sabio-logo

Sabio

Average Rating4.53
255 Reviews
6 Courses

Founded in 2010, Sabio is a tech training provider offering 13- and 17-week full-time coding bootcamps and a 21-week part-time bootcamp in Los Angeles, Orange County, and online. Sabio specializes in Mobile, Front End, Back End, Source Control, Database, and Development platforms across the full stack, and students can specialize in Node.js or .Net to help jumpstart their careers. By incorporating project-based learning into its curriculum, it offers students a comprehensive experience of all phases of software development. It was founded by tech industry innovators, and it is now taught exclusively by experts from companies such as Fox, Gamefly, Stack Overflow and TMZ. 

Prior programming experience is not required, but applicants with prior experience are given a faster track. A technical assessment is available immediately or within four weeks of the 17-week program for full-time students. The application process at Sabio identifies motivated and engaged students from diverse backgrounds. Many past students have advanced degrees in Computer Science, Engineering, Musicology, Psychology, Finance, Mathematics, among others. It is essential that all applicants have a great personality, work ethic, and be able to solve basic logic problems.

Sabio's curriculum prepares students for entry-level developer jobs by incorporating a real-world project for a client and four weeks of career guidance. Prior to starting the intensive bootcamp, students receive four weeks of pre-work conducted by instructors. Every student at Sabio has access to extended mentorship and a five-year professional development program. Sabio instructors have over 100 years combined experience in software engineering. Small class sizes and expert instruction give students an edge when it comes to competing for jobs. A Sabio instructor must be an executive or C-level executive before teaching in the classroom, and must undergo an intensive vetting process. It provides students with a high-level education and a unique real-life perspective that prepares them for a more elevated career path.

A California-approved company, Sabio innovates based on market knowledge, experience, and expertise.

Write A Review

255 Sabio Reviews

Schools can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Course Report never suppresses negative reviews
Sort by
Filter by
  • Catherine
    Catherine
    Full Stack Developer • Graduate • Full Stack Web Development at Antioch University • Los Angeles
    Apr 05, 2016
    Overall Experience
    Instructors
    Curriculum
    Job Assistance

    no regrets

    (I accidentally gave Sabio 4 stars for job assistance. whaatttt?!)

    This 12 week full stack course was the most intense but rewarding life experience!
    You not only come out with an awesome high-paying job but with a family who'll be there to back you up every step of the way and give you all the support you need.

    Put in your best effort and you'll receive the best back. I got a job within a month of graduating.
    I don't have any regrets going to Sabio!

    Report
  • Catherine Kim
    Catherine Kim
    Full Stack developer • Graduate • Full Stack Weekday Training (12 weeks) • Los Angeles
    Apr 04, 2016
    Overall Experience
    Instructors
    Curriculum
    Job Assistance

    Awesome

    Definitely recommend it to anyone who wants to change their career path towards software development! 

    It's hard but the payoff is good! :)

    No regrets!

    Report
  • Rip
    Rip
    Graduate • Full Stack Web Development at Antioch University • Los Angeles
    Apr 03, 2016
    Overall Experience
    Instructors
    Curriculum
    Job Assistance

    Amazing experience!

    After meeting Gregoio and Liliana, I took one big risk that I have ever made in my career, enrolling in Sabio's 12-week Full Stack course. I am so happy to say that I took that risk. I have never felt this accomplished and excited for code. I highly recommend Sabio.la to anyone!!!

    Report
  • Anonymous
    Applicant • Full Stack Weekday Training (12 weeks) • Los Angeles
    Mar 27, 2016
    Overall Experience
    Instructors
    Curriculum
    Job Assistance

    Fraudulent bogus camp

    Don't waste your time here.  There's no teaching going on.  'Go Google it' is not teaching.  One would be employer told me 'don't waste your time with a boot camp.  There are better resources online for a lot less'. 

    Report

    Liliana Aide Monge of Sabio

    Co-Founder & CEO

    Mar 29, 2016

    While we encourage our fellows to research solutions on sites like Google.com and Stackoverflow.com that is not the primary source of education and instruction. ( BTW did you know that Stackoverflow was built with .Net which is our stack of choice and why we end up with such high placement rates like 93%? Well now you do!)

    Our seasoned instructors have at least 13-20 years of software development expertise and our veteran instructors spend their entire day with a small group of developers. Most of that time is one-on-one instruction. To say we expect you to do your learning from Google is a gross misrepresentation and inaccurate. Your learn from our instructors and resources we put together for our Fellows. Not from videos  nor from recent grads (AKA "EIRs") like almost all of our "competitors". 

    It would be great if the person that wrote this post could reach out to us personally so we can determine how we can help but we are at a loss with this review. Our graduating cohort from December 2015 is fully employed and most of them attended our last graduation party so they can't be all that upset at us. 

    In addition, the cohort that graduated 3 weeks ago is almost at 30% with offers and we are waiting on two more already. The two cohorts that just graduated are up to and just shy of 30% with offers. Since they were still in the training room with us today we asked them all to give us feedback on your feedback. They all were shocked and provided a variety of alternative review sources.

    Therefore, we are left thinking you might be the person we asked to leave our pre-work group after which you, not so subtly, suggested that you would give us a bad a review on this site. This also explains why you know very little about what actually happens in our training room.  It is unfortunate you take this so personally and we ask you to understand that since we provide services to our Fellows for FIVE years, something no other bootcamp does, and because we have to maintain a high level of excellence, not only in skill but also character, we cannot just let  anyone join our quality organization. 

    We have to be selective, because Sabio Fellows are Winners.  We highly doubt this review was written by a Sabio Fellow.  
  • Anonymous
    Software Developer • Graduate • Full Stack Weekday Training (12 weeks) • Los Angeles
    Mar 18, 2016
    Overall Experience
    Instructors
    Curriculum
    Job Assistance

    Sabio.la transformed my life!

    Sabio.la transformed my life!  As a stay-at-home mom, the prospect of re-entering the workforce and facing the old corporate ladder with depressing. After attending a Sabio open house, I was inspired by the positive stories of recent graduates but nervous to apply since I didn’t have much experience with coding.  In spite of this, I applied, was accepted as a fellow and began a great journey.  Learning to code was challenging but Gregorio and Aaron provided ...

    Report
  • Anonymous
    Graduate • Full Stack Weekday Training (12 weeks) • Los Angeles
    Mar 17, 2016
    Overall Experience
    Instructors
    Curriculum
    Job Assistance

    It's fun to write code at Sabio

    Joining Sabio was one of the best decisions I've ever made. Gregorio and Liliana (the founders of Sabio) are one of most considerate and the kindest persons you'll ever meet. 

    At Sabio, the instructors encouraged you to think because at work you're getting paid to think, a lot. I had an enjoyable experience learning to write code and it's less stress than I anticipated (in my case). 

    It's hardwork, but at the end of the day you'll get r...

    Report
  • Lyrana
    Lyrana
    Junior Software Engineer • Graduate • Full Stack Weekday Training (12 weeks) • Los Angeles
    Mar 14, 2016
    Overall Experience
    Instructors
    Curriculum
    Job Assistance

    Sabio Changed my life!

    Sabio has and will continue to change my life! I finished my program the second week of March 2016 and had two job offers that Friday, I can't believe that I start my first day as a Junior Software Engineer tomorrow! Hats off to Gregorio and Liliana they've really created something special that goes beyond just a basic training program--it's a community and I'm glad that I can stay connected through the monthly meet-ups, and that I can ask previous fellows as well as the instructors for he...

    Report
  • Maximillian Munguia
    Maximillian Munguia
    Software Developer at Pangea • Student • Full Stack Weekday Training (12 weeks) • Los Angeles
    Mar 04, 2016
    Overall Experience
    Instructors
    Curriculum
    Job Assistance

    RESULTS!!!

    Enrolling in Sabio's 12-week Full Stack course is the best decision I've ever made. By the end of week 10 I had already landed a job offer that pays 250% more than my last job!! It's nuts! I am still in awe. I haven't even officially graduated yet. This is not a get-rich-quick scheme; this is a become-more-valuable-in-the-job-market course. #DoIt

    Report
  • Anonymous
    Front End Web Developer • Graduate • Full Stack Weekday Training (12 weeks) • Los Angeles
    Feb 23, 2016
    Overall Experience
    Instructors
    Curriculum
    Job Assistance

    Great Experience

    Sabio did a lot for me. It was a tough beginning but totally worth it. I had some idea that web development would be a good path for me, little did I know at the time how great Sabio would be. 

    The experience in itself was challenging, fun and very educational. You learn what it means to be a web developer building a product for a customer. The instructors help you learn and give you tips into functionality that only a seasoned developer would know. The best part is that it doesn...

    Report
  • Maximillian Munguia
    Maximillian Munguia
    Student • Full Stack Weekday Training (12 weeks) • Los Angeles
    Feb 04, 2016
    Overall Experience
    Instructors
    Curriculum
    Job Assistance

    Student

    I am eight weeks into my twelve-week course. I have been challenged the entire time and have learned so much valuable material. Sabio provides the perfect amount of instruction and one-on-one time, as there are typically a maximum of 10 students per classroom. They also allow a good amount of time to struggle through the challenges on our own, which builds problem-solving skills (and character~). All of the instructors are helpful and gracious, and each one is smart as hell with great teac...

    Report
  • Anonymous
    Full Stack Web Developer • Graduate • Full Stack Weekday Training (12 weeks) • Los Angeles
    Jan 22, 2016
    Overall Experience
    Instructors
    Curriculum
    Job Assistance

    It Works!!!

    The Sabio plan works. 70 hours a week and code code code! They already have a formula, you just need to add your effort. The only variable is You.  

    So, who must YOU be? What attributes do YOU need to be successful?

    You must be 100% committed.                                                

    You must put in the time.

    You must be willing to jump in and trust in the process.

    I had zero development background and never considered this as an opt...

    Report
  • Anonymous
    full-stack web developer • Graduate
    Jan 06, 2016
    Overall Experience
    Instructors
    Curriculum
    Job Assistance

    Sabio: goes past 12 weeks

    The take away from most bootcamps is that its hard and you yourself have to put a great deal of effort into it. I think one of the strongest things that Sabio can offer over other bootcamps is community and support after finishing the course. The curriculum and teaching styles may and probably will change over time (just the nature of the industry in general) but the community Gregorio and Lilianna (the founders) built seems here to stay. Even after you finish the course they and...

    Report

Sabio Alumni Outcomes

82%
Employment Rate
93%
Graduation Rate
$65,000
Median Salary
cirr-logo
Below is the 180 Day Employment Breakdown for 39 graduates included in report:
180 Day employment breakdown
Employed in-field82.0%
Full-time employee82.0%
Full-time apprenticeship, internship or contract position0.0%
Short-term contract, part-time, or freelance0.0%
Started a new company or venture after graduation0.0%
Not seeking in-field employment3.0%
Employed out-of-field5.0%
Continuing to higher educationN/A
Not seeking a job for health, family, or personal reasonsN/A
Still seeking job in-field10.0%
Could not contact0.0%
salary breakdown

Sabio Scholarships

$5000 Sabio Scholarship - Women In Tech

Course Report is excited to offer an exclusive Sabio scholarship for $5000 off tuition!

Eligibility

No eligibility restrictions.

Qualifying Courses

  • Full Stack Node.js with React (Los Angeles)

Recent Sabio News

Jess Feldman
Jess Feldman
Updated May 30, 2024
Hackathons are exhilarating (albeit sometimes stressful!) events where technologists come together to innovate and build projects within a limited timeframe. We’re delving into four reasons to participate in hackathon events, and insights on what you can expect once you’re signed up. Find out where to find your next in-person or online hackathon, plus learn from the hackathon experiences of t...
Jess Feldman
Jess Feldman
Updated December 29, 2023
2023 was a bit of a rollercoaster year! We’re rounding up the most impactful news we saw about coding bootcamps in 2023. Follow along as we highlight 2023’s top trends and break down the year’s biggest coding bootcamp acquisition, fundraises, and initiatives. Plus, we’re sharing our predictions for 2024 — from tech hiring to AI skills to bootcamp tuition financing! Course Report · 2023: T...
Jess Feldman
Jess Feldman
Updated November 30, 2023
Skills training in the classroom and on the job continues to gain steam in November. With the rise in apprenticeships, there’s also continued momentum behind skills-based hiring. In honor of Veteran’s Day, we share a few initiatives helping military veterans get into tech careers. Plus, read recent news in the Online Program Manager (OPM) world and find out which 6 new bootcamps we added to t...
Jess Feldman
Jess Feldman
Updated December 07, 2023
After his service in the US Army, Christian Govero sought work-life balance, flexibility, and affordability when he chose to learn software engineering at Sabio. He attended in-person at their Downtown Los Angeles location and was instantly connected to a vibrant community network of alumni. Even though Chris started at Sabio with no coding experience, he was prepared for his first role as a ...
Jess Feldman
Jess Feldman
Updated November 10, 2023
Sabio offers online and in-person coding bootcamps, so what can you expect from their Downtown Los Angeles campus? Selva Miranda, a Sabio instructor (who is also a Sabio graduate!) gives you a personal tour of the LA campus. Get a glimpse of the classrooms and communal areas, and hear Selva’s advice for choosing between Sabio’s in-person and online bootcamps.  Selva, you are actually a Sab...
Jennifer Krupp
Jennifer Krupp
Updated June 13, 2023
As an Admissions Counselor at Sabio, I work with prospective students through the admissions process, answering questions and guiding them through enrollment. But before Sabio, I spent many years in admissions at traditional universities. Recently, I’ve been flooded with questions about gap years and weighing the choice between a college degree vs a coding bootcamp. Let’s dive into the pros a...
Jess Feldman
Jess Feldman
Updated May 18, 2023
For anyone considering a career in tech, learning JavaScript will likely be key to landing your first job. But how long does it really take to learn JavaScript? Zachary Lynch, a Sabio graduate-turned-instructor, lays out the timeline of how long it takes to go from coding newbie to JavaScript mastery. Zach also shares his insights on how much JavaScript you need to learn to land your first de...
Liz Eggleston
Liz Eggleston
Updated May 16, 2023
Everyone starts learning to code as a beginner – but if you're new to tech, will a coding bootcamp work for you? While a few bootcamps tout low admissions rates and are meant for students with programming experience, the vast majority of bootcamps actually cater to beginners! Small class sizes, project-based learning, networking, and dedicated career coaching are all standard at coding bootca...
Jess Feldman
Jess Feldman
Updated March 30, 2023
Course Report · March 2023 Coding Bootcamp News Roundup Happy Women’s History Month! This March on International Women’s Day, we hosted a live Q&A with four bootcamp alumnae to hear about their career changes into tech and their tips for other women considering pivoting into tech. Layoffs at big tech companies continued through March, but despite this turbulence, IT hiring prediction...
Liz Eggleston
Liz Eggleston
Updated March 27, 2023
In honor of International Women's Day this year, we hosted a Live Alumni Q&A featuring four women who broke into tech by attending bootcamps! The panel answered real questions from the audience like: What inspired these women to make a career change into tech – and why they chose bootcamps like General Assembly, Sabio, LearningFuze, and Skillcrush? What does mentorship look like for...
Jess Feldman
Jess Feldman
Updated November 05, 2024
As a response to the COVID pandemic in 2020, most in-person bootcamps quickly transitioned to online or remote classrooms. In 2024, hybrid classrooms and immersive online learning continue to be popular, but in-person bootcamp options are available again. If you’ve been waiting for an in-person classroom to start your career change, then here are the 30 in-person coding bootcamps with campuse...
Jess Feldman
Jess Feldman
Updated April 04, 2023
Sabio’s remote part-time bootcamp format offers students the same job-relevant curriculum as the full-time program, but with additional flexibility. Robert Johannes, Sabio’s Director of Admissions, takes us through the part-time program – from the real world project that students will build to the career support that part-time graduates can expect. Find out how to choose between Sabio’s part-...

Course Report readers can receive an Exclusive Scholarship to Sabio!

Sabio Alumni Reviews Summary

Based on 250+ Sabio alumni reviews on Course Report, the school is highly regarded for its comprehensive software engineering program. Alumni praise the program for its deep dive into languages and technologies like JavaScript, HTML, CSS, React, .NET Core, and SQL, and for equipping students with both front-end and back-end development skills. One review encapsulates this sentiment: "Sabio not only equips you with a comprehensive skill set in programming but also goes the extra mile in providing job placement resources." However, the intensive nature of the program requires significant commitment and effort.
Overall Experience
4.5
Instructors
4.6
Curriculum
4.6
Job Assistance
4.6
Write A Review
More Information
Guarantees Job
Job Assistance
Includes Housing
Offers Corporate Training
Accepts GI Bill
Licensing
Sabio was approved by the State of California Bureau for Private Post Secondary Education in July of 2016. We pay our annual license fees to BPPE and we submit annual Student Performance Fact Sheet to the state of ca every Dec.
FAQs

How much does Sabio cost?

Sabio costs around $15,000. On the lower end, some Sabio courses like Node.js Full Stack with React cost $9,500.

Where does Sabio have campuses?

Sabio has in-person campuses in Los Angeles, Orange County, and Riverside. Sabio also has a remote classroom so students can learn online.

Is Sabio worth it?

The data says yes! In 2016, Sabio reported a 93% graduation rate, a median salary of $65,000, and 82% of Sabio alumni are employed. The data says yes! In 2018, Sabio reported a 97% graduation rate, a median salary of $72,500, and 79% of Sabio alumni are employed.

Is Sabio legit?

We let alumni answer that question. 255 Sabio alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Sabio and rate their overall experience a 4.53 out of 5.

Does Sabio offer scholarships or accept the GI Bill?

Yes, Course Report is excited to offer an exclusive Sabio scholarship for $5000 off tuition! Sabio accepts the GI Bill!

Can I read Sabio reviews?

You can read 255 reviews of Sabio on Course Report! Sabio alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Sabio and rate their overall experience a 4.53 out of 5.

Is Sabio accredited?

Sabio was approved by the State of California Bureau for Private Post Secondary Education in July of 2016. We pay our annual license fees to BPPE and we submit annual Student Performance Fact Sheet to the state of ca every Dec.

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