Data science courses in Malaysia
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 RM609; self-paced courses start at RM119. Live sessions run on weekday evenings from 8 PM Malaysia time (5:30 PM in Colombo), with full-day sessions at weekends.
Founding price, half the RM1,229 standard, until 1 December. Self-paced courses from RM119.
What data roles pay in Malaysia
Annual base salary in Malaysia, from Payscale (read 22 October 2026). The range is the middle half of reported salaries, and each row shows how many salary profiles it rests on.
| Role | Median a year | Middle half | Train for it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Machine learning engineerPayscale19 salary profiles | RM97,800 | RM40,000 to RM117,900 | ML Engineer |
| Data engineerPayscale87 salary profiles | RM57,900 | RM42,300 to RM93,700 | Data Engineering with AI |
| Business analystPayscale147 salary profiles | RM55,500 | RM37,200 to RM84,600 | Data Analyst with AI |
| Data scientistPayscale112 salary profiles | RM52,200 | RM30,500 to RM72,800 | Data Science |
| BI analystPayscale26 salary profiles | RM48,000 | RM29,500 to RM73,300 | Analytics Engineer, Data Analyst with AI |
| Data analystPayscale255 salary profiles | RM46,400 | RM29,400 to RM59,900 | Data Analyst with AI, Analytics Engineer |
Salaries are what employers in Malaysia report paying, not what Square1 Ai students earn: the first cohorts have not graduated.
Bootcamps that fit a working week in Malaysia.
Twelve weeks each, weekday evenings and weekend days, 25 spots a cohort. Reserving a seat holds the founding price.
Data science courses in Malaysia, side by side
Data science courses you can take in Malaysia in 2026, with their length, how they are taught and the fee each provider lists.
| Course | Length | How it is taught | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data Science BootcampRantaianTech | 12 weeks (cohorts Feb 2026, Aug 2026) | Live online, instructor-led | RM4,500 full payment or 2 x RM2,500 instalments (RM5,000); FAQ on the same page |
| Data Science Uncut Bootcamp (Cohort 6)LEAD (UCAN Technologies Sdn Bhd) | 30 days (page shows the Nov-Dec 2024 cohort) | Live online ('Digital Classroom') | RM3,499 (early enrolment RM2899); dates on page are from 2024 |
| Data Science with PythonNexperts Academy (Petaling Jaya) | 4 days / 32 hrs | Classroom (Petaling Jaya), live online or hybrid | RM 1,750 (shown against RM 1,950, 'Save 10%') |
| Live data bootcamps (5 tracks)Square1 Ai | 12 weeks, about 15 hours a week | Live online, weekday evenings from 8 PM Malaysia time and weekend days | RM609 (founding price) |
Fees and lengths as each provider lists them on its own site, checked 22 October 2026. Ask the provider for the current intake before you pay.
Four ways into data science in Malaysia
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 Malaysia 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 Malaysia ask about data science
Which data science course is best in Malaysia?
It depends on what you need. RantaianTech's Data Science Bootcamp lists RM4,500 full payment or 2 x RM2,500 instalments (RM5,000); FAQ on the same page and LEAD (UCAN Technologies Sdn Bhd)'s Data Science Uncut Bootcamp (Cohort 6) lists RM3,499 (early enrolment RM2899); dates on page are from 2024; 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 RM609 at the founding price.
How much does a data science course cost in Malaysia?
A Square1 Ai live data science bootcamp is RM609, the founding price until 1 December (the standard price is RM1,229), and a self-paced course is RM119. Other providers' fees are in the table above.
What does a machine learning engineer earn in Malaysia?
Payscale puts the median base salary for a machine learning engineer in Malaysia at RM97,800 a year, with the middle half between RM40,000 and RM117,900, from 19 salary profiles.
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 Malaysia while working full time?
Yes. Live sessions run on weekday evenings from 8 PM Malaysia time (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 MQA accredited, and can my employer claim it from HRD Corp?
No. Square1 Ai's bootcamps are not accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency, and Square1 Ai is not an HRD Corp registered training provider, so the fees are not claimable. 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 Malaysia time.
Pick a bootcamp, reserve with your name and email, and hear the start date first. Nothing is charged until you confirm.