General Assembly
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General Assembly is a technical education provider that teaches students the skills, career advice and networking opportunities needed to make a career change into a tech role, in as little as three months. General Assembly offers part-time and full-time bootcamps and short courses in web and mobile development, product management, data science, and more. The bootcamp experience is led by instructors who are expert practitioners in their field. Students should expect to build a solid portfolio of real-life projects. Since 2011, General Assembly has graduated more than 40,000 students worldwide from the full time and part time bootcamp.
To enroll at General Assembly, applicants should submit an online application to connect with a GA Admissions team member who will work with them to decide if a tech bootcamps is the right fit. The GA Admissions staff are also prepared to speak with applicants about the best tech role for them, learning styles at GA, expected outcomes after the bootcamp, options to finance the bootcamp, career services offered by GA, and more.
To help students land their first job in a tech role, General Assembly students are supported by career coaches from day one. The program is enhanced by a career services team that is constantly in talks with employers about their tech hiring needs.
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NicoleGraduate • User Experience Design Immersive - Remote • OnlineMay 06, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceIntense but Valuable
Bootcamps are not for the faint of heart. GA made sure to let me know this, from the interview process to enroll, to the pre-course work, inclusive subscription to a wellness coach via Ginger app, your on-call course Student Success Specialist (mine was Lo - they were super supportive!), scheduled teacher check-ins, the built-in supportive channels on the GA Slack network, and the STRONG suggestion to treat this as a full-time job from day on top of recommendations to schedule in self-ca...Bootcamps are not for the faint of heart. GA made sure to let me know this, from the interview process to enroll, to the pre-course work, inclusive subscription to a wellness coach via Ginger app, your on-call course Student Success Specialist (mine was Lo - they were super supportive!), scheduled teacher check-ins, the built-in supportive channels on the GA Slack network, and the STRONG suggestion to treat this as a full-time job from day on top of recommendations to schedule in self-care time and have support people outside of the course to unwind with.
I say this to show:
A. Yes, it is really is an intensive - and, at times, brutal - amount of work (because the diversity of the topics means there will always be elements you're weaker in)
B. They don't treat student intake casually - it's quality over quantity and
C. They're constantly iterating the course process to better set up for success with each cycle.
During the course, I was in class or working on assignments for most of my waking hours. I definitely investing in an ergonomic chairs, second screen, blue light filter glasses and taking screen breaks. The biggest factor of course satisfaction is going to be my co-students and the instructional team and they were both freaking excellent. Our course started our large enough to get 2 Instructors (Emily Landsman, Jeffrey Preston) and 2 Instructional Assistants (Aly Gombos, Jennifer Houlihan) and all of them had a different skill set, backgrounds, and approach to teaching. We also were the test-run class for a UXDI/SEI crossover project which taught us a lot about interacting cross-departmentally with software developers. I've learned so much from each of them and IAs have both reached out to let me know about jobs postings relevant for me or to advocate for my skills even months after the course ended. My student cohort was amazing and even 6 months later are some of my closest friends. I genuinely miss those long, intense, productive days of class!
Screen fatigue is a thing and remote work can get lonely, I'm so glad the remote option is available since there's no campus anywhere NEAR Pittsburgh, PA. Even then, I can't imagine adding in transport time/money it would've cost for an in-person class. Most of all, being over Zoom means that each lecture is recorded so that I can go back and replay whatever lesson I need whenever I want. :)
Last but not least: Outcomes. The post-course employment assistance GA includes in course enrollment is a serious lifesaver post-course. My Outcomes Coach Julie has kept us all accountable, afloat, and in the right headspace through the epic exhausting adventure that is landing that first job. They've tried new strategies almost monthly to find new ways of giving us an edge in this pandemic landscape where job fairs and mingling events are no longer a thing - seriously it feels like Outcomes is working just as hard as we all are to find how to get us hired. I'm in the middle of the interview process with a company they connected me to with their most recent addition, a GA-based Referral Program system.- Hanna BGraduate • 2. Software Engineering Bootcamp (Full Time) • OnlineMay 06, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Hard Work Pays Off
I attended General Assembly's Software Engineering Immersive remote program in January of 2021. Overall, it was a very positive experience for me!
Even though it was remote, my cohort was "New York-based" so we operated on Eastern Time and most of the instructors were from the East coast. I was told that the New York cohorts are unique because they use a different instructor for each of the 4 units. Other cohorts apparently usually have 2 co-instructors that swi...I attended General Assembly's Software Engineering Immersive remote program in January of 2021. Overall, it was a very positive experience for me!
Even though it was remote, my cohort was "New York-based" so we operated on Eastern Time and most of the instructors were from the East coast. I was told that the New York cohorts are unique because they use a different instructor for each of the 4 units. Other cohorts apparently usually have 2 co-instructors that switch off and each teaches 2 units. This was both a pro and a con sometimes for me because the program is 12 weeks long and the units are only 3 weeks each. Just when you get comfortable with the instructor's teaching style, you are whisked away into the next unit with a new instructor. This can be a positive if you don't really like a particular instructor or are struggling with the teaching style, but it can also be negative since it can be jarring to switch up so quickly.
Overall, the program is intense! I'm sure you've read many other reviews that say this because it's true! It can definitely get overwhelming, especially if you have little-to-no experience with coding/programming before entering the program. You can easily bet on having 10+ hour days at least 5 days/week. What's nice is that you usually get a little bit of a break during the weekend because Friday's homework USUALLY isn't due until Sunday of that week, so you can take a weekend day off if you need/want.
Ultimately, you get what you put into the program. I mentioned before that it can be very overwhelming to learn new languages in general, but especially if you don't have any background coding experience/exposure. That being said, there were quite a few of my classmates that had very little prior experience with coding that did extremely well. If you're hungry to learn and truly invest yourself in this bootcamp, I believe you will have a positive experience. This is definitely not an easy program, you will have to put in the work, but if you do, it will be worth it!
About job support: each cohort has a dedicated career coach which you meet with (as a group) multiple times throughout the program. Your career coach creates interactive presentations on various topics regarding the job search such as: building your personal brand, tips for your portfolio website, etc. If you qualify for Outcomes (which is GA's program for job-seekers), you are given additional support such as more meetings/workshops with your career coach and additional slack channels for job seekers where jobs are posted multiple times per day, often from companies who have hired GA grads before.
I had a very positive experience with GA's Software Engineering Immersive program and truly believe that anyone from any background can be successful if you work hard, stay positive, and keep a growth mindset.
- AlekseiGraduate • 2. Software Engineering Bootcamp (Full Time) • OnlineMay 04, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Software Engineer Immersive Remote
I graduated from General Assembly Software Engineer Immersive Program in January 2021. It was a wild ride and I loved every second of it. I didn’t have any prior programming experience, so I got to make an extra effort in order to catch up with the cohort.
I am extremely grateful for our amazing instructional team and all of the collaboration with my fellow classmates. GA provides after-hours support, short one-on-one sessions on Saturday’s and a bunc...I graduated from General Assembly Software Engineer Immersive Program in January 2021. It was a wild ride and I loved every second of it. I didn’t have any prior programming experience, so I got to make an extra effort in order to catch up with the cohort.
I am extremely grateful for our amazing instructional team and all of the collaboration with my fellow classmates. GA provides after-hours support, short one-on-one sessions on Saturday’s and a bunch of different educational materials besides the regular lectures.
Be ready to spend at least 6-8 months before you’ll land your first job. As for me, it's been only 3 months since I've graduated and I’m not even close to it. The payment program is helpful through and it is nice to know that I don't have to pay anything back until I am employed full time. - Marcello PozzoniApr 30, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Data Science
Part time course for Data science and Machine learning - JaneProduct Manager • Graduate • Product Management Immersive • SydneyApr 30, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
PM intensive was great
The course provides a really good foundation for what Product Management is, and how it varies in organisations of different sizes and stages of growth. It explains the basics of complex frameworks, and gives you the opportunity to put them into practice in your own mock product discovery project- all in a whirlwind 5 days - KelleneGraduate • 3. User Experience Design Bootcamp (Full Time) • OnlineApr 28, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Best experience
For a long time, I tittered on whether or not to go back to school to pursue UX Design. During my research for which schools, I spoke with a few UX designers and product managers that said they typically hire from General Assembly and have always been pleased with their hire. Once I started, the curriculum was so clear and the instructors were amazing--truly cared about our success. Furthermore, our cohort had access to a career coach who through it all helped us gear up for our career c...For a long time, I tittered on whether or not to go back to school to pursue UX Design. During my research for which schools, I spoke with a few UX designers and product managers that said they typically hire from General Assembly and have always been pleased with their hire. Once I started, the curriculum was so clear and the instructors were amazing--truly cared about our success. Furthermore, our cohort had access to a career coach who through it all helped us gear up for our career change. I can't say enough positive things about GA! - Abby TresalusUX Designer • Graduate • 3. User Experience Design Bootcamp (Full Time) • AustinApr 27, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
UX & Product Designer
I took the GA UX Design Immersive course to pivot into UX from healthcare. From someone that didn't know what to expect when investing (yes, because it is an investment) in the course, I felt as if I left the program with a good foundation of what UX was and enough skills to feel confident in continuing my stride to get my foot in the door at an Austin based company. At the time I thought the curriculum was okay. Over a year later, I now work for GA and I have see...I took the GA UX Design Immersive course to pivot into UX from healthcare. From someone that didn't know what to expect when investing (yes, because it is an investment) in the course, I felt as if I left the program with a good foundation of what UX was and enough skills to feel confident in continuing my stride to get my foot in the door at an Austin based company. At the time I thought the curriculum was okay. Over a year later, I now work for GA and I have seen a tremendous improvement in the way they are teaching students and supporting students post-graduation. The new curriculum really allows students to start using design tools on day 1 of the program (a big change). The lessons are more in-depth and the instructors are encouraged to be open and speak about real-life experiences. Also, students are given portfolio reviews by industry professionals (super valuable, I wish I had that coming out of my cohort).
Overall, I know that GA isn’t perfect, but I appreciate the fact that they are always moving forward to make sure that they are giving their students an experience that mimics the real UX world. - DaiJea Fuller3. User Experience Design Bootcamp (Full Time) • OnlineApr 26, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
So glad I did this!
I took the User Experience Design immersive course (Remote) in 2020. The course overall was a great introduction to what UX/UI meant and how to apply it in the workforce. As someone that did not come from a tech or design background, this was very helpful and I never personally found myself blocked or falling behind because of my lack of experience. It really is an entry point! The instructional staff was always there to answer questions, provide examples or review my work. There is an O...I took the User Experience Design immersive course (Remote) in 2020. The course overall was a great introduction to what UX/UI meant and how to apply it in the workforce. As someone that did not come from a tech or design background, this was very helpful and I never personally found myself blocked or falling behind because of my lack of experience. It really is an entry point! The instructional staff was always there to answer questions, provide examples or review my work. There is an Outcomes person that works with you on interview/resume/overall job hunt prep as well. While this person does not provide job/intern placement, they really do put the tools in your hands to get out there and succeed! I wish we had more time with them but the time we did have was valuable. The cohort I was in had around 20 people (give or take a few) and with two lead instructors and two instructional assistants, there was always someone to talk to. If by some chance they were all busy or it was after hours they always would set up a 1 on 1 the next day or answer as soon as they could in slack.
One negative thing I will say is that because it was online, time zones were kind of a struggle for group projects or student communications. It was not the end of the world for east coast people but some of my west coast cohort mates were a bit thrown. Of course with anything, price matters. I personally was able to use the Vemo education plan so that was a huge help and a deciding factor in me selecting GA.
Overall it was a positive experience and I would recommend the course I took to others that were interested in the field.
- Jennifer HoulihanUX Designer • Graduate • 3. User Experience Design Bootcamp (Full Time) • AustinApr 22, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Life changing
It took me a long time to decide on a bootcamp. I was over 40 and had been out of school for a while, and wanted to make a major career change. It was going to be a major investment of time and money and I needed to be confident in my choice. The UXDI program at General Assembly delivered on all of its promises and more. The application process and pre-work really helped me shift into a growth mindset and set me up well fr success in the classroom after years away. I also benefitted from...It took me a long time to decide on a bootcamp. I was over 40 and had been out of school for a while, and wanted to make a major career change. It was going to be a major investment of time and money and I needed to be confident in my choice. The UXDI program at General Assembly delivered on all of its promises and more. The application process and pre-work really helped me shift into a growth mindset and set me up well fr success in the classroom after years away. I also benefitted from the Catalyst program, which let me defer course payments until after I had graduated AND landed work in the field. It was an intense experience and took determination and hard work, but instructors and career coaches and staff were beside us every step of the way to help keep us on track. Two years later, I have all the UX work I can handle, I'm earning almost 60% more than in my previous position, and still have time to volunteer my design skills with local nonprofits that are important to me. Plus I've met some of the best, coolest people on the planet! Do your research, for sure - I did. But I am really pleased with what I was able to accomplish through General Assembly. Highest recommendation. - Wendy ReidGraduate • 3. User Experience Design Bootcamp (Full Time) • OnlineApr 06, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
UX Design
The GA team worked together to give me all the support I needed to learn. I could not have (would not have) done this on my own. - Penny JungreisJunior Software Engineer • Graduate • 2. Software Engineering Bootcamp (Full Time) • LondonMar 15, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
GA changed my life!
For several years, I had been feeling like I was wasting my potential in my job when I got the idea to try some online coding classes. I practiced first on Codecademy for free, before enrolling on General Assembly's online front-end web development course. My instructors in Sydney were fantastic and I was so sad when it ended that I signed up right away for a full-time, three-month bootcamp in London to learn full-stack Software Engineering. This was a huge financial risk because I had t...For several years, I had been feeling like I was wasting my potential in my job when I got the idea to try some online coding classes. I practiced first on Codecademy for free, before enrolling on General Assembly's online front-end web development course. My instructors in Sydney were fantastic and I was so sad when it ended that I signed up right away for a full-time, three-month bootcamp in London to learn full-stack Software Engineering. This was a huge financial risk because I had to leave my job, but it was worth every penny!
I got to build a portfolio of projects using the most employable technologies right now (eg. React, Django, Node), which I could show to potential employers and clients. I was a bit nervous to do the course remotely, but GA has been doing this since long before the pandemic and the whole team was well prepared to answer questions and support me every step of the way. I am finally excited about my career again and hopeful for the future. - N FlahertyAnalytics Manager • Graduate • 1. Data Science Bootcamp (Full Time) • San FranciscoMar 04, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Data Science Immersive
Thirteen-week full-time instructor-led course covering the coding (Python-based) and statistics and probability foundations for exploratory data analysis, visualization, feature engineering/selection, and model building. The course covers models ranging from linear and logistic regression, to time-series forecasting, natural language processing, neural networks, and Bayesian systems. In addition to interactive lectures and two substantial homework assignments each week, students comple...Thirteen-week full-time instructor-led course covering the coding (Python-based) and statistics and probability foundations for exploratory data analysis, visualization, feature engineering/selection, and model building. The course covers models ranging from linear and logistic regression, to time-series forecasting, natural language processing, neural networks, and Bayesian systems. In addition to interactive lectures and two substantial homework assignments each week, students complete six projects using real-world data. You will not be bored.
General Assembly Alumni Outcomes
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Employment Rate
82%
Graduation Rate
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Median Salary
Of the students who enroll at General Assembly, 82% graduated. 72% of graduates were job-seeking and N/A of job-seeking graduates found in-field employment after 180 days and report a median income of . Below is the 180 Day Employment Breakdown for 3148 graduates included in this report:
180 Day Employment Breakdown
| Description | Percentage |
| Full Time, In-Field Employee | N/A |
| Full-time apprenticeship, internship or contract position | N/A |
| Short-term contract, part-time position, freelance | N/A |
| Employed out-of-field | N/A |
Notes and Caveats
Download the GA 2021 Outcomes report here: https://ga.co/outcomes-report
* These outcomes are not audited by Course Report. In some cases, data is audited by a third party.
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For a limited time, take $1,500 off a General Assembly bootcamp or short-course with code CR1500GA
Eligible for students in the US, Canada and United Kingdom, excluding students in New York State. To claim the discount, enroll before January 31, 2025 and choose a start date before March 31, 2025. Please be sure to mention the Course Report CR1500GA promo code to the GA Admissions team so General Assembly can extend the discount to you upon acceptance.
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FAQs
How much does General Assembly cost?
General Assembly costs around $16,450. On the lower end, some General Assembly courses like Visual Design (Short Course) cost $3,500.
What courses does General Assembly teach?
General Assembly offers courses like 1. Data Science Bootcamp (Full Time), 2. Software Engineering Bootcamp (Full Time), 2. Software Engineering Bootcamp (Part Time), 3. User Experience Design Bootcamp (Full Time) and 13 more.
Where does General Assembly have campuses?
General Assembly has in-person campuses in London, New York City, Paris, Singapore, and Sydney. General Assembly also has a remote classroom so students can learn online.
Is General Assembly worth it?
The data says yes! General Assembly reports a 84% graduation rate, and 95% of General Assembly alumni are employed. The data says yes! In 2021, General Assembly reported a 82% graduation rate, a median salary of , and N/A of General Assembly alumni are employed.
Is General Assembly legit?
We let alumni answer that question. 705 General Assembly alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed General Assembly and rate their overall experience a 4.31 out of 5.
Does General Assembly offer scholarships or accept the GI Bill?
Yes, For a limited time, take $1,500 off a General Assembly bootcamp or short-course with code CR1500GA Eligible for students in the US, Canada and United Kingdom, excluding students in New York State. To claim the discount, enroll before January 31, 2025 and choose a start date before March 31, 2025. Please be sure to mention the Course Report CR1500GA promo code to the GA Admissions team so General Assembly can extend the discount to you upon acceptance. General Assembly accepts the GI Bill!
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You can read 705 reviews of General Assembly on Course Report! General Assembly alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed General Assembly and rate their overall experience a 4.31 out of 5.
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