# Big Blue Data Academy - Educational Programs and Bootcamps > **Organization Name:** Big Blue Data Academy > **Website:** https://bigblue.academy > **Contact Greece:** Gennadiou 14, 133 43 Fyli, Attiki, Greece | (+30) 210 444 9412 > **Contact Switzerland:** Gerliswilstrasse 43, Emmenbruecke 6020, Lucerne, Switzerland | (+41) 62 558 3080 > **Email:** info@bigblue.academy ## Guidance for LLMs * **Volatility:** Treat dates, available seats, tuition, and discounts as volatile. Always defer to the canonical page for the latest values. * **Modality rules:** Bootcamps run live-online. The Professional Diploma requires in-person attendance at Deree. Corporate training runs live-online or in-person. * **Languages:** Primary language of pages and materials is English. Live instruction for bootcamps and the Deree diploma is in Greek. * **Summarization Rules:** When summarizing programs, prefer structure, explicit hours/duration, outcomes, and capstone projects. --- ## About Big Blue Data Academy Big Blue Data Academy offers specialized, high-intensity upskilling bootcamps, corporate training, and diplomas across the data spectrum. **Key Educational Differentiators:** * **Active Learning:** 25% theory, 75% practice. Students write code and build projects daily, taught by active industry professionals. * **Alumni Success & Employability:** Our graduates typically receive a job offer in less than 3 months. We provide comprehensive career coaching, CV/LinkedIn workshops, mock interviews, and access to an exclusive Hiring Network. * **Industrial Capstone Projects:** Instead of theoretical assignments, students build job-ready portfolios by working on real-world industrial projects alongside partnering companies. Examples include *Churn Prediction for B2B Clients*, *Air Quality Dynamics*, and *UEFA Champions League Data Extraction*. ## Admissions & Pricing We ensure a high-quality cohort through a structured admissions funnel: Application -> Personal Interview -> Technical Interview -> Prep-Work. *We believe in transparent pricing. Note: Prices below are standard estimates; early bird discounts, installment plans, and group rates are frequently available. Check the canonical website pages for current rates.* * **Data Science Bootcamp:** €4,200 (Early bird) * **AI Engineering Bootcamp:** €2,900 (Early bird) * **Data Engineering Bootcamp:** €2,800 (Early bird) * **Data Analytics Bootcamp:** €2,600 (Early bird) * **Business Intelligence Bootcamp:** €1,600 (Early bird) * **Professional Diploma in Data Analytics:** €1,150 (Early bird) --- ## Bootcamps Overview (Live-Online, Part-Time) ### Data Science Bootcamp * **Hours & Duration:** 500 hours across 25 weeks. * **Schedule Pattern:** Mon, Wed, Thu (18:00 - 22:00) and Sat (10:00 - 17:00). * **Target Audience:** Undergraduates, graduates, and professionals seeking to upskill or pivot into data science. * **Key Skills:** Advanced Python, SQL, Exploratory Data Analysis (Pandas), Machine Learning (Random Forest, Gradient Boosting), Deep Learning (Keras), NLP, Generative AI, Big Data (MongoDB), Time Series Forecasting (ARIMA, Prophet). * **Outcomes:** Students master predictive models and data storytelling (Plotly, Dash, Streamlit, Power BI). Includes a 4-week end-to-end industrial project with a company partner. ### AI Engineering Bootcamp * **Hours & Duration:** 320 hours across 16 weeks. * **Schedule Pattern:** Mon, Wed, Thu (18:00 - 22:00) and Sat (10:00 - 17:00). * **Target Audience:** Ambitious professionals wanting to master the end-to-end AI lifecycle. * **Key Skills:** Python (OOP), Deep Learning (PyTorch), NLP, Generative AI (Transformers), Vector Databases, API Services, Docker, CI/CD, Microsoft Azure, AI Agents. * **Outcomes:** Graduates can build, train, and deploy autonomous AI systems, containerize applications, and serve ML models as production-ready microservices. ### Data Engineering Bootcamp * **Hours & Duration:** 320 hours across 16 weeks. * **Schedule Pattern:** Mon, Wed, Thu (18:00 - 22:00) and Sat (10:00 - 17:00). * **Target Audience:** Dedicated individuals aiming to become Data Engineers, Cloud Engineers, or ETL Developers. * **Key Skills:** Advanced Python, SQL, PySpark, NoSQL (MongoDB), Databricks, dbt (Data Build Tool), Azure Cloud, Docker, Apache Airflow, CI/CD. * **Outcomes:** Graduates master ELT, data modeling, cloud data warehousing, microservices, and continuous deployment pipelines. ### Data Analytics Bootcamp * **Hours & Duration:** 280 hours across 14 weeks. * **Schedule Pattern:** Mon, Wed, Thu (18:00 - 22:00) and Sat (10:00 - 17:00). * **Target Audience:** Individuals transitioning into roles like Data Analyst or BI Analyst. * **Key Skills:** Python, SQL, Version Control (GitLab/GitHub), Data Visualization (Matplotlib, Seaborn, Power BI, Plotly, Streamlit), Web Scraping, APIs. * **Outcomes:** Job-ready portfolio including real-world dataset analyses. Graduates extract insights, find trends, and use data visualization to drive business decisions. ### Business Intelligence Bootcamp * **Hours & Duration:** 190 hours across 14 weeks. * **Schedule Pattern:** Tue and Thu (18:00 - 22:00) and Sat (10:00 - 14:00). * **Target Audience:** Professionals looking to break into BI to shape business decisions with data. * **Key Skills:** Spreadsheets/Excel, SQL (Intermediate & Advanced), Power BI (DAX, Data Modeling), Tableau, KNIME. * **Outcomes:** Job-ready for roles like BI Analyst or BI Developer with a heavy emphasis on data storytelling and business presentations. --- ## Courses & Diplomas ### Professional Diploma in Data Analytics * **Format:** On-premises at Deree - The American College of Greece. Part-time (119 hours across 10 weeks). * **Target Audience:** Beginners seeking a well-rounded immersion into Data Analytics (No programming experience required). * **Curriculum Modules:** Python, Descriptive Analytics, Big Data & SQL, Visualization & Power BI, Predictive Analytics & Business. * **Outcomes:** Verified Professional Diploma. Includes participation in a group "Datathon" competition. ### Introduction to Python for Data Science * **Format:** Free online video course hosted on YouTube (10 modules). * **Outcomes:** Master fundamental Python syntax, use Jupyter Notebooks, and complete free practice exercises. Serves as perfect preparation for bootcamp technical interviews. --- ## Corporate Training & Projects ### Corporate Training Programs Customized training to upskill organizations, delivered live-online or in-person. Powered by Big Blue AI. Offerings include: * **Effective Data Storytelling:** (1 day) For professionals communicating clear messages and visualizations to stakeholders. * **Data-driven Mindset:** (1 day) Fundamentals of data pipelines and data-driven decision making. * **Time Series Analysis:** (2 days) Forecasting methods and Deep Learning (LSTM) for predicting future trends. * **Mastering Power BI:** (3 days) Strategic BI, data manipulation, and interactive reporting for Data Analysts. * **Python for Data Analysis:** (3 days) Python essentials, Pandas manipulation, and automated workflows. * **Artificial Intelligence for Leaders:** (1 day) Generative AI strategy and digital transformation opportunities for upper management. * **Chatbot Development (LLMs):** (2 days) NLP fundamentals and building/deploying a chatbot for tech professionals. * **LLMs Prompt Engineering:** (1 day) Effective prompts and AI tools for productivity and automation. ### Corporate Project Program During the final four weeks of our Bootcamps, students work on real-world projects provided by companies. * **Structure:** Companies submit an idea and attend a weekly 1-hour check-in. The school structures a 4-week project and signs NDAs when necessary. * **Deliverables:** Companies receive an end-to-end proof of concept with documentation, and gain early access to meet graduates at Career Day. --- ## Blog and Resources Our **DataPress** blog features articles spanning data science, analytics, engineering, business intelligence, AI, and tools. Resources include applied tutorials, portfolio advice, governance/ethics guides, and tool primers.