalytixLabs test your knowledge at every milestone. - Assessment
Trainees are assessed on case studies based on real-world business problems. The assessment tests the trainees’ both conceptual and practical knowledge. Personal interviews are also used as a tool to understand their knowledge level. - Training Medium
The institute uses a hybrid approach with both online courses and classroom instructor-led courses. - Industry Collaboration
AnalytixLabs collaborate with Asean Data Analytics Exchange based out of Malaysia, apart from their wealth of decades of experience in the data science industry. - Capstone Project
More than 3 months
Simplilearn
This analytics training institute, founded in the year 2010, is an online training institute with offices in Mumbai, Hyderabad, Pune, Bengaluru, and Delhi.
- The comprehensiveness of course content
Purdue University, in collaboration with IBM, curates the data science program at SimpliLearn. It aims to equip the trainees with hands-on skills with online labs and project work. - Assessment
Capstone project-based assessment tests skills both at conceptual as well as practical levels. - Training Medium
Online instructor-led virtual classes. 24/7 teaching assistance and guest lectures. - Industry Collaboration
The course designed at Purdue University in collaboration with IBM provides the trainees with an IBM certification at the end of the successful completion of the course. - Capstone Project
Less than 3 months
Great Learning
Great Learning is one of the top data science course providers in India. For close to a decade, it has been in the edu-tech industry that offers programs to fresh graduates and those with work experience based on their current skill levels.
Great Learning offers a 1-year PG diploma or a 2-year program in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. At the end of the course, you also earn a certificate from IIIT Hyderabad in Software Engineering for Data Science.
- The comprehensiveness of course content
The course offers comprehensive training to fresh graduates and those from non-programming backgrounds as well. The course provides both conceptual and hands-on training through over 10 projects and labs. - Assessment
Assessments at GreatLearning are a combination of Formative and Summative assessments. Formative assessments are conducted throughout the program at regular intervals. In contrast, summative assessments are carried out at the end of the program to determine if the student has achieved the learning goal. - Training medium
Live online instructor-led classes. - Industry Collaboration
GreatLearning has tied up with IIIT Hyderabad, offering both career support and alumni status to complete the course. They also offer Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning courses in collaboration with UT Austin, Texas McCombs, and Great Lakes learning.
Conclusion
There are many courses out there for you to choose from, but what ultimately matters is the level of motivation that you carry. The important thing is to keep yourself motivated through your learning period to reap the best benefits from any course you join.
