Spiced Academy - Berlin

Elias Kouloures

I believe AI will change our world. That’s why I learned Data Science to upgrade my skillset, improve my Generative AI services, and help shape humanity's future for the better.

My time at SPICED ACADEMY was like a library of wisdom colored in a kaleidoscope of emotions because we were a diverse group of people from over a dozen nations, ranging from a 21-year young e-commerce lady up to a 60+ years seasoned Philosophy professor – and everything in-between. We all just came out of the Covid 1.5-year-long German lockdowns, experienced the stress of the newly broken-out Ukraine war, struggled with our internationally different communication styles, and the daily new hardcore curriculum … at first.

I quickly adapted, learned to love the grind, soon enjoyed the daily new input, and realized every week how much my skillset evolved, e.g. I learned Python programming, how to clean data in many forms, e.g. CSVs, on a large scale, which order SQL needs to be structured to get the data you want from any database anywhere in the world, how to train Machine Learning algorithms, which ways I can gather detailed and insightful business insights – and so much more.

I loved Spiced Academy’s staff, e.g.: the hyperactive event lady, their new international teaching assistants, and their many great teachers.

The only criticism I have: THEY PAIRED ME WITH THE WORST CREW AT THE AFTERWORK CHILI SAUCE EATING COMPETITION AND OUR TEAM LOST IN 1ST ROUND!

#ImOutraged ?

Dimitra G.

A competent data science class that covers as much as possible the essentials to give a solid background. The teachers adapt and help according to the needs of the respective students and they add material to follow the updates of the field. Group projects are a great learning ground as the students come from diverse backgrounds and can combine their experience.
The community is great as well, Friday's beer is a great way to connect and unwind!

Faeze Parhizkari

Attending the UX/UI bootcamp at Spiced Academy was an amazing experience. The coaches and staff were incredibly supportive and friendly throughout the entire journey. I highly recommend it!

Alan Tonello

My time at Spiced Academy was transformative. I came in as a total newbie to web development and left wanting even more.

The instructors were a mixed bag. Some were really helpful and knew their stuff, but others struggled to explain things clearly, especially to beginners like me. Overall, though, they were friendly and willing to lend a hand.

The best part of the course was definitely the hands-on projects and assignments. They were tough but super rewarding. They didn't just teach us coding skills; they taught us how to work in teams and think on our feet.

The resources they gave us were okay, but sometimes they left a lot to be desired. The material could be confusing and too simplified, so I often found myself doing extra research to really understand it.

The sense of community at Spiced was amazing. We had regular social events like Friday beers and karaoke, which helped us bond as a group. The "work fair" was cool too, even though there weren't any job opportunities for web developers like me at the time.

The career coach was a real MVP. She helped us with everything from polishing our resumes to networking on LinkedIn. While they didn't have formal job placement, knowing she was there to support us after the course was a huge relief.

All in all, Spiced Academy was a great experience. I made friends, learned a ton, and discovered what I'm capable of. Sure, there were some rough spots, but the positives far outweighed the negatives.

Martina Kaplanová

Did Data Science Bootcamp and had the best time! It covers a wide range of topics in a super accessible way, but also offers students to dig deeper into the statistics/maths or the coding side of the methods covered. Would absolutely recommend to anyone who wants to transition into Data Science or wants to develop their technical capabilities for data-related roles.

Crista Villatoro

I did the Data Science bootcamp and I'm now working as a Data Business Analyst. It was challenging to finish all the tasks during a short period of time but the teachers were very helpful and friendly! Overall my experience at SPICED was very good. I learned a lot and I was very lucky with my cohort, we were like a family. I can just totally recommend it.

Sepehr Heydari

My time at SPICED was fantastic. The instructors were knowledgeable and supportive, guiding us through the curriculum. The project-based learning approach allowed me to apply the concepts learned in class to real-world problems, boosting my confidence in tackling data science challenges. Furthermore, the camaraderie among my fellow classmates created a friendly and engaging atmosphere, enhancing the overall learning experience.

Kilian Gedat

I enjoyed my time with Spiced, a good quality boot camp with a structured curriculum offering additional career services in the center of Berlin and online. Nice and clean modern campus with up-to-date topics in Tech.