Welcome to TechAcademy!
We are delighted that you are part of the TechAcademy! During this time, you will work on your coding project, have a good time with the community and learn more about the practical application through the company workshops. On this page you will find all the information you need for your perfect start. Let’s code!
Project Guidelines
Here you find the project guideline for your track.
Data Science (Python & R)
Web Dev (Beginner)
Web Dev (Advanced)
IT Project Management
AI / Deep Learning
Google Drive
Here you will find the documents you will need during the semester, the group lists and also the slides of the presentations. Don’t be surprised: We have to grant you access rights first, so have a little patience.
Google Drive
FAQ
Contact person
If you have a general question or are unsure who to contact with your question, you can send Dariia an email.
The other option is to contact us on Slack. If you have questions about coding or the curriculum, there is a Slack group for each track where you can ask your questions.
Communication (Slack)
Communication is key. We use Slack to make it easier to communicate with all participants. So make sure you read this page. We look forward to hearing from you!
But why Slack? What is WhatsApp missing? You can think of Slack as a kind of business version of WhatsApp. Together with other participants, you are part of the TechAcademy team and have access to various channels. To make it a little easier for you to get started, we have a few tips for you.
You’ll be spending some time on your laptop, so it’s best to download Slack for your desktop. This will also make it easier for you to access and download shared documents. You can download Slack here.
The easiest way to contact us is to post your questions in the relevant channels, as private messages can quickly get lost. And maybe another participant has the same question?
What is which channel for?
#class_of_24: General announcements & questions for the summer semester 2024
#web_beginner_24: All topics related to beginner web development
#data_science_r_24: All topics related to Data Science with R
#data_science_python_24: All topics related to Data Science with Python
#projectmanagement_24: All topics related to the project management track
#deeplearning_24: All topics related to the deepl learning / AI track
How can I open a private chat for my group?
After you have organised yourself into groups within your programme, you and your group can open a private chat.
Project Guideline
You will find the project guidelines for the individual tracks linked above.
This is an important document that will accompany you throughout the semester. On the one hand, it contains links to the online courses that you have to complete.
It’s best to take a look right away, you will find a lot more information about your chosen track and the corresponding programming language.
The project guide will also lead you through the project you will be working on together in a team from the 1st Coding Meetup. It will explain step by step which tasks you have to complete and how to proceed. But don’t worry, if there are any uncertainties, the mentors are always available to answer your questions.
You should also read through our presentations from the kick-off. There you will find additional information that is relevant to you. The presentations are available in Google Drive, which is also linked above.
E-Learning
DataCamp
DataCamp is our e-learning platform for the two Data Science courses, regardless of whether you are doing R or Python. All participants are activated for DataCamp via the chair of Prof Dr Skiera. As soon as you have been activated, you will receive an e-mail from DataCamp to the e-mail address you used to register with us. Click on the link and register with DataCamp. Now you are automatically in the Marketing Analytics / Marketing 2 group. Don’t be surprised about the name, this is given by the chair. From this moment on, you have free access to every single course at DataCamp until you submit your projects.
Udemy
Udemy is our e-learning platform for all participants in the Web Development and Project Management programme. We will purchase the relevant course for you and then make it available to you via the “Gift” function. So you don’t have to pay in advance.
Coding Meetups
At the coding meetups, you will mainly have time to continue working on your project in your teams. Our experienced mentors will always be available to answer any questions you may have. Based on previous years, we know that 4 Coding Meetups are ideal for working on the project.
After two coding meetups, there will also be social parts. Here we offer you the opportunity to get to know people outside your team and your track in a relaxed atmosphere. This part is of course also voluntary. We attach great importance to strengthening our community, which is why we develop a separate concept for each Coding Meetup to maximise fun, variety and interaction.
When and where does everything take place and do I need to be there?
You will get the most out of your participation in TechAcademy if you attend as many events as possible, including the workshops. Your workshop attendance will also be listed directly on your certificate so that you have direct proof of your skills from the workshops and the respective partner companies. However, attendance is not compulsory.
With a few exceptions, our events generally take place on Wednesday evenings from 6.30 pm in the Goethe University seminar centre on the Westend campus. So do not make any regular appointments at this time. The exact rooms for each coding meetup will be entered in the Google Calendar. If there are any changes, we will send you all the necessary information in good time via our channels.
Semester Calendar
Click here and add to Google Calendar
Workshops and Corporate Partners
Would you like to know what the day-to-day work of a data scientist, developer or project manager looks like or would you like to design a practical use case for artificial intelligence or similar tech solutions yourself? Then you should take part in the workshops organised by our cooperation partners! Company workshops offer you the opportunity to get in direct contact with our partners. On the one hand, you will be provided with exciting content on the topic of digitalisation, on the other hand, workshops are ideal for establishing contact with the recruiters of our partner companies – in a relaxed atmosphere. Our partners attach great importance to interactivity in the form of hands-on sessions at their events.
How/When do I get the certificate?
Data Science (R and Python)
For both R and Python, the beginner and advanced tracks require a successful submission for a certificate. In addition, 6 DataCamp courses must be completed.
Web Development (beginner and advanced)
In order to receive the certificate, you must complete the courses on Udemy and then carry out the project explained in the project guide. All detailed information about the requirements for Web Development can be found in the guide. However, if there are any uncertainties, the mentors are always available to answer questions via Slack or in the coding meetups.
Project Management
In order to receive the certificate, you must complete the courses on Udemy and then carry out the project explained in the guide. The aim is to develop an idea for a student app based on the interests of your target group and implement it in a prototype. The idea is then presented in a pitch. All detailed information on the requirements for IT project management can be found in the guide. However, if there are any uncertainties, the mentors are always available to answer questions via Slack or in the coding meetups.
