"I need more structure. Without the structure that a cohort provides, I just never would have been disciplined enough to gift myself the 10 hours of my own time each week towards upskilling in an area that directly benefits me and is of high interest to me. That’s the biggest thing that the cohort provided for me."

"A lot of online courses have one or two exercises and that’s it. I liked having projects that simulated what you would do in an actual job. It helped reinforce concepts and build my portfolio--which I used in my interview."

"The community at Maven has been the biggest game changer for me. Being surrounded by so many like-minded people and getting direct support and feedback from the Maven team was incredibly valuable. The Super Bowl Challenge helped me land my current role. It was the first time someone outside of work evaluated my skills, and that real feedback made all the difference."

"I got even more out of this cohort than I expected. The instructors had a way of breaking down complex topics using real examples that actually made things click. What really made the difference for me was the structure and support. It kept me motivated, and I left with practical skills I’m already using, and a real sense of progress."

"I was at a career crossroads and completely out of favor at my company. Learning data skills through Maven completely turned things around. It gave me the confidence to go out on my own and start my own business. The return on investment has been better than any course or degree I’ve taken. If you want to change your path, just start. Anyone can do this."

"It was an amazing experience and an ongoing experience. I’m still continuing my journey with Maven. The interaction, the feedback, the support. That really stood out from just going into an online learning experience. And finishing the boot camp with a whole portfolio. Again, I think that was an amazing experience."

"The community is so awesome. From the instructors, who are approachable and relatable but also straight-up experts, to the people in the cohort. And the feeling of accomplishment I had finishing the boot camp... I showed up, did the assignments, built the dashboards, and now I have a portfolio. That was an amazing feeling. Worth every penny."

"Being part of the cohort experience greatly assisted me in staying on track with my learning goals. The aspect of accountability was instrumental in ensuring I stayed committed to completing the assignments on time. Equally important was the support provided by all the team members throughout the experience. The sense of camaraderie helped enhance the overall learning experience."

"I’m so happy that I joined the Maven boot camp. I felt very prepared for the interview questions and the hands-on assignments employers gave me to test my data skills. Earlier this week, I got two offers from great companies and one of the instructors even walked me through them. I ended up accepting an analyst role with a company that aligns with my values. I couldn't recommend the program more highly."

"The cohort experience was nothing short of fun, interesting, and most importantly, informative and qualitative in its lessons. The program moves quickly and can be challenging to stay on pace with, at times, but that’s why they call it a bootcamp! There is never a shortage of open communication, though, so questions were addressed in an open and timely manner. The instructors really know their stuff, and couldn’t have been happier to assist anyone at any point, no matter how big or small the topic might’ve been. I have gained a ton of new knowledge that I’ve been able to take back to work and teach others about. Highly recommend"

"A year ago I never would have believed I’d be working in data analytics. I started by building one dashboard a month and sharing my work on LinkedIn. The Maven Challenges gave me structure, practice, and a community that kept me going. One of those dashboards ended up landing me the job. It’s not about being perfect. It’s about showing up, learning by doing, and not doing it alone."

"I was shocked at how much of a difference meeting just once a week made to keep me on track. I had the chance to collaborate and ask questions with the experts at Maven and all within a reasonable workload, even for someone in Sales, and sales never sleeps."