Heidy Escalante, who is currently working as a Financial Planning and Analysis Manager at Fannie Mae, is an alumni of MIT Professional Education’s Applied Data Science Program in collaboration with Great Learning. Heidy praises the program for its convenient and easy methods of learning.
“The learning platform allowed me to learn “on the go.” I could view the quick videos on the go, even on my 3-hour plane trip. Once the sessions began, it was fast and furious.”
The professors and the program support team are highly proficient and dedicated to delivering the best learning experience for all learners. Heidy writes,
“The professors were great; they cared about us learning the theory behind the tools. The resources provided helped tremendously with solidifying the learning.”
The mentoring sessions are additional support in understanding the concepts. The mentors are industry experts who take up weekly sessions to brush up on the ideas and provide extra knowledge based on their industry experiences.
“The mentor sessions on the weekend were so helpful. I think that our mentors were amazing; they not only helped us understand the theoretical concepts but also the real-life applications. The mentor’s step-by-step review of the Python code was invaluable. The three weekly quizzes and projects were hard but worth it.”
Learners also get to interact and learn from their peers from different backgrounds and thus bring a wide range of knowledge and experiences. Heidy Escalante writes in his review about his interaction with his peers,
“I was also very active on Slack with my team and the broader team. I learned a great deal from my peers in the Slack channel and the chat feature during the lecture.”
The learning at Great Learning is not only restricted to classrooms and lectures. Regular quizzes and a capstone project help the learners get acquainted with the concepts in a more holistic manner.
“The capstone was a great way to put our learning to work. It provides smaller groups with various options for our final capstone project. What worked for me was attending all lectures and mentor sessions and replaying the recordings while taking notes.”
Our program managers ensure smooth functioning and completion of the course through effective communication. It is made sure that each learner is assigned a dedicated program manager to assist them through the program. Heidy praises his program manager and says,
“Abby, as a program manager, was accommodating during the whole process. I could always count on her to help me when I needed that extra help. I appreciated her promptness and patience during the program. She was also very good at providing us with updates and answering all our questions. I am delighted with the program.”
This testimonial highlights the exceptional perks offered in the programs by Great Learning and their relevance in the data-driven market today.
