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.
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AnonymousStudentJun 20, 2024Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceSwitchup on Data Science
IK is a no nonsense course for the serious student who needs help with interview prep. The model is to get professionals to teach IK curriculum.
Upside is that you get practitioners teaching it and that comes with a downside of them not being great teachers but very good at their subject nonetheless
The curriculum is thorough and focused. You will find that not many offer such pointed curriculum technically.
The best part is mocks and mentoring support that you c...IK is a no nonsense course for the serious student who needs help with interview prep. The model is to get professionals to teach IK curriculum.
Upside is that you get practitioners teaching it and that comes with a downside of them not being great teachers but very good at their subject nonetheless
The curriculum is thorough and focused. You will find that not many offer such pointed curriculum technically.
The best part is mocks and mentoring support that you can book and speak with other professionals and get confident. It solves those aspects where you do not know who to ask those specific things that are unique to your context and understanding. I wish IK advertised and promoted this more.
IK ops is another delightful experience where these folks go above and beyond to make your learning journey fruitful.
There is no one however who takes end to end control over your journey and it’s a self serve buffet. Trainers change every topic so you don’t form any relationship with them. It makes you feel a bit lost at times. This manifests as dissatisfaction in many.
Overall if you are serious, sincere, consistent and clear of what you want, Ik can do wonders for you. If you need someone to speak with you regularly to motivate you and keep reaffirming that you are on the right track, I suggest you find that elsewhere. IK means business. :)
I wish IK took a human centered design approach and added human element to address phycological needs of the learner and address his insecurities to calm their nerves. I also wish they make it simpler to get career support. This wud make an otherwise very sharp program very human friendly.- AnonymousApplicant • Technical Program Manager Interview course • San JoseJun 12, 2024Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Great curriculum and instructors
Quality of the training content provided is excellent .. strongly recommend to anyone looking at stepping up in your current technical program management or engineering management or development role.The mock interview really help to boost confidence and level up your skills.The instructors have immense knowledge of the topics.The operations team is really helpful and quick in providing assistance whenever required.Overall, its a very good prog...Quality of the training content provided is excellent .. strongly recommend to anyone looking at stepping up in your current technical program management or engineering management or development role.The mock interview really help to boost confidence and level up your skills.The instructors have immense knowledge of the topics.The operations team is really helpful and quick in providing assistance whenever required.Overall, its a very good program to level up and transition to the top tier/ MAANG companies.
- AnonymousStudent • Backend Engineering Interview Preparation • San JoseMar 25, 2024Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Best platform to Upskill your technical learning
Wonderful experience in understanding System design and its concepts. The content is very inspiring as to generate ideas to be applied in any stream of work and upkill. Interview kickstart has structured content to crack the toughest interview. They have instructor from the tier 1 and MAANG Companies and the experience of learning is great. The curriculum is very well structured and intense. Mock interviews are extremely helpful as they provide us the confidence to crack the actual inter...Wonderful experience in understanding System design and its concepts. The content is very inspiring as to generate ideas to be applied in any stream of work and upkill. Interview kickstart has structured content to crack the toughest interview. They have instructor from the tier 1 and MAANG Companies and the experience of learning is great. The curriculum is very well structured and intense. Mock interviews are extremely helpful as they provide us the confidence to crack the actual interviews. The operations team is very helpful and all the queries are solved promptly. - AnonymousApplicant • Machine Learning Interview Preparation • San JoseFeb 27, 2024Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Great Platform for Machine learning Switch up
Interview Kickstart's Machine learning switch-up program is really well structured. The program has a comprehensive approach to Interview preparation.
The coaches and instructors provide excellent support and mentorship. The topics are taught in-depth and all queries are clarified through technical coaching sessions ensuring that our core knowledge is very strong. The curriculum is also very well designed covering all topics in depth.
Regular mock interviews play a pivotal ...Interview Kickstart's Machine learning switch-up program is really well structured. The program has a comprehensive approach to Interview preparation.
The coaches and instructors provide excellent support and mentorship. The topics are taught in-depth and all queries are clarified through technical coaching sessions ensuring that our core knowledge is very strong. The curriculum is also very well designed covering all topics in depth.
Regular mock interviews play a pivotal role in honing our skills and polishing our weak areas before taking actual interviews. This also helps in boosting confidence and mock interviews are really helpful.
The support provided by the Operations team is very prompt and I would highly recommend Machine learning Switch Up program.
It is one of the best investments in boosting your career. - AnonymousApplicant • Data Engineering Interview Preparation • San JoseJan 27, 2024Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Ideal platform for Technical Interview preparation
The Masterclass program of Interview Kickstart is ideal for providing thorough and planned preparation for technical interviews. The training seeks to support job seekers in developing coding skills, problem solving skills and effective communication approaches. The support staff at Interview kickstart is amongst the best team. They answer to all our questions swiftly and consistently. Mock interview preparation is helpful in refining preparation for actual interviews. With a focus on pr...The Masterclass program of Interview Kickstart is ideal for providing thorough and planned preparation for technical interviews. The training seeks to support job seekers in developing coding skills, problem solving skills and effective communication approaches. The support staff at Interview kickstart is amongst the best team. They answer to all our questions swiftly and consistently. Mock interview preparation is helpful in refining preparation for actual interviews. With a focus on practical, real world scenarios that are frequently seen in technical interviews, the program is also very well structured. There are several opportunities to practice and hone your skills and the instructors offer through feedback and direction. Overall, if you want to change on your technical interview abilities and raise your chances of getting a job of your dreams, I would strongly recommend Interview Kickstart. Interview kickstart is a great investment in your future success if you are an experienced professional or just starting out in your career. - AnonymousApplicant • Backend Engineering Interview Preparation • San JoseJan 22, 2024Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Best Platform for MAANG Interview Preparation
Even though I am having a decade of years of software development experience, I felt that I was not ready to interview with MAANG+ companies.
This is because the interview process has changed so much recently including live coding rounds and system design rounds. Though I had basic data structure and algorithm knowledge, it wasn't good enough to solve LeetCode, Hackerrank or competitive programming problems.
I was a part of Backend Engineering program at Interview Kickstart...Even though I am having a decade of years of software development experience, I felt that I was not ready to interview with MAANG+ companies.
This is because the interview process has changed so much recently including live coding rounds and system design rounds. Though I had basic data structure and algorithm knowledge, it wasn't good enough to solve LeetCode, Hackerrank or competitive programming problems.
I was a part of Backend Engineering program at Interview Kickstart and I would like to thank IK for delivering In depth study materials, test series related to fundamental and advanced DS and Algo topics along with System design topics. The curriculum is well structured and I have enjoyed and learned a lot by going through offline contents, live classes and time based test series. There is also great support from IK through Technical coaching and career coaching. The best thing I liked is giving mock interviews. It helped me to gain confidence in giving interviews with top product based companies. - AnonymousStudentDec 16, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
friendly and efficient support for data science program
Interview kickstart provided efficient support for me during my job searching process. The data science class materials were well prepared and covered most of the technical questions for interviews. The technical support was effiecient. All my technical/support tickets were resolved in 24 hours. In addition, the data science group sessions provided opportunities for students to meet with experienced data scientists in industry and discussed topics and concerns for job searching and inter...Interview kickstart provided efficient support for me during my job searching process. The data science class materials were well prepared and covered most of the technical questions for interviews. The technical support was effiecient. All my technical/support tickets were resolved in 24 hours. In addition, the data science group sessions provided opportunities for students to meet with experienced data scientists in industry and discussed topics and concerns for job searching and interviews, which is helpful. - AnonymousApplicant • Backend Engineering Interview Preparation • San JoseOct 24, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Interview kickstart experience
Found material and course was engaging and got needed help from operators team for any of my queries. Until now I am satisfied with the curriculum and the instructors have deep knowledge on the topic. - AnonymousApplicantOct 23, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
There is a lot of content, and the amount is very overwhelming.
I started Interview Kickstart in August 2023 cohort, and I paid $4000 for the course. There is a lot of content, and the amount is very overwhelming. In order to be ready for the live classes, they encourage you to complete each (5) weeks pre-course work by watching videos, taking quizes, and solving practices problems. It took an entire day to complete each weeks pre-course work. I was rushed to complete each weeks pre-coursework. How much can you learn, if you’re being rush...I started Interview Kickstart in August 2023 cohort, and I paid $4000 for the course. There is a lot of content, and the amount is very overwhelming. In order to be ready for the live classes, they encourage you to complete each (5) weeks pre-course work by watching videos, taking quizes, and solving practices problems. It took an entire day to complete each weeks pre-course work. I was rushed to complete each weeks pre-coursework. How much can you learn, if you’re being rushed?
Week one was fine, we have all seen sorting algorithms. I even had most of those algorithms already. After the second week, everything went downhill. I could not have completed, and I did not complete a single algorithm on my own. I am totally dependent on CHATGPT. I could not have done this course without CHATGPT. The AI is not perfect. I had to manage it a little, but then I figured out if I cut and paste the entire question, I could get the solution. I also wrote a jailbreak, so it would give clearer and cleaner solutions.
After five weeks, I am not able to solve a single algorithm on my own. The live classes consist of endless puedo-code, and they do not solve a single algorithm in the class. You will only see peudo-code. It is mind dumbing. The live classes take place on Sunday, and they last about 5 or 6 hours.
I did not enjoy the live classes.
After the five week course, they also do mock interview, resumes, 1 on 1 assistance, etc… I cannot solve anything. I don’t want to participate in anything else when I cannot solve anything. What good is a mock interview?
I am not satisfied with the course. The do have instructors who work at well know companies, and this does not make them good teachers. If a 12 year old kid can teach me algorithms, I would pay him $4000.
Currently, I started with Zero to Mastery, and this is exactly what I wanted. They break everything down much better, and I am seeing and hearing things I have not seen or heard.
I suggest you sign up with Zero to Mastery, and it’s only $42/month. They also have lifetime and annual options.
- AnonymousPrincipal Engineering Manager • ApplicantOct 15, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
TPM Pathways - One of the best result oriented program for Tech prep, out there
One of the best focus and result oriented course out there . The sessions and materials are upto the point. The support is something that makes the already an excellent course even a better experience . They are willing to go that extra mile for helping out the candidate. Really appreciate the promptness in providing the required support.
- AnonymousManager • ApplicantOct 15, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
InterviewKickstart Bootcamp TPM
InterviewKickstart offers a fantastic blend of Technical, Domain & Behavioral interventions that strengthens your foundation and rounds off your experience. The program is deep , well structured and boosts on the job performance. The delivery is very accessible with ample support for one on one doubts and queries. They are highly responsive for any kind of issues. The instructors not just carry deep knowledge but are very interactive. - AnonymousStudent • Student • San JoseOct 07, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Switch Up Experience
All the sunday classes are going over 6+ hours and rushing it complete. Some of the concepts covered are difficult to digest and definitely needs more time, when we brought that with support, we got response that "We are working on it" that's it. Not covering all the basic concepts to understand the topic well. They just cover what is needed at bare minimum. 140+ slides to be covered in 4 hrs with over 95 students makes it wague and boring.
The abil...All the sunday classes are going over 6+ hours and rushing it complete. Some of the concepts covered are difficult to digest and definitely needs more time, when we brought that with support, we got response that "We are working on it" that's it. Not covering all the basic concepts to understand the topic well. They just cover what is needed at bare minimum. 140+ slides to be covered in 4 hrs with over 95 students makes it wague and boring.
The ability to explain to someone with no knowledge on the subject is an art. BEING a teacher and WORKING as a teacher are two extremely different aspects. Pretty sure most of the instructors are PHD's earning half a million/year. But the same concepts I can understand effectively from my favourite teacher in youtube free videos.
This course is supposedly designed for people with no experience but it is not true, cheap marketing! Why would they put 95+ students in 1 class. Very difficult to follow and wasted my money. Quantity over quality.
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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...
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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.
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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?
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