Udemy vs DataCamp

What is Udemy?

Udemy has thousands of online courses that can be completed around a student's busy schedule. Participants can find classes in a large range of subjects, including design, photography, and marketing. For those interested in programming, they offer classes for programming languages, app and web development, data science, cybersecurity, UX/UI design, and many other tech industry skills. Courses are instructed by industry professionals from around the world, with classes offered in over 65 languages. Interested individuals can find courses that match any skill level. Udemy has offices in several countries, including in India, Turkey, Brazil, Ireland, and the United States.

Highlights: Most content includes videos and practice activities and can be accessed from mobile devices and laptops. Classes are available on-demand with no mandatory start dates.

Financing/scholarship options: There are free classes available, as well as a range of affordably-priced courses. Individuals can get a full refund up to 30 days after enrolling in a course.

What makes Udemy unique?

Members have access to Udemy's Help Center and support team. Udemy has a lifetime access program, and every completed, paid course includes a certificate of completion. Even after course completion, students maintain access to course materials.

What is DataCamp?

DataCamp has headquarters in New York, London, and Leuven, although beginner and advanced programmers can access courses and content from anywhere in the world through DataCamp's online program options. With hundreds of individual courses available, people can develop a curriculum that matches their experience and career goals.

Highlights: Students may enroll in individual courses, a short-term specialized skill track, or a full career path program. Career paths include all the skills necessary to pursue a career in tech, combining basic and advanced coursework. Career tracks include Python Programmer, Data Analyst, Data Scientist, Quantitative Analyst, Statistician, and more. Each career-based program includes between 11-29 courses depending on the track.

Financing/scholarship options: Students pay a monthly subscription for support and content. New users can access a free version that includes a sample chapter from each course, hands-on projects, all coding challenges, and one skill assessment.

What makes DataCamp unique?

Datacamp's skill assessment tool, Signal, is an adaptive evaluation that informs a personalized learning plan for each student. Classwork includes a mix of video tutorials and hands-on practice, including case studies and daily interactive challenges.