{"id":16272,"date":"2022-01-08T18:16:00","date_gmt":"2022-01-08T12:46:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mygreatlearning.com\/blog\/data-science-course-exceeded-my-expectations\/"},"modified":"2024-09-12T15:56:46","modified_gmt":"2024-09-12T10:26:46","slug":"data-science-course-exceeded-my-expectations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mygreatlearning.com\/blog\/data-science-course-exceeded-my-expectations\/","title":{"rendered":"The course exceeded my expectations- David Okutu, PGP- DSBA"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The world is constantly changing, and continuous learning is necessary to become successful. 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I was also inspired to follow continuous learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Interactive Session- Building a Career in Analytics | PGP-BABI Great Lakes | Great Learning\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/I1UpS-ngY8A?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-did-you-like-the-most-about-the-program-and-curriculum\"><strong>What did you like the most about the program and curriculum?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>I must acknowledge that my expectations have exceeded from the outset of the program. My experience with the clarity of recorded video classes from all sessions (theory and practical sessions in R), the recorded video facilitators, and the wonderful mentor session with Michel and Pooja. They have gone above and beyond to share their experiences on the practicality of this course in the real world, opportunities, and career guidance. Aakriti has played quite an outstanding role in keeping me informed about any notifications, always available to respond to any queries I had, and responded swiftly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also Read:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mygreatlearning.com\/blog\/how-build-data-science-competency-post-covid-19-future\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" How To Build Data Science Competency For a Post COVID-19 Future (opens in a new tab)\"> How To Build Data Science Competency For a Post COVID-19 Future<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"did-the-program-help-achieve-your-career-goals\"><strong>Did the program help achieve your career goals?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The PGP- Data Science and Business Analytics program has added value to my current profession. I feel confident to continue to navigate to enrich my expertise. If anyone is looking to pursue Data Science and Analytics, my recommendation would be this course. 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