Bootcamp
NLQF Level 6, comparable to bachelor level
Advanced

Data Expert Bootcamp

The most comprehensive data bootcamp combining data science, machine learning, deep learning, data engineering, and AI in one intensive program.

Duration
27 weeks (216 hours)
Time per week
8 hours
Courses
10 courses

Who this is for

This fits you if

  • Career switchers and professionals who want to become experts in both data science and data engineering.

Another option may suit you better if

Not sure? Plan a free study advice call

Prerequisites

  • Basic computer skills.

What you'll learn

  • The fundamentals of data science, data engineering, and data ethics.
  • How to program in Python and build machine learning models.
  • How to visualize data using Power BI and manage it effectively within Azure.
  • How to apply your knowledge in real-world professional settings.

The program

Multiple courses of a few weeks each, building on one another.

  1. 1

    Data Fundamentals Course

    3 weeks

    Build your foundation in data: the landscape, the tools and the statistics behind every data role. The starting point for the Data & Analytics, Data Science and Data Engineering bootcamps.

    Taught by Patrick Pisani

  2. 2

    Programming with Python Course

    3 weeks

    Do you want to leverage Python, the leading programming language for data scientists, to perform powerful calculations on large datasets?

    Taught by Nicholas Kosmicki

  3. 3

    Machine Learning with Python Course

    3 weeks

    Learn how to build machine learning models in Python. This course covers common libraries, Pandas, and Scikit-Learn to build your own ML models.

    Taught by Akos Steger

  4. 4

    Deep Learning with Python Course

    3 weeks

    Dive into the fundamentals of neural networks, covering architectures like CNNs, RNNs, and transformers for image recognition, NLP, and advanced AI applications.

    Taught by Johanna Ott

  5. Final Assignment: Data Science

    3 weeks

    The closing module of the Datascience bootcamp — apply everything you've learned to a real, practical data science project.

    Taught by Akos Steger

  6. 5

    SQL Foundations Course

    3 weeks

    Learn the fundamentals of SQL for working with structured data. Covers advanced techniques including subqueries, window functions, and CTEs.

    Taught by Lucia Riscado Cordas

  7. 6

    Fundamentals of a Data Stack Course

    3 weeks

    Do you work extensively with data and want to elevate your skills? Learn to use essential tools that streamline data processing, save time, and enable you to work independently.

    Taught by Ali Hurriyetoglu

  8. 7

    Azure Data Fundamentals Course

    3 weeks

    Want to build a solid foundation in cloud data management with Microsoft Azure? Learn to work with Azure services for data storage, processing, and analytics.

    Taught by Ali Hurriyetoglu

  9. 8

    AI Literacy & Ethics Course

    3 weeks

    Explore the ethical, legal, and social implications of AI including the EU AI Act. Learn to evaluate and design responsible AI strategies.

    Taught by Hanan ElNaghy

  10. Final Assignment: Data Engineering

    3 weeks

    The closing module of the Data Engineering Bootcamp — apply everything you've learned to a real, practical data engineering project.

    Taught by Sabine Joseph

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What a week looks like

Every course in this bootcamp runs for 3 weeks, and every week looks like this.

8 hours per week

5 hours

Self-study

Course material and exercises on our learning platform, whenever suits you.

1 hour

Live with your teacher

A fixed moment every week, online or at Science Park. Small group, so you get to participate.

2 hours

On your own work

Do the assignment on your own data and your own situation. No exercise files.

Teachers for this bootcamp

Patrick Pisani

Patrick Pisani

Data Analytics and Business Intelligence

Patrick is a data analyst with experience across finance, tech, and government, including forecasting models at Just Eat Takeaway.com. He teaches data and AI fundamentals courses.

Courses in this bootcamp

Nicholas Kosmicki

Nicholas Kosmicki

Programming with Python

Nicholas is a Data Science Manager at Mews, leading a data products team, and teaches Programming with Python.

Courses in this bootcamp

Akos Steger

Akos Steger

RAG, Language Technology, Deep Learning

Akos trained originally as a linguist before moving into AI and language technology, and now teaches machine learning, RAG, deep learning, and language-technology courses.

Courses in this bootcamp

Johanna Ott

Johanna Ott

Deep Learning and Computer Vision

Johanna is a Senior Deep Learning Engineer building computer vision for medical screening, and teaches machine learning, Python, and deep learning courses.

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Lucia Riscado Cordas

Lucia Riscado Cordas

Data Visualisation and Storytelling

Lucia runs a data-visualization practice and teaches Microsoft Excel Essentials and SQL, combining analysis with design.

Courses in this bootcamp

Ali Hurriyetoglu

Ali Hurriyetoglu

Data Engineering and Data Stack

Ali holds a PhD plus degrees in cognitive science and computer engineering, and teaches data pipeline, data stack, and AI model courses, drawing on academic teaching experience at METU and Radboud University.

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Hanan ElNaghy

Hanan ElNaghy

AI Literacy, Machine Learning, Python

Hanan holds a PhD in computer vision and is an Assistant Professor in Cairo alongside her work here. She teaches AI literacy and ethics, machine learning, Python, and prompt engineering.

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Sabine Joseph

Sabine Joseph

Machine Learning and Data Science

Sabine holds a PhD in cognitive neuroscience from UCL and has worked at Microsoft, Accenture, and Reed building machine learning and recommender systems.

First live sessions

These are the dates of each group's first live session with the teacher. You don't have to wait for them: as soon as you register, you get access to the learning materials and can start with the self-study.

  • 2026-10-22

    Soonest
  • 2026-12-03

  • 2027-01-14

None of these dates work for you? Let us know and we'll think along with you.

Choose your format

The content, the teacher and the certificate are the same in all three formats. What differs is the focus and the planning, and that's reflected in the price.

With your team

Your own team, any size

Most affordable per person from four participants.

  • From four participants
  • Built around your own cases
  • On location or remote
  • Subsidy often possible
€6.495 /person
Most popular

In a group

A small group of fellow students

The usual way: you share the teacher with a few others and follow a fixed schedule.

  • Fixed start date, fixed schedule
  • Small group of fellow students
  • Shared teacher
€6.995 /person

Individual

Just you

For anyone who prefers to work at their own pace.

  • Start whenever you want
  • Your own pace and planning
  • Teacher just for you
  • Personal guidance
€7.495 /person

Flexible payment

Payment options

Through your employer, with a voucher or in instalments: there's usually a way that works. Not sure which fits you? We're happy to think it through with you, free and without obligation.

Option 1

Through your employer

We can invoice your employer directly, with 30 days to pay. If it helps, we'll give you a training plan to discuss internally.

Option 2

With a government contribution

A UWV training voucher or a municipal voucher can cover (part of) the cost. We're on the approved lists, CRKBO-registered, and glad to help with the application.

Training with colleagues? Your employer may be able to use the SLIM subsidy; we're happy to do the application together.

Option 3

Paying yourself

Pay the full amount at once, or spread it: 3 or 5 instalments at no extra cost, or an interest-free loan through TechMeUp. You choose when you register.

Frequently asked questions

How much time does this really take per week?
Count on around 8 hours a week: a few hours of self-study, a live session with your teacher, and time for your own assignment.
Do I need prior knowledge?
That depends on the course or bootcamp — check the "Who this is for" section on this page. If nothing is listed there, no prior knowledge is required.