Data science courses in Indonesia
Square1 Ai is an online school, registered in Sri Lanka. It runs five live data science bootcamps (Data Science, Data Analyst with AI, Data Engineering with AI, Analytics Engineer and ML Engineer), each twelve weeks on Zoom with one instructor and 10 projects you keep, for Rp 2,690,000; self-paced courses start at Rp 538,000. Live sessions run on weekday evenings from 7 PM Jakarta time (WIB; 5:30 PM in Colombo), with full-day sessions at weekends.
Founding price, half the Rp 5,380,000 standard, until 1 December. Self-paced courses from Rp 538,000.
The Data Science Bootcamp handbook
The twelve weeks, the 10 projects and what the roles pay, in one PDF. Free: tell us where to send it.
What data roles pay in Indonesia
Monthly base pay in Indonesia, from Glassdoor (read 29 October 2026). The figure is Glassdoor's median base pay, the range is the middle half of reported pay, and each row shows how many salaries it rests on.
| Role | Median a month | Middle half | Train for it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data scientistGlassdoor540 salaries | Rp 12,730,000 | Rp 8,910,000 to Rp 19,460,000 | Data Science |
| Business analystGlassdoor1,199 salaries | Rp 12,000,000 | Rp 9,170,000 to Rp 19,170,000 | Data Analyst with AI |
| BI analystGlassdoor26 salaries | Rp 11,920,000 | Rp 8,710,000 to Rp 17,710,000 | Analytics Engineer, Data Analyst with AI |
| Machine learning engineerGlassdoor47 salaries | Rp 11,880,000 | Rp 8,250,000 to Rp 28,880,000 | ML Engineer |
| Data analystGlassdoor541 salaries | Rp 11,460,000 | Rp 8,830,000 to Rp 17,080,000 | Data Analyst with AI, Analytics Engineer |
| Data engineerGlassdoor507 salaries | Rp 11,130,000 | Rp 8,760,000 to Rp 17,210,000 | Data Engineering with AI |
Salaries are what employers in Indonesia report paying, not what Square1 Ai students earn: the first cohorts have not graduated.
Bootcamps that fit a working week in Indonesia.
Twelve weeks each, weekday evenings and weekend days, 25 spots a cohort. Reserving a seat holds the founding price.
Data science courses in Indonesia, side by side
Data science courses you can take in Indonesia in 2026, with their length, how they are taught and the fee each provider lists.
| Course | Length | How it is taught | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data Science & AI Machine Learning (Full-Day Bootcamp)Hacktiv8 | 12 minggu (4 weeks prep + 8 weeks bootcamp), Mon-Fri 09:00-18:00 WIB | live online (remote) or classroom, Jakarta campus | Rp35.000.000 |
| Applied Data Science with AI (ITB x RevoU)RevoU x Institut Teknologi Bandung | 13 weeks | hybrid: live online + on-campus days at ITB, Bandung | IDR 15.999.000 per person (Early Bird); IDR 16.999.000 per person |
| Job Connector Bootcamp: Data Science & Machine LearningPurwadhika Digital Technology School | 12-14 minggu (weeks) + 4-week final project | classroom (Purwadhika campus), live online (Zoom) or self-paced video | Not listed on its site |
| Live data bootcamps (5 tracks)Square1 Ai | 12 weeks, about 15 hours a week | Live online, weekday evenings from 7 PM Jakarta time and weekend days | Rp 2,690,000 (founding price) |
Fees and lengths as each provider lists them on its own site, checked 29 October 2026. Ask the provider for the current intake before you pay.
Four ways into data science in Indonesia
Each fits a different person. The right one depends on whether you need a degree, a university name, a free start or a portfolio.
- Route 1
A degree or master's
Fits when You want a formal qualification in data science, or the theory in depth.
Watch for Years of study and a large fee; check how much of it uses the tools teams work with now.
- Route 2
A university or institute short course
Fits when You want a known name on a short data science course, online or on campus.
Watch for Most are a few weeks and teach concepts; ask whether you build and deploy something.
- Route 3
A free or funded programme
Fits when You want to try data science before paying for anything.
Watch for Good for basics; nobody reviews your work, so you still need projects to show.
- Route 4
A live online bootcamp
Fits when You are working and want a job-shaped portfolio in twelve weeks, taught live on Jakarta time.
Watch for Square1 Ai's bootcamps are new and not accredited: the first cohorts have not graduated, so there is no placement rate yet.
Questions people in Indonesia ask about data science
Which data science course is best in Indonesia?
It depends on what you need. Hacktiv8's Data Science & AI Machine Learning (Full-Day Bootcamp) lists Rp35.000.000 and RevoU x Institut Teknologi Bandung's Applied Data Science with AI (ITB x RevoU) lists IDR 15.999.000 per person (Early Bird); IDR 16.999.000 per person; the table above lists each one's length and fee. If you are working and want a portfolio an employer can check, Square1 Ai's twelve-week live bootcamps are Rp 2,690,000 at the founding price.
How much does a data science course cost in Indonesia?
A Square1 Ai live data science bootcamp is Rp 2,690,000, the founding price until 1 December (the standard price is Rp 5,380,000), and a self-paced course is Rp 538,000. Other providers' fees are in the table above.
What does a machine learning engineer earn in Indonesia?
Glassdoor puts the median base pay for a machine learning engineer in Indonesia at Rp 11,880,000 a month, with the middle half between Rp 8,250,000 and Rp 28,880,000, from 47 salaries.
Data science or data analysis: which should I start with?
If you are new to code, start with data analysis: SQL, spreadsheets and dashboards that answer a manager's question. Data science adds Python, statistics and models on top. The free skill check places you in one or the other.
Do I need to know Python before I start?
Not for the Data Analyst bootcamp. The Data Science, Data Engineering and ML Engineer bootcamps expect some Python; the self-paced Python for AI course covers what you need first.
Can I learn data science online in Indonesia while working full time?
Yes. Live sessions run on weekday evenings from 7 PM Jakarta time (WIB; 5:30 PM in Colombo), with full-day sessions at weekends. The work between sessions is graded by Nova, Square1 Ai's AI tutor, whenever you submit it. Plan for about fifteen hours a week across the twelve weeks.
Is it an accredited qualification, or a Prakerja training?
Neither. Square1 Ai's bootcamps are not accredited by the Indonesian education ministry or certified by BNSP, and they are not part of Kartu Prakerja, so they cannot be paid for with Prakerja funds. You leave with 10 deployed projects and a recorded defence of your work.
Does the bootcamp guarantee a job?
No. No placement rate is published because the first cohorts have not graduated. You leave with 10 projects an employer can open and run, a recorded defence of your work, and a hiring plan worked through with your instructor.
How do I pay?
Reserving a seat is free and takes your name, email and country. Nothing is charged until the start date is confirmed and you say yes.
25 spots a cohort. Hold one on Jakarta time.
Pick a bootcamp, reserve with your name and email, and hear the start date first. Nothing is charged until you confirm.