General Assembly
Average Rating4.31
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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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- ParisaGraduate • MelbourneVerified by LinkedInSep 18, 2024Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
great opportunity for career change
The course was full of practical content coming from latest technologies used in industry. I have to put my 120% to learn new things covered in the course. it started from basic things like html and css and ended up with django and mysql. Real project and being hands-on through the course helped me to upskill quickly.
Joel, our main instructor, has an incredible depth of technical skills, particularly in software development. His ability to break down complex concepts into manageable ...The course was full of practical content coming from latest technologies used in industry. I have to put my 120% to learn new things covered in the course. it started from basic things like html and css and ended up with django and mysql. Real project and being hands-on through the course helped me to upskill quickly.
Joel, our main instructor, has an incredible depth of technical skills, particularly in software development. His ability to break down complex concepts into manageable lessons made a significant impact on my learning experience. The hands-on projects and real-world applications he introduced us to not only enhanced my technical proficiency but also sparked my passion for software engineering. - Christine ChinGraduate • 3. User Experience Design Bootcamp (Full Time) • New York CityVerified by LinkedInAug 14, 2024Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Great experiential learning!
I took the User Experience Design Immersive course in 2018 and had a great time! We learned the foundations of UX design and worked together in groups to apply our learnings to various projects. We even worked directly with a client at the end of the course. I left the course with 5 different case studies that I was able to showcase in my interviews for UX Design roles after graduation.
Tyler Hartrich, Neil Kahn, and Carly Liebman were supportive instructors and made the class fe...I took the User Experience Design Immersive course in 2018 and had a great time! We learned the foundations of UX design and worked together in groups to apply our learnings to various projects. We even worked directly with a client at the end of the course. I left the course with 5 different case studies that I was able to showcase in my interviews for UX Design roles after graduation.
Tyler Hartrich, Neil Kahn, and Carly Liebman were supportive instructors and made the class feel like a little family. Thank you all for creating an engaging learning environment for us!
If you're making a career change like I did, taking a bootcamp like this one at GA is a great way to start by learning with likeminded people from different backgrounds and really gain knowledge needed for your first UX role. UX is constantly evolving, so in addition to the course, it would be important to continue learning about new innovations, emerging technologies, and case studies from others about best practices. - Joey LSoftware Engineer • Graduate • 2. Software Engineering Bootcamp (Full Time) • SingaporeVerified by LinkedInMay 22, 2024Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Fast-paced, but projects can be portfolio-worthy
I thoroughly enjoyed my time at GA. With 4 projects within 3 months, these were a good start to having a portfolio upon graduation. Naturally, that depended on your effort and diligence throughout the project duration. The pace was pretty fast with a project week after every two weeks of classes, but that served to stretch my learning capabilities. The course covers the basics of full-stack software development. There is definitely a lot more to learn in the tech industry, but it’s a goo...I thoroughly enjoyed my time at GA. With 4 projects within 3 months, these were a good start to having a portfolio upon graduation. Naturally, that depended on your effort and diligence throughout the project duration. The pace was pretty fast with a project week after every two weeks of classes, but that served to stretch my learning capabilities. The course covers the basics of full-stack software development. There is definitely a lot more to learn in the tech industry, but it’s a good stepping stone for mid-career switchers. 
Amelia WardGraduate • 2. Software Engineering Bootcamp (Full Time) • OnlineVerified by GitHubMay 09, 2024Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceTough but great experience.
I recently completed the Software Engineering Bootcamp at General Assembly and it has been an extraordinary journey. Very tough, but definitely worth it.
From day one, the course was well structured and a nice balance between theory and practical, hands-on projects. The curriculum is well-designed, covering a wide range of topics, from basic programming concepts to complex algorithms and data structures. My instructor was exceptional. They were able to bring their previous exper...I recently completed the Software Engineering Bootcamp at General Assembly and it has been an extraordinary journey. Very tough, but definitely worth it.
From day one, the course was well structured and a nice balance between theory and practical, hands-on projects. The curriculum is well-designed, covering a wide range of topics, from basic programming concepts to complex algorithms and data structures. My instructor was exceptional. They were able to bring their previous experience into the classroom and give us some good tips and tricks on how our days will work when we are a developer. They were always available for one-on-one sessions, to answer questions and provide guidance on projects.
Another highlight of the program was the collaborative environment. I was initially skeptical that an online program would be particularly engaging but we worked closely with others in the class, and have even met with them in person after the course finished. We worked on numerous group projects big and small that simulated real software development scenarios.
In conclusion, The skills, confidence, and connections I've gained are invaluable. I highly recommend this program to anyone looking to make a significant impact in their professional life.- Evyn-Rose GoldsteinStudent • 2. Software Engineering Bootcamp (Full Time) • LondonVerified by LinkedInApr 29, 2024Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
A Disabled Students Journey
Wow!
Wow is all I can say. General Assembly is quite possibly one of the most accommodating, inclusive and accessible companies I've ever come across. If you are applying and are worried about achieving this course, as it is quite intense, please do not fret. JUMP! Apply! I received endless help, understanding, and accommodation throughout my course and completed it with flying colours.
The student success team, Joanna and Somerset, are who will assist with anyth...Wow!
Wow is all I can say. General Assembly is quite possibly one of the most accommodating, inclusive and accessible companies I've ever come across. If you are applying and are worried about achieving this course, as it is quite intense, please do not fret. JUMP! Apply! I received endless help, understanding, and accommodation throughout my course and completed it with flying colours.
The student success team, Joanna and Somerset, are who will assist with anything you may need and they are INCREDIBLE.
The instructors are understanding and willing to help and give that extra time to you if you need it.
Outcomes has also been very accessible and understanding!
Thank you General Assembly, I am endlessly grateful for the beautiful experience you gave me!
- Michael TharrattSoftware Developer • Graduate • 2. Software Engineering Bootcamp (Full Time) • SydneyVerified by LinkedInFeb 26, 2024Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
A big help in transitioning careers
I had already been taking some self guided studies in the software engineering domain for a few months prior to applying for GA but decided paying to do their program would be the quickest pathway to obtaining my first job in the field. Given the knowledge I had already obtained prior to the bootcamp commencing, I was initially a little frustrated with the basic content in the first two weeks but when I flagged this with my instructor he was more than happy to give me additional reading ...I had already been taking some self guided studies in the software engineering domain for a few months prior to applying for GA but decided paying to do their program would be the quickest pathway to obtaining my first job in the field. Given the knowledge I had already obtained prior to the bootcamp commencing, I was initially a little frustrated with the basic content in the first two weeks but when I flagged this with my instructor he was more than happy to give me additional reading and content to study while the class covered the first unit. It was all up hill from here though and the next 10 weeks I found myself allocating easily 60 hours a week to study (including class time/homework and my own additional exploration). Some days I felt dizzy from the amount of info I was trying to retain but building the project at the end of each unit was very fun and rewarding. My teacher (dt) was incredible and excelled at helping students get the most out of such a short term program. The careers team were also very helpful in providing a framework and support to help you get that first job. It took me a further 3 months of hustling every day and nearly 180 job applications to land my first job but here I am writing this 12 months from starting the course, in a permanent job as a fully remote software developer and I couldn't be happier.
- M. Farhan RaisGraduate • 1. Data Science Bootcamp (Full Time) • SingaporeVerified by LinkedInFeb 15, 2024Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Hollistic data science crash course
The bootcamp is everything you need to get yourself up to speed in terms of data science competency.
Being a bootcamp, there are some assumptions that you need to know upfront:- It will be FAST paced! It is a bootcamp after all. It will feel like cramming a few uni semesters into one.
- You need to have some competency in Python and A level/uni maths.
- Commit the ENTIRE 3 months to this course. Pretty much doesn’t leave much time for anything else.
The bootcamp is everything you need to get yourself up to speed in terms of data science competency.
Being a bootcamp, there are some assumptions that you need to know upfront:- It will be FAST paced! It is a bootcamp after all. It will feel like cramming a few uni semesters into one.
- You need to have some competency in Python and A level/uni maths.
- Commit the ENTIRE 3 months to this course. Pretty much doesn’t leave much time for anything else.
Having said that, the course materials are very comprehensive and instructors very supportive.
Career coach is also very helpful, though of course only as helpful as the effort that you put in yourself.
There’s just a few areas that the course is lacking, which is understandable due to its short duration:- More comprehensive SQL. The bootcamp only touhes it superficially, though the industry seems to emphasise on this.
- Data visualisation softwares. Qlik/Tableau/Power BI is not covered at all, but will be a huge bonus if you have some competency.
Overall, HIGHLY RECOMMENDED if you’re looking to do a career switch or to gain data science competency. - Philip K.Graduate • MelbourneVerified by GitHubFeb 06, 2024Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Embarking on Web Development
Embarking on my journey into web development with General Assembly was nothing short of intensive, yet immensely rewarding. Over the duration of the course, we delved deep into the core pillars of web development, covering HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Boolean logic, and the invaluable skill of utilizing GitHub and specialised software. Each topic presented its own challenges, but the journey was enriched by the dedicated guidance of our course instructors. The course structure deman...Embarking on my journey into web development with General Assembly was nothing short of intensive, yet immensely rewarding. Over the duration of the course, we delved deep into the core pillars of web development, covering HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Boolean logic, and the invaluable skill of utilizing GitHub and specialised software. Each topic presented its own challenges, but the journey was enriched by the dedicated guidance of our course instructors. The course structure demanded diligence and perseverance, but the allure of creating something tangible, something that resonates with the digital world, kept me filled with enthusiasm. Despite the steep learning curve, the journey remained consistently intriguing, with each lesson offering new insights and opportunities for growth. One of the standout aspects of the course was the unwavering support and motivation provided by the teachers. Their passion for the subject matter was infectious, igniting a fire within each student to push beyond their limits and strive for excellence. Their encouragement played a pivotal role in navigating through the complexities of web development and emerging victorious on the other side. As the course drew to a close, the culmination of our efforts manifested in the creation of our own websites. This hands-on experience not only solidified our understanding of the concepts but also instilled a sense of accomplishment that cannot be overstated. Witnessing the transformation from novice to proficient developer was a testament to the effectiveness of the course curriculum and the dedication of our mentors. In retrospect, while the journey was undeniably challenging, it was also profoundly fulfilling. The skills acquired throughout the course not only equipped me with the technical know-how required for a career in web development but also provided invaluable insights into the potential future that lies ahead in this dynamic field. For anyone considering a career in web development, this course is not just an educational opportunity but a gateway to understanding the boundless possibilities that await in the world of technology. - Abdullahi AliGraduate • Los AngelesVerified by LinkedInJan 15, 2024Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
My Disheartening Journey with General Assembly's Bootcamp and Job Guarantees
I attended General Assembly's bootcamp, and while my instructor was knowledgeable and supportive, I experienced disappointment with their job placement promises. Initially, I was led to believe that landing a job post-graduation would be more immediate. However, the reality was different. They often cited minor reasons, like not responding to one of their messages, to avoid accountability for job placement. Despite being punctual and diligently completing all requirements for over a year...I attended General Assembly's bootcamp, and while my instructor was knowledgeable and supportive, I experienced disappointment with their job placement promises. Initially, I was led to believe that landing a job post-graduation would be more immediate. However, the reality was different. They often cited minor reasons, like not responding to one of their messages, to avoid accountability for job placement. Despite being punctual and diligently completing all requirements for over a year, I found their commitment to securing employment opportunities somewhat lacking. It's crucial for prospective students to approach their expectations with a realistic perspective on post-graduation outcomes.I wouldn't have enrolled in the course at General Assembly if they hadn't assured me of a job guarantee. The promise of post-graduation employment heavily influenced my decision to purchase the course. However, the disparity between their assurances and the actual job placement process left me feeling misled and dissatisfied with the overall experience. Clear communication and realistic expectations are essential when making decisions about educational investments, and unfortunately, the initial commitment to guaranteeing a job did not align with the outcome. - Kirti SharmaTechnology Consultant • Graduate • Product Management (Short Course) • LondonVerified by LinkedInDec 22, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Excellent Product Management Beginners Guide
The GA Course instructors (Glen & Joe) were great at taking us through the material in a logical, engaging and digestible way. We got a great intro into product management principles with great examples of real world applications. - Soo YeongUX designer • Graduate • AtlantaVerified by LinkedInDec 14, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Thank you for your patience
A heartfelt shout-out to John Jacobs and Evan Maloney from General Assembly for illuminating the path. Their mentorship has opened up a world of possibilities! 🌟 Grateful for the journey and ready for new horizons! Their professionalism and patience have helped me succeed in learning coding as a designer, and I am able to continue learning after graduating. Their encouragement...A heartfelt shout-out to John Jacobs and Evan Maloney from General Assembly for illuminating the path. Their mentorship has opened up a world of possibilities! 🌟 Grateful for the journey and ready for new horizons! Their professionalism and patience have helped me succeed in learning coding as a designer, and I am able to continue learning after graduating. Their encouragement during the class has helped me have a smooth process in learning front-end coding. I definitely recommend them to anyone who wishes to learn front-end coding with them. - Ernest TanDigital Engineer • Graduate • 2. Software Engineering Bootcamp (Full Time) • SingaporeVerified by LinkedInNov 04, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Detemination Paid Off
If you have the determination and self-discipline to put in consistent effort to continously learn, you can excel in software engineering. The GA SEI course is excellent and I recommend it.
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
| 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 |
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. Please be sure to mention the Course Report CR1500GA promo code to the GA Admissions team so General Assembly can extend the discount to you upon acceptance.
Eligibility
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)
- Data Analytics (Short Course) (Online)
- Data Science (Short Course) (Online)
- Digital Marketing (Short Course) (Online)
- Front-End Web Development (Short Course) (Online)
- JavaScript Development (Short Course) (Online)
- Product Management (Short Course) (Online)
- Python Programming (Short Course) (Online)
- React Development (Short Course) (Online)
- User Experience Design (Short Course) (Online)
- Visual Design (Short Course) (Online)
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General Assembly Alumni Reviews Summary
Overall Experience
4.3
Instructors
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.
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. 706 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. Please be sure to mention the Course Report CR1500GA promo code to the GA Admissions team so General Assembly can extend the discount to you upon acceptance. General Assembly accepts the GI Bill!
Can I read General Assembly reviews?
You can read 706 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