Case Study: eBay achieves scalable global R training with DataCamp

How eBay scales R training for a Global Workforce

eBay, the global online marketplace, needed a way to scale hands‑on R training across a large, distributed data science organization. Matt Gardner, Head of Experimentation Analytics and an R evangelist, sought to move beyond classroom teaching so learners worldwide could get tailored, practice‑based instruction; to do this he turned to DataCamp, using DataCamp’s R course curriculum and DataCamp for Business inside eBay’s 12‑week R training program.

DataCamp delivered an interactive, on‑demand platform with in‑browser coding, group management features, assignment and reporting tools, and the ability for instructors to build custom courses. This approach unlocked efficiencies and flexibility for learners and instructors, saved time on administration, and provided global access to R and data science learning across eBay’s footprint (operating in 190 markets). By leveraging DataCamp’s content (50+ courses and 3,000+ coding challenges) and business features, eBay scaled a consistent, practice‑based R curriculum and tailored learning trajectories for its teams.

eBay

Matt Gardner

Senior Manager, Experimentation Analytics