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Sabio

Average Rating4.53
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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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  • Abby
    Abby
    Software Engineer • Graduate • Los Angeles
    Aug 22, 2018
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    Stop looking - CHOOSE SABIO!

    I can't say enough great things about Sabio and my experience in their program! I looked at a lot of different courses in LA and on the west coast, even taking part-time classes at other similar schools before starting Sabio. No one else is doing what they're doing. Seriously! I'm a few months out of the program and I still have zero regrets about my decision to trust Sabio with my career change.

    Sabio prepares you for a JOB! Instructors have years of industry experience, know engi...

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  • Johnny
    Johnny
    Software Engineer • Graduate • YPI Tech Hire Bootcamp • Los Angeles
    Jul 03, 2018
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    Sabio is Number 1

    I always wanted to be a software developer, and Sabio made that dream of mine come true. Just like you I read reviews here and found out about this amazing community. Liliana and Gregorio the founders of Sabio are two of the nicest people I have ever met. Meeting Gregorio assured me that this is unlike any other bootcamp and that they really care about me and my success as a developer. My instructor Dan is one of the most knowledgable, and experienced software developers, and technology sp...

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  • Jordan
    Jordan
    Software Developer • Graduate • Los Angeles
    Jun 26, 2018
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    Not What They Appear To Be

    Sabio does what it says on the tin: they'll teach you to code and(mostly) help you get a job in the field. At least it worked for me. I would take everything they say with a grain of salt though as their talent for marketing far exceeds their ability to deliver on those marketing promises.

    For half of my cohort, C44 which graduated in December 2017, have yet to find work. That's a 50% employment rate for *my* peers(I hear it was better in the past). I would be extremely leary of Sa...

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    Liliana Aide Monge of Sabio

    CEO & Co-Founder

    Jul 02, 2018

    Jordan, 

    I do not understand what has transpired since you graduated at the end of December 2017 to make you this upset with our program.  I am going to clarify a couple of false claims you made in your post, primarily, that 50% of your cohort is unemployed. This is 100% inaccurate. There is only person that has not found full-time employment, and he moved outside of Southern California, where a majority of our employer contacts are located. Every other person is working or is a tech entrepreneur or a student, your claims are false.  Also, you have mentioned on our internal slack channel that you were super happy and grateful to the Sabio Community because all of your reliable job leads came from the community you are now trashing. You work at a job opportunity that was posted on our internal slack jobs channel, and the entire sabio nation gave you a positive referral.  I hope that you seek assistance for whatever is ailing you; however, Sabio did nothing but provide you with support and education for 6 months, and for your 3 months while you were searching for a job.  May you find comfort and solace and move forward in a positive light.  

    Lastly, your CSC 1010 instructor was Jitin, and your bootcamp instructor was Dan, both are industry professionals and not Sabio Grads.   We have two Sabio grads, Danny and Hector that help during the on-boarding and prework / week zero part of the program that is instruction we provide at very little to no-cost PRIOR to the cohort beginning.  Gripping about getting additional assistance before you start the coding bootcamp from Danny and Hector is completely unreasonable and is not tantamount to your erroneous statement "They use grads to teach". That is categorically false.

    You got onto our community slack and began to disparage all our community members; therefore,  you were removed from slack. I think that is the reason why you came onto this review site to write your review, because we refuse to allow you to belittle and abuse our community members. 

    You graduated at the end of December 2017 and you have been employed as a software engineer for months now, it is time you move on to greener pastures, and posting on this review site from your cushy tech job is really unnecessary.  



  • Eddie
    Eddie
    .NET Developer • Graduate • Full Stack Weekday Training (12 Weeks) • Orange County
    Apr 05, 2018
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    Get out what you put in!

    I'm a Marine vet who went through the Sabio via Antioch. Let me start off by saying, just like anything else in life you WILL get out what you put in! A little background about myself; I studied computer science for 1 year, dropped out, joined the Marines but never stop learning about web development. The key to getting the most out of this program is to be aggressive in your learning and never let up. It WILL be exhau...

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  • Drew
    Drew
    Los Angeles
    Feb 05, 2018
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    A viable way into the tech industry

    Enrolling in Sabio was a great career decision. I enrolled in Sabio knowing little about programming. Their prework gave me a good enough foundation to begin cohort, which is where I received the bulk of my training. Having a great instructor makes all the difference, and mine was terrific with over a decade of real industry experience (I lucked out, I heard he recently left). I landed a good job two months after graduation. Ultimately, you get what you put in, so give it your all if you d...

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  • Kyle
    Kyle
    Software Engineer • Graduate • Los Angeles
    Jan 31, 2018
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    The Perfect Launch Pad for Your Career in Tech

    Before Sabio I was a college grad with a Business Degree working in a job doing the same tasks day in and day out. I knew this was not a Job that would move me anywhere anytime soon. My girlfriend was in a marketing position and ended up making the transition into a front end developer role and the work she brought home looks really interesting to me and I have always had an interest in technology. I had experience building PC's and thought it would be a good idea to get into the software ...

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  • Wendy
    Wendy
    Programmer • Graduate • Los Angeles
    Jan 03, 2018
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    Sabio will set you up for success

    When researching bootcamps, extension courses, and computer science degrees, information can be endless. There's so many options. You will hear over and over again that 'you dont need a CS degree to code'. So that's probably why you're reading this. Bootcamps vary and not all have a strong curriculum. After months of research, I found Sabio. I went to the Info Session they had and they answered a lot of questions. But I didn't care about their cool website and fancy graphic portfolio about...

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  • Jessica
    Jessica
    Software engineer • Graduate • Full Stack Weekday Training (12 weeks) • Los Angeles
    Nov 19, 2017
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    Investment in yourself

    Prior to joining Sabio, I was an account manager in the warehouse logisitics business. At the time I felt like I have already capped out at where I am in my career. Wanting more for myself, I decided to enroll in the Sabio program after a referral from an fellow graduate.

    I had no coding/computer science experience prior to Sabio and after the 12 week program, I was able to land a job in a company I'm truly passionate about.

    Aside from the curriculam, I think what sets ...

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  • Jake Westerfield
    Jake Westerfield
    Software Developer • Student • Full Stack Web Development at Antioch University • Los Angeles
    Nov 15, 2017
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    Let Sabio make you a beast!

    Background: U.S Military Veteran(U.S. Navy), I.T.(Desktop Support) 5+ yrs, B.A. in Economics @NIU, tried coding w/ Code Academy, FreeCodeCamp, w3schools.com, eventually realized an in-person coding Bootcamp would be a lot better investment of time(unless you want to waste years learning on your own) and money. 

    I moved to Los Angeles, CA from Chicago, IL to look for programs in software development, initially thinking to move to the Bay Area/ Silicon Valley, I found a great progr...

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  • Jane
    Jane
    Student • Full Stack Node.js with React • Los Angeles
    Nov 08, 2017
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    why sabio

    I was recommended to Sabio from a family member and decided to attend an info session which confirmed that this was the bootcamp I wanted to go to. I was at a plateau career wise and wanted to start making the big bucks. My job absolutely sucked. As one of the few females in the tech department, I was not getting the respect and recognition I deserved and was ready to try something new and truly excell in the industry. The teachers at Sabio are absolutely extraordinary, not only do they kn...

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  • Kenny Okada
    Kenny Okada
    Graduate • Full Stack Weekday Training (12 weeks) • Los Angeles
    Nov 08, 2017
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    Junior Software Programmer

    Less than a year ago, I decided to fully change my career around from international business to go into the tech industry. I randomly stumbled upon Sabio and I couldn’t be happier with my decision. I went from zero knowledge of any programming, development, or even coding in general for that matter to being hired as a junior software programmer. Sabio takes the time and effort for those with zero experience like myself and taking the necessary steps to prepare them for what it’s like to be...

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  • Mylinh
    Mylinh
    Developer Consultant • Student • Full Stack Weekday Training (12 Weeks) • Orange County
    Nov 07, 2017
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    Invest in Yourself

    Learning to be a true developer through Sabio was a rewarding journey, and I’m honestly still in awe at how much I’ve gained through it. This whole experience was just a confirmation that anything is possible if you put your mind to it.

    Earlier this year while deciding if I wanted to go back to school, I kept coming across articles and testimonies about how anyone could learn coding, how career changers were able to thrive in development jobs, and how the tech industry needed mor...

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Sabio Alumni Outcomes

82%
Employment Rate
93%
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$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%
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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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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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