Category: Data Science & Business Analytics Reviews

As documented by Samira Hosseini

I was born and raised in Iran, earned my bachelor’s, master’s, and Ph.D. degrees in Malaysia, and now am a director and research professor at the Tecnológico de Monterrey University in Mexico. My wide travels, education, and training brought me to a prestigious position leading a team of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) experts. Our university team is training more than 11,000 faculty nationwide in AI and ML research.

However, my ­­­education background is founded in physics, chemistry, and medicine. As a physicist and chemist, I have worked in chemical engineering, and I am actively developing bio-sensors for the early diagnosis of infectious diseases. 

Our team is active in the educational field, but I believe that raising my understanding of AI and ML would give me the confidence to be a more successful leader. I resolved to learn AI and ML skills.

I enrolled in Simplilearn’s Data Science Program. I found that the knowledge and discipline the course offers provide an excellent interface between what my team does, which is in the education field, and what I can do in the healthcare and medicine fields. It is empowering to be able to guide my team and express my opinion. 

My education with Simplilearn thus far has been rewarding, and I have especially enjoyed working with my ML instructor, Mr. Amit. This experience has inspired me to start and edit an international journal on AI and ML.

The Value of Upskilling 

The knowledge I gained from the Program is a game-changer for me. I wanted to learn statistics and the types of analysis we can perform with data-generated insights.

Also, in my area of education, there is a considerable emphasis on upskilling the workforce to remain job-relevant. We are writing a lot of thought leadership materials and articles highlighting the importance of upskilling. I am even involved in a project with many Inter-American development organizations, where they commission us to upskill the southern part of Mexico.

Using Time Management 

Finding the time to study was a big challenge for me, but I managed somehow. This last semester, I had to adjust by taking weekend classes. I look forward to completing the final stage of the course, which is Tableau, Power BI, and the capstone project.

As documented by Busola Oyelade

Working in the public health sector, I deal with data daily. I am originally from Nigeria, where I started my career, but when I came to Canada, I found that the work environment and how they manage data are slightly different. Naturally, I wanted to fit in and be current with the field’s latest trends, so I enrolled in Simplilearn’s Data Analyst Master’s Program. I also believed it would help me improve at my job.

I found that Simplilearn’s course helped me understand data better, and I have been able to streamline my work in terms of data visualization. These days, there are so many different tools available, and I learned Tableau, Python, R, and other tools and have started using them at my job. 

I’m also using my new knowledge and skills to find new opportunities. I have landed several job interviews since I put my new data analyst certification on my LinkedIn profile. It is all because of Simplilearn’s online course, and I hope to have a better job soon. 

Manage Data Better 

Data is everywhere, and it is vital to make informed decisions, especially in the public health sector. When I started working in the Malaria Consortium as a monitoring and evaluation officer in 2017, it was my first experience dealing with data where I had to collect, read, and analyze data daily. 

I have been working with the Nova Scotia Health Authority for one year as an administrative assistant to the research director. My work involves dealing with and analyzing data shared with policymakers.

As documented by Phani Kumar

Excerpt: My dream career took an unexpected turn when I was forced to take a break for 2 years. However, upskilling helped me re-start my career and even get a 60% in my new job! Life can be unpredictable, and that can bring about job uncertainty. However, with upskilling, you can ensure that even if you have a gap in your resume, you can easily keep up with the latest tools and technologies. This can help you get an edge in the job market.

The Journey

I graduated with a Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology from Osmania University, Hyderabad, in 2008. Right out of college, I got the fantastic opportunity to join Capgemini as an Associate Consultant. After 3 years of working with Capgemini, I got the chance to work with Syndicate Bank as a Probationary Assistant Manager for a year. Deciding on further studies, I did an Executive MBA in Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies from CEA, Hungary. Post-MBA, I started working with Randstad as a Consultant on deputation to JPMC. 

Two years into my dream career, I met with an accident that required me to quit my job and focus on my health. This resulted in a 2 year gap in my resume, and I felt like I had lost touch with the current technology market. This is why I chose to upskill to stay updated with the latest technology and trends.

The Simplilearn Course

Simplilearn was my first choice because I had taken a course with Simplilearn. I did a CBAP course at Simplilearn from the recommended trainers list on the IIBA website. My past experience was great, so I continued to pursue Simplilearn’s Data Scientist Master’s Program.

My experience with Simplilearn was thoughtful and appreciative. I liked the flexibility of OSL, re-registration of Live classes, and Projects that were associated. Also, the support team’s assistance was excellent. The course had different levels of project toughness and Capstone project training.

As documented by Shubham Sharma

Sometimes, you can get yourself a full education in a particular field, only to find that it doesn’t quite align with the current job market. Demands for different professionals fluctuate, and things like economic downturns, advances that replace existing technologies, and even global pandemics can alter the job landscape at any moment. We live in an increasingly tech-dependent world, and it was that realization that motivated me to enroll in Simplilearn’s Data Scientist Master’s program to better my career prospects.

But before we get into how I became upskilled in the data science field, let me tell you where I started from.

A Little Information About Me

I’ve lived all my life in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India, and completed my undergrad studies in Mathematics, Statistics, and Physics at Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh in 2018. I followed this up with a postgraduate study in Mathematics in 2020, at the same university.

My Challenge: Upskilling with Tech-Based Knowledge

Upon completing my post-grad studies in 2020, I discovered that COVID-19 had brought about a scarcity in the job market involving statistics and mathematics. It was very difficult for me to get a job in my specialty fields, so I concluded that my best course of action was to upskill myself.

I felt that upskilling would improve me in such a way that my previous domain knowledge would give me an extra edge, and also ease my transition into a different domain. Bear in mind, that I was approaching this effort from a completely non-technical background, which as you can imagine, added another layer of complexity to my plan. I needed to find a way to not only upskill but also overcome my lack of a technical background. Lucky for me, I found Simplilearn.

How Simplilearn Helped Me Attain My Goal

I signed up for Simplilearn’s Data Scientist Master’s program with the expectations of a solid upskilling experience. I chose Simplilearn because it’s the world’s number one online bootcamp for upskilling. I have also been following Simplilearn for quite a long time, and I was impressed with the vastness of the course curriculum. The course helped me get the relevant industry skills and knowledge I needed to thrive in today’s tech-heavy job marketplace. In fact, Simplilearn gave me the full range of skills, everything from the basics to the advanced levels. The Simplilearn experience was awesome. I especially enjoyed the live classes and virtual labs. I also greatly appreciated the support team’s on-demand assistance. Additionally, I found that Simplilearn’s faculty is experienced and possesses great knowledge in their respective fields.

During my upskilling training, I did some internships in the appropriate domain with the Sparks Foundation and with EzeRx Health Tech Pvt Ltd. Internships are great at not only helping you learn more about your relevant field but also enable you to take the skills and knowledge you just learned and apply them to an actual “real world” job environment.

As documented by Santosh Hiremath

Excerpt: After 8 years as an Assistant Professor, I decided to change my career, and after upskilling with Simplilearn, I started working as a Data Analyst at ZeoMega. A life’s passion is not limited to one particular thing, it is often meant to change and grow as you do. This is precisely what happened to me; I was always passionate about being a teacher, it’s all I wanted to do. However, 8 years into my passion, I realized I wanted more, so I decided to upskill.

The Journey

A Bangalorean by birth, I did my graduation in Mechanical engineering from Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology, Bangalore, in 2010. I did my post-graduation from Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College, Bidar, in Computer Integrated manufacturing in 2013. After my studies, I worked in small companies before finding my passion for teaching. I worked as an Assistant Professor in G.H. Raisoni Society, College of Engineering and Management, Pune for around 8 years.

Realizing that my growth had become stunted and teaching no longer excited me, I decided to completely change my career. I have also always been passionate about technology and software-related things. The rapid change in technology made me feel that this is the right time for me to update my knowledge. So, I decided to enroll myself in Simplilearn’s Data Scientist Master’s Program to upskill. 

The Simplilearn Course

I chose Simplilearn because it is the best online Bootcamp platform and has top leading faculties from all around the globe also, the course curriculum was so vast that I couldn’t resist myself to take this course. My experience with simplilearn was great, I believe the live classes, labs, and projects helped me a lot. Also, the teaching staff and support team were very cooperative and quick. I am glad to be a Simplilearn’s Alumni, and the best part of the course was its project Assessment and the course update every month.

As documented by Yuriy Rogalski

I am an IT professional born in Ukraine and currently hold German citizenship, living in Frankfurt. Before upskilling with Simplilearn, I earned a master’s degree in environmental engineering from the University of Kassel. Three years into working as a project manager with construction companies, I decided to take the leap, upskill, and explore opportunities in the IT field. And in order to change career paths, I realized that I needed to get upskilled in the latest technologies and advancements. After comparing my options, I felt the curriculum and overall program offerings at Simplilearn were better than its competitors. The content, easy self-paced learning, and the great support for online learners lead me to choose Simplilearn as my upskilling partner.

Just three months after completing the Data Science and Cloud Architect Certification programs at Simplilearn, I was able to transition out of my role as a project manager into a position as an IT business consultant at one of the top 10 German IT companies. Even more, I received a salary hike of 10 percent. 

Skills to Use for Your Day-to-Day Work Requirements

One of the best parts of completing the certification programs is that I learned skills and techniques that I immediately put to use. Not only did I land an IT position at a top firm and receive a nice pay increase, but I’m also able to see the benefits in the daily tasks I complete in my role. For example, I’ve been able to program a plugin in Python (PyQt5), set up an IT project with Jira and Confluence, and perform day-to-day business analytics. I’ve even created a personal Tableau homepage.

As documented by Cody Phillippi

Simplilearn not only taught me the skills I needed to improve my job performance, but my manager also considered the course when giving me a promotion. After completing my Bachelor of Business Management in Computer Science from Wittenberg University in Springfield, Ohio, I started working at Salesforce. I’m fascinated with data visualization, which I want to master and apply to my work. The easiest way to move forward was by taking an online data science course, and I discovered “Simplilearn World’s #1 Bootcamp” and enrolled in its Data Scientist Master’s Program.

My experience with Simplilearn was superb, particularly the live sessions. The course helped me in my professional career immeasurably, including getting that promotion. 

Moving From Sales to Data to Strategy

I started working at Salesforce right after completing school. I started in the sales world and gradually moved to the data world. Today, I am on the Salesforce strategy team for our inside sales team. I have always been fond of working with data and analyzing it to help address business problems. Simplilearn’s Data Scientist Masters Program allowed me to work with our inside sales team to help them understand what makes the business tick, where we can improve, and what will make us the most money. In my current role as Salesforce’s senior program manager in sales development strategy and operations, I work as a bridge between my team and our technical team. My largest responsibilities include working on business intelligence, which looks at data from dashboards to analysis.

A Love of Learning

I love learning new and interesting things, especially next-generation approaches to the business world. I have an affinity for data and have always been skilled in pulling data in Excel, manipulating it, and coming out with insights. However, I was looking for a way to improve on these skills. I believed our business was taking an older approach to analyze data. Simplilearn’s Data Scientist Masters Program has allowed me to better manipulate and perceive data differently to help improve our business growth, rather than using traditional Excel formatting. It also helped me in day-to-day processes, which has saved me hours and hours.

As documented by Asfar Hameed

Life is a funny thing. Sometimes, you take a course of action to help you achieve a particular goal, only to find out that the course of action offers you a far better opportunity than the goal you were pursuing!

That’s what happened to me when I took Simplilearn’s Post Graduate Program in Data Analytics. What started out as a means of improving my career at the time, turned into an irresistible opportunity to change course for the better and land a career far better than what I had previously. Let me explain.

But before I do, a little about myself. 

My Background

I live in Chennai, India, with my family. After I graduated from university in 2017 with a B.Tech in Aerospace Engineering, I ended up in a non-technical position, working as an Aviation Security Officer for Jet Airways. 

When Jet Airways ceased operations two years later, I saw this as an opportunity to go into the retail clothing business for myself. Things look promising until 2020 when the pandemic-based lockdown came crashing down, putting so many people’s plans on hold. 

Undaunted, I shifted focus to the hardware business and began striking up working relationships with vendors around India. It began to occur to me that I could gain a more competitive advantage if I could incorporate more data-driven insights into my business. At about the same time, I was becoming intrigued by the share market and by crypto trading, which sparked a further interest in learning the Python programming language.

The Challenge: Learning Data Analytics to Strengthen My Business

Okay, so I knew what I was up against now. I needed a convenient, affordable, and effective means of learning data analytics, so I could use those skills to improve and strengthen my business. After all, this is the age of data, and if you want your business to get ahead, you need the tools to better process, utilize, and monetize information!

So, I began searching for courses that related to my quest. And that’s when I found Simplilearn. 

The Simplilearn Solution

I chose Simplilearn because, after searching for courses and comparing various providers, I felt that Simplilearn’s course had better content and more robust support for easy self-paced learning, qualities I was looking for in an upskilling partner. 

The trainers were very professional and friendly, possessing a strong knowledge of data analytics. They also demonstrated a solid, constant level of support, which I was particularly happy about since I was completely new to the field. The staff helped me out a lot at the beginning!  This level of helpfulness and support really helped me build my confidence in data analytics.

So, I dedicated my evenings and weekends to learning, while still handling my business during regular hours. The self-paced recorded videos were particularly instrumental in clearing up any doubts or questions I had.

Everything was going smoothly. The attentive and knowledgeable trainers, the self-paced study materials, and the flexible learning times combined to form an effective and convenient means of learning data analytics.

Then, the unexpected happened.

As documented by Tejesh Jayaprakash

When you work in a particular industry over a period of time, you get specialized in that field. For me, it was application platforms, but working at a product company and overhearing coworkers talk about Big Data and the Internet of Things (IoT), I got curious. Yes, I specialized in my field, but I was eager to learn and do more.

I was really interested in how you capture data, analyze it, and use it to make better decisions. It was a lot of buzz back then, four years ago. That’s what inspired me — that it was an emerging trend. I was ready for something different, and I knew that to move into that area, I’d have to invest in myself and get a professional certification. I knew that the certification would also help me to be confident in my knowledge. I wanted to make sure I got my training from a good training provider and hence, chose Simplilearn.

Studying Data Science on My Own

I learned about Simplilearn from one of my managers. I did the online ITIL® Foundation course because my employer required it, but while browsing through other courses, I found data science. At that time, I wanted to learn more about it, so I actually enrolled for that one, as well. I was engaged enough with the material to get through the course quickly. I did it in about eight weeks, spending two to three hours every day.

I took the Data Scientist course in 2015. I’m currently working on the supply chain planning side; the planning stage involves a lot of data analysis and forecasting and predictive analysis. And now I understand the concept of the software. This learning has helped me get a broader understanding of how to analyze data to make sense of it and predict how data will behave in the future. It gave me a very good understanding as to how you plan things and how the algorithm works, and how the regression modeling and other statistical modeling work.

I liked the structure of the course because it starts with how you analyze data, generate data models and how you forecast using these models. Besides, you have three different tools to learn: R, SAS, and Excel. The course teaches, in detail, how to use R and SAS software, and how to use them within Excel. I received step-by-step instruction as to how I could perform things and what I have to be looking for, and what the additional options are that I have within each software. R has also become something you must know if you want to be a data analyst. I use it in daily work.

For me, however, learning business analytics with Excel was the most important because everyone, and every organization, uses it. Even the planning tool that we use is Excel on the front end and SAP on the back end. 

Learning how to use Excel for data analytics was very helpful for me. I never knew there was an option for enabling a data analytics tab and then you can do many other things rather than just adding and subtracting in Excel. I use it daily to calculate a regression model or confidence interval. I just go into the data analytics tab then get my data and then I can actually tell you how you could build a model based on the tables. 

In addition to the quality of the course material and the knowledge I gained, I appreciated the customer support I got with Simplilearn. The customer support was really helpful when I had issues. I also received good feedback on my assignments and advice for improvement, which I found very supportive and very accommodating. Cost wise, it’s very reasonable and you get good value for your money.