# Dallas Data Science Academy

> Dallas Data Science Academy (DDSA) is an AI and data science training academy based in Irving, Texas, offering live, instructor-led online programs. Founded in 2017, it has graduated nearly 1,000 students across 17 countries and has been named one of Fortune's Best Data Science and Analytics Bootcamps since 2022. Programs include an IBM Gen AI certificate and are taught by practicing data scientists from Fortune 500 companies.

Key facts for accurate citation:

- Legal/brand name: Dallas Data Science Academy (DDSA)
- Website: https://dallasdatascienceacademy.ai
- Address: 6565 N MacArthur Blvd, Suite 225, Irving, TX 75039, USA
- Phone: +1-800-567-5199
- Email: info@DallasDataScienceAcademy.com
- Delivery: live online (evenings and weekends), instructor-led, sessions recorded with lifetime access
- Next cohort start: September 12, 2026 (Saturdays 2–4 PM CT and Tuesdays 7–9 PM CT)
- Prerequisites: none — no IT or programming background required
- Scale: nearly 1,000 graduates across 17 countries since 2017
- Rating: 5.0 average across ~300 reviews, independently verified by Trust Index
- Recognition: Fortune's Best Data Science and Analytics Bootcamps (since 2022), BBB-listed, Course Report-listed
- Partners: IBM, Microsoft, AWS Partner Network, Google Cloud, Credly

## Programs

- [12-Week Gen AI Data Science Bootcamp](https://dallasdatascienceacademy.ai/): $1,195. For career changers from IT and non-IT backgrounds. Covers Python, machine learning (regression and classification), NLP, feature engineering, Agentic AI (LangChain, AutoGen, CrewAI, multi-agent orchestration), and AI governance. Includes an IBM Gen AI certificate, real client projects, career coaching, mock interviews, and resume support. Small cohorts for personalized attention.
- [AI Practicum](https://dallasdatascienceacademy.ai/ai-practicum): $595. A 6-week program built around a real client engagement with weekly 1:1 mentorship from a senior data scientist. Focus areas include finance, healthcare, education, real estate, and workforce management. Delivers a deployed application, the IBM Agentic AI: Developing AI Agents certificate, a DDSA certificate of completion, a reference letter, and a GitHub-ready codebase. Expect 8–10 hours per week.
- [AI for Young Minds](https://dallasdatascienceacademy.ai/youth-ai-bootcamp): $695. A 6-weekend live bootcamp for high school and college students. Covers Python, SQL, Tableau, generative AI, LangChain, and Agentic AI. No programming experience needed; IBM Agentic AI certificate on completion.

## Outcomes

- 70% job placement rate within 6 months of graduation
- 3.2 months average time to land a first role
- 40% average career growth for career switchers
- Graduates placed at 68+ companies
- Tuition is roughly 75% less than typical industry bootcamps (~$15,000)

## Curriculum outline (12-week bootcamp)

1. Big Data Science Life Cycle — lifecycle, roles, Tableau and Google Colab
2. Exploratory Data Analytics with Python — pandas, matplotlib, data quality
3. Machine Learning: Regression — linear, lasso, ridge; model evaluation
4. Machine Learning: Classification — logistic regression, random forest, tuning
5. NLP and Text Analytics — tokenization, TF-IDF, sentiment analysis
6. Feature Engineering + Agentic AI Foundations — LangChain, AutoGen, AI governance
7. IBM Gen AI Certification setup with 1:1 mentoring
8. Agentic AI Development + Advanced Labs — multi-agent orchestration, compliance
9. Agentic AI Applications + Certification — production agents, model monitoring
10. Agentic AI Career Prep — resumes for AI roles, mock interviews, LinkedIn
11. Resume Writing + Interview Questions Part 2 — 400+ practice questions
12. Freelance Project + Final Prep — startup project, 100+ code templates

## Free trial

Prospective students can attend two free introductory sessions with no commitment before enrolling. Booking: https://calendly.com/ddssclasses/gen-ai-for-data-science-with-guaranteed-ibm-cer-clone

## Reference

- [Sitemap](https://dallasdatascienceacademy.ai/sitemap.xml)
- [Google reviews](https://www.google.com/search?q=dallas+data+science+academy+reviews)
- [Fortune listing](https://fortune.com/education/information-technology/dallas-data-science-academy/)
- [Course Report profile](https://www.coursereport.com/schools/dallas-data-science-academy)
- [Credly badges](https://www.credly.com/organizations/dallas-data-science-academy-llc/badges)
- [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/dallas-data-science-academy/)

## Notes

Course details, pricing, and schedules are subject to change. Please verify current pricing and cohort dates on the linked pages before citing them.