THE DATA SCIENCE
PROGRAM FOR?
The ITC Data Science Fellows is a 5-month elite program for excellent STEM graduates who aspire to launch a rewarding career as Data Scientists.
- Applicants should have a degree (B.Sc, M.Sc) in Science, Technology, Math or Engineering (STEM), Economics or Finance
- Applicants must have basic programming knowledge in SQL and Python or other programming language. (If you don’t have this relevant experience, we can direct you to relevant resources or you can sign up to one of our short preparatory courses)
- Applicants must have knowledge of: Probability & Statistics, Calculus, Linear Algebra
- Applicants must be eligible to stay in Israel for 6 months or an Israeli citizenship according to the Israeli government / Law of return
The Data Science Fellows program selection process is highly competitive and involves multiple steps. Only 1 out of 12 candidates get accepted! The Data Science courses take place in our Tel Aviv campus and are taught in English, so applicants must have adequate speaking, reading, and writing skills.
OHAYON
WAZE
GOZLAN
AKAMAI
- Python – Numpy, Pandas & Matplotlib
- Statistics
- Databases & SQL
- Data Visualization
- Spark, Docker Model Deployment
- Exploratory Data Analysis
- Data Modeling
- Ensemble Methods
- Model Evaluation
- Model Interpretability
- Data pre-processing
- Timeseries & Anomaly Detection
- Deep Learning & Neural Networks
- Image Processing
- Image Segmentation & Object detection
- Super Resolution
- Edge Detection
- NLP Code Authorization
- Embeddings
- Entity Recognition
- Neural Machine Translation
- Transformers
Gain hands on experience working in a full-time project based on Data Science and Machine Learning projects in leading high-tech startups and companies.
Check out some of the previous projects here.
Felipe Malbergier
Tech Mentor & Lecturer
THE FELLOWS PROGRAM SCREENING PROCESS INCLUDES:
- Submitting your application to ITC’s enrollment team
- Solving a technological online test, with a focus on Python, SQL and Statistics and Calculus related topics.
- Non-native speakers will be asked to complete an English proficiency exam
- Live coding session and technical interview with a Tech Mentor
- Personal phone interview with the Program Manager
- Independent-study Pre Course and assignments
The Fellows program is intended to assemble talented tech-savvy individuals that see it as a unique opportunity to achieve excellence in their tech skills. However, one more important aspect of being a part of the program has to do with your motivation to become part of the tech community; alongside career opportunities Israel has to offer, the Fellows program sets to supply you with educational activities, extra-curricular lectures, and trips around the country for Masa participants.
We find these activities to be very helpful in terms of breaking the routine, forming strong friendships between the Fellows and basically providing a lot of fun.
Tel Aviv
Sept. 27, 2023
44,000 ILS
Financial Assistance:
- Excellence / Needs-based Scholarships: Scholarships of up to 4,000 NIS for exceptional candidates, based on their experience, credentials and achievements in the screening process. Candidates may apply for a scholarship after completing the screening process. Read More >>
- Masa grants, starting from 3,000 USD, for non-Israeli citizens. Read more >>
- Ministry of Aliyah and Integration grants for new immigrants in the amount of 7,000 ILS. Read more >>
- IDF Discharged Soldiers Fund (Pikadon)
- Early Bird discounts – if you complete the screening and application process four months before class starts, you may qualify for 2,000 ILS discount. If two months before, the discount is 1,000 ILS. Some restrictions apply. Cannot be combined with ISA.
- Busy Bee Discount – 1,000 ILS will be discount from your tuition if you complete the precourse self study assignment and submit it for review no later than 30 days before program starts.
Our application process is very selective. We evaluate learning potential, experience, motivation, and more to help judge if each applicant is a good fit for our program and if our program is a good fit for them.
We require each applicant to fill out our initial application form, take an online technical test, and undergo a technical interview with one of our Technical Mentor. Following this, applicants must interview with our Program Manager. Lastly, applicants must complete a pre-course.
Yes. Basic programming skills are required for this program with a focus on Python and SQL.
The pre-course has two functions – it acts as both the final stage in the application process, and helps prepare all incoming students for the program.
It is also a great opportunity for applicants to get a sneak peek into the type of material we will be learning in the course and see if it is the right fit for them.
The program requires math skills (probability and statistics) that are taught throughout a STEM degree. Additionally, in order to work as a Data Scientist, employers generally require a STEM degree.
Full-time Program:
The course is very intensive – 5 days a week from morning to evening with mandatory attendance. Students will be expected to meet all course deadlines, utilizing both in-class work time and their time outside of class. For this reason, the full-time program is not suitable to be combined with work.
Part-time Program:
The course is very intensive – 2 days a week (twice in the evening) with mandatory attendance. Students will be expected to meet all course deadlines, utilizing both in-class work time and their time outside of class. As the program is part-time, students are able to combine with work and are responsible for their own time management outside of class hours.
Full-time Program:
Sunday – Thursday 9 AM – 6 PM
All lectures will be given frontally on campus.
ITC’s campus is located at Shoken 18, Tel Aviv, and is open Sunday – Thursday 8:30 AM – 10 PM.
Part-time Program:
Monday and Wednesday 6 PM – 9 PM
Office Hours will be held Tuesdays evenings from 4 PM – 9 PM and Friday mornings from 9 AM – 12 PM
All lectures will be given over Zoom. Students are welcome to come to ITC’s campus to study. The campus is located at Shoken 18, Tel Aviv, and is open Sunday – Thursday 8:30 AM – 10 PM.
Yes, there are 4 exams throughout the program which students will need to pass in order to move on to the next unit in the program. We call these exams “Checkpoints”.
Yes! Students will complete the program with 2-3 Data Science projects, one of which will be a product of our Hackathon, in partnership with our Full-Stack students.
The Project phase is an opportunity to work in a high-tech company or startup for a 5 week period of time on a project that the company builds for our students. Students will gain invaluable industry experience and begin building their professional network.
Full-time Program:
Yes! If you pass all four checkpoints and make it to the end of the program, you will qualify to be placed in a project. Each company has its own interview process for their project.
Part-time Program:
Students can apply for the project phase at the end of the program.
Students who wish to qualify for the project must pass all four checkpoints and receive above an 85% on the final exam.
Students who wish to participate in the project will be required to pay an additional fee (see cost chart above).
Each company has its own interview process for their project.
Yes! Students who participated in the project’s phase of the program will be eligible to participate in the Post Graduation Program. ITC is proud to offer this 6-month program which will begin right after the project phase and consists of groups sessions, workshops, personal meetings and guidance – all geared towards helping you land that first job.
The Data Science program costs 44,000 ILS.
ITC is proud to maintain a high mentor-to-student ratio. Having this allows us to give students individual attention and assistance. Retraining for a new career in less than a year isn’t easy, so it’s our job at ITC is to make sure students are getting the best tools and assistance the industry has to offer. This includes our industry engagement team, whose job is to provide students with real-world opportunities throughout the program and as graduates.
At ITC we believe that cost should not be a barrier to entering the Data Science industry. For this reason, we are proud to be able to offer multiple choices for financial assistance and various payment plans. Please refer to the payment section above for more details.