<p><center><a href="https://www.datacamp.com/jobs/"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dyd911kmh/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto:best/v1612474246/Jake_r1iznn.png" /></a><br></p>
<h2 id="tell-us-about-your-path-to-joining-datacamp-">Tell us about your path to joining DataCamp.</h2>
<p>I graduated from Ithaca College in December 2019 with a B.S. in Business Administration. When I graduated, I went directly into sales at a small third-party logistics company. After that, I gained experience in a remote sales position at an Injection molding company. When I found the Business Development Representative position at DataCamp, I immediately applied—and the rest is history. We’re actually looking to expand the team and hire more BDRs—<a href="https://boards.greenhouse.io/datacamp/jobs/2423593">here’s the link to apply</a>!</p>
<h2 id="what-excites-you-about-datacamp-">What excites you about DataCamp?</h2>
<p>I love what DataCamp offers—our product is super helpful and a great tool for learners all over the globe! I’m especially proud of our philanthropic initiatives, <a href="https://www.datacamp.com/community/blog/datacamp-donates">DataCamp Donates</a> and <a href="https://www.datacamp.com/groups/education">DataCamp for the Classroom</a>. These are two awesome programs that we are using to help communities in need.</p>
<h2 id="what-do-you-like-to-do-in-your-spare-time-">What do you like to do in your spare time?</h2>
<p>I love reading! I’m currently reading <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Atomic-Habits-Proven-Build-Break/dp/0735211299">Atomic Habits</a> by James Clear and am always looking for book suggestions. I meditate every single day, and I stay active with cycling, running, strength training, and yoga. Other than that, I love Star Wars and I play a lot of PlayStation.</p>
<h2 id="how-do-you-feel-about-datacamp-s-evolution-and-positioning-in-the-market-">How do you feel about DataCamp’s evolution and positioning in the market?</h2>
<p>DataCamp is in an amazing position. People all around the world are investing in themselves to learn all kinds of new skills, and one of the most in-demand skills is data science. We have an amazing <a href="https://www.datacamp.com/interactive-learning">platform</a> with awesome <a href="https://www.datacamp.com/instructors">instructors</a> and I believe we can make a difference in many people&#39;s lives. I’m excited for our big expansion goals for <a href="https://www.datacamp.com/community/blog/datacamp-2-0">DataCamp 2.0</a> and working with a growing team.</p>
<p><em>Would you like to join Jake at DataCamp? We’re currently hiring in New York; London; Leuven, Belgium; and remote locations. Check out our <a href="https://www.datacamp.com/jobs/">open roles</a>.</em></p>


https://www.datacamp.com/community/blog/jake

Q&A with Jake Sigman, Business Development Representative at DataCamp

New Hire Spotlight: Selling the Best Platform to Build Data Skills | DataCamp

New Hire Spotlight: Selling the Best Platform to Build Data Skills

<p><center><a href="https://www.datacamp.com/resources/webinars/data-science-is-driving-the-future-of-automotive"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dyd911kmh/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto:best/v1611953206/Automotive_CTA_rxhbht.png" /></a><br></p>
<p>Ford Motor Company’s Model T was first built in 1908 and achieved longevity for its low cost, durability, versatility, and ease of maintenance. It’s credited with “putting the world on wheels,” scaling global mobility through manufacturing efficiencies at a price that the average consumer could afford.</p>
<p>Today, the automotive industry is still on the leading edge of technology and transforming the way the world gets from point A to point B. In our <a href="https://www.datacamp.com/resources/webinars/data-science-is-driving-the-future-of-automotive">recent webinar</a>, Michael Crabtree, Lead Data Scientist at Ford Motor Company and instructor of our course <a href="https://www.datacamp.com/courses/credit-risk-modeling-in-python">Credit Risk Modeling in Python</a>, says the key difference is that its innovation is now driven by data science, not manufacturing.</p>
<blockquote>
<p>Innovation at Ford is now driven by data science—not manufacturing.</p>
</blockquote>
<h2 id="smart-cities-require-data-science-in-the-automotive-industry">Smart cities require data science in the automotive industry</h2>
<p>Similar to how the manufacturing scalability of the Model T brought mobility to the masses over 100 years ago, data science is scaling mobility for lower income communities today. It makes transportation easily accessible without the high cost of ownership and is facilitating this change for everyone, no matter their class, gender, or ability.</p>
<p>For instance, optimization algorithms can provide businesses with energy efficient vehicles to service rural communities for anything from Amazon deliveries to plumbing and food delivery. Data scientists are also working with reliability engineers to produce vehicles that assist differently abled communities.</p>
<p>These are just a couple of examples, but Michael states that there are almost endless use cases for data science, with many yet to be explored.</p>
<p><center><a href="https://www.datacamp.com/resources/webinars/data-science-is-driving-the-future-of-automotive"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dyd911kmh/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto:best/v1611953452/Screen_Shot_2021-01-25_at_4.17.55_PM_qdqjwx.png" /></a><br></p>
<h2 id="working-with-data-in-the-automotive-industry">Working with data in the automotive industry</h2>
<p>Because of the automotive industry’s maturity and wide reach, there are many opportunities for companies to <a href="https://www.datacamp.com/community/blog/data-driven-enterprise">rebuild around data</a>.</p>
<p>One application is working with data across different data systems and data types. Many data scientists are accustomed to using tabular data, which means the data is in a table format, similar to Excel. But automotive data scientists have a much greater variety of data to work with. For example, raw instrumentation data in the automotive industry is commonly stored as a stream of hexadecimal digits. They may also encounter data from intelligence systems in the form of images and sensor point clouds. And to understand why an autonomous vehicle behaves a certain way and how that varies among vehicle models, an automotive data scientist might combine point clouds with instrumentation data and join that to a set of tables.</p>
<p>Another opportunity is volume: The largest database Michael has created at Ford contains 80 billion rows, and queries in less than 10 seconds! Some of the real-time and transactional systems within the automotive industry process over 150 million records per day. Because so much automotive data is generated, very large data clusters are needed. Many companies in the automotive industry have data clusters in the petabyte (a million gigabytes) range.</p>
<h2 id="data-science-is-involved-in-every-step-of-the-automotive-product-lifecycle">Data science is involved in every step of the automotive product lifecycle</h2>
<h3 id="data-science-drives-product-development">Data science drives product development</h3>
<p>There are a lot of steps before a vehicle can be sold to a consumer.  Data science in automotive begins with product development. Data science is used for tasks like analyzing new model configurations and modeling component part reliability. Instead of building components and testing at each stage as an isolated system, data science supplements the process through simulation and analysis at scale.</p>
<h3 id="data-science-drives-excellence-in-manufacturing">Data science drives excellence in manufacturing</h3>
<p>Automotive data scientists also ensure that only high quality vehicles are sold. While engineers are capable of testing the quality of each vehicle, this has to be performed on an individual basis for each vehicle. Data scientists can analyze an entire population of parts, suppliers, and test data. They closely analyze the financial performance of suppliers, predict their ability to deliver on time given past performance, and use econometrics with regressions to check the economic conditions of supplier locations.</p>
<h3 id="data-science-drives-connected-and-autonomous-vehicles">Data science drives connected and autonomous vehicles</h3>
<p>One of the hottest topics in futurism today is connected and autonomous vehicles, which rely on deep learning models and sensor fusion algorithms. Data science is crucial to building these vehicles: It’s used to translate IoT indicators like oil life monitors, battery charge monitors, and full diagnostics instrumentation into actionable insights. For example, it’s not enough to simply detect a pedestrian—sensors must be able to discern where they’re walking to. Also important are safety systems, including driver protection and environmental safety.</p>
<p>The new connected systems for these vehicles provide new services—they connect with other vehicles, cities, and infrastructure. And we’re just at the beginning stages of exploring the potential of this market. The global connected vehicle market was around \$63 billion in 2019, and that market is set to almost quadruple to \$225 billion by 2027 (<a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2020/06/18/2050256/0/en/Connected-Car-Market-to-Garner-225-16-Billion-by-2027-AMR.html">Allied Market Research</a>)!</p>
<h3 id="data-science-drives-sustainability-initiatives">Data science drives sustainability initiatives</h3>
<p>Sustainability is very important to all automotive manufacturers. Governments set targets for fuel efficiency, but each auto company has its own goals. And each vehicle has a different fuel efficiency, so data science is necessary to optimize the fuel efficiency of a company’s entire line of vehicles. So if a company wants to offer both a large gas-guzzling pickup truck and an electric car in its product line, automotive data scientists can perform an optimization to minimize the fuel consumption of the entire fleet while adhering to the company’s global sales targets. Optimization efforts can allow auto manufacturers to claim government credits for fuel efficiency. This has a threefold benefit of being good for the environment, providing more value for customers, and opening up a potential source of income.</p>
<h3 id="other-automotive-use-cases-for-data-science">Other automotive use cases for data science</h3>
<p>Beyond what we’ve mentioned, data science impacts so many other stages in the automotive lifecycle. In marketing and sales, data science predicts customer movement and churn. In service and customer analytics, data science improves the customer post-purchase experience and delivers improvements in product quality. To dive deeper into use cases for how data science is driving the future of automotive, <a href="https://www.datacamp.com/resources/webinars/data-science-is-driving-the-future-of-automotive">watch Michael’s webinar on demand</a>.</p>
<p><center><a href="https://www.datacamp.com/resources/webinars/data-science-is-driving-the-future-of-automotive"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dyd911kmh/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto:best/v1611953206/Automotive_CTA_rxhbht.png" /></a></p>


https://www.datacamp.com/community/blog/automotive-data-science

Making better, safer vehicles requires a data-driven approach. Data science unlocks better mobility solutions for all with connected and autonomous vehicles.

How Data Science is Used in Every Step of the Automotive Lifecycle | DataCamp

How Data Science is Used in Every Step of the Automotive Lifecycle

<p><center><a href="https://techcabal.com/2020/11/24/ingressive-for-good-partners-with-datacamp-to-provide-free-data-skills-training-for-african-youth/"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dyd911kmh/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto:best/v1611588515/Ingressive_For_Good_Spotlight_mz5xo2.png" /></a><br></p>
<h3 id="we-re-so-grateful-that-felix-ayoola-https-www-datacamp-com-community-blog-felix-ayoola-introduced-us-to-ingressive-for-good-i4g-can-you-describe-your-experience-with-datacamp-donates-">We’re so grateful that <a href="https://www.datacamp.com/community/blog/felix-ayoola">Felix Ayoola</a> introduced us to Ingressive for Good (I4G). We’re honored to help I4G achieve its mission of training 1 million African youths and connecting 5,000 to jobs. Can you describe your experience as a DataCamp Donates partner?</h3>
<p>Sean Burrowes, Co-founder: I4G reached out to and <a href="https://techcabal.com/2020/11/24/ingressive-for-good-partners-with-datacamp-to-provide-free-data-skills-training-for-african-youth/">secured a partnership with DataCamp</a> to provide access to their platform for our community. The process has been great. I&#39;m quite impressed with DataCamp’s high level of involvement. The demand for DataCamp scholarships has outstripped even our most wild estimates. That’s why we’re so grateful that DataCamp is upping their commitment from 1,500 licenses to 6,000. I hope other edtech companies take notice of your company's radical generosity and the seismic positive impact it’s creating.</p>
<p>Blessing Abeng, Director of Communications: It has been amazing. The partnership was seamless. The process was really easy and straightforward.</p>
<p>Haneefah Abdurrahmna Lekki, Program Coordinator: We can easily onboard members and track their learning rate. DataCamp Donates came at the right time for our community, considering many were out of jobs due to the Covid-19 pandemic. A lot of our community members in the tech world needed to upgrade their skills or learn new skills entirely.</p>
<h3 id="what-do-your-community-members-think-of-datacamp-">What do your community members think of DataCamp?</h3>
<p>BA: The majority have been sharing amazing feedback via email and social media. They have been amazing. Most people have been beyond satisfied.</p>
<h3 id="how-would-you-rate-their-engagement-with-datacamp-">How would you rate their engagement with DataCamp?</h3>
<p>HAL: Very good engagement.</p>
<p>BA: Extraordinary, even.</p>
<h3 id="how-does-datacamp-s-mission-of-democratizing-data-education-fit-in-with-the-goals-of-your-organization-">How does DataCamp&#39;s mission of democratizing data education fit in with the goals of your organization?</h3>
<p>HAL: Data has always been important in tracking our goals and success rate. This fits perfectly well with our goals and objectives.</p>
<p>BA: Yes. We share the belief that everyone deserves access to high quality education and data skill development for a more secure future. In particular, our goal is to enable young Africans in need with tech skills to help them impact and contribute to the development of Africa, socially and economically. Through our partnership with DataCamp, youths interested in tech now have access to specialized skill and career learning tracks curated by industry experts to help them grow their data skills and take the next big step toward a tech career.</p>
<p>SB: Data is the new oil. This will allow us to position our community of African techies for the future of tech and the Fourth Industrial Revolution.</p>
<h3 id="how-has-this-partnership-benefitted-your-organization-">How has this partnership benefitted your organization?</h3>
<p>SB: It has increased overall engagement and monetizable skill sets within the community.</p>
<p>BA: The partnership helped our community members skill up, and that has in its own way helped us increase the earning power of African youth.</p>
<h3 id="what-do-you-think-of-the-learning-experience-on-datacamp-">What do you think of the learning experience on DataCamp?</h3>
<p>HAL: I enjoy the user interface. It&#39;s very easy to navigate.</p>
<p>BA: It is super effective. A lot of our community members have been implementing DataCamp and practicing new skills already. They’ve gained the confidence to pitch themselves for jobs.</p>
<h3 id="how-does-using-datacamp-compare-with-in-person-education-">How does using DataCamp compare with in-person education?</h3>
<p>BA: It is just as effective if you are determined to do the work.</p>
<h3 id="what-are-the-most-useful-features-and-tools-on-datacamp-">What are the most useful features and tools on DataCamp?</h3>
<p>BA: The <a href="http://datacamp.com/mobile">mobile app</a> is seamless. I love the <a href="http://datacamp.com/projects">guided and unguided projects</a>, too.</p>
<h3 id="what-is-your-favorite-course-so-far-">What is your favorite course so far?</h3>
<p>BA: <a href="https://learn.datacamp.com/courses/financial-analytics-in-spreadsheets">Financial Analytics in Spreadsheets</a>. It’s super interactive.</p>
<h3 id="would-you-recommend-datacamp-to-other-ngos-">Would you recommend DataCamp to other NGOs?</h3>
<p>HAL: Of course. DataCamp is an amazing platform for global community members to learn and upskill.</p>
<p>BA: Yes. DataCamp is an organization with great people who will go the extra mile to ensure efficient onboarding. Their processes are designed to ensure the success of both organizations.</p>
<p>SB: Yes, I would. The DataCamp team is amazing. They provide the support and passion you need to feel valued. Social impact can be a tough space, and DataCamp Donates definitely made it easier to support those who need it the most!</p>
<h3 id="datacamp-donates">DataCamp Donates partners with nonprofits, public schools, and governmental agencies to provide a free year of DataCamp to disadvantaged communities. <a href="https://www.datacamp.com/community/blog/datacamp-donates">We recently committed to donating 25,000 subscriptions</a>, and many are still available! To apply on behalf of an organization, please email the team at <a href="mailto:donate@datacamp.com">donate@datacamp.com</a>. For more information and eligibility requirements, check out our <a href="https://support.datacamp.com/hc/en-us/articles/360051596574">FAQ</a>.</h3>


https://www.datacamp.com/community/blog/ingressive-for-good

A conversation with the executives at Ingressive for Good who are helping us donate DataCamp scholarships to 6,000 Nigerians.

DataCamp Donates Partner Spotlight: Ingressive For Good | DataCamp

DataCamp Donates Spotlight: Ingressive For Good

<p>Social impact startups face an uphill battle to raise funds and create scalable business models and typically attract less attention from venture funds. But social impact startups have great value for society far beyond their capital valuations. Omdena, a leader in Collaborative AI development, prioritizes societal impact over value to investors. By putting cutting-edge data science into the hands of the people who need them most, Omdena is <a href="https://omdena.com/ai-startup-incubator/">enabling startups</a> to harness the power of AI in their business no matter the industry or the size of the problem.</p>
<h2 id="50-impact-startups-in-2021">50 impact startups in 2021</h2>
<p>Since Omdena’s inception 18 months ago, over 1,700 AI engineers from 88 countries have collaborated to develop solutions for world-renowned organizations like UNHCR, WRI, and impact-driven startups backed by groups like Y-Combinator and Antler.</p>
<p>In 2021, Omdena is giving 50 impact startups the chance to join our unique <a href="https://omdena.com/ai-startup-incubator/">incubator program</a>. Through the incubator, startups will get access to a wide range of resources, including a dedicated and diverse data science team of up to 50 engineers selected out of thousands of applicants, a proprietary knowledge base, senior ML engineer mentors, and cutting-edge techniques.</p>
<p>Omdena’s platform provides instant access to the right people and environment where the best ideas win through bottom-up collaboration.</p>
<p><center><a href="https://www.datacamp.com/groups/business"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dyd911kmh/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto:best/v1610461891/Omdena_Collaborative_AI_bewiez.png" /></a></p>
<h5 id="source-omdena-www-omdena-com-">Source: <a href="www.omdena.com">Omdena</a></h5>
<p>The Omdena community connects people from around the world to collaborate on meaningful problems and build real-world solutions. Our collaborators use DataCamp courses to build upon essential skills in data science and machine learning for the real world. </p>
<h2 id="eight-weeks-from-problem-to-sophisticated-ai-model">Eight weeks from problem to sophisticated AI model</h2>
<p><center><a href="https://www.datacamp.com/groups/business"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dyd911kmh/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto:best/v1610461893/Omdena_ai-solar_zfyjyu.png" /></a></p>
<h5 id="source-omdena-www-omdena-com-projects-ai-solar-">Source: <a href="www.omdena.com/projects/ai-solar">Omdena</a></h5>
<p>A recent project was done in partnership with <a href="https://omdena.com/projects/ai-solar/">Solar AI</a>, a Singapore-based startup that aims to improve the way solar panels are sold and deployed. The process of evaluating the potential for solar panel use on any given building is expensive and time-consuming. Solar AI uses satellite imagery and AI to drastically reduce this cost and shorten the time it takes to assess a building.</p>
<p>In just eight weeks, Omdena collaborators delivered a computer vision model that could detect rooftops in images and estimate the amount of space on the rooftop that is suitable for solar panel use. The model was even able to detect obstructions, separators, and sections with different elevations on the rooftops.</p>
<p>Are you an early-stage impact startup that aims to solve the world’s most meaningful problems? <a href="https://omdena.com/ai-startup-incubator/">Find out more about the Omdena AI Incubator.</a></p>


https://www.datacamp.com/community/blog/ai-incubator

Omdena’s AI Incubator connects early-stage impact startups with the data science talent and platform they need to collaborate on the world’s most important problems.

Omdena's AI Incubator Gives Social Impact Startups Access to 1,700 Data Scientists | DataCamp

This New AI Incubator Gives Social Impact Startups Access to 1,700 Data Scientists

https://www.datacamp.com/community/blog/chris-murphy

Chris Murphy studied international business and worked at a Chinese e-commerce startup. He used DataCamp to land a role as a Data Analyst at UMass Medical School.

Learner Spotlight: How I Became a Data Analyst with DataCamp [Testimonial]| DataCamp

Learner Spotlight: How I Became a Data Analyst with DataCamp [Testimonial]

<p>In the midst of a global economic downturn and record unemployment last summer, we saw an opportunity to help people experiencing unprecedented hardships. We decided to help in the most direct way possible—by donating DataCamp subscriptions to nonprofit organizations that provide communities with free education, job training, and workforce development. Five months later, we’ve surpassed our initial goal of donating 10,000 licenses by partnering with over 35 nonprofits in 24 countries in every continent save for Antarctica. The success stories are pouring in:</p>
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<p>DataCamp has allowed more women to enter the field of technology, learn about data science, and practice their English. With this knowledge, many of us have attained jobs at technology companies. —Sharon Camacho, Management Engineer at Data Science FEM</p>
</blockquote>
<p>&quot;Putting together this scholarship has been one of the most fulfilling initiatives for the employees here at DataCamp,” said Weston Stearns, DataCamp’s Head of Talent and Certification. “Our mission is to democratize data science and bring data fluency to the masses. We are getting significantly closer to accomplishing this mission by enabling free access for learners to gain the skills they need to advance their careers.&quot;</p>
<p>The scope of our initiative must evolve in tandem with the growing enthusiasm and need for data fluency. That’s why we’re formally announcing three exciting developments: We’ve officially named this initiative DataCamp Donates, we’ve increased our commitment to 25,000 subscriptions, and we’re expanding the program to scientific research nonprofits, public secondary schools, and social welfare agencies.</p>
<h2 id="the-giveaway-program-is-now-called-datacamp-donates-">The giveaway program is now called “DataCamp Donates”</h2>
<p>“DataCamp Donates” clearly describes exactly what we’re doing—donating thousands of Premium one-year subscriptions (each one normally valued at $399 USD) to nonprofits as well as features typically reserved for our business customers, including 24/7 customer support. This is all in addition to our long-running <a href="http://datacamp.com/groups/education">DataCamp for the Classroom</a> program, which provided free six-month subscriptions to over 170,000 students and professors in 2020 alone.</p>
<h2 id="we-ve-increased-our-commitment-to-25-000-subscriptions">We’ve increased our commitment to 25,000 subscriptions</h2>
<p>We’re matching the purchases of an additional 15,000 DataCamp learners—individuals like you who want to improve data skills while also helping others get a leg up. That brings our total number of committed subscriptions to 25,000. We’re confident we will achieve this goal by the first anniversary of DataCamp Donates in July 2021, if not sooner! We will achieve this by strengthening our preexisting partnerships and forging new ones in other parts of the world. Wherever there’s a need for free data science, analysis, and data engineering education, that’s where we want to be.</p>
<h2 id="datacamp-donates-is-now-available-to-more-types-of-qualified-organizations">DataCamp Donates is now available to more types of qualified organizations</h2>
<p>Since everyone stands to benefit from becoming data fluent, we’re expanding the scope of eligible partners for DataCamp Donates. DataCamp will now donate subscriptions to registered scientific research nonprofits, since research scientists are solving the great problems of our time, like climate change and COVID-19.</p>
<p>We are also seeking to partner with governmental social welfare agencies to support their unemployed citizens in great numbers. We hope to empower these communities with the best knowledge and tools to collect, visualize, and analyze their data for the benefit of their local communities and the world at large.</p>
<p>We&#39;ve long supported university education with free access to DataCamp for the Classroom. Now, we&#39;re expanding access to DataCamp Donates for public secondary schools. Any school administrator, teacher, and their students ages 16-18 are eligible to gain free Premium access. Read on to find out how to apply.</p>
<h2 id="become-a-datacamp-donates-partner">Become a DataCamp Donates Partner</h2>
<p>If you are an administrator or teacher at a nonprofit organization or public school, or an official at a governmental social welfare organization, follow these three easy steps to become a DataCamp Donates partner.</p>
<ul>
<li>First, send an email to <a href="mailto:donate@datacamp.com">donate@datacamp.com</a> that details your organization’s goals and how you intend to use the donated subscriptions. Our team reads every email and responds to the organizations that will help us make a significant impact.</li>
<li>Next, qualified organizations will be invited to complete an official application form.</li>
<li>If chosen, the final step is a meeting conducted on Zoom to finalize the terms of the partnership. We then donate the licenses to our new partner organization within a week.</li>
</ul>

<p><center><a href="mailto:donate@datacamp.com"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dyd911kmh/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto:best/v1611155669/DCD_oqgmld.png" /></a><br></p>
<h2 id="partners-of-datacamp-donates">Partners of DataCamp Donates</h2>
<p>DataCamp Donates would not be a success without you: our learners and our partners. Thank you for sending us your insight and encouragement, and for spreading the word about our initiative on your social networks. We could not have been able to donate so many subscriptions without individuals and organizations reaching out to us directly. Stay tuned to this blog for more posts spotlighting partners like <a href="https://www.datacamp.com/community/blog/data-science-nigeria">Data Science Nigeria</a> and <a href="https://www.datacamp.com/community/blog/datau">DataU</a> and inspiring success stories <a href="https://www.datacamp.com/community/blog/felix-ayoola">like this one</a>.</p>
<p>You can also help us spread the word and find more partners by reaching out to us on social media <strong><em>@DataCamp</em></strong> and use the hashtag <strong><em>#DataCampDonates</em></strong>.</p>
<p><a href="https://support.datacamp.com/hc/en-us/articles/360051596574">View our full list of partners</a>, including their websites, the reach of DataCamp Donates by country, and an FAQ about the specific terms of the program. A massive thanks to all of our partners for helping us achieve our goal of democratizing data science education.</p>
<p><center><a href="https://support.datacamp.com/hc/en-us/articles/360051596574#h_01EWE28C4T0FH74K12D84G5JS2"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dyd911kmh/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto:best/v1611155654/DCD_partners_logo_voockg.png" /></a><br></p>


https://www.datacamp.com/community/blog/datacamp-donates

Nonprofits, public schools, and social welfare organizations are now eligible to receive free hands-on data education through DataCamp Donates.

Donating 25,000 DataCamp Subscriptions to Organizations  Around the World

<p><center><a href="https://www.datacamp.com/groups/business"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dyd911kmh/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto:best/v1603718763/banner_style_1_cruuf7.png" /></a><br></p>
<p>Data engineering continues to be a top priority for enterprises, and in 2021, there will be exciting developments in the data infrastructure space. In a <a href="https://www.datacamp.com/resources/webinars/operationalizing-data-within-large-organizations">recent webinar</a>, Maksim Percherskiy, Data Engineer at The World Bank and former Chief Data Officer of the City of San Diego, highlighted three trends to watch out for in particular: data orchestration platforms, data discovery engines, and data lakehouses.</p>
<h2 id="data-orchestration-platforms">Data orchestration platforms</h2>
<p>Although orchestration platforms have been around for many years to manage computer systems and software, <a href="https://dzone.com/articles/data-orchestration-its-open-source-but-what-is-it">data orchestration</a> is a relatively new concept that abstracts data access across storage systems, virtualizes data, and presents data to data-driven applications. Data orchestration platforms help companies become more data-driven by combining siloed data from multiple data storage locations and making them usable. Examples include <a href="https://airflow.apache.org/">Apache Airflow</a>, <a href="https://www.prefect.io/">Prefect</a>, <a href="https://luigi.readthedocs.io/en/stable/">Luigi</a>, and <a href="https://www.stitchdata.com/">Stitch</a>, which are compatible with modern software approaches like version control, DevOps, and continuous integration.</p>
<p>DataCamp’s course <a href="https://www.datacamp.com/courses/introduction-to-airflow-in-python">Introduction to Airflow in Python</a> is a great place to start to learn how to implement and schedule ETL and data engineering workflows in an easy and repeatable way.</p>
<h2 id="data-discovery-engines">Data discovery engines</h2>
<p>It makes sense that as data increases, companies will invest more time in enabling their teams to find the data they need, document it, and reduce rework. Data discovery engines like <a href="https://eng.lyft.com/amundsen-lyfts-data-discovery-metadata-engine-62d27254fbb9?gi=a4af847eb7fe">Lyft’s Amundsen</a> and <a href="https://eng.uber.com/databook/">Uber’s Databook</a> aim to improve the productivity of data users by providing a search interface for data. These tools rely on metadata, which support productivity and compliance by allowing data infrastructure to scale as companies grow. The goal of data discovery is to make data more FAIR: findable, accessible, interoperable, and reusable.</p>
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<h2 id="data-lakehouse">Data lakehouse</h2>
<p>There are different use cases for <a href="https://www.datacamp.com/community/blog/data-lakes-vs-data-warehouses">data lakes versus data warehouses</a>. Each is designed for different purposes and for different end users. For example, data warehouses are typically used by analysts for the purpose of collecting business intelligence—they contain flat files that have been explicitly processed for their work. On the other hand, data lakes are set up and maintained by data engineers who integrate them into data pipelines. Data scientists work more closely with data lakes as they contain data of a wider and more current scope.</p>
<p>Data lakehouses are exactly what they sound like: a combination of data lakes and data warehouses. Platforms like <a href="https://www.snowflake.com/guides/what-data-lakehouse">Snowflake</a> and <a href="https://delta.io/">Databrick&#39;s Delta Lake</a> have created solutions to provide a single source of truth for data that combines the benefits of data lakes and data warehouses. Data lakehouses implement data warehouses’ data structures and management features for data lakes, which are typically more cost-effective for data storage. At the same time, they retain the schema and versioning of the data. With data lakehouses, data scientists will be able to conduct both machine learning and business intelligence.</p>
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<p>All three of these trends will be crucial for enterprises to scale data infrastructure in 2021. They’re useful for companies that were built around data as well as for those that are struggling to sustainably integrate data in their workflows. <a href="https://www.datacamp.com/community/blog/data-driven-enterprise">Find out more</a> about the challenges large companies face to operationalize their data and become data-driven.</p>
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<p>Tableau is a business intelligence (BI) platform that functions like a supercharged Microsoft Excel. Its user-friendly, drag-and-drop functionality makes it possible for anyone who interacts with data to analyze and create presentation-ready visualizations—from data newbies to analysts, and even business leaders. You definitely don’t need to be a seasoned data scientist to use Tableau!</p>

<h2>Which companies use Tableau?</h2>
<p>Tableau’s roster of customers is a who’s who of the business world, including well-known brands such as Amazon, Experian, and Unilever. But it’s not just global giants using Tableau to democratize their data—over <a href="https://techcrunch.com/2019/06/10/salesforce-is-buying-data-visualization-company-tableau-for-15-7b-in-all-stock-deal/">86,000 businesses</a> are using Tableau to extract and share insights from their data.</p>

<h2>Certification overview</h2>

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<p>Tableau recommends that you have at least three months’ product experience before taking the Desktop Specialist exam. If you don’t yet have this experience, DataCamp recommends that you prepare for the exam by completing our online <a href="https://www.datacamp.com/tracks/tableau-fundamentals">Tableau Fundamentals</a> skill track.</p>

<p>The exam lasts 60 minutes and consists of 30 questions, including multiple—choice questions and hands—on excersices where you must use Tableau to connect data sources and create visualizations. The exam will take place on GoToMeeting or Zoom, and you will be asked to set up your workspace using Google Chrome and confirm that your connection speed meets Tableau’s requirements. Additionally, you will be required to:</p>

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<li>Present photo identification to the exam proctor via webcam</li>
<li>Close programs, tabs, and remove any paperwork that may help during your exam</li>
<li>Demonstrate to the proctor that you are alone in your room via webcam</li>
<li>Agree to being monitored via webcam for the duration of the exam</li>
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<p><a href="https://mkt.tableau.com/files/Tableau-Certification-4-steps-to-exam-success.pdf">View the full exam setup requirements</a></p>

<p>Just like the Tableau learning experience <a href="https://www.datacamp.com/tracks/tableau-fundamentals">on DataCamp</a>, the exam is completed using a Windows virtual machine that has Tableau Desktop installed—this may involve a certain amount of toggling between the question and virtual desktop screens which may result in a slightly smaller screen size than you may be used to. It’s also worth noting that you may not have any other windows or programs open for the duration of the test other than those required for the assessment—just like exams in school, you can’t have any notes hidden in your calculator sleeve. The exam is scored automatically and a passing score of 70% or more is required to obtain your certification.</p>

<p>You can register and book your exam on the <a href="https://www.tableau.com/learn/certification/desktop-specialist">Tableau Product Certification Exam center</a>, managed by Loyalist Exam Services (LES). You can also reschedule your exam using this site.</p>

<h2>Training Resources</h2>
<p>At DataCamp, all our instructor-led courses are fully interactive, with no installation or prior experience required. You will also receive a statement of accomplishment which you can also share on your LinkedIn profile upon completion. Please note that DataCamp’s statement of accomplishment is not the same as the Tableau Desktop Specialist certification:</p>

<p><a href="https://www.datacamp.com/tracks/tableau-fundamentals">Tableau Fundamentals</a>: 14 hours. 4 Courses</p>
<p>Gain the essential skills you need to confidently use Tableau and prepare to pass the Tableau Desktop Specialist certification. No prior experience required.</p>

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<li><a href="https://www.datacamp.com/courses/introduction-to-tableau">Introduction to Tableau</a>: 4 hours<br>
Learn how to use Tableau’s user-friendly drag-and-drop functionality to quickly clean, analyze, and visualize your team’s data.</li>
<li><a href="https://datacamp.com/courses/analyzing-data-in-tableau">Analyzing data in Tableau</a>: 4 hours<br>
Create detail-rich map visualizations, configure date and time fields to show trends over time, and extend your data using Calculated Fields.</li>
<li><a href="https://datacamp.com/courses/creating-dashboards-in-tableau">Creating Dashboards in Tableau</a>: 4 hours<br>
Apply dashboard best practices, add interactive or explanatory elements, and use actions to make your dashboard fully interactive.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.datacamp.com/courses/connecting-data-in-tableau">Connecting Data in Tableau</a>: 4 hours<br>
Discover how  to connect Tableau to different data sources and prepare the data for a smooth analysis.</li>
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<p>Tableau also provides an excellent choice of learning resources you can use to prepare for the exam:</p>

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<li><a href="https://www.tableau.com/learn/training/20204">Tableau Training Videos</a></li>
<li><a href="https://mkt.tableau.com/files/DesktopSpecialist_ExamGuide.pdf">Desktop Specialist Exam Prep Guide (PDF)</a></li>
<li><a href="https://community.tableau.com/s/explore-forums?_ga=2.195627941.886887347.1610106578-1596736181.1607685378">Tableau community forums</a> and <a href="https://community.tableau.com/s/groups?_ga=2.195627941.886887347.1610106578-1596736181.1607685378">user groups</a></li>
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