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| | Ask HN: Master vs. Udacity nanodegree | |
49 points by pgcosta on Sept 16, 2016 | hide | past | favorite | 25 comments |
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| What is your opinion, in terms of added value, of an university master in machine learning vs udacity machine learning nanodegree? I want to further progress my education, but am very divided: masters are expensive and long (2 years in Barcelona). Udacity seems more accessible(moneywise), and has also the advantage of being taught by world leaders in the field. What's your opinion on the matter? |
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That being said in the SF Bay Area "tech bubble" no one really cares about degrees. They care about what you know and what you can do. That may not be true where you're looking for a job though. You should look at what real job postings are looking for and perhaps talk to a recruiter or two (if possible).
Anything from a real university is likely to provide you a lot more information and access, way more than you can ever get at Udacity. However if you can't afford the time/money, Udacity or similar learning courses may not be a bad option.