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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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  • Laura
    Laura
    Senior Copywriter • Graduate • Front-End Web Development (Part-time) • New York City
    Nov 03, 2017
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    Great foundation in front-end web development

    GA's part-time front-end web development course gave me an amazing foundation in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. I got a better understanding of how websites work and had a lot of fun creating my project.

    The class definitely gave me the vocabulary to better communicate with developers. I knew we wouldn't leave as expert front-end web developers after 20 three-hour classes, but the amount of information covered was impressive. Overall I finished the class feeling confident in my HTML ...

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  • Michelle
    Michelle
    Graduate • Data Science (Part-time) • San Francisco
    Nov 03, 2017
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    Data Science part-time

    I came into this course hoping to learn some basic data science, and had an excellent experience. I've long enjoyed math, but have always struggled to get excited about statistics; this course was the first time that I cared enough about statistics to dive into what the many variables meant, how they were related, and how to think about the results I got. It was fun to play with data at the intersection of statistics and programming. I do wish we had more time in class to practice our skil...

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  • Spencer Stone
    Spencer Stone
    Front End dev • Graduate • Web Development Immersive • Boston
    Oct 30, 2017
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    WDI

    Great course! Got a job right after!

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  • Shraddha Madhogaria
    Shraddha Madhogaria
    Developer • Graduate • Digital Marketing (Part-time) • Melbourne
    Oct 19, 2017
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    Learned in Digital marketing - thanks to GA

     

    i am glad I landed in GA on google one day and my choice only solidified because of the reviews I got from colleagues who were then taking courses too at GA

    Once I had filled in enquiry I was helped by a team member of GA who relieved me of doubts 

    And once the class started I loved every bit of it

    Even the days were challenging and I was struggling my instructors helped me see through it and I am here on my final day

    It’s over but I am g...

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  • Katie Pask
    Katie Pask
    Business owner • Graduate • Product Management Immersive • Sydney
    Oct 18, 2017
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    Product Management Immersive

    The one week Product Management course was intensive, with rather a lot of work to do each evening. But it was well-paced, and lots of fun too and we laughed a lot during class time. I left having achieved my goal of feeling more confident about entering the workforce after being at home with three small children.
    There was a high calibre of students doing the course which made it more interesting and helped my learning process. The course instructor had a nice balance of humour and s...

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  • Hidaner Ferrer
    Hidaner Ferrer
    Graduate • Web Development Immersive • San Francisco
    Sep 20, 2017
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    Incredible experience!

    i really enjoyed my time and the learning experience at GA. The syllabus is extensive and the instructors were very knowledgeable, friendly and approachable. The environment was very friendly and relaxed in every other class. Great place to make new friends!

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  • Ben
    Ben
    Software Engineer • Graduate • Web Development Immersive • Atlanta
    Sep 20, 2017
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    Old Dad New Tricks

    In October of 2016, I found my self at my desk writing my two weeks notice that I never planned on submitting. I was just tired and bored of my current job at the time. My work life balance was nonexistence. I was out the house before my wife and kids were awake and home around bath and bedtime. A few weeks later I was laid off due to a merger. For years I have played around with code. I knew enough to be dangerous but not enough to employ. My wife saw this passion I had for tech and sugge...

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  • Dan Kaiser
    Dan Kaiser
    Front End Developer • Graduate • Web Development Immersive • Los Angeles
    Sep 14, 2017
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    Finished GA WDI April 2016

    I took completed the General Assembly Web Development Immersion course ( 3 Months) back in April 2016.

    Game Changer is an understatement.

    << Background

     Before GA, I was a creative (video producer and video editor of explainer videos).  I am currently a web developer at an ad agency (video game clients).  In no way shape or form could I have gotten the job, or had the opportunities if not for GA.  Before I started, my Father doubted the Bootcamp path.  M...

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  • Chris Catley
    Chris Catley
    Graduate • Web Development Immersive • London
    Sep 12, 2017
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    Best 12 weeks I've ever decided to take part in!

    Not only did the staff and my fellow cohorts provide a professional and engaging learning environment to work in, the entire experience made me feel like I was moving into an industry and potential job that really suited me as a person.

    As expected in a classroom environment learning from others was where I thought I would gain the most benefit, however I also had the opportunity and privilege to solidify my own understanding of concepts by h...

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  • Amanda
    Amanda
    Marketing Manager • Graduate • Digital Marketing (Part-time) • Sydney
    Sep 12, 2017
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    Well thought out course

    I would definitely recommend the Digital Marketing course, it is a great way to get an understanding of the majority of the digital marketing best practises and platforms. If you are wanting to start your career in digital marketing, or just trying to get a better understanding about the numbers you are tracking, it helps to start building the knowledge.

    It's practical application helps you learn while achieving and implementing well thought out strategies. Highly recommend this ...

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  • Daniel
    Daniel
    Student • User Experience Design Immersive • London
    Aug 20, 2017
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    UXDI at London campus

    I am a graduate of the User Experience Design Immersive Course in London from May-July 2017. I originally was on the February 2017 intake but had to pull out in Week 3 due to a sudden illness. While I was recovering in hospital they could not have treated me any better and offered me whatever options I wanted to take. I then re-started the course in May when I had recovered and am now in the job search phase of it. So far the job support has been quality and you are going to get out of it ...

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  • Elias
    Elias
    Data Analyst • Graduate • Data Science Immersive • Washington
    Aug 11, 2017
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    A Language Immersion for Data Science

    General Assembly was a great experience for me, and I would recommend it whole-heartedly. But you need to know what you're in for before you sign up. It's like a language immersion, but for data. The data science immersive was very challenging because they're teaching you a ton of stuff in a very short amount of time. To get the most out of it, you will be getting 8-hours of in-class instruction each day, and should expect an additional 3-hours of homework after that to solidify the materi...

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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
DescriptionPercentage
Full Time, In-Field EmployeeN/A
Full-time apprenticeship, internship or contract positionN/A
Short-term contract, part-time position, freelanceN/A
Employed out-of-fieldN/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.

General Assembly Scholarships

Exclusive $1500 General Assembly Discount

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

Eligibility

This scholarship cannot be combined with other offers.

Qualifying Courses

  • 1. Data Science Bootcamp (Full Time) (Online)
  • 2. Software Engineering Bootcamp (Full Time) (Online)
  • 3. User Experience Design Bootcamp (Full Time) (Online)
  • 4. Data Analytics Bootcamp (Full Time) (Online)

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General Assembly Alumni Reviews Summary

Overall Experience
4.3
Instructors
4.4
Curriculum
4.3
Job Assistance
3.9
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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.

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.  General Assembly accepts the GI Bill!

Can I read General Assembly reviews?

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.

Is General Assembly accredited?

All of General Assembly's regulatory information can be found here: https://generalassemb.ly/regulatory-information

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