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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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  • Taciane
    Taciane
    Tech BA • Student • Product Management (Short Course) • Sydney
    Apr 27, 2020
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    Great Course + Nicest Instructors

    I really enjoyed each stage of the Product Management Course (Part-time) I completed in Sydney. I'm very happy with the outcome and all the content presented since how to define a product idea, validation, find customers and competitors until we already push it to the marketplace, besides that the class about how to get a job and how to improve the resume + understand job titles + salary etc was very valuable.

    I truly recommend GA and likely will come back for a new course.
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  • Michael
    Michael
    Graduate • 3. User Experience Design Bootcamp (Full Time) • Austin
    Apr 25, 2020
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    Intense Immersive – Totally Worth It

    I have almost 10 years of full-time design experience, but I wanted to make sure I was going to be successful in my move to user experience design. For me, there was some information I already knew but there was a lot of new content, which is what I expected. The new content flowed like water from a fire hose and the days were long, but what can you expect from an "immersive boot camp" after all? The new software was really easy for me to pick up, but if you aren't quick to pick up new d...
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  • Cristen Johnson
    Cristen Johnson
    Graduate • User Experience Design (Short Course) • Online
    Apr 25, 2020
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    Online Nightmare

    I took this course from June to August of last year. I received my certificate of what I assumed to be a somewhat challenging but realistic journey to employment. Professor Kiri and Victor were great! They've been available for critiques and references. I have no issues with them at all; however, I do not take the online course with the expectations of getting hired after. I came from a completely different industry (which they encourage), but I was not expecting it to be like this. In t...
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  • Ethan Strominger
    Ethan Strominger
    Software Engineer | eXtreme Programmer | Pair Programmer • Student • 2. Software Engineering Bootcamp (Full Time) • Boston
    Apr 15, 2020
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    Software Engineer

    Everything was great about this course.  Instructors were knowledgable.  Curricula and structure were brilliant.  The experience led to deep bonds between myself and others.  I have been in the industry for 20 years and decided to brush up my skills.  I learned a ton.
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  • JenniferM
    JenniferM
    Graduate • 3. User Experience Design Bootcamp (Full Time) • Denver
    Mar 23, 2020
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    UX Designer

    I absolutely made the best decision to join General Assembly's UXDI immersive, in person, 10 week course.  I entertained a handful of coding bootcamps over the year, and everything seamlessly fell into place when I decided on the UX path.  The admin were extremely helpful & transparent during the onboarding process. My instructor was beyond incredible. He had energy, enthusiasm and honesty throughout the course.  This is a tough course in terms of hours and dedication needed. The sta...
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  • S
    S
    Graduate • 2. Software Engineering Bootcamp (Full Time) • Boston
    Mar 09, 2020
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    Software Engineering Immersive

    Fantastic program. Make sure you do your research before coming into he program, though - we had some classmates who thought the curriculum would get more into data science and cyber security, which is definitely not the purpose of this program. That being said, if you're looking to get experience (using templates) in front end web development and designing api's, this is an excellent course. It's important to remember that, at the end of the program, you're not supposed to be a programm...
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  • Bibek
    Bibek
    Graduate • 2. Software Engineering Bootcamp (Full Time) • Boston
    Feb 24, 2020
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    The GA syllabus is through and keenly focused on the needs to the modern software engineer industry. The instructors are knowledgable and have a wealth of expertise. But the program also works hard to build a supportive community between and among its students and staff that helped me unlock my potential to a far greater degree.
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  • Vicky R.
    Vicky R.
    Graduate • 2. Software Engineering Bootcamp (Full Time) • Boston
    Jan 29, 2020
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    I really loved it!

    I am so glad that I decided to go to GA as a newcomer to coding. Not only did I learn a lot about web development, but I also built a really good foundation to learn more about coding. It's definitely not easy, and you're going to live and breathe code for 3 months, but it's well worth it. 

    My favorite aspect of GA is definitely the community. There's a strong network of GA grads/staff/students in Boston, and they're all genuinely supportive of you as a person. Even now, when I'v...

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  • Heidi Austin
    Heidi Austin
    UX Designer • Graduate • 3. User Experience Design Bootcamp (Full Time) • Boston
    Jan 29, 2020
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    UXDI

    The GA UXDI program was a project based, full time experiene. I was immersied in the world of UX with great instructors that organized projects for students with Boston based clients. Thorughout the program I was connected witha career coach who has supported me throughout the job search post-graduation. 

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  • A.T.
    A.T.
    Graduate • 1. Data Science Bootcamp (Full Time) • London
    Dec 25, 2019
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    GA Data Science Immersive

    I attended the GA Data Science Immersive in London in 2019. I will of course only relate my experience at this particular GA course in London, and I have no experience as to how it is conducted elsewhere. First of all, I would like to state that I thoroughly enjoyed the course, and the instructor (Christoph) was fantastic. It suited my purposes well, and was what  expected when I enrolled in it. That said, I can see why the course might not be for everyone given the not insignificant cost ...

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  • Rakesh B
    Rakesh B
    Product Manager • Applicant • Product Management Immersive • London
    Nov 06, 2019
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    Great course. you can walk away with some good learning straightaway

    Attended this course as a company sponsor. must say this was great, intense,practical and comprhensive.

    liked the course structure, homeworks/exercises, team activities, course material and references and also the clack channel to communicate with fellow students/instructors or even alumni.

    only thing i felt it was more a start-up/small scale oriented in a few instances. will be good hif there were more examples are from large size organisations scenarios. 

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  • Mary Sadanowicz
    Mary Sadanowicz
    Product Designer • Graduate • 3. User Experience Design Bootcamp (Full Time) • Chicago
    Aug 22, 2019
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    UX Design Immersive was worth it

    I made the switch to product design after contemplating the career move for a couple years. I was nervous about making a change, and put it off until I exhausted all other options. I completed the full-time UX design immersive course because I wanted to get more formal training and experience in the field, in a short time frame. 

    Pros: GA stood out to me because of the timeframe (only 10 weeks!) and career coaching (which is amazing). I had also been to a few of their events and ...

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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
DescriptionPercentage
Full Time, In-Field EmployeeN/A
Full-time apprenticeship, internship or contract positionN/A
Short-term contract, part-time position, freelanceN/A
Employed out-of-fieldN/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.

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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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Updated September 30, 2024
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General Assembly Alumni Reviews Summary

Overall Experience
4.3
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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.

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.

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All of General Assembly's regulatory information can be found here: https://generalassemb.ly/regulatory-information

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