DataCamp vs. LinkedIn Learning - complete comparison

Overview

Description	DataCamp DataCamp is an online learning platform dedicated to helping you learn Data Science and AI skills through interactive courses. Founded in 2013 by Martijn Theuwissen, Jonathan Cornelissen and Dieter De Mesmaeker, it has quickly become a well-known learning destination for future data scientists.	LinkedIn Learning LinkedIn Learning (originally Lynda.com) is the online learning platform offered by LinkedIn. The 16,000+ courses in their library are mostly focussed on professional topics like technology and business. The platform is also directly integrated into LinkedIn and offers additional benefits, like LinkedIn premium, to its members.
Types of courses	DataCamp	LinkedIn Learning
Subscription plans	DataCamp PERSONAL DataCamp Premium Get access to DataCamp's full content library, including all certificates and projects $15 - 40 USD per month	LinkedIn Learning PERSONAL Personal subscription Access to all courses and learning paths on the LinkedIn Learning platform $25 - 45 USD per month
Pros & cons	DataCamp Pros Interactive learning experience Real-world projects Hands-on coding exercises Complete focus on data science Cons Limited course categories Limited support when you're stuck	LinkedIn Learning Pros Large course catalog Personalized recommendations based on your linkedin profile Linkedin premium included Cons Limited course topics (only career-related) Some courses can be rather 'corporate'

General information

Type	Education Company	Course Marketplace
Number of courses	450+	16000+
Popularity	Popular	Very popular
Available categories	Data Science	Business Analytics & IntelligenceCommunicationData ScienceDesign ToolsDigital MarketingEntrepreneurshipFinanceGraphic Design & IllustrationLeadershipMarketing Analytics & Automation
Available languages	English	EnglishSpanishFrenchGermanJapaneseMandarin ChinesePortugueseItalianKorean

Evaluation

Full score	8.5 10	8.7 10

Individual scores

Course quality

LowHigh

Course catalog

Less satisfiedVery satisfied

Affordability

More expensiveHigher value

Career value

Low valueHigh value

Customer support

BadGood

Usability

BadGood

Features

Support options	Email Phone Chat Community Knowledge base Learning support Career support	Email Phone Chat Community Knowledge base Learning support Career support
Available apps	Ios Android	Ios Android

Company

Company name	DataCamp	LinkedIn Corporation
Company size	Medium	Large
Founded in	2013	2015
Headquarters	United States 🇺🇸	United States 🇺🇸
Founders	Jonathan Cornelissen, Martijn Theuwissen, Dieter De Mesmaeker	Reid Hoffman, Allen Blue, Konstantin Guericke, Eric Ly, Jean-Luc Vaillant
External reviews	App Store 4.83400 reviews Play Store 4.4322000 reviews Trustpilot 4.5467 reviews	App Store 4.877900 reviews Play Store 4.6135000 reviews

Our opinion

Summary

DataCamp

DataCamp has a very clear focus on teaching data skills, which we really like. Through this focus, they can offer specialized tools, like their browser workspaces, graded certifications and their data science job board. Also of this makes DataCamp a great platform for going from absolutely no data skills to a level where you might be able to get your first job in the industry. To conclude, we can wholeheartedly recommend DataCamp to students looking to get started with data science and AI skills.

LinkedIn Learning

LinkedIn Learning is one of the largest online learning platforms, which can offer a lot of benefits that we like through the direct integration into the LinkedIn platform, like LinkedIn Premium access, as well as the direct integration of certificates from LinkedIn Learning into your LinkedIn profile. The instructors on LinkedIn Learning are highly qualified, and the courses cover all relevant career-focussed skills, which is why we can particularly recommend LinkedIn Learning for young professionals trying to upskill.