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Sabio

Average Rating4.53
255 Reviews
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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.

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  • Benjamin
    Benjamin
    Graduate • Los Angeles
    Aug 30, 2016
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    Great Investment to a New Career

    I wanted a career change and I wanted it fast. Before I join Sabio, I only taken a few intro classes to programming when I was in college. But Sabio Pre-Course was very insightful and got me to up to speed for the main course. The 3 months of bootcamp went by really fast. Sabio is not a boring class that you go to everyday and sit there for hours listening to lectures while you're trying to stay awake. No! You are there to work. There is always something to do, fix, an...

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  • Elbert
    Elbert
    Web Developer/ Designer • Graduate • Full Stack Web Development at Antioch University • Los Angeles
    Aug 28, 2016
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    Best Return on Investment

    I come from a business background and can assure attending Sabio will be one of the best financial decisions you make. When I graduate college it cost me around 40K+ and over four years of my life to land me a job that only makes about 35 thousand a year.  That was about a .87 to 1 ratio.

    Attending Sabio, it was a fraction of that price of college, only three months (6 months if you including pre-work) and the result is a position as a Web Developer making quadruple what I paid f...

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  • Gilbert
    Gilbert
    Full Stack Weekday Training (12 weeks) • Los Angeles
    Aug 20, 2016
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    The best decision I've ever made

    Prior to attending Sabio, I was working at a small tech company out in the San Fernando Valley as Business Analysts. During my time there is where I became interested in programming and wanted to see if programming was something I can do. On my free time and weekends, I would spend hours on free coding sites such as codeacademy or freecodecamp tackling their exercises. While I was at work, I would often find myself asking members on our development team for advice and tips on programming a...

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  • Karina
    Karina
    Full Stack Web Developer • Graduate • Full Stack Web Development at Antioch University • Los Angeles
    Aug 18, 2016
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    Amazing school with amazing people!!

    So I checked out a few places before deciding on a bootcamp, one wouldn't let me visit their campus until I paid full tuition, another's website was broken, and then there was Sabio.

    I first went to the info session with pages of questions that Gregorio gladly addressed one by one, immediately after I went and sat in on the remainder of that night's prework class. The fact that they let me sit in on a few classes before paying made me believe that THEY believed in what they were ...

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  • Kendra
    Kendra
    Full Stack Weekday Training (12 weeks) • Los Angeles
    Aug 17, 2016
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    Great Experience

    I was sent through the Sabio program by the corporation I work for, as part of an effort to expand the company's internal pool of software developers and provide career growth to employees. Sabio is the only bootcamp in Los Angeles that was able to provide the type of training my company required. When I returned to my job, I felt extremely confident that I could take on my new role in the Technology Department. 

    One of the best things about Sabio is that we worked on a real-life...

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  • Sarah
    Sarah
    Full Stack Weekday Training (12 weeks) • Los Angeles
    Aug 17, 2016
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    Best Career Move

    I received a job offer before I even graduated the program.

    It took me 6 months of weighing my options to make the leap to start Sabio. I looked at traditional academic paths to becoming a developer: including degree and certification programs, but factoring in waiting for a semester start date, required classes only being offered certain semesters, prerequisites, etc., the process would have taken years (even though I had already received a Bachelor's degree).

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  • Billy M.
    Billy M.
    Student • Full Stack Web Development at Antioch University • Los Angeles
    Aug 12, 2016
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    Sabio is the real deal...

    Just like everybody else on here, I shopped around for a coding bootcamp in Los Angeles. Spoke to a few reps for various coding camps and their "pitch" just didn't seem real.

    I found Sabio, and started reading Gregorio's (CTO/Co-Founder) blog. Talk about passionate. This guy is intense and doesn't F around, he means business.  Automatically fell in love with his mission and his general overview of the industry. The tech industry needs a shake up, and I want to be part of it. Came...

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  • David L
    David L
    Web Applications Developer • Student • Full Stack Weekday Training (12 weeks) • Los Angeles
    Aug 09, 2016
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    Thank you Sabio

    I don't normaly write reviews for anything, but this is a special case. Sabio treats their students like family and I want to write this review as a thank you.

    I chose Sabio because I vibed with the teachers. Go to one of their intro nights and start taking Pre Work to get a feel for it. 

    Before Sabio I had no real experience coding. I was hired for a full time coding gig 2.5 weeks after the course ended. Sabio gave me massive support from learning through getting hired...

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  • Tessa
    Tessa
    Full stack web developer • Graduate • Los Angeles
    Jul 08, 2016
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    Best decision I ever made

    i have shared my story multiple times, you can check out Sabio's blog on the 100th student if you would like to read further. I will keep this short and sweet. I couldn't have made a better decision when choosing Sabio. The instructors and owners are the most caring individuals! Your career/future couldn't be in better hands. Trust what they have set up and be honest with yourself on what you expect to get out of this. You only get what you put in! Thank you Sabio! 

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  • Richard
    Richard
    Full Stack Weekday Training (12 Weeks) • Orange County
    Jul 08, 2016
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    Career Changer

    *If you would like a "cut to the chase" description, please scroll to the bottom of this review. I include a part of my life experience in this review as I believe it is a better representation of how Sabio truly changed my life when I thought it wasn't possible.

     

    Before Sabio

    I graduated from UC Davis with a Food Science Degree hoping to find a stable, well- paying job that I could stay at for the rest of my life, knowing t...

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  • Eric J.
    Eric J.
    Senior Web Developer • Graduate • Full Stack Web Development at Antioch University • Los Angeles
    Jul 08, 2016
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    Just do it

    Hi there - you must be ready for a change. So was I. I set my life on a new course with the help of Sabio.

    I was working a decent job, making a decent wage, being decently fulfilled in my work. However, I wasn't doing as much as I could and I knew it. I had heard about these bootcamp things and decided to look around.

    I browsed for Los Angeles programs right here on coursereport. I thought the reviews for Sabio were too good to be true, but decided to check it out. I we...

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  • Travis A.
    Travis A.
    Software Application Developer • Graduate • Full Stack Weekday Training (12 Weeks) • Orange County
    Jul 06, 2016
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    Best...decision...ever..

    So if you are in the market for a bootcamp there are plenty of them out there. If you are looking for a community of like minded individuals supporting each other through the ups and downs, look no more. Here's a little glimpse of my journey from selecting a program all the way up to employment. 

    Im not going to lie to you and say that Sabio was my first and only choice when selecting a program. Like most, we want to see results and most importantly, that we are not throwing thou...

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Sabio Alumni Outcomes

82%
Employment Rate
93%
Graduation Rate
$65,000
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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

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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.
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4.6
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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.

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