This review is updated based on DataCamp 2021 (for those wondering if the website has changed).

My story with DataCamp started in the 2020 lockdown. We have received from our university a confirmation of joining a Datathon and at the same time, a free 6 months subscription.

My goal was to become a Data Scientist or Analyst, however, I was not sure how to do it.

An arabic proverb says, "if it's free, benefit from it". So I did exactly that. I started my "Data Scientist Track with Python", doubting whether it might be a highly valuable certificate to obtain.

The amount of hours required to finish the full track did not motivate me at the beginning, however, I kept pushing. Day after day, hour after hour.

I stayed on track with a minimal goal of one chapter per day on my bad days and one course or more per day on my good days. It was not easy, I cannot hide that. Some days, it would take me 2 hours to finish one chapter (procrastination) and some other days, I used to rage quit because of not being able to find the solution. However, as James Clear says in his book "The Atomic Habit", 1% of progress per day is better than 0. Because, compounding growth.

Fast forward a year from those days, I am a proud Data Analyst. I did two internships at Big4 companies (due to the skillset I acquired from DataCamp). So was it worth it? Hell yeah it was!

Hey everyone! I'm about to graduate with a degree in statistics and want to specialize in machine learning/AI. I'm considering subscribing to Datacamp Premium so I can specialize for future job openings here in Brazil, improving my CV/resume.

Is this a good idea? As I mentioned, I already have a foundation in statistics thanks to my undergraduate degree; I'm even working on my final project related to the topic!

So I am new into programming, I have been using Datacamp recently to learn some Python, but I have finished my first chapter so now if I want to continue then I need to pay them 40 euros a month. Now I want to ask if there are any other cheaper, or even free, courses that I should follow or if Datacamp is the best one and I should pay the subscription.

I have updated my initial blog on whether DataCamp is worth it or not.

I tried to answer as many frequently asked questions in a concise way. All my answers are based on my own reflection and research (the facts will be easy to identify, my opinions are also easy to identify).

The reader should keep in mind that DataCamp will not get you the job you want; it is an upskilling tool. Does it serve its purpose? Yes, it does. Is it an ultimate/free-pass tool to get a job? Absolutely not.

Please if you have any more questions you would like to be answered let me know. I wouldn't mind answering you directly on this post (and get inspiration to update the blog).

In summary:

I am a master of AI student who had 0 to basic coding experience in Python (Bachelors of Civil Engineering). I started learning on DataCamp the career track titled "Data Scientist Track With Python". It gave me a huge boost to start my career in data analysis and data science.

The next courses I am planning to take are in Data Engineering (It would boost my experience for the job).

DataCamp is known for its interactive learning style with bite-sized lessons in Python, R, SQL, and machine learning. The platform is beginner-friendly and easy to navigate. You can complete exercises in-browser without needing to set up any tools.

The good part is how smooth the experience feels. Concepts are broken down step by step and there’s instant feedback on your code. For someone new to data science, it builds confidence quickly. Their career tracks give a structured path to follow.

But here’s the issue. Many users feel the learning is too guided and lacks depth. You write small bits of code but don’t learn how to solve open-ended problems. There’s limited focus on real project-building, and no exposure to working with messy data.

Job readiness is another concern. While it helps with basics, the course alone won’t prepare you for technical interviews or practical roles. You’ll need to go beyond their exercises and build full-scale projects on your own.

So overall, DataCamp gives a smooth intro to data science but stops short of making you truly job-ready. Half of its value depends on how much more you’re willing to do after finishing the track.

Just wondering if Datacamp is worth it.

So, been learning some DE concepts (DW, Data Lakes, etc) But i really struggle with coding, and did some DataCamp free material, i really liked It Have any of you used the Premium version? Is It worth It?

Hey, guys. I am a full stack developer looking to upskill myself in AI and ML. I have heard of and read about DataCamp before. Currently, its premium subscription is on sale, so I am considering buying it to learn and earn certificates.

Those of you who have used it before, can you share your thoughts on the quality of its courses or suggestions for any better alternatives?

Thanks in advance!

"Has anyone landed a job, or at least been getting interviews, from using DataCamp? If so, which topics did you study and which certifications did you earn, for data analysis?"

Hi all,

I'm currently debating if DataCamp is worth the $164/year. I am a senior in my undergrad studying Business Analytics and have learned the basics of Python, R, Excel, MySQL, Tableau, and Machine Learning/AI concepts through my program. I am looking into DataCamp as a way to expand my resume as my program is coming to an end so my question is, will any of the DataCamp features look valuable on a resume? The projects look interesting to better familiarize myself with different programs but I'm not sure if they're too basic to be worth using in my portfolio. Are any of the career certifications helpful? I plan to take the Microsoft PL-300 Power BI exam which is $165 or 50% off after completing the DataCamp course so that interests me as my program curriculum does not include Power BI. Any thoughts?

I learned about it recently and thought it looks good. I’m thinking to try and complete their ‘data science career track’ course which is ~90hrs. I just wanted to check if anyone thinks it’s a waste of time or if there are other better options.

I’m a PhD in neuroscience so I’m familiar with experimental design and statistics. My main goal is to become more fluent with python. Thanks

Hello fellow Data engineers,

I hope you're well.

I want to know if datacamp it's still worth it in 2024. I know the basics of SQL, Snowflake, Mysql and Postgres, but I have many difficults with python, pandas and Pyspark. Do you commend Datacamp or do you know another website where you can really improve your skills with projects?

Thank you and have a nice week. :)

Hi everyone!

I was thinking about buying the DataCamp Premium Plan in order to learn some programming languages (R & Python) that will be useful for my bioinformatics training. I have tried several courses on R and Python and everything is so messy for me, maybe I do need some order to learn programming. I'm a newbie and I don't know the platform so much, so I'm not sure if it is worth it. Sure I can find the information from other sources and learn on my own, but I find DataCamp quite interesting and interactive for beginners like me. What do you think?

Since the offer ends today I need to choose soon :)

Thank you in advance!!!

Datacamp seems to be having a neat promo now but I was hoping to get insights from anyone who has taken the course before and thinks it’s worth the time and/or money or not. There seems to be limited data engineering resources (as compared to other roles in data science) and I can’t seem to find one that covers the most ground and puts me into consideration with interviewers. Thank you in advance!

Im in the process of learning Python and what it is exactly…and i was given the link to datacamp to start my journey…and I’ve tried sooo hard but I just can not catch on…and I hate to say it but I feel like the context isn’t that great, everything seems all over the place and it’s just kind of deflating and discouraging…should I check something else out? Has anybody else had this experience???