interview-kickstart-logo

Interview Kickstart

Average Rating4.78
271 Reviews
23 Courses

Interview Kickstart is a part-time, 12-15 week online career advancement platform that helps tech professionals nail technical interviews at FAANG (Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Netflix, Google) and Tier-1 companies. Interview Kickstart is dedicated to helping tech and product professionals secure their dream jobs with top tech companies. Since 2014, they have trained over 20,000 tech professionals to succeed in the toughest interviews at FAANG companies.

The courses at Interview Kickstart are designed by FAANG tech leads and taught by FAANG instructors. They cover 18 tech and product domains, including Machine Learning, Data Science, System Design, and Software development. Interview Kickstart also offers specialized training for career transitions to rapidly growing AI-related tech fields. With a team of 600 seasoned FAANG+ professionals, their instructors provide real-world guidance to help professionals achieve their career goals.

To enroll in any Interview Kickstart program, attend their pre-enrollment webinar held daily (except Saturday). During the webinar, prospective students will learn about courses and the market landscape. After attending, a program advisor will connect with prospective students to assist with the admission process.

Write A Review

271 Interview Kickstart Reviews

Schools can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Course Report never suppresses negative reviews
Sort by
Filter by
  • Pradyumna Upadhya
    Anonymous
    Firmware Engineer • Graduate • Embedded Software Engineering Interview Preparation • San Jose
    Oct 29, 2022
    Overall Experience
    Instructors
    Curriculum
    Job Assistance

    Embedded Bootcamp Review

    Interview Kickstart courses (Algos, Embedded) helped in refreshing and building the foundation required to prepare for interview rounds related to Firmware/Embedded system roles. I would recommend it for a working professional as it gives a structured course/materials(videos+weekly test) and also interview questions discussion helps in understanding the questions from the interviewer's perspective. 
    Report

    Student Success Advocate of Interview Kickstart

    Student Experience Team

    Nov 21, 2022

    Hi there, thank you for your words of appreciation! We are glad to know that you found the program structure useful in your upleveling journey. Please feel free to reach out to us at operations@interviewkickstart.com if you require our support on anything related to the program. 
  • Shailesh Kurdekar
    Anonymous
    Student • Engineering Manager Interview Preparation • San Jose
    Oct 04, 2022
    Overall Experience
    Instructors
    Curriculum
    Job Assistance

    Great Course!

    The Coding and System design classes were amazing. Instructors were very knowledgable, came well prepared for the session and patiently answered all the questions. Similar feedback about the Behavioral Interview sessions. I thought the managers teaching these sessions had a wealth of real world experience. The course material for the technical stuff itself was very well prepared with the foundational material going into a lot of necessary detail. I felt this was the most valuable part of t...

    Report

    Student Success Advocate of Interview Kickstart

    Student Experience Team

    Nov 21, 2022

    Hi there, thank you for your words of appreciation! We are glad to know that you found the program structure and the support from the instructors useful in your upleveling journey. Please feel free to reach out to us at operations@interviewkickstart.com if you require our support on anything related to the program. 
  • Prabhjot Saini
    Anonymous
    Applicant
    Sep 28, 2022
    Overall Experience
    Instructors
    Curriculum
    Job Assistance

    SSE

    Interview Kickstart literally kickstarted and organized my preparation. Once I enrolled and started the course, I knew I was on track and making steady progress. Their course material, market research and excellent instructors, were my beckon. The regular simulated tests for each of the topics were very helpful and soon I had calmed my nerves. We also got quick support at all times for any tech or course related issues. 
    The best part was connecting to the actual interviewers during m...
    Report

    Student Success Advocate of Interview Kickstart

    Student Experience Team

    Sep 28, 2022

    Hi there, thank you for your words of appreciation! We are glad to know that you found the program structure and course content useful in your upleveling journey. Please feel free to reach out to us at operations@interviewkickstart.com if you require our support on anything related to the program. 
  • Baandu
    Anonymous
    Student • Engineering Manager Interview Preparation • San Jose
    Sep 17, 2022
    Overall Experience
    Instructors
    Curriculum
    Job Assistance

    Amazing program

    I took the Interview Kickstart program in August 2022. I have had a 2.5 decade career and have interviewed many a candidate during my time. The course not only was a great refresher to many of the concepts I had learned in Engineering School and as a Graduate student of Computer Science, but it also taught me a whole lot about interviewing and gave me skills that I can use in my job. The content is very good and is taught my knowledgeable staff. There is also a lot of support provided wi...
    Report

    Student Success Advocate of Interview Kickstart

    Student Experience Team

    Sep 21, 2022

    Hi there, thank you for your words of appreciation! We are glad to know that you found our program useful in your upleveling journey. Please feel free to reach out to us at operations@interviewkickstart.com if you require our support on anything related to the program. 
     
  • Naga Anudeep Amancharla
    Anonymous
    Graduate • Android Engineering Interview Preparation • San Jose
    Sep 12, 2022
    Overall Experience
    Instructors
    Curriculum
    Job Assistance
    N/A

    One stop place to nail coding interviews

    Before joining IK, I struggled to identify pattern to solve algo problems and no idea about how to start my preparation for Tier1 companies. Even solved problem seemed to be new when I tried to attempt again, due lack of knowledge on different algorithms.   
    Interview kick start helped me to overcome above problems, I saw improvement in me to solve problems on my own using techniques and methodology provided by IK foundation materials and live classes.   
    Domain specific program he...
    Report

    Student Success Advocate of Interview Kickstart

    Student Experience Team

    Sep 25, 2022

    Hi there, thank you for your words of appreciation! We are glad to know that you found the program useful in your upleveling journey. Please feel free to reach out to us at operations@interviewkickstart.com if you require our support on anything related to the program. 
  • M
    Anonymous
    Applicant • Machine Learning Interview Preparation • San Jose
    Sep 12, 2022
    Overall Experience
    Instructors
    Curriculum
    Job Assistance

    M

    The interview Kickstart program has been very useful for me to cover gaps in my knowledge as I navigated myself through a career change. They start from the fundamentals and help work your way up. In general,  it is expected of you to work independently however the course structure and tutors help organize yourself as you will have to be the main motivator behind the effort. It is important to have an attitude that you are learning instead of just passing an exam as it will help you gene...
    Report

    Student Success Advocate of Interview Kickstart

    Student Experience Team

    Sep 12, 2022

     
    Hi there, thank you for your encouraging feedback! We are glad to know that you found the program structure valuable in your journey during the program. Please feel free to reach out to us at operations@interviewkickstart.com if you require our support on anything related to the program. 
  • VR
    Anonymous
    Applicant • Engineering Manager Interview Preparation • San Jose
    Sep 05, 2022
    Overall Experience
    Instructors
    Curriculum
    Job Assistance
    N/A

    IK - Highly recommended

    I have taken boot camp training sessions with IK in 2021/2022. After being with the same company as EM for years, my tech skills started softening out, and I wasn't ready to face interview questions in management and tech areas. Though I went through the route of self prep, I lost a few interviews as I could not provide answers that interviewers were expecting. 
    With that experience, I researched a few companies who could provide me the training to update skills ...
    Report

    Student Success Advocate of Interview Kickstart

    Student Experience Team

    Sep 22, 2022

    Hi there, thank you for your words of appreciation! We are glad to know that you found the program useful in your upleveling journey. Please feel free to reach out to us at operations@interviewkickstart.com if you require our support on anything related to the program. 

  • Rohit
    Anonymous
    Full Stack Engineering Interview Preparation • San Jose
    Sep 03, 2022
    Overall Experience
    Instructors
    Curriculum
    Job Assistance

    Awesome experience for FAANG+ prep

    Started my prep for FAANG+ interview and had awesome experience during the course completion .Proper materials, online classes , technical doubt clearing session and OMKAR DESHPANDE Sir . He is too good with his way of explanations and problem solving technique.
    Report

    Student Success Advocate of Interview Kickstart

    Student Experience Team

    Nov 21, 2022

    Hi there, thank you for your words of appreciation! We are glad to know that you found the curriculum and the support from the instructors useful in your upleveling journey. Please feel free to reach out to us at operations@interviewkickstart.com if you require our support on anything related to the program. 
  • Arbas
    Anonymous
    Student • Product Management Interview Preparation • San Jose
    Aug 22, 2022
    Overall Experience
    Instructors
    Curriculum
    Job Assistance

    Product Management

    It was amazing taking the program with IK. The instructors are very knowledgable and experienced. The staff is friendly and supportive.
    Report

    Student Success Advocate of Interview Kickstart

    Student Experience Team

    Nov 22, 2022

    Hi there, thank you for sharing your encouraging feedback! Please feel free to reach out to us at operations@interviewkickstart.com if you require our support on anything related to the program. 
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous
    Staff Engineer • Applicant • Backend Engineering Interview Preparation • San Jose
    Aug 17, 2022
    Overall Experience
    Instructors
    Curriculum
    Job Assistance
    N/A

    Interview Prep Platform

    Attended Interview Kickstart for preparation of tech interviews, this is a great platform for people who are planning to take tech interviews.  
    Report

    Student Success Advocate of Interview Kickstart

    Student Experience Team

    Nov 22, 2022

    Hi there, thank you for sharing your encouraging feedback! Please feel free to reach out to us at operations@interviewkickstart.com if you require our support on anything related to the program. 
  • Divya
    Anonymous
    Sr. Data Architrect • Data Engineering Interview Preparation • San Jose
    Aug 10, 2022
    Overall Experience
    Instructors
    Curriculum
    Job Assistance
    N/A

    Data Engineering Course

    IK is a fantastic foundation for not just people who are looking for jobs, but also for people who would like to perform well in their current job.  They sharpen your technical , Non technical, functional and all skills required to get into FAANG companies. I have not seen a structure so meticulous and concise. The curriculum is spot on and it caters to all areas of IT. IK will definitely make a master out of you and makes you very confident. Instead of asking questions to multiple folks...
    Report

    Student Success Advocate of Interview Kickstart

    Student Experience Team

    Nov 22, 2022

    Hi there, thank you for your words of appreciation! We are glad to know that you found the program structure and the curriculum useful in your upleveling journey. Please feel free to reach out to us at operations@interviewkickstart.com if you require our support on anything related to the program.
  • Yuvaraj
    Anonymous
    Aug 09, 2022
    Overall Experience
    Instructors
    Curriculum
    Job Assistance

    Backend Engineer

    Hi 
    I always struggled with interview questions. I struggle with Leetcode questions, strategizing my interview preparation, understanding all sorts of algorithm problems, and understanding how system design even works. This lead me to a couple years of continuously being rejected by top tech companies(amazon,Google). Most online materials are not really good and to get access to receiving help from a FAANG engineer attuned to the interview process is difficult. Interview Kickstart hel...
    Report

    Student Success Advocate of Interview Kickstart

    Student Experience Team

    Nov 22, 2022

    Hi there, thank you for your words of appreciation! We are glad to know that you found the program useful in your upleveling journey. Please feel free to reach out to us at operations@interviewkickstart.com if you require our support on anything related to the program. 

Interview Kickstart Alumni Outcomes

Recent Interview Kickstart News

Nat Davis
Nat Davis
Updated September 23, 2024
The technical interview can be daunting for both new and experienced tech professionals. Nailing the tech interview requires practice, and interview prep programs exist to give their students the support and confidence-building they need to land their tech dream job. Whether you’re a coding bootcamp graduate, a self-taught software engineer, or an experienced developer, we’ve rounded up the 6...

Interview Kickstart Alumni Reviews Summary

Based on 250+ Interview Kickstart alumni reviews on Course Report, positive feedback for the program centers on the detailed curriculum and effective preparation for technical interviews at top companies. One review praises the program, stating, "I gained way more in confidence and technical skill than the cost of the course." A contrasting view, however, points out that while the support team is exceptional, some of the technical prep materials could be improved.
Overall Experience
4.8
Instructors
4.7
Curriculum
4.8
Job Assistance
4.5
Write A Review
More Information
Guarantees Job
Job Assistance
Includes Housing
Offers Corporate Training
Accepts GI Bill
Recent Interview Kickstart News
FAQs

How much does Interview Kickstart cost?

The average bootcamp costs $14,142, but Interview Kickstart does not share pricing information. You can read a cost-comparison of other popular bootcamps!

What courses does Interview Kickstart teach?

Interview Kickstart offers courses like Advanced Data Science Course, Advanced Machine Learning Course, Advanced MLOps Course, Android Engineering Interview Preparation and 19 more.

Where does Interview Kickstart have campuses?

Interview Kickstart teaches students Online in a remote classroom.

Is Interview Kickstart worth it?

Interview Kickstart hasn't shared alumni outcomes yet, but one way to determine if a bootcamp is worth it is by reading alumni reviews. 271 Interview Kickstart alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Interview Kickstart on Course Report - you should start there!

Is Interview Kickstart legit?

We let alumni answer that question. 271 Interview Kickstart alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Interview Kickstart and rate their overall experience a 4.78 out of 5.

Does Interview Kickstart offer scholarships or accept the GI Bill?

Right now, it doesn't look like Interview Kickstart offers scholarships or accepts the GI Bill. We're always adding to the list of schools that do offer Exclusive Course Report Scholarships and a list of the bootcamps that accept the GI Bill.

Can I read Interview Kickstart reviews?

You can read 271 reviews of Interview Kickstart on Course Report! Interview Kickstart alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Interview Kickstart and rate their overall experience a 4.78 out of 5.

Is Interview Kickstart accredited?

While bootcamps must be approved to operate, accreditation is relatively rare. Interview Kickstart doesn't yet share information about their accreditation status.

Get Free Bootcamp Advice

Sign up for our newsletter and receive our free guide to paying for a bootcamp.

By submitting this form, you agree to receive email marketing from Course Report.

Get Matched in Minutes

Just tell us who you are and what you’re searching for, we’ll handle the rest.

Match Me