General Assembly
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.
705 General Assembly Reviews
LenaGraduate • ChicagoMay 14, 2018Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/AGA JavaScript Online Circuit
quality of the curriculum:
I took the online JavaScript Circuit. The curriculum covered quite a lot of information in a progressive fashion. The course covers JavaScript, JQuery, APIs and Deployment. The delivery of information in easy to digest chunks of information was very helpful, as were the coding exercises with helpful hints after each section. This new JavaScript knowledge has opened a whole new world to me that works hand in hand with my HTML/CSS, visual design and UX design s...quality of the curriculum:
I took the online JavaScript Circuit. The curriculum covered quite a lot of information in a progressive fashion. The course covers JavaScript, JQuery, APIs and Deployment. The delivery of information in easy to digest chunks of information was very helpful, as were the coding exercises with helpful hints after each section. This new JavaScript knowledge has opened a whole new world to me that works hand in hand with my HTML/CSS, visual design and UX design skills. I would highly recommend the course.instructors:
The weekly 1:1 online meetings were very positive. My mentor was extremely helpful. When I had questions and difficulties with the final project, another mentor was very helpful, answering emails promptly and setting up an online meeting to give some assistance.cons:
I was new to JavaScript and there was so much material presented at once. So, even though I was able to follow and understand the material and the logic most of the way through, by the end of the course it became difficult to be successful with the deployment coding. I ended with a project that is not fully functioning. I just finished the course and I still have some time with email access to mentors, so hopefully this will be resolved.- Steven BellSoftware Engineer • Graduate • Web Development Immersive • AtlantaMay 10, 2018Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
GA: totally worth it
GA give me the skills and confidence to become a Software Engineer at a Fortune 50 company. I started work just 4 weeks after graduating and have been working for 2 years now. The best decision I have ever made was to attend GA. The quality of instruction was best-in-class. The facilities are fantastic. Job assistance was very helpful in getting graduates in front of hiring managers and recruiters. Everyone in the cohort who applied themselves in the class was quickly able to find mea...
GA give me the skills and confidence to become a Software Engineer at a Fortune 50 company. I started work just 4 weeks after graduating and have been working for 2 years now. The best decision I have ever made was to attend GA. The quality of instruction was best-in-class. The facilities are fantastic. Job assistance was very helpful in getting graduates in front of hiring managers and recruiters. Everyone in the cohort who applied themselves in the class was quickly able to find meaningful development work. That fact alone demonstrates the high quality of the GA instruction. I can't say enough good things about GA.
- Ken MCTO • Graduate • Product Management Immersive • San FranciscoMay 05, 2018Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
GA PM — 1-week — San Francisco
I had a great experience at the 1-week long General Assembly product management intensive. I have experience in web development and found that I was learning non-stop during the week-long course, and feel proud of what my team came up with in our final project.
Perks:
Instructors (David & Vince) were terrific. Not only were they extremely knowledgeable on the topics, but they also were great teachers and had a clear passion f...
I had a great experience at the 1-week long General Assembly product management intensive. I have experience in web development and found that I was learning non-stop during the week-long course, and feel proud of what my team came up with in our final project.
Perks:
Instructors (David & Vince) were terrific. Not only were they extremely knowledgeable on the topics, but they also were great teachers and had a clear passion for what they were covering. They were the best part of the course, by far!
Team project environment made the course engaging. Everything we were learning applied directly to the project that we were working on. Individual assignments were organized in an intelligent way to build up to the finished final project.
Feedback on work was great. David looked through the assignments critically, giving insights on how to improve it and worked personally with our team to improve our work.
Lectures on topics were clearly prepared and covered the topics in depth.
Cons:
At my full-time job, I kept some responsibilities and worked over email before & after class and on our lunch breaks. Given the course material, homework, and intensity of the course, this was a little overwhelming. I would strongly suggest ensuring you have no other responsibilities when taking this week-long intensive.
Overall the course was great. Worth the price of tuition and then some. Thanks David & Vince!!
- LUIS GONZALEZQc manager • Graduate • Data Analytics (Part-time) • ChicagoMay 03, 2018Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Data analytics
Tools require to explore and analyze data effectively - Weiming HuangUX Designer • Student • User Experience Design Immersive • SingaporeMay 03, 2018Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Intense and rewarding experience
The course is intense and rewarding at the same time. 5 projects in 10 weeks, and juggling with lessons, seminars, meetups and schoolwork.
However, I met friends that stayed beyond the end of the course, and valuable knowledge that helped me where I am working now. Also, GA has an excellent network of alumni and coursemates where i can seek help from. GA is also helpful in terms of assisting us with our job search and subsidies. - RayGraduate • Web Development Immersive • SingaporeMay 03, 2018Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Good coverage of topics
The material taught is good enough for you to get a job as a junior developer but there is not much coverage on computer science topics.
- JennyAccount Exec • Graduate • Digital Marketing On-Demand • OnlineMay 03, 2018Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Digital Marketing Online Course
Completed a 5-week online course. For 5 weeks, it was a good amount of information and learning. Definitely good for beginners looking to learn more about digital marketing. The online course was very flexible and accommodating to my needs as I am a full-timer. I was able to complete units in my own time and 1 on 1 mentor hours were very flexible. Was also able to extend the course for a couple of weeks to ensure I could complete the units properly. Support team was great and the content w...
Completed a 5-week online course. For 5 weeks, it was a good amount of information and learning. Definitely good for beginners looking to learn more about digital marketing. The online course was very flexible and accommodating to my needs as I am a full-timer. I was able to complete units in my own time and 1 on 1 mentor hours were very flexible. Was also able to extend the course for a couple of weeks to ensure I could complete the units properly. Support team was great and the content was insightful.
- Bobbi VanHornStudent • Digital Marketing On-Demand • OnlineMay 02, 2018Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Digital Marketing
Excellent class. I highly recommend this class to anyone who wants to market online. The one on one sessions after each assignments was very helpful.
- AndrewGraduate • Data Science (Part-time) • MelbourneMay 02, 2018Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Great introductory course to data science
Great introductory course to data science and great material. However, classes were full of slides and actual practice was about 20% of the course which made it a bit boring. Even tough we talk to the instructor many times about this he refused to chaged his metodology.
- Swapnil KasliwalFull Stack Developer • Graduate • Web Development Immersive • New York CityMay 02, 2018Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Web Development Immersive
Getting the skills required to be a full stack developer could take 6 months to a year. However, enrolling in General Assembly's WDI program allows you to acquire those skills in 3 months. The instructors, fellow students, and campus on GA were top notch and enabled me to be engaged, excited, and learn a vast sum of knowledge with great joy. The cirriculm was upto date with technology in demand, which is no small feat considering how quickly things change, and thorough with students requir...
Getting the skills required to be a full stack developer could take 6 months to a year. However, enrolling in General Assembly's WDI program allows you to acquire those skills in 3 months. The instructors, fellow students, and campus on GA were top notch and enabled me to be engaged, excited, and learn a vast sum of knowledge with great joy. The cirriculm was upto date with technology in demand, which is no small feat considering how quickly things change, and thorough with students required to devote everything in order to compherend and master the material teached. As with any bootcamp what you put in is what you will get out, but the help/attention from the instructors and other students made life a little bit easier. I cannot reccomend GA enough.
- MariaUX Designer • Graduate • User Experience Design (Part-Time) • BostonMay 02, 2018Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
UX Designer
Very good experience! I felt that all my questions were answered with this course. I was exposed to UX methods, techniques, and procedures. The staff was super friendly and the school had a great atmostphere.
- Josh AhadianGraduate Student at NYU • Graduate • Product Management Immersive • BostonMay 02, 2018Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Impactful and Insightful at GA
I selected the 1 week intense course in Product Management. I chose this because it aligned with my schedule given the I was working full-time. The class size was small, no more than 12 of us and everyone came from diverse backgrounds. This provided a unique aspect to the class when working together during group projects. Our instructor, Aditi Joshi, was extremely knowledgable about the subjects covered and showed personal interest in our success.
The GA facility was an incredible ...
I selected the 1 week intense course in Product Management. I chose this because it aligned with my schedule given the I was working full-time. The class size was small, no more than 12 of us and everyone came from diverse backgrounds. This provided a unique aspect to the class when working together during group projects. Our instructor, Aditi Joshi, was extremely knowledgable about the subjects covered and showed personal interest in our success.
The GA facility was an incredible space to learn in during and after class. I found myself spending majority of my time at the facility because I felt more encouraged to get work done. GA's facility, staff, and program was one I am very grateful for having been a part of. I highly recommend taking a course here whether your looking to learn something new, expand on a current skill, or simply want to be surrounded by people looking to better their lives.
General Assembly Alumni Outcomes
| 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 |
General Assembly Scholarships
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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
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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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. 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