I took Craig's SQL bootcamp class via General Assembly and thoroughly enjoyed the course. Craig was a fantastic instructor for SQL. He methodically covered his own powerpoint content, which was straightforward and easy to comprehend. Will be taking more courses from him in the future. Highly recommend. read more

I just completed the Python + Machine Learning 2-Day Intensive Workshop via General Assembly. I entered the virtual course with little background knowledge but the pace Craig taught the course was easy to follow & he gave enough information for every cell that a beginner like me could confidently follow-along. read more

Craig is great! The Intro to SQL course is clear and hits on really important beginner journeys when it comes to SQL. He gave great resources at the end, and answered all our questions in a very helpful way. Def would recommend this session. read more

I took the intro to python class from Craig @ General Assembly. I came in frustrated, having tried to find the time / energy / motivation to learn python for the last year. I have a lot of programming experience, so I understand how programming languages are structured, but I didn't understand at all how to use the anaconda / jupyter notebooks. Everytime I tried to sit down, I'd hit this wall and that would be it for that month. It was frustrating and depressing. I saw the great reviews of Craig, but was still hesitant --- would the class be too hard? too easy? I know people have have taken other 'bootcamps' and basically told me it was a waste of time. Well, they might have wasted their time, because they didn't have an instructor like Craig, but I certainly had a fantastic day and am already translating a software program into python. So, my time/money was really well spent and I'm looking forward to a more advanced one. Craig is a really experienced instructor - good at reading the energy of the class, engaging everyone, keeping it lively, and you learn a ton. All day there are exercises and you switch partners each time. This is a really great way to learn because you get more/less experienced people pairing up, everyone learns, and you meet people that could be possible programming buddies. Craig emphasizes all along the class, if you get stuck, stop and ask for help. This also really helps the whole class learn as you see what other people are getting stuck on. The class was really a mixture of people. There were some people with no programming experience looking to start to people who have programmed for years but want a new language. I really got a lot out of the course, but I think people with no programming experience at all got a little overwhelmed toward the end of the day. Craig gave options for joining free python programming groups, where to go to for help and other options for people in the class to get additional help. If you have no programming experience at all, you aren't going to learn python in 1 day. That is as crazy as asking to learn French in a day. But you will learn the basics and you will get enough to continue learning. If you already program in another language, this class is perfect for getting you started in python and you will be writing functional code the next day. read more

I have professional experience as a programmer but with only limited exposure to interpretive and object-oriented languages. Craig's one day Intro to Python course gave the grounding I hoped for in terms of understanding 1) Basic syntax 2) Similarities and differences with other OO languages and Py2 3) What makes Python the right tool for a job 4) What a future learning path would look like He basically took away my sense of mystery and turned it into an understandable work plan. I thought his pace of going over a few concepts, then going to exercises (one easy, one harder) was perfect. Craig leads a well-planned day. read more

I took Craig's Intro to Python class c/o GA and he was awesome: ​ Organized, Managed time and pace well, Made great efforts to ensure the class is leveled off: beginners are guided well, and intermediate/advanced programmers were challenged or getting new information, {Mentally} noted how each student would like to use Python to give examples of when to use certain code, Helped you build your mini-Python network AND explained benefits of programming in pairs, And his experience, knowledge, and passion on/for the subject matter was really evident. read more

I took the Advanced SQL training with Craig on Sunday. Being in Data Field, I had to pick up some advance SQL skills and I think Craig did a great job. He explains the concepts in detail with examples, gives you exercises after each topic and that helps in grasping the sytanx and structure of SQL queries faster. Wish he has part 2 of this Advanced SQL boot camp, so that more advanced queries can be explored. I'd recommend his classes to anyone who wants to pick up their SQL knowledge. read more

I enjoyed Craig's SQL class at GA. Craig made SQL very approachable with just enough background context, and answering questions along the way. I appreciated the pair programming and combination of short lecture portions with exercises to crystallize that knowledge. The notes provided are very well-organized and I didn't feel like I had to half-listen so that I could take notes. Overall great structure for a class! read more

I took a Python Boot camp class with Craig. I came in with no experience with Python, but after taking the class I definitely understand it more. I really liked that he provided example exercises and encouraged us work with others in the class. Two heads are better than one! I highly recommend taking the class! read more

Great class, excellent teacher. Good class presentation organization and the teacher was encouraging and responsive.

Amazing teacher!!! Makes everything relatable and keeps the content interesting, challenging, but achievable. I would recommend him to anyone looking to bolster their SQL skills! read more

I took Craig's 1-Day SQL Bootcamp and it was awesome. Definitely learned a lot more about SQL than I would have self-studying. The pace was good, I liked how he encouraged pair-programming and we had a bunch of hands-on exercises that could be redone at home for practice along with additional problem sets as well. Looking forward to applying my new skills on the job. read more

I went to homeboy's Intro to Python Boot Camp at GA hungover af just now and I somehow learned some new stuff, reinforced what I already know, and answered some questions that books and video tutorials can't answer, so I would say just based on that, the class was well worth the money and a great value. Craig was also very patient and polite with questions. I just commiserated briefly with my classmates today and they agreed with my assessment so there you go. read more

I'd been attempting to study SQL through a friend's textbook -- and his introductory 7-hour bootcamp (in one day) really crystallized all of that information. Wish I'd taken it sooner! Craig's class was organized, well-paced, and approachable. He does a great job running through the basics while also attending to individual questions during the class. After each lesson segment, you solve problems throughout the class in pairs, which mix up every time. Highly recommend! read more

Craig's GA Course for Intro to Python was worth every penny. It's so much easier than going through online tutorials. His pair programming exercise is also useful since this is how it will be in the workplace! Love that he's also an entrepreneur. So his concepts and exercises are what to expect on the real world. read more

Fantastic course on SQL. Took Craig's beginner's course at General Assembly, and was blown away by his ability to break everything down into simple terms. We started the day out with an overview of SQL and its history. From there, we jumped into simple commands, such as finding variables with certain characteristics. By the end of the day, we could all easily join tables. Craig consistently checked in with us too, to make sure the class wasn't moving too fast for the group. Plenty of individual attention when it was needed, yet nobody was board with nothing to do. I would recommend this course to anyone interested in learning the basics of SQL. read more

Craig is an amazing instructor. I just took his SQL bootcamp at GA. He is extremely patience and explained everything in detail. I also love how the course structure, we've got lot of hands on exercises throughout the day , which helped to put what we just learnt in use. read more

Craig is awesome! Like the ideal teacher. Organized, amazing content, great teaching methods! I took both his SQL and Python classes - outstanding! read more

Had to leave a review, top notch teaching that made me feel like SQL was easier than I had ever imagined, because it was. Great examples that kept relating to what I need to accomplish at work. read more

I took Craig's 4-day Python training course. I have a basic understanding of python and have done both web development and analytics before, but had major gaps in my knowledge. Craig helped me close my gaps and provided me with very practical skills that I can use immediately at work. In addition, he not only explains the technical aspects of Python but was great at explaining the theoretical concepts and best practices of analyzing data regardless of tool. He took the time to explain the material and was able to provide 1 on 1 time with all his students. I also appreciated Kaggle for the first time and piping into the Twitter API. The examples were a lot of fun as well as challenging. Thanks, Craig! read more

Craig is great! I took a SQL Bootcamp class from him and was very impressed. He explained things clearly and differently for different people. He was also very interactive with the class and made the learning environment very comfortable. Looking forward to more classes! read more

I took Craig's Intro to SQL class at General Assembly in Mar 2017 and cannot rate it highly enough. We started the day with setting up SQLite on our computers and ended the day writing a relatively complex query with joins! The class was packed (~30 people) from various backgrounds and varying degrees of comfort with data. Craig lesson plan catered to both extremes of the students. He also brings a ton of real world experience which makes the course a lot more practical. I plan to recommend other folks at my company to take this course! read more

Super helpful intro to SQL with great exercises that reinforced lessons and recs at the end of class to further reinforce what we learned, so that we actually use what we learned! read more

Took Craig's 'Intro to Python' class through General Assembly. He did a great job keeping the workshop interactive and fast-paced. I'm hoping to take Craig's 'Python with Data Science' class in the future. read more

Took an SQL Bootcamp course with Craig - it was awesome! In addition to being a great teacher, he applied practical applications of the skills we were learning along the way, which I found to be helpful for memory retention. I also enjoyed the class flow, he does a nice job of breaking it up and keeping things moving. Highly recommended! Thank you Craig!! read more

Fantastic!!! My team at Salesforce set up a customized training with Craig to go over basic to intermediate SQL programming. We had about 20 attendees and spent almost 10 hours going through slides, exercises, and even some advanced material including SQL+Python and Database best practices. Here's why I rate this as the epitome of a 5 star experience- 1. Preparation: Craig worked with me for weeks ahead of time to understand my team's need and use case for SQL. He even came on site a week prior to make sure everything worked smoothly and to discuss course structure ideas with me 2. Attention to Detail/Customization: Craig built the class keeping the audience in mind (A mix of New-Semi experienced SQL coders) and paced the class perfectly. The material was a hybrid of the intro and advanced courses, with attention given to some of the issues we would encounter in our business use case. 3. Execution: Craig's teaching style was fantastic- a balance of lectures and exercises. He gauged everyone's comfort level at every step and made sure to help those that needed some extra attention. The material was all relevant and the application of techniques was very well presented and explained. TLDR: If you want to get your team at work thinking SQL, thinking about data processing beyond the limited world of Excel, there's no better way to get it started. I highly recommend Craig and Quantsprout. read more

Craig was everything you'd want in a trainer: patient, welcoming and challenging. The SQL Bootcamp class really delivered on its promises. We had a pretty good spread of abilities and Craig was able to keep us moving in the right direction while helping individuals with their specific challenges. I'm looking forward to catching his Python class, in the future. Thanks, Craig! read more

I took Craig's SQL Bootcamp at General Assembly, and felt it was well worth the time and money. He presented the material in a way that allowed both total beginners and those with some SQL experience to pick it up and move along quickly. I liked that he made sure to keep us focused on the skills we learned as later exercises required techniques we'd learned in earlier exercises. I'll be signing up for his Intro to Python and Advanced SQL courses. read more

Craig is straight up awesome. I took Craig's Python for Data Science course and loved how organized, well documented, and easy to follow it was. Craig makes himself available to you should you have any additional questions. He is passionate, well-versed in the material and has the ability to explain complex items very simply. I felt his course was worth every penny. I plan to take his upcoming SQL course! read more

Craig's an awesome instructor! Took his class at General Assembly, and he's patient and answers all questions from students. Super knowledgable about data science as well! What I really liked about him was that he focuses on "how to learn" rather than just teaching content. Will certainly take more courses from him in the future. read more

I took the Python and Machine Learning class with Craig at the General Assembly. I had tried to self educate myself, and wasn't very successful. This class has helped me a lot and I'm hoping to use this knowledge in my future projects! read more

Took a General Assembly class with Craig re: SQL and it was such a short, yet informative workshop. He really lays down the basics and makes SQL no longer a daunting and challenging mountain to overcome! You can also tell that Craig really gets SQL, loves SQL, and loves helping his students. Great exercises and I really enjoy the pair programming exercises. read more

I have taken two of Craig's all day training courses and I was very impressed with his teaching ability and the amount of material covered. The topics that Craig taught have been topics I have tried to teach myself and Craig was a invaluable part in finally being able to grasp these concepts. I have since applied the learnings from his classes into my professional career. Compared to corporate instructors i have done in the past, I would highly recommend Craig as an an instructor who was great at disseminating complexity, finding a balance of lecture/interaction and creating an engaging environment to learn. read more

I took Craig's Machine Learning / Python course recently and would recommend it to anyone looking to get started with ML or Pandas. I left the 2-day course buzzing with ideas on how to apply these new tools, and plenty of exercises to help commit the concepts to working memory. read more

I recently took a 12 week long course focused on the tool set for Data Science that included SQL and Python. Craig was an amazing resource to have in the instructor team - he was always willing to take time before or after class to give hands on feedback or respond to questions via email. His background is business really helps make the coursework relevant to anyone who wants to implement the techniques rather than just learn the theory. Overall a great instructor! read more

Reaally good SQL course. I took Craig's 1-day bootcamp earlier today and I left feeling a lot more confident and with a better grasp on the language. I tried learning by myself for a bit before but Craig had some awesome examples and group exercises that helped you apply the concepts. Will probably come back for his advanced SQL bootcamp soon. read more

Excellent professor. Very organized and clear. Answers questions in a direct manner. Great examples.

I've taken both Intro to Python and the Basic SQL course with Craig at General Assembly. Both courses were great. Craig has put a lot of effort into ensuring that the course is clear, and follows a logical framework. He intersperses lecture with practical exercises and pair programming, so you're always testing and reinforcing what you've just learned. For the Intro to Python Course - I would recommend this course for people with no experience programming. If you've got programming experience, and you're just looking for an intro to Python, you may find the pace a little slow as it's catered to the comp sci newbies. I fell into this bucket, but I still took a lot away from the day as I continued to experiment on more advanced use cases for the given examples. Highly recommend both courses. read more

I've taken other programming classes in the past and this by far has been the most positive experience yet. The Intro to Python course covers a lot of material but feels well-paced. I got the sense that other colleagues in my class felt the same. Craig is a very clear in his teaching and has a way of explaining complex topics in a digestible fashion. What I took- Intro to Python Tu-Fri @ General Assembly read more

I am planning to switch career, so I took Craig's Introduction to Python Class in GA. For someone who has no coding experience, his class is super helpful! Now I booked his SQL boot camp and look forward to learning from him again. read more