Contract
Freelance Tutorial Writer
DataCamp
1,001-5,000 employees
Subscription-based online data science education
No salary listed
United Kingdom
In Person
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- You have a strong understanding of data science & AI and can write on technical subjects in the data space yourself.
- Detailed knowledge of at least 1 programming language (Python, R, SQL, …) or Business Intelligence Tool (Tableau, Power BI, …)
- You can provide multiple relevant examples of your writing and editing work.
- Delivering high-quality articles & tutorials on data science, AI, analytics, business intelligence, and more
- Researching the latest trends and technologies to deliver insightful, original content that helps our readers continue to learn
- Suggesting new and interesting topics that are suitable for our core audience and will drive organic traffic and engagement
- Creating reflective images of your content using generative AI tools (such as Midjourney or DALL-E) to help your articles stand out
- Preferably be able to deliver 2-5 articles per month
DataCamp provides online data science education through a subscription-based platform. It offers self-paced courses, skill tracks, and career tracks focused on data analysis, machine learning, and statistics, using tools like Python, R, and SQL. Users access video tutorials and hands-on coding challenges in a web browser, with a free entry tier and paid plans for individuals and enterprises. DataCamp differentiates itself by concentrating specifically on data science skills and offering tailored business plans for upskilling teams. Its goal is to help individuals and organizations build practical data literacy and data-handling capabilities.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
Early VC
Total Funding
$31.2M
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
2013
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- B2B segment grows 30% year-over-year with 80% Fortune 1000 employee usage.
- Cashflow positive, projecting $100 million ARR by end of 2026.
- LangChain partnership launches AI engineering track for developers.
What critics are saying
- Coursera's free DeepLearning.AI courses drive intermediate learner churn.
- Databricks Academy free certifications lure enterprise clients like eBay.
- Khan Academy's AI tutors commoditize DataCamp's interactive learning.
What makes DataCamp unique
- DataCamp specializes in interactive data science courses using R, Python, SQL, and Spark.
- Optima acquisition adds AI-native adaptive learning personalizing pacing and feedback.
- B2B platform serves 6,000 organizations including Google, Uber, and Pfizer.
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Benefits
Competitive salary
Stock options
Generous healthcare benefits
Fully paid parental leave
Personal development budget
Personal office equipment budget
International company trips and trainings
Free lunch and healthy snacks
Company News
DataCamp has partnered with LangChain to launch an AI Engineering with LangChain learning track, targeting software developers building production-ready AI applications. The curriculum covers application development, evaluation, retrieval-augmented generation, tool use and agent-based systems using LangChain's framework for large language models. Designed for developers with Python experience, the track uses DataCamp's AI-native learning platform, featuring an AI Tutor that provides real-time feedback. The course incorporates LangSmith, LangGraph and LangChain tools to create an interactive, "learn by building" approach. DataCamp CEO Jo Cornelissen said AI engineering skills have become an urgent need for building reliable, production-ready systems. The track is available now on datacamp.com. DataCamp supports over 6,000 organisations and 18 million learners globally.
Call for Applications: AICA x DataCamp AI training scholarship for African 2026/2027 (fully funded). Applications are now open for the AICA x DataCamp Donates Scholarship 2026/27, a fully funded opportunity providing African learners with six months of free access to DataCamp's premium learning platform, valued at over $399. This initiative is designed to equip Africans with globally competitive skills in data science, artificial intelligence, and analytics, helping to bridge the continent's digital skills gap. About the AICA x DataCamp Scholarship. The scholarship is a partnership between AI Community Africa (AICA) and DataCamp Donates. It aims to empower students, tech enthusiasts, and young professionals across Africa with high-quality, industry-relevant digital training. Selected participants gain access to expert-led courses, hands-on projects, certifications, and career tools that prepare them for high-demand tech roles globally. Why this scholarship matters. The AICA x DataCamp Scholarship provides African learners with access to the same training used by top global companies in AI, machine learning, fintech, cloud computing, and business intelligence. These fields are among the fastest-growing and highest-paying in the global job market, making this programme a strong foundation for long-term career growth and financial stability. Learning areas covered. Participants can build skills in data analysis, data science, data engineering, machine learning engineering, AI for beginners and intermediate learners, business analytics, cloud data tools, Python programming, and SQL. Eligibility criteria. * Applicants must be based in Africa and show interest in data science, machine learning, Python, analytics, or related fields. * Candidates must demonstrate commitment to completing the six-month learning programme, provide basic personal and educational information, and complete all required application questions. * No academic degree or prior tech experience is required, and beginners are encouraged to apply. * Selected applicants will receive six months of full premium access to DataCamp's learning platform. * This includes over 400 structured courses taught by global experts, hands-on projects for portfolio building, access to DataCamp Workspace, certifications, and a job board. * Learners will also benefit from practice assessments to track progress, community support from AI Community Africa, and training designed to prepare them for remote tech jobs and high-income data roles. Who Should Apply This opportunity is ideal for African students, recent graduates, career switchers, and young professionals looking to enter or advance in data and AI-related careers. It is also suitable for beginners seeking a structured pathway into tech without financial barriers. Application Deadline: Applications close on 17 January 2026. How Selection Is Communicated Shortlisted and successful applicants will receive confirmation via email from AI Community Africa after screening.
G2 names DataCamp as a Leader in Technical Skills Development and Enterprise Online Learning. DataCamp achieved Leader rankings in 36 reports and attained 112 badges in G2's Winter 2026 Grid(R) Reports NEW YORK-(BUSINESS WIRE)-DataCamp, the leading platform for data and AI upskilling, today announced that it has been named as a Leader in Technical Skills Development and Enterprise Online Learning by G2, in their Winter 2026 Grid(R) Reports. DataCamp achieved the highest combined results in Satisfaction and Market Presence against other providers, taking into account strong user reviews citing its course quality, usability, and hands-on learning experiences. Share G2 is the world's largest and most trusted source of authentic peer reviews for software solutions, with over 3 million reviews and 100 million annual users. To receive Leader ratings, DataCamp achieved the highest combined results in Satisfaction and Market Presence against other providers, taking into account strong user reviews citing its course quality, usability, and hands-on learning experiences. Across the Winter reports, DataCamp achieved Leader rankings in 36 reports and attained 112 badges, including: * Technical Skills Development * 1# on Overall based on G2 score * 1# on Enterprise Grid based on G2 score * 1# on Implementation Index with a 9.8 rating * 1# on Usability Index with a 9.7 rating * Online Learning Platforms * 1# on Enterprise Grid based on G2 score * 1# on Implementation Index with a 9.4 rating * 1# on Usability Index with a 9.4 rating * Online Course Providers * 1# on Enterprise Grid based on G2 score * 1# on the Momentum Grid * 9.4 rating on Implementation Index * eLearning Content Software * 1# on the Momentum Grid "Our enterprise customers need to upskill tens of thousands of people quickly - and prove impact and ROI from learning investments," said Jonathan Cornelissen, co-founder and CEO of DataCamp. "Being named a Leader by G2 reflects the real-world outcomes they're seeing: faster onboarding to AI tools, higher adoption, and measurable performance gains across teams." The G2 recognition comes in a period of major milestones for DataCamp, including the recent launch of its AI-native experience, which adjusts learning in real time, tailoring each lesson, example and exercise to the skill level and role of the learner. The experience is powered by the company's acquisition of Optima, a UAE-based platform specializing in adaptive learning technology. DataCamp is projected to cross $100 million in annualized recurring revenue before the end of 2026. Over 18 million learners and 6,000 customers use its platform, including Google, Uber, Nike, Pfizer, and Rolls-Royce. About DataCamp DataCamp is the data and AI learning platform helping businesses do their best work in a changing world, supporting over 6,000 organizations and 18 million learners through practical, hands-on upskilling for all skill levels. Every interactive course, exercise, and project empowers learners to apply knowledge quickly and confidently. Whether upskilling a small business or transforming an international workforce, DataCamp's curriculum delivers deep, comprehensive coverage of every data and AI skill, equipping organizations to lead in an AI-powered future. Learn more at datacamp.com Press contact Claire Williams [email protected] More News From DataCamp NEW YORK-( BUSINESS WIRE )-DataCamp, the leading online learning platform for data and AI skill building, announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Dubai-based Optima, an AI-native learning platform for building data and AI skills. Optima founder and CEO Yusuf Saber will join DataCamp as Chief AI Officer, with the rest of the company's employees joining DataCamp as part of the deal. Saber will lead DataCamp's global AI operations from the UAE. Optima's AI-native learning experien...
DataCamp acquires UAE's Optima, launches 'Classrooms' giving Free Access to educators and their students for the first time in the Middle East. News provided by. * Optima is an AI-native learning platform and joins DataCamp at a time of great momentum for the company, which is cashflow positive and expects to cross the $100 million ARR milestone in 2026. * Optima founder and CEO, Yusuf Saber appointed as Chief AI Officer and will lead DataCamp's global AI operations from the UAE * DataCamp to provide UAE educators, students and government employees free access to select DataCamp content for the first time in the Middle East * Optima previously raised $1.1m from COTU Ventures and prominent angel investors including founders and senior executives from Careem, Kitopi, Talabat, and Docebo. DUBAI, UAE, Nov. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - DataCamp, the leading online learning platform for data and AI skill building, announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Dubai-based Optima, an AI-native learning platform for building data and AI skills. Optima founder and CEO Yusuf Saber will join DataCamp as Chief AI Officer, with the rest of the company's employees joining DataCamp as part of the deal. Optima's AI-native learning experience adjusts itself in real time, tailoring how it paces a lesson, explains concepts and gives feedback to each learner's individual profile. Optima's and DataCamp's platforms are used by leading Middle Eastern tech brands such as Talabat and Careem, and large enterprises such as ADQ. It helps these companies keep one-step ahead of the extraordinary pace of the AI evolution and the rapidly evolving data demands on today's workforce. Optima technology is already powering key curriculum in the DataCamp platform, and premium subscribers can opt for the AI-native experience in many of the company's top courses. Optima's technology will be integrated across more of the platform over the next six months, further supercharging DataCamps's existing library and net new curriculum. "Optima was built in the UAE to embed intelligence directly into the learning experience, so we can intuitively adjust each lesson to who a learner is and what they already know, and equip them to succeed in the global AI economy. From our first conversation with the DataCamp team, it was clear how much our visions aligned," said Yusuf Saber, founder and CEO of Optima. "By bringing Optima's AI-native learning experience into DataCamp's global platform, and by creating free access for government employees, educators, and students, we have an opportunity to set a new standard for how people in the country learn online." Optima previously raised $1.1 million in seed funding from COTU Ventures, a leading early-stage investor known for its hands-on partnership and strong track record of backing the region's most ambitious founders from their first cheque. The seed round also included prominent angel investors, among them founders and senior executives from Careem, Kitopi, Talabat, and Docebo. Prioritising Free Access to Data and AI Courses to Upskill the UAE The UAE National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence 2031 aims to position the country as a global leader in AI by prioritising the development of local talent and widespread upskilling initiatives. The strategy's ambitious goals focus on building a highly skilled workforce capable of driving innovation, ensuring that UAE government employees and students are equipped with the cutting-edge capabilities needed in the evolving AI economy. DataCamp Classrooms will be launched in the UAE, giving educators and students free access to a library of more than 500 courses covering Python, SQL, Power BI, Java, Machine Learning, Cloud Computing, and more. DataCamp will also make its popular "Intro to AI" course free for six months for all UAE Government employees and students. The exploding field of AI requires that companies constantly invest in upskilling their employees. DataCamp has established itself as a leader in the market by providing an engaging, modern learning experience that covers both general concepts and hands-on instruction in building with new AI tools. Acquiring Optima makes DataCamp even more indispensable for large enterprises looking to future-proof their workforces. DataCamp's acquisition of Optima accelerates its market leadership at a time of considerable momentum for the company. DataCamp is cashflow positive and expects to cross $100 million in annualized recurring revenue before the end of 2026. It has 18 million learners on its platform, with employees from 80 percent of the Fortune 1000 represented among its learner base. It has a booming B2B business with 6,000 customers, currently growing at close to 30% year-over-year, serving some of the largest names in technology (Google, Uber), finance (including the top four largest US banks), retail and manufacturing (Nike, Stanley, Black & Decker), and the pharmaceutical industry (Roche, Pfizer), among many others. "DataCamp is turning the page on an era of online learning defined by static and generic content," said Jonathan Cornellisen, co-founder and CEO of DataCamp. "The field of data and AI is evolving faster than ever, and DataCamp is focusing on dynamic, human-centered learning to help people and organizations thrive amid upheaval. With the Optima team now part of DataCamp, we've never been better placed to redefine how organizations move their people along the learning curve." About DataCamp DataCamp is the data and AI learning platform helping businesses do their best work in a changing world, supporting over 6,000 organizations and 18 million learners through practical, hands-on upskilling for all skill levels. Every interactive course, exercise, and project empowers learners to apply knowledge quickly and confidently. Whether upskilling a small business or transforming an international workforce, DataCamp's curriculum delivers deep, comprehensive coverage of every data and AI skill, equipping organizations to lead in an AI-powered future. SOURCE DataCamp
DataCamp, the leading online learning platform for data and AI skill building, announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Dubai-based Optima, a...