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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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  • Kate Nguyen
    Kate Nguyen
    Graduate • Product Management Immersive • San Francisco
    May 02, 2018
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    Product Management

    I 100% honestly believe if it wasn't for my instructor, Shanu, I wouldn't have enjoyed it as much as I did.  Even after a long day at work, I still look forward going to class because she outlines the course to be relatable,  straightforward and engaging. She was flexible when it came to assignments if it was reasonable, she provided honest feedback on our progress and you can see she sincerely cares. Huge shout out to the GA staff in SF too for being accommodating. 

    The course its...

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  • Aaron Klein
    Aaron Klein
    Art Director • Graduate • User Experience Design Immersive (full-time) • Seattle
    May 02, 2018
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    Loved GA

    GA was exactly what I needed, as I was coming off of a bad experience at a graduate program in Los Angeles. I was looking to learn real-world skills, that are relevant to today's work. GA gave me exactly what I was looking for, and then some. I felt like I was becoming more professionally capable every day, I was able to work with talented people, and make great connections. The GA environment allows everyone to help everyone. It is competitive, but it is a friendly competition. I felt tha...

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  • Megan Clark
    Megan Clark
    Customer Success Specialist • Graduate • Data Analytics (Part-time) • Boston
    May 02, 2018
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    Data Analytics

    Improve Excel skills, learn to parse and manage data with SQL, and visualize data in Tableau. https://generalassemb.ly/education/data-analytics

     

     

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  • Mustafa Inamullah
    Mustafa Inamullah
    Creative Director • Graduate • User Experience Design Immersive • Atlanta
    Apr 26, 2018
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    Great Program - Better Community

    GA provides a community that will remain valuable to me for the rest of my life. Being in GA is like being in a giant band with reach throughout the country. Everytime you meet another GA graduate, you have an instant friend. The networking aspect is impecable. Not only is there hundreds of brilliant GA grads, but GA creates a space that attract some of the best minds and speakers in the industry. 

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  • Peter Lew
    Peter Lew
    UX/UI Designer • Graduate • User Experience Design Immersive • New York City
    Apr 24, 2018
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    UX Designer

    Overall I found General Assembly to be a great experience and was extremely valuable for me in making the transition into UX. When I finished the program I felt like I had the absolute minimum skills necessary for a UX Designer but I was able to build upon the foundation after many months of additional learning and practice. The program was heavy on research, presenting, collaborative teamwork, so it allowed me to work on skills that were not my greatest strengths.

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  • Anya Melnyk
    Anya Melnyk
    Interactive Developer • Graduate • Web Development Immersive • New York City
    Apr 24, 2018
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    Life changing experience!

    GA has been great. It has opened the doors to a new career for me. 
    Our instructors were amazing, super helpful, knowledgable and personable. 
    The course was very intense, with tons of information in the class and a lot of homework. The course has definitely helped me build a foundation for understanding how programming works. And prepare us students for the real world projects.
    Overall I was very happy and have a great job now and feel accomplished with my career.

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  • Eduardo
    Eduardo
    Student • Web Development Immersive • New York City
    Apr 15, 2018
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    Hostile environment

    I have spoken to my attorney and I have been assured there is nothing the General Assembly legal team can do about my factual review. DO NOT LET THEM INTIMIDATE YOU.

    I was harassed constantly while attending the WDI course and despite making this proof evident to General Assembly, the bully was not disciplined, instead allowed to thrive. Clear violations of the alleged code of conduct were ignored. I have been told this is not the first time where rules were b...

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  • Nico
    Nico
    Graduate • User Experience Design Immersive (Full-Time) • Sydney
    Apr 05, 2018
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    Amazing learning experience

    The 10 weeks UX immersive bootcamp at General Assembly in Sydney was one of the best learning experiences of my life! The UX course was a good mix of theory and practice. We covered both research and design and worked on 5 projects to put everything we learned into practice. My instructor was very passionate about UX and had extensive industry knowledge, he provided a lot of constructive feedback throughout the course. The outcomes program was great, they helped me tailor my linkedin/resum...

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  • James Ferguson
    James Ferguson
    Frontend developer • Graduate • Web Development Immersive • Sydney
    Apr 04, 2018
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    Web development immersive course

    This course is a great way to kick start a new career in web development. I took my course at the Sydney GA campus and found the course and staff were excellent.
    Over the 12 weeks the course covered a great deal of content and was structured in a way that was very conducive for learning.
    The course content and the network of people I met through General Assembly, helped me change career and become a Frontend developer in a full time job.

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  • Aneesa Malik
    Aneesa Malik
    Graduate • Data Analytics (Part-time) • London
    Apr 04, 2018
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    Data Analytics

    Having recently undertaken the accelerated Data Analytics course in Mar-18, I can safely say the course was well taught from start to finish. The instuctor, Joana and teaching asistant, Jasmine, were extremely approachable and made sure all students had a firm grasp of the contents and the concepts covered on the course. Alongside this, the facilities and staff at the General Assembly created a great flexible working environment which allowed students to continue with course work in the ev...

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  • Anonymous
    Product Designer • Graduate • User Experience Design Immersive • Boston
    Apr 04, 2018
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    User Experience Design Immersive Graduate

    I took the UXDI class and absolutely loved it. It was the perfect fit - instruction from an experienced designer, the theory behind UX design, real world examples, and hands on projects. My favorite part of the class was the hands-on client project. Being able to work on a project that had real world goals and impact made the work I had put in earlier in the class all come together. Plus, having that in my portfolio was huge boon when finding a new job! 

    The job support is thorough...

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  • David Lam
    David Lam
    UX Designer • Graduate • User Experience Design Immersive (Full-Time) • Sydney
    Mar 28, 2018
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    UX Design Immersive review

    Incredible learning environment and very supportive staff. Learning is very efficient by method of "I do, we do, you do". Learned lessons and practically by working on real projects. Felt really connected with industry as I was encouraged to attend meetups, was connected with a alumni mentor and attended office visits.

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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.

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.

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

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