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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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  • Jessica
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    Graduate • User Experience Design Immersive (full-time) • Seattle
    May 02, 2018
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    UX Design Immersive

    In order to get people to sign up for classes, GA makes a lot of claims about how the program will run and the success rate of those who complete the course. They claim that 6 months after completing the program,  99% of students will have jobs within their field of study. With my cohort, it was more like 20%, and I would say it was about the same for the cohorts that came before and after me. 

    What you get with this program is highly dependent for the instructor you get. Many of t...

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  • Ron Morelli
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    May 02, 2018
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    DSI

    Three-hour tele lectures followed by four-hour lab practices.  In many ways it was like Groundhog Day.  We had one day to learn a lesson or a program, and the very next day *poof* a brand-new lesson to learn.  At times it was challenging and you feel like you're falling off the boat, especially if you didn't quite master or understand the previous day's lesson.

    However, if you're lucky to have a strong and resourceful support group in the form of a good TA and sharing/caring studen...

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    Junior UX • Graduate • User Experience Design (Part-Time) • London
    May 02, 2018
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    UX Course

    Attending the part time course for UX Design at General Assembly was an amazing experience. My tutors and classmates were great and despite was tough to work and study at the same time, I had the chance to learn a lot from all of them.

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  • Virginia
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    Graduate • Web Development Immersive • Boston
    Apr 26, 2018
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    Web development immersive

    Took the Web development immersive at GA and it was an amazing course. We would learn new materials almost everyday and the instroctors did an amazing job of explaning all material in a way that was understandable and exciting. All the instroctuors were avaliable for extra help if needed and were always willing to answer questions. I really enjoyed this course and it has really prepared me for a job. The material covered is what employers are looking for. 

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  • Kaihl
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    Digital Marketer • Graduate • Digital Marketing (Part-time) • Melbourne
    Apr 26, 2018
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    Excellent content, knowledgeable people - Highly Recommended

    I've been in the Digital marketing industry for around 3 years but I'm entirely self-taught, I have a background in sales & IT which has helped immensely but have never had a complete overview of the strategy around campaigns. I decided to undertake the Digital Marketing course at General Assembly in order to bring everything I've learned together and take my career to the next level.

    Overall I think the course was highly valuable and would suggest it to anyone who Is intereste...

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  • Fernando Donaire
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    Student • Web Development Immersive • Boston
    Apr 25, 2018
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    I loved my experience with GA!

    I can't say enough about the great experience I had at GA in Boston. The instructors are amazing and I learned an incredible amount in the 3 months that I was there. This was by far the best experience I've had in a classroom setting and would recommend it to anyone that I looking to start a career in tech! 

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  • Mona Amin
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    Executive Asocciate • Graduate • User Experience Design (Part-Time) • Washington
    Apr 18, 2018
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    Executive Associate, Nonprofit

    At first I was hesitant to join the remote (online) crash course for User Experience Design. At the start of the class, the instructor even mentioned that we wouldn't get to dive as deep into the material compared to the 3 month Design course. This frustrated me as I was spending a lot of time and money to take the 1 week course. 

    But as  the week progressed, my worries began to disappear. I learned so much in a span of 5 days, and all of the students were able to develop a full ca...

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  • Stephanie Zavadil
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    Student • Product Management Immersive • Seattle
    Mar 08, 2018
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    Product Management Immersive

    Aditi Joshi was beyond impressive! I was pleasently suprised that General Assembly offered this class and it is so worth it. Whether you are a project, product, or program manager the knowledge you gain from taking this class is invaluable.

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  • Maek Gelao
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    Student • User Experience Design (Part-Time) • London
    Mar 07, 2018
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    UX 34

    Good course that covered most of the flow of a normal UX process from creation to prototype. It would have been nice to also look at UX from a BAU or day-to-day perspective rather than always from a brand new project

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  • Derrick
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    Feb 14, 2018
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    Data Science Immersive Full Time

    Its a course that covers every topic in data science, the course goes for 12 weeks, 5 days a week, 8 hours a day, there are 2 lectures and 2 labs to cover in a day, + 4 projects to do and a capstone project. Very intensive, but people there make it enjoyable to come to class, and with a happy hour, it makes it even better.
     

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  • Alli
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    Sales Mgr. • Graduate • Digital Marketing On-Demand • Online
    Feb 09, 2018
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    Awesome experience

    Very interactive for online learning. Feel 10x more knowledgable after 6 weeks. Loved how it was project-based learning

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  • Deedee
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    AR • Graduate • User Experience Design (Part-Time) • Washington
    Feb 09, 2018
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    UX Design Review

    The course was awesome. A lot of resources and materials were provided. The instructors were willing to help find job placement which is a huge plus. I am not familiar with basic coding so I wish there were a couple of classes that focused on that like html and css. That would be a huge plus. I woiuld definitely recommend that people take the course at General Assembly. 

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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

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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
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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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