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DataCamp Donates

We believe in equity. Talent is everywhere, but opportunities are not. That's why we partner with nonprofits worldwide to deliver free data and AI education to those who need it most.

Become a Partner
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What comes with DataCamp Donates?


1+ year of free access to DataCamp's entire content curriculum

Industry-leading Certifications for every skill level

A group dashboard with customizable Assignments and Reports

Bonus DataLab access (IDE), exclusive events, cash competitions, and more

Who we work with

Current Partner Organizations

Nonprofits

We partner with legally recognized charitable organizations around the world.


Student clubs

Student-run organizations officially affiliated with degree-giving institutions are eligible to apply, though they may also check out DataCamp Classrooms. 


Socially responsible companies

We also partner with select for-profit organizations that go the extra mile to provide transformational services to disadvantaged people for free.

Current Partner Organizations

Why we’ve donated over $50 million in scholarships

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Education is a basic human right

We launched DataCamp Donates to stay true to our mission of democratizing data and AI education for everyone. A person's income should not prevent them from learning foundational tools vital in the 21st-century skills economy.

Improving the most accessible data and AI learning platform on Earth

DataCamp breaks down all barriers to entry for those who want to learn to code. There’s no need to buy and download external software. Learning is all cloud-based, accessible at home or on the go, and available online or off. And it's the exact same content trusted by millions of data & AI professionals worldwide. No gated curriculum, and no credit card required.

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Getting real people real jobs

With global unemployment and income disparities rising in 2024, we provide the training, tools, and confidence learners need to land their dream jobs. This is the ultimate goal of DataCamp Donates.

Championing nonprofit organizations

We give mainly to charities, trusts, and grassroots aid organizations that provide disadvantaged communities—BIPOC, women, refugees, and those with special needs—with free professional training and networking opportunities. We understand the obstacles facing nonprofits and work to customize the program to each group.

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Supporting students straightaway

DataCamp Donates empowers student clubs to cut out the middleman and attain our scholarships directly. In exchange, they are responsible for vetting all applicants and promoting the program by sharing their professional success stories.

Equalizing the AI playing field

To ensure AI benefits humanity instead of harming it, the people developing it must reflect the diversity of the humans it aims to serve. DataCamp Donates gives learners in the poorest parts of the world the knowledge and skills to improve their situations and help create equitable data-driven solutions for everyone.

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Our impact so far


100,000+

scholarships donated

 

3,500+

jobs and professional achievements attained by DataCamp Donates scholars


200+

current partner organizations


180+

countries on six continents have produced DataCamp Donates Scholars.

More about our achievements

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of organizations are eligible for DataCamp Donates?

  • Nonprofits who cannot afford our premium enterprise plans
  • Student-run clubs/societies officially affiliated with accredited secondary and postsecondary schools
  • For-profit companies whose Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives freely support people in need

Please note that college and university professors with valid school email addresses are already eligible for free Premium access for themselves and their students by applying directly to DataCamp Classrooms.

What comes with a free DataCamp Donates Partnership?

Our partners receive the equivalent of our DataCamp Teams plan. The partnership manager (the person who filled out the application form) will receive admin permission, enabling them to distribute DataCamp access to their team and designated scholars. The admin will also have access to administrative tools as a DataCamp Teams admin, including a Group Dashboard, Reporting, Teams, Assignments, and more. 

Upon acceptance to the program, DataCamp will inform the admins of their license allotment and the maximum number of learners they can add to their group. 

All of DataCamp’s learning curriculum and features are always accessible with a Donates Scholarship, including new content as it is added. This includes all our Certifications. DataCamp Donates Partner Organizations also have Premium access to our online IDE Datalab, which is available to all their learners.

How long does a free DataCamp Donates Partnership last?

DataCamp Donates Partnership last 1 entire year. Your partnership application will inform us when you want your free access and allocated licenses to become available. This is what we call our “activation date.” The year countdown starts on this activation date. 

You can always check your upcoming expiration date in your group settings. Additionally, you will receive reminder emails as the expiring date approaches. 

If you wish to renew our partnership after one year, you can apply by going to our DataCamp Donates Landing page, clicking “Become a partner,” and filling out the application form. The process is the same for both new and returning partners. 

What are the DataCamp Donates Partnership Requirements?

We don’t have strict partnership requirements, as we understand each organization is different. However, we encourage partners to:

  1. List DataCamp Donates as a partner, supporter, or sponsor on their website. A logo and link to our landing page are appreciated. 
  2. Post a partnership announcement on social media, tagging @datacamp 
  3. Encourage learners to finish at least one course in their first month of DataCamp access 
  4. Maintain contact with their learner to ensure they have a successful experience 
  5. Encourage learners to fill out our Scholar Experience Survey toward the end of their scholarship time with DataCamp 

Once accepted as a partner, how do I distribute free licenses to my team/scholars/learners?

Partnership managers (those who filled out the application form) will receive a group activation link on their activation date. After accepting the invite through the link, you will have admin permissions, enabling you to invite members to your group and extend free access to them. 

We recommend looking at our admin tutorials to maximize the platform.

We are already a partner organization. Can we extend the partnership for one more year?

Yes, we love it when current partners want to renew their partnership with us. To renew our collaboration, follow these steps: 

  1. Visit https://www.datacamp.com/donates 
  2. Click on “Become a partner”
  3. Fill out the application form
  4. Select “Yes” when we ask if you are a returning partner
  5. Wait to be approved within one business day

Upon approval, you will receive access to an entire new DataCamp group, which means that you will have to re-add learners if you want to continue learning for free. 

What does DataCamp get in return for its donations?

These are true donations. Our partner organizations and their members pay us nothing for their DataCamp Premium Scholarships, normally valued at $399 USD each. 

By offering aid in the form of education services instead of monetary contributions, we’re also eschewing tax breaks, the traditional upside of corporate philanthropy. DataCamp receives no write-offs or direct fiduciary benefits from donating Premium Scholarships whatsoever. 

The only thing we request of our nonprofit partners is an ongoing dialogue about their members’ real-world successes after using the platform and their help promoting the program. 

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