Question 1

Why upGrad?

Accepted Answer

upGrad, India's leading higher education platform, prepares fresh graduates and working professionals for their dream careers with our online certification courses. We offer premium learning content and materials from top industry experts. We also provide expert assistance via interactive live sessions, practical experience with real-world projects, and dedicated placement support to access opportunities at top companies.

Question 2

Why should I opt for upGrad’s Data Science and Artificial Intelligence bootcamp program?

Accepted Answer

Joining our upGrad Bootcamp is a strategic step towards launching a successful data science career. Our program offers a comprehensive and industry-aligned curriculum that equips you with essential skills in Python, statistical analysis, SQL, machine learning, visualisation, and generative AI. You will learn from seasoned professionals, engage in Agile/Scrum team projects, and gain hands-on experience through a portfolio of real-world projects. The program also includes expert mentorship, personalised support, and access to career services such as resume building and interview preparation. Upon completion, you will earn a certification from the European School of Data Science and Technology (ESDST), enhancing your professional credibility. Additionally, you will benefit from immersive learning experiences with code labs, ensuring you are job-ready with practical, up-to-date knowledge and skills.

Question 3

What are the differences between Essential/Plus/Pro variants of the bootcamp program?

Accepted Answer

Please keep in mind that all the information presented to you regarding our DSAI bootcamps is subject to the variant of the program that you opt for. While we have done our best to explain the differences between the three variants of the program through the webpage and the dedicated brochure, if you still have any further questions, please feel free to speak to your academic counsellor.

Question 4

What certificates will I receive after completing the program?

Accepted Answer

You will receive the upGrad DSAI bootcamp certification along with the stamp of NSDC (National Skill Development Corporation) in the Essential variant. In the Plus variant, you will also have the option to get a Microsoft course completion certificate as well as an industry-mentored internship certificate. In the Pro variant, you will also get a certificate from ESDST-Geneva (European School of Data Science and Technology).

Question 5

What kind of projects will I be expected to complete in the program?

Accepted Answer

There are three types of projects that you will be working on during the program. First, there are 4 individual projects which come at the end of every course. These projects are meant to test your understanding of the concepts covered in a particular course. Second, there is an industry-based mentor-led internship, where you will be working on an actual problem statement from a reputed company and proposing a solution for the same. Then there are three agile/scrum group projects (each project is of 6-8 weeks duration), where you will be working in teams under a mentor which will be a simulation of how projects are worked upon in the data science industry.

Question 6

How much time will I spend each week on the program?

Accepted Answer

If you are in the Essential/Plus variant, then you will typically spend 12 hours per week on average and if you are in Pro, you would spend an average of 15 hours per week. The additional time in the Pro variant is because of the sprint-based mentored team projects.

Question 7

How long will I be able to access the program content?

Accepted Answer

The learning content will be available for 3 years post completion of your course.

Question 8

Is the curriculum Gen-AI infused?

Accepted Answer

Yes. All the core courses are infused with generative AI and also offer dedicated sessions on generative AI for data analysis and machine learning.

Question 9

Is there any capstone project in the program?

Accepted Answer

Yes. There is a machine learning capstone project in the program.

Question 10

Do I need any particular software or laptop to attend online classes?

Accepted Answer

Due to the hands-on nature of our courses, you will need a laptop to participate in classes. Additionally, you are expected to install the necessary software on your systems to effectively complete our courses. Please be aware that while trial versions of paid software can be used initially, any subsequent use of these tools will require you to cover the costs. Moreover, if you wish to use tools that require OpenAI credits, you will be responsible for those expenses as well.

Question 11

Can I interact with other students?

Accepted Answer

Yes! You can interact with other students through our moderated discussion forums. You will also get the opportunity to work with other students in teams on our mentored Agile/Scrum group projects.

Question 12

What are the types of live sessions in the program and when will these be held?

Accepted Answer

The program includes live learning sessions, revision sessions, and code review sessions which are typically held over the weekends from 7 pm to 10 pm. Daily doubt resolution sessions are available from 9 pm to 10 pm on weekdays. You will participate in mentored Agile/Scrum group project sessions, where an industry expert will guide your team towards project completion. The program also offers live support for career preparation including soft skills and aptitude training, as well as one-on-one career coaching and mock interview sessions. The program also includes generative AI masterclasses in which you will learn how to use GenAI for data science efficiency as well as building a simple chatbot.

Question 13

How will my doubts be solved?

Accepted Answer

We provide an extensive range of resources for your reference. You will have doubt-clearing sessions every weekday with technical mentors and experts. Additionally, you can connect with other students in the discussion forums for peer support. You may also raise relevant doubts during the revision and code review sessions, as well as in the mentored Agile/Scrum project sessions, subject to the expert's discretion.

Question 14

What if I miss a class? Will the session recording be provided?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the session recording will be shared with the learners after the class.

Question 15

Who will be the instructors and mentors for this program?

Accepted Answer

The instructors and mentors are industry experts who have several years of experience in the data science domain working in top companies.

Question 16

How can I contact my upGrad Buddy (UB)?

Accepted Answer

You can reach out to the delivery SPOC through your UB. The response time is 8 to 16 hours.

Question 17

What should I do if I am unable to log in to the learn portal?

Accepted Answer

Reach out to the UB, and he/she will guide you on how to log in to the Learn portal.

Question 18

How will I log in to the live portal if my account is locked out?

Accepted Answer

Reach out to the UB will unlock your account and reset the password for you.

Question 19

What should I do if I am unable to see the courses/modules on the Learn portal after I am enrolled in the program?

Accepted Answer

The UB will check your enrollment status from the backend and update you.

Question 20

What should I do if I have doubts regarding the grades?

Accepted Answer

Reach out to the UB, and he/she will check your grading scores from the backend and update you.

Question 21

Whom should I contact if I have questions regarding the Employability Test Paper along with the portal?

Accepted Answer

Connect with your UB.

Question 22

How do I share feedback regarding the faculty?

Accepted Answer

You can share your feedback after the live session in the live portal. The UB will look into the feedback and take necessary action.

Question 23

How do I update my assignment submission if I have uploaded the wrong file on the Learn portal?

Accepted Answer

Share the file with your UB. The UB will get it updated from the backend.

Question 24

I don’t have a background in coding. Can I enrol in the Data Science program?

Accepted Answer

While the program is designed in such a way that learners who do not have coding experience can learn the required programming skills and increase their chances of completing the program, it is recommended that the learner has a keen interest in coding and statistics.

Question 25

What is the admission process to join this program?

Accepted Answer

Learners can go to the “upgrad.com” website and login/sign up into their upGrad account. Then, fill out the application form with all the basic information. Once the screening is done (takes 2-3 mins), learners can make the initial admission fee payment of INR 5000 for Essential & Plus and INR 10,000 for Pro which will activate the “learn.upgrad.com” portal to access the demo class. Within the next 7 days, the balance amount can be paid to complete the enrollment process and get added to the batch.

Question 26

What are the payment options available to me?

Accepted Answer

After the admission fee of INR 5000 for Essential & Plus and INR 10,000 for Pro has been made (minimum down payment), the learners can choose any of the 3 options to complete the balance payment:

1. Loan Partners - We provide No-cost EMIs for 3,6,9* (There is a processing fee of 2.36% applicable on 9 months EMI option which the learner will have to pay for the loan amount of below INR 45000) months via loan partners. Currently, there are 5 loan partners (Fibe, Liquiloans, Propelled, CreditFair, GrayQuest).

2. Credit Card - We offer no-cost EMI on Credit cards for 15 bank partners.

3. One-time payment through debit Card, UPI, or Netbanking.

Please refer to the checkout page for exact pricing and details.

Question 27

Is there any financial aid provided under this program?

Accepted Answer

No, we do not offer any financial aid for any of our programs, but we do have scholarships available which are subject to availability, seats left in the batch and GPA/percentage of educational qualifications.

Question 28

What kind of live support can I expect in the program?

Accepted Answer

You will be assigned an upGrad Buddy (UB) at the beginning of the program. The role of your UB is to help you through your course and assess your progress along the way. UBs are there to guide you through any queries or issues you may have during the program. In addition, you will also be guided by industry experts who will conduct the live sessions and technical mentors who will assist you with doubt resolution in sessions and discussion forums.

Question 29

What if I am unable to complete the program in the given time frame?

Accepted Answer

Learners must complete the program in defined timelines in order to be eligible for a completion certificate. In case of any such gaps, kindly get in touch with your UB.

Question 30

Do you have a deferral policy? How does it work?

Accepted Answer

Please refer to the below-mentioned deferral policy

Pre-Cohort Commencement Deferral:
- If a learner wishes to defer their enrollment to a future cohort before the start of their original cohort, the learner should reach out to the support team prior to the start of their original cohort.
- In the event of an accepted deferral, upGrad does not guarantee the same cohort timings/ schedule/ pattern as the cohort assigned at the time of enrolment.
- Every learner is allowed only 1 (one) deferral after their balance closure before their cohort commencement date into a cohort that commences within the next 60 days.
Post-Cohort Commencement Deferral:
- If a Learner is unable to commence with the assigned cohort due to unavoidable circumstances or is facing severe issues in dedicating time to the Course as informed and accepted by upGrad or has medical issues after the Cohort Commencement Date – subject to receipt of a written request for a deferral from such Learner (through support manager and explaining the specific reason for such request, an opportunity to defer the enrolment to another cohort may be provided at the behest of upGrad. However, after deferment, the course progress shall reset (shall not be transferred to the new cohort) and the Learner shall have to start the course from the beginning.
- A learner can request a deferral at any time up to two months after the cohort commencement date. The deferral can be requested only once and must be for one of the scheduled cohorts starting within the next 3 months from the initial cohort start date.
- A deferral fee of 10% (ten percent) of the Total Program Fee as mentioned in this offer letter shall be applicable for each deferral.
- A request for deferral shall be considered for execution only after the receipt of the deferral fee (as may be applicable) by upGrad, within 7 (seven) calendar days of raising the deferral request. Till such payment is received by upGrad, the Learner shall be assumed to be continuing in the same cohort.
- In the event of an accepted deferral, upGrad does not guarantee the same cohort timings/ schedule/ pattern as the cohort assigned at the time of enrolment.

Question 31

Do you have a refund policy?

Accepted Answer

Please refer to the below mentioned refund policy below-mentioned

Block amount: Non-refundable under any circumstances.
Balance Course Fee: Learners shall be eligible to seek cancellation of their enrollment and claim a refund of the Balance Course Fee at any time before the Cohort commencement date only, by raising a cancellation and refund request in writing through the support manager explaining the specific reason for such request for cancellation and refund. If a request for deferral from a Learner has been approved by upGrad, such Learner shall be eligible to claim for a refund of the Balance Course Fee at any time before the commencement date of the first deferred Cohort only subject to deferral clause mentioned below.
Refund shall be processed to an eligible learner within 30 working days from the date of receipt of the refund request from the applicant learner in this regard. The refund shall be issued using the original payment method.

You shall not be eligible for a refund of any amount paid towards the Program in case any discrepancy is identified between your application and self-attested documents including but not limited to wrong details about your grades or any other incorrect information provided in your application.

The balance course fee is non-refundable under any circumstances other than the above-mentioned scenario.

Question 32

Is placement assistance provided after I complete the Data Science bootcamp?

Accepted Answer

Yes. UpGrad provides comprehensive placement assistance after completion of the program. These include training on aptitude and communication skills, mock interviews, placement readiness tests, profile building, access to placement portal etc.

Question 33

What kind of career opportunities can I expect after getting a certification in the upGrad DSAI bootcamp?

Accepted Answer

Our bootcamp program will help you maximise your chances of getting positions such as data scientist, data analyst, product analyst, decision scientist, and similar roles. Please note that roles and associated seniority levels will depend on your current background and role as well.

Question 34

Does this program offer guaranteed placement?

Accepted Answer

While the program does not offer any guaranteed placement, we at upGrad always do our best to enable you with all the right preparation required to maximise your chances of getting placed.

Question 35

What is the 2-day offline placement preparation workshop?

Accepted Answer

The 2-day offline placement training workshop is an intensive training for learners looking for placements after completion of the program. It will be conducted at one of the offline centres of upGrad across India.

DATA SCIENCE AND AI BOOTCAMP

Why DS/ML/AI industry & why Data Science bootcamp?

upGrad Learner Support

Disclaimer