Frequently Asked Questions

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The global average salary for data scientists is upwards of USD $100,000, while in India, average salaries range between 10 and 12 lakhs per annum depending on the company and its location. Entry level salaries in analytics have grown by more than 200% in the last 7-8 years and can fall anywhere between 6.5 and 9 lakhs. Read more about analytics and download the annual analytics industry & salaries report here.

We do have scholarships or subsidized fees for our long-term programs like the PGPDM in collaboration with the University of Chicago  and the in-person Bootcamps, however they are usually in association with a corporate partner and are available only for a limited time. If you would like any more information, please contact us at +91 9019217000.

EMI options are available on select credit cards. For more options, especially for our Long Term programs, please contact us at +91 9019217000.

Participants can pay through an online transfer, debit card or credit card (Visa, Master Card and Amex). Foreign students can pay via credit card or PayPal.

You can pay for the entire program or course upfront; or pay individually for each course as you progress.

Individual courses / course combinations / programs that have an in-person component OR have a hardware competent / kit OR have less than 10 hours in duration OR are priced less than INR 25,000 are not eligible for refund. If you enroll for a Full Stack program, you can receive a full refund amount (excluding the price of the kit if it is the Full Stack IOT program), if a refund request is placed up to a maximum of 7 days (one week) after payment. For any other queries, please reach out to our support team. Please refer to the Course Cancellation & Refund Policy in the Terms and Conditions page for additional details.

We do have scholarships or subsidized fees for our long-term programs like the PGPDM in collaboration with the University of Chicago  and the in-person Bootcamps, however they are usually in association with a corporate partner and are available only for a limited time. If you would like any more information, please contact us at +91 9019217000.

After payment, students need to setup their access. Once we have your access details, it will be system-enabled within a maximum of 2 days.

Our programs have been designed for all students regardless of any prior knowledge of analytics, statistics or coding. We have had and continue to have many successful students who are from non-IT or non-mathematics backgrounds. But the subject matter is quantitative, and hence a background in maths, statistics or coding is helpful. If you have specific questions regarding eligibility or prerequisites for any program, please contact us at +91 9019217000.

For any of the Big Data courses, past exposure to SQL and any programming language or programming concepts is desired. Prior knowledge of Linux is also helpful, but not mandatory. For advanced Big Data courses, exposure to SQL and programming preferably in Python is important. Familiarity with Hadoop specifically Hive would also be helpful. If you have specific questions regarding eligibility or prerequisites for any program, please contact us at +91 9019217000.

The PGPDM is the most specialized data science and machine learning course in India, the Postgraduate Program in Data Science and Machine Learning (PGPDM), by the University of Chicago’s Graham School, the professional division of one of the top-ranked universities in the US; IBM, the global technology leader; and Jigsaw Academy, India’s top online school for analytics. The program is a blend of data science, business analytics, visualization and project management education with the application of advanced analytics models for artificial intelligence, deep learning and cognitive computing. Read more about the PGPDM here.

The IPA is our online-only, long-term program designed for working professionals who are interested in moving into a career in data science & machine learning. This program combines data science, business analytics, machine learning, Big Data, data visualization and analytics project management education with the goal of creating industry-ready data professionals. This program is better suited to students who are looking for more flexibility in their learning schedules and who may find it difficult to commit to fixed in-person classes. It is a purely online program and is highly adaptable based on the requirements of the learner.

Long term programs are better suited to professionals looking to transition to an entirely new role in data science or machine learning, or those who are looking to start careers in these fields. They are more comprehensive and prepare you a variety of roles in these domains. With this knowledge, professionals will have the flexibility to choose the type of role they move into.

Full Stack Programs help you know which courses to take in what specific order, so that you can work toward a specific job role. Jigsaw Academy has crafted certain programs based on the skills that are in demand in the industry. You can maximize your chances of entering the field of analytics, Big Data, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence with these customized combinations of courses.

Full Stack Programs are designed to give you the combination of skills that’s most in-demand in the industry. For example, the Full Stack Data Science will equip you with the knowledge of SAS, R, Python, Excel, VBA and Advanced SAS. This combination will give you a better chance of entering the field of analytics than learning a single course.

You can speak to a Jigsaw Academy counselor if you still have questions.

You can enroll for multiple courses on our website or you can speak to a Jigsaw counselor who can help you create your own personal learning path. However, you need to complete a few courses in order to take up the advanced level.

Whether you choose a Full Stack Program or a course will depend on your learning goal.  You can speak to a Jigsaw Academy counselor at +91 90192 17000  if you still have questions.

Online classes are not recorded.  If you miss a class, you will not have access to the same class. However, the course content is similar to our pre-recorded video content in the JLC. Students can refer to the JLC and cover the topics missed. Please note: Some programs like Bootcamps (in-person classroom training) and PGPDM (program in collaboration with the University of Chicago) also have a minimum attendance requirement. If you do not attend the required number of classes, you will not be eligible for the final certificate.

We strongly encourage students to plan and not keep things for the last moment. However, if you need more time to complete your program, you may send an email to support@jigsawacademy.com to request for an extension of access duration. Please note:

• Paid extensions in the access period are available only in certain circumstances.
• Access extensions can be taken only in the last month before the official access period ends and can be granted only upon a written request.
• Management reserves the right to accept or reject extension request on case-to-case basis.
• Fee for each month of extension is INR 5,000 + GST and is available for up to three months only. Extensions cannot be provided beyond a period of three months from the initial course access close date under any circumstance.
• Extensions are not available for the PGPDM (program in collaboration with the University of Chicago) and for programs with an in-person component like the Bootcamps.

Please refer to the Course Access Period in the Terms and Conditions page for additional details.

Jigsaw Academy has been at the forefront of analytics in India for the last 8 years. In that time, the institute has been ranked #1 in the country by Analytics India Magazine multiple times, including for the last two years running. With our expert faculty and carefully designed courses, we have been able to help several students build towards a career in analytics. We also have ongoing collaborations with prestigious institutes such as the University of Chicago and Bocconi University in Milan. In addition to individuals, we are also invested in providing high-quality analytics training at the corporate level.

Our programs and courses range across duration, mode of delivery and span from Beginner to Advanced levels. We recommend using our Path Selector to identify which would be the right program for you, based on your experience and requirements.

Jigsaw Academy focuses on teaching through hands-on practice and case studies. We emphasize that students ought to gain hands-on experience using the latest analytical tools.

The Jigsaw Lab will let you work on R, Python, Hadoop, Tableau or any other analytics tool from your own laptop or in our cloud-based lab. For all the tools, we have ‘how-to’ videos and instruction material that help students download and install the tool in their own laptops. In addition, for R as well as Python, we also offer a cloud based lab.

A Capstone project is a multifaceted assignment that serves as a culminating academic and intellectual experience for students, typically at the end of an academic program or learning-pathway experience. It helps you practice, apply, and showcase the skills you’ve learned.

We will be providing several ‘how-to’ videos and instruction material as part of the learning material so that you can practice on the exercises shown in the videos during the program. We advise students to work on the tool alongside the instructor for maximum learning effectiveness. There will also be a capstone project which you will have to work on that will aggregate all the learnings till then.

If you are enrolled for any of our in-person classes, you can ask your questions during the live sessions. For online learning, you can reach our faculty through email, call, chat (Google hangouts) or ask via the forum. Once the course is over, you can still get in touch with us via email.

We offer in-person classroom training for students who find it easier to learn in a structured, intensive format in the form of our Bootcamps. Read more about our upcoming Bootcamps here.

We do offer group discounts for all our programs – online and in-person, except the PGPDM, which is our program in collaboration with the University of Chicago. For more information, please contact us at +91 9019217000.

Access durations to the Jigsaw Learning Centre and Lab are dependent on the course / program that you have chosen. They have been fixed based on the average time taken to complete the program. In our experience, we have seen that most of our students have had access to course materials for more than 2-3 months post completion of their learning. You will need to refer each individual program page for the details.

We request students to have laptops / desktops equipped with:

• Operating System – Windows: 10, 8, 7, Vista OR Mac: OS X 10.7 & higher
• Storage – 4 GB RAM (minimum) / 8 GB (preferred)

Note: For learning Python & Big Data, 8 GB RAM is mandatory

• Browser – Internet Explorer 11 / Edge or Chrome 48 and higher / Safari 8 and higher / Firefox 44 & higher
• Player – Flash 20 and higher (used for recording or viewing audio/video and uploading files)
• Internet Speed – Minimum 2 Mbps (We recommend a LAN connection for constant internet bandwidth). Note: For in-person trainings, any required internet connections will be provided by us.

The faculty team at Jigsaw Academy is composed of industry stalwarts, lifelong educators, and data enthusiasts. They have worked in a diverse range of domains including retail, eCommerce, FMCG and telecommunications. Each of them has been in the analytics space for at least a decade, and this cumulative wealth of experience makes them the driving force behind the expert training students receive at Jigsaw Academy.

Jigsaw Academy offers a 24×7 student ticketing system where students can raise tickets for faculty & technical support. Live technical support via chat or call is also available between 10 AM and 7 PM on all days. Faculty support is available via the ticketing system. We host live question and answer sessions with faculty regularly as well.

C.o.D.E stands for Centre of Data Excellence, and is our centre for in-person classroom learning. It is an exclusive space at our Bangalore office where ideas of tomorrow are brainstormed and worked on. From our in-person bootcamp programs to discussions on data science and workshops on IOT to AI and machine learning, here is where enthusiasts meet, discuss and collaborate. Get in touch with us at info@jigsawacademy.com if you would like to conduct events or meetups here.

The IOT hardware kit is included with your enrollment and will be shipped by Jigsaw Academy (only within India). There are separate kits available depending on your choice of specialization. Please visit our courses section on the IOT website (https://www.jigsawacademy.com/IOT/courses) for more information.

Please note that it will take at least 21 days from the date of enrollment for delivery of the kit.

The IOT kit provided with the course contains all the necessary equipment that you will need to learn. We advise using our kit for best learning results.

The actual computing will actually take place either on the IOT devices or cloud hosted servers. For development, you don’t need a super computer, any modern home / office machine will be enough!

Through our extensive industry interactions, it has become apparent that the IOT industry is looking for professionals who are exposed to the all 4 layers of IOT – i.e. IOT devices and sensors, IOT Gateway and Networking, IOT Cloud Computing and Advanced Analytics using Machine Learning. The Full Stack IOT program covers all 4 layers. However if you already have IOT analytics experience, we recommend enrolling for the IOT Professional program which only covers the first 3 layers. Conversely, if you already have a strong foundation in IOT and are looking for a more advanced analytics course, then we recommend the IOT Analyst. For more information, please contact us at +91 9019317000.

The kit will contain an Arduino and a Raspberry Pi along with sensors and other basic electronic circuit components such as the breadboard, resistors etc.

In case you receive damaged or defective products, please report the same to our support team. This should be reported within 7 days of receiving the damaged / malfunctioning products. Please note that this policy only covers replacements for eligible products that are defective, or that were not shipped as ordered. It will not cover routine product wear and tear, damage incurred during use or any other forms of damage and will not, in any event, entitle you to a refund, whether partial or otherwise.

The Internet of Things is applicable to all verticals and specializations. Anyone with basic programming skills can take up Jigsaw’s IOT courses.

The IOT courses by Jigsaw have been designed by industry veterans who have a good understanding of IOT and have rich work experience in IOT related domains. We have taken extensive industry feedback on the course content to cover concepts which will be relevant and much needed in your actual job roles. For any specific IOT queries, you can talk to us at +91 90193 17000.

We will be providing several ‘how-to’ videos and instruction material as part of the learning material so that you can practice on the exercises shown in the videos during the course. We advise students to work on the hardware alongside the instructor for maximum learning effectiveness. There will also be a capstone project which you will have to work on that will aggregate all the learnings till then.

Please note that it will take at least 10 days from the date of enrollment for delivery of the kit.

Through our extensive industry interactions, it has become apparent that the IOT industry is looking for professionals who are exposed to the all 4 layers of IOT – i.e. IOT devices and sensors, IOT Gateway and Networking, IOT Cloud Computing and Advanced Analytics using Machine Learning. The Full Stack IOT program covers all 4 layers. However if you already have IOT analytics experience, we recommend enrolling for the IOT Professional program which only covers the first 3 layers. Conversely, if you already have a strong foundation in IOT and are looking for a more advanced analytics course, then we recommend the IOT Analyst. For more information, please contact us at +91 9019317000.

The actual computing will actually take place either on the IOT devices or cloud hosted servers. For development, you don’t need a super computer, any modern home / office machine will be enough!

Upon completion of your specialization, you need to apply for a certification test. Once you have successfully cleared the certification test, you will get your certificate within 1 month.

The IOT courses by Jigsaw have been designed by industry veterans who have a good understanding of IOT and have rich work experience in IOT related domains. We have taken extensive industry feedback on the course content to cover concepts which will be relevant and much needed in your actual job roles. Each of our specializations is mapped to specific job roles and prepares you accordingly. You can speak to a Jigsaw Academy counselor at +91 90193 17000 if you still have any queries.

A Capstone project is a multifaceted assignment that serves as a culminating academic and intellectual experience for students, typically at the end of an academic program or learning-pathway experience. It helps you practice, apply, and showcase the skills you’ve learned.

You will be part of the revolutionary Catalyst approach to learning. We will be providing several ‘how-to’ videos and instruction material as part of the learning material so that you can practice on the exercises shown in the videos during the course. We advise students to work on the hardware alongside the instructor for maximum learning effectiveness. There will also be a capstone project which you will have to work on that will aggregate all the learnings till then.

Doubts can be asked via forum, email or chat sessions (Google hangouts). Once the course is over, you can still get in touch with us via email.

Yes, you will get a certificate at the end of every specialization from Jigsaw (except for IOT Beginners). For more details, you can check the Certification section of each of the specializations you’re enrolling for.

The Internet of Things is applicable to all verticals and specializations. That’s the beauty and attraction of IOT. Anyone with basic programming skills can take up Jigsaw’s IOT courses.

The courses at Jigsaw Academy range from Beginner to Advanced levels. You can also choose your preferred mode of learning. Please review the How it Works section for details.

The Jigsaw Lab is a unique cloud-based solution that lets students gain hands-on experience using the latest analytical tools. The Jigsaw Lab will let you work on SAS, R, Python, Hadoop or any other analytics tool from your own laptop.

Yes, you will get a certificate at the end of every program and course from Jigsaw (except trial courses). For more details, you can check the Certification section in each program or course.

Upon completion of your course, you need to apply for course certification test. Once you have successfully cleared the certification test, you will get your certificate within 1 month.

Jigsaw Academy is the preferred training and hiring partner for the top analytics companies in India. Jigsaw Academy certification is widely regarded as the best global certification in analytics and big data. Read here about students who have successfully transitioned to careers in data analytics after enrolling for programs with us.

Our courses have been custom-created keeping in mind industry requirements. We will assist you in identifying the right opportunities based on the skill sets you will gain through our courses. We also post job openings from companies that reach out to us directly that all certified students can apply to. Read more about our placement statistics here.

We have a strong network in the field of analytics. We are constantly in touch with various companies for their hiring and training needs. We identify the right opportunities for our students and help them get in touch with the relevant HR teams.

Yes, you will get a certificate at the end of every Jigsaw course. You can check the What You Get section of the course you’re enrolling for, for more details.

Upon completion of your course, you need to apply for course certification test. Once you have successfully cleared the certification test, you will get your certificate within 1 month.

Jigsaw Academy is the preferred training and hiring partner for the top analytics companies in India. Jigsaw Academy certification is widely regarded as the best global certification in analytics and big data. To learn more about how Jigsaw Academy certification helps in career growth visit our Success Stories section.