For many Africans interested in a career in data science, the alliance between DataCamp Donates and AI Community Africa represents more than a collaboration. It symbolizes hope for a better career path.
By offering free year-long access to DataCamp’s course library, we focused on making quality data education accessible and reducing the educational disparities many on the continent face.
Onboarding process
The 2024 DataCamp Donates X AI Community Africa program received over 2500 application requests and kicked off her first and second cohort on the 8th of June and 27th of July respectively with the total onboarding session of 596 learners which are spread across different African countries including Nigeria.
The learners were granted access to the community Slack Workspace. A platform dedicated to allowing them to catch up on program updates and scheduled meetings and connect and collaborate with fellow learners.
Additionally, the learners were grouped into 5 different learning tracks namely; the Data Science Career Track, the Data Engineering Career Track, the Data Analysis Career Track, the Machine Learning Engineering Career Track, and the Developed Career Track. This grouping was carried out using the feedback received from the learners indicating their desired career tracks.
Teams
| Name | Members |
| Machine learning Engineers | 39 |
| Developers | 8 |
| Data scientists | 85 |
| Data Analysis | 89 |
| Data Engineers | 24 |
| Ungrouped Members | 216 |
245 members were grouped into different career tracks, while the rest are yet to be grouped.
The program’s structure and support system have been instrumental in fostering a productive learning environment. Through the dedicated Slack Workspace, learners have stayed informed and connected, while the targeted learning tracks have ensured that each participant receives relevant and focused instruction tailored to their career aspirations.
The weekly office hours have been a cornerstone of the program, providing a platform for learners to voice their concerns, seek guidance, and engage with the community. This consistent interaction has not only addressed individual needs but also cultivated a sense of belonging and collaboration among participants.
Status Report on Learning Outcomes of AI Community Africa on DataCamp Platform (Last 4 months)
This report provides a comprehensive overview of the learning outcomes of learners on the DataCamp platform over the last 4 months. It analyzes their progress based on the courses completed, chapters completed, hours spent on the platform and XP earned. The aim is to evaluate the effectiveness of the platform in facilitating learning and to identify areas of improvement.
Total members currently enrolled in the platform = 461
Members that have started learning = 447
Member not started learning = 14
Adoption score = 97%
User Adoption
This table shows the total number of courses and chapters completed over the last three months.
| Metric | Month of July | Month of August | Month of September |
| Total Courses Completed | 264 | 368 | 337 |
| Total Chapters Completed | 1,058 | 1,094 | 1125 |
| Total XP Earned | 1,725,135 | 3,712,700 | 1,709,965 |
Total number of members who have earned XP
Summary
Month of June 2024 = 162
Month of July 2024 = 247
Month of August 2024 = 304
Month of September 2024 = 256
Month of October 2024 = 136
Total Xp Earned
Summary
Month of June 2024 = 1414067
Month of July 2024 = 1,725,135
Month of August 2024 = 3,712,700
Month of September 2024 = 1,709,965
Total time spent on the platform (Hours)
Summary
June 2024 = 1725
July 2024 = 2081
August 2024 = 2848
September 2024 = 2252
The month of August had the highest number of learning engagements with 2848 hours spent in total.
This session looks at the activities of the members across different metrics such as courses, tracks including an overview of the most completed course in the last 4 months.
In the last 4 months 431 members has started 2043 and 306 members had completed 1426 course with the overall completion rate of 70%.
Insights on the project completed:
199 members had started 554 projects, while 133 members had completed 364 projects with a completion rate of 66%.
Most completed projects
Most popular project technologies
Insights into the track enrolled
486 members were enrolled in 842 tracks, while 58 members had completed 69 tracks with 8% completion rate.
Most enrolled tracks
Top performers
This table shows the top 10 learners in the platform, ranked by the total number of XPs earned and the courses completed. We added their emails in case you wanted to contact or collaborate with them.
| First Name | Last Name | Total XP | Number of Exercises Completed | NumCourses Completed | Team | |
| Adewale | Adeoye | adewaleade5050@gmail.com | 219974 | 942 | 11 | Machine Learning Engineers |
| MAYENMEIN | TERENCE SAMA ALOAH JR | terencesama.aloah@gmail.com | 198460 | 2586 | 32 | Data Scientist |
| Olajide Oluwafemi | Atanda | femiolajide1998@gmail.com | 156650 | 1583 | 12 | Data Scientist |
| Wealth | Bassey | basseyiyene@gmail.com | 151950 | 1427 | 20 | |
| Joshua | Olubori | joshuaolubori@gmail.com | 146932 | 3308 | 36 | Data Engineers |
| Ezra | Kandie | ezerakandie2021@gmail.com | 128272 | 1597 | 21 | Data Scientist |
| Michael | Adeshina | michaelking4christ@gmail.com | 118659 | 2080 | 25 | Data Scientist |
| Dominic | Dosoo | dhominiqah@gmail.com | 118525 | 1593 | 17 | Data Scientist |
| Boluwatife | Oluwafemi | oluwafemielizabeth195@gmail.com | 96931 | 949 | 12 | Data Analysts |
| Stephanie Netoafomachukwu | Anyama | netoafomachukwu1@gmail.com | 96330 | 1395 | 21 | Data Engineers |
The platform’s effectiveness in delivering valuable learning is highlighted by notable high performers like Adewale Adeoye and Mayenmein Sama who have completed 11 courses, earning an impressive 219974 XP. Similarly, Sama has completed 32 courses, showcasing exceptional dedication and proficiency in his learning journey.
These top performers serve as inspiring examples for the community, illustrating what can be achieved through consistent effort and engagement with the platform’s resources.
The overall positive impact of the platform is evident in the substantial amount of XP earned collectively and the diverse range of courses completed.
This indicates that DataCamp is well-equipped to support the learning and development needs of AI Community Africa, helping members build and refine their skills in AI and data science.
Learners’ engagement
To enhance the quality of engagement within our learning community, we introduced breakout sessions as part of our weekly office hours. These sessions provide a dedicated space for learners and mentors from each career track to interact more closely.
The breakout sessions are designed to address the specific needs of learners by offering tailored course content and presentations. These resources aim to clarify concepts and keep learners motivated throughout their journey.
Each session is led by enthusiastic volunteers who have demonstrated exceptional expertise in data science and analytics within the program. Their passion and knowledge are instrumental in fostering a supportive and enriching learning environment.
The table below shows the records of attendance since the commencement of the sessions till date
| Date | Data Analysis room | Data Science room | Total |
| Aug 31, 2024 | 15 | 12 | 27 |
| Sep 7, 2024 | 12 | 13 | 25 |
| Sep 14, 2024 | 13 | 14 | 27 |
| Sep 21, 2024 | 22 | 21 | 43 |
| Sep 28, 2024 | 10 | 14 | 24 |
| Oct 5, 2024 | 13 | 4 | 17 |
Data Visualization and Slides/Presentation
See our full data visualization and presentation here: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1bcQTLe30v2lfK9wyXL4NGlqS6-m5lZ8ifRPmukevUpI/edit?usp=sharing
Achievements and Outcomes
Over the past two months, the program has observed significant progress and achievements by our learners. Notably, many have attempted and successfully earned their DataCamp certification exams and professional certificates.
As a community, we took the responsibility to track and document this progress using our monthly feedback form.
One such success story comes from Julius, a learner who shared his excitement about hosting his first e-commerce website following the Python course he completed at the start of the program. In his words,
“Yeees!! …. I just hosted my first e-commerce website (comradestore.co.ke)… Thanks to the intermediate Python course.”
This testimonial, along with many others, can be found in the documented sheet linked here if you want to collaborate with any of them.
Conclusion
The DataCamp platform has proven to be a valuable resource for the AI Community. As we continue to monitor and support the progress of our learners, the early achievements and enthusiastic feedback underscore the program’s impact and potential.
We look forward to documenting further successes and stories of transformation as the 2024 DataCamp Donate X AI Community Africa program progresses.