I think they are a great idea if you are trying to expand your role in a company, for a job that you already have. But most companies are really looking for th

I think they are a great idea if you are trying to expand your role in a company, for a job that you already have. But most companies are really looking for the Masters or PhD. However, I know of 2 people who were "self-taught" and able to land Data Science jobs, with Bootcamp style credentials. I'm not sure how many jobs they applied for before getting hired, but I got the sense it took 4 to 5 months.