Divergence Academy

Pros: Instructors: knowledgeable IT professionals with industry knowledge and meaningful work experience. Administrative Support: approachable and easy to access Curriculum: hands-on and easy to follow. Support after graduation. Study Sessions Con: Not... Read More being able to think of a con

As an individual with no prior information technology experience, Divergence Academy's Cybersecurity Professional Penetration Tester program allowed me to be brought up to speed with the cybersecurity career field. The build up of topics culminated in... Read More not only being able to conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing, but to deeply comprehend the concepts behind it. The curriculum consisted of about 200 hours of in class lecture, but twice as many hours getting hands-on experience with server, network, and system administration as well as real-world vulnerability assessments and pentesting.

If you're unsure about your IT career path, this program is the way to go. If you're sure on your direction, take the course anyway because it will only benefit you to become more knowledgeable.

I enrolled in the Data Science Immersive course on Sept 2017. Three years later Sept 2020 I am a full time Data Engineer. I would say my experience at Divergence Academy played a huge role in making the transition into a new career possible. The course... Read More is challenging, and engaging. Everything I learned, and every project we worked on translated directly into industry level experience. I highly reccommend this course if you are looking to change careers or simply want to skill up.

I am a recent graduate of DSI through Divergence Academy by way of the VA's Vet-Tec program. We were the first cohort to go all online due to COVID-19, which as a relative novice to data science, (Air Force vet, social science undergraduate and graduate... Read More degree) wasn't ideal, but glad I stick it out. All the instructors were immensely knowledgable, especially Vish, who really challenged us, and which I appreciated. They all understood the challenges we faced with the circumstances, in addition to being flexible with us on our work, home life responsibilities. Their experiences shared and real-world examples were valued added to the instruction. If I could do it over, I would prefer the in-person option, and/or extend the program length to adjust for those that aren't as adept in DS. The all-virtual experience may be more ideal for others more adept in DS. While alot of discussion was had about job search tips, I believe I was the only one more interested in project/rfp search and business development support. As a veteran-owned business owner in the professional services field, I am looking for ways to grow my business, network and opportunities, i.e. mentor-protege, teaming, consulting, mentoring, talent acquisition/hiring, etc. As I grow, my philosophy is to pay it back by helping others grow and achieve success. I believe this area has room to grow and would love to be a part of a long-term solution. Overall though, I highly recommend Divergence Academy to anyone looking to learn, grow or hone their tech skillsets. They are first class.

For those who want to get their feet damp or make the full plunge into data science, this is where you get it done.

Sure, it was a firehose of information, however, the support I've received from Sravan, Beth, and my cohort (DSI #8) is second to none.... Read More They will meet you where you're at and mentor you according to your goals and learning curve.

Truly thankful for everyone involved in catching me up to speed! A lot of work ahead still but the progress is notable.

Had a great experience with the people at Divergence Academy this year.
Being onsite earlier in 2020 was great with the students and trainers all in one place.
Even though the program had to switch to online format post-COVID, the training still kept up... Read More with a high-level of "hands-on" work.

The support and personalized experience with the staff made going into a new territory much easier and approachable.
Being Veteran-friendly helped tremendously and the opportunities from the Career Placement program have been great.