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SV Academy

Average Rating4.8
225 Reviews
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SV Academy is an intensive tech sales training provider that offers a 4-week full-time and 8-week part-time online high-growth sales training program. The full-time schedule has a 40-hour-per-week time commitment for the first 4 weeks of training while the part-time schedule requires about 20 hours per week for the first 8 weeks. SV Academy combines hands-on, intensive training with a strong network, career transition support, and career coaching to help job seekers launch meaningful high-growth business careers. During the training phase, learners will attend live classes, complete weekly assignments, improve their interview readiness, and participate in a live employer project. SV Academy focuses on training job seekers in high-growth sales, an approach pioneered by tech companies and now in demand across all industries. This approach is less about schmoozing than traditional sales, and more focused on data, agile processes, user empathy, and strategic problem-solving.

To be eligible for admission, an applicant must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident. The application process involves completing an online application, submitting and passing a written assessment, and a final interview with an admissions director. No prerequisite skills, business experience, or a perfect GPA is needed for enrollment. SV Academy is looking for committed job seekers with strong written and verbal communication abilities who are coachable and eager to start building their business careers and transform their lives.  

After successfully completing the 4-week full-time or 8-week part-time training, a dedicated Career Transition Manager will help program participants navigate the job search process. SV Academy will also match and facilitate warm introductions between job seekers and prospective employers with open roles. After getting hired, SV Academy graduates will receive professional career coaching for the first 6 months, helping them to maneuver the rough spots of beginning a new career and put them on a path toward a promotion.

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  • Andrew Good
    Andrew Good
    SDR • Graduate • Fellowship • Online
    Feb 08, 2020
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    Break into the Tech Industry!

    Applying to SV Academy was one of the best decisions I've ever made. Their curriculum familiarizes you with the SDR role while challenging you to develop a professional growth mindset, and I was highly impressed by the caliber of the fellows in my cohort as well as the staff and instructors. SVA connects you to a network of people who genuinely care about your professional development and they will get you a foot in the door at exciting tech startups! Beyond that, they are simply a great...
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  • Alicia Mitchell
    Alicia Mitchell
    SDR • Graduate • Fellowship • Online
    Feb 07, 2020
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    Best Career Decision Ever

    When I initially saw the post for SV Academy on LinkedIn I thought it was too good to be true. After connecting with a few fellows through LinkedIn I decided this was the right path to kick start my sales career.  

    This program will demand another level of you, but if you are dedicated to learning the processes you will reap the benefits of a rewarding career in tech sales. 

    The curriculum is designed to give you hands on experience with industry leaders! 
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  • Billy
    Billy
    SDR • Graduate • Fellowship • Online
    Jan 19, 2020
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    You get what you put in it

    I took this fellowship very seriously and landed a job as an SDR in Tech.  They delivered on their promise from A-Z.  This fellow goes from training material, interview prep, then it is YOUR job to execute on the interviews.  

    I wish we went over Salesforce a bit more, but you'll pick it up once you work at your company. (Minor detail)

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  • Andrew
    Andrew
    Enterprise BDR • Graduate • Fellowship • Online
    Nov 23, 2019
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    Exceptional Program!

    Finding and being accepted into the SV Academy Fellowship has been life-altering in the best possible way. I was stuck in a comfort zone (aka - a rut) for some years with the jobs that I was used to doing. I have lived in Silicon Valley for over a decade now and had never felt like I could actually be part of it career-wise. Breaking into the tech sector, even as an entry-level SDR, is NOT easy. I'm so thankful that a couple of great minds came together and saw the opportunity to help open...

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  • Malcolm
    Malcolm
    Sales Development Representative • Graduate • Online
    Nov 17, 2019
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    Your Golden Ticket

    I had a great experience with SV Academy. I thought it was too good to be true: a free bootcamp with guaranteed placement at a top startup in NYC. After asking around my personal network I decided to take a shot and it was the best decision that I've ever made. Within two months I was placed at a startup and tripled my salary overnight. Two things especially contributed to this: they had great interview prep with one on one coaching and they were able to leverage their network to get me in...

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  • Diego
    Diego
    Account Executive
    Nov 01, 2019
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    Life changer!

    SVA has helped me to break into tech and position myself in a closing role for a SaaS company in SF!

    I was accepted to be part of the SVA fellowship in December 2018 while being based in Peru. During the training phase (first three months of the program) I learned everything that I needed to be successful as an SDR:  using empathy and active listening to engage in meaningful conversations with prospects, how to approach a cold call, write c...

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  • Kourosh Jahanian
    Anonymous
    Graduate • Fellowship • Online
    Jan 27, 2024
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    SV Academy Honest review

    100% Honest Review of SVA. Joining was one of the biggest mistakes of my life, the most unethical organization with predatory loan practices. They try to make you feel special by claiming they only accept 2% of candidates when the truth is they will take anyone with a heartbeat and can read basic English. They prey on people's desperation for a new job and sales pitch of making big bucks in the tech industry, then leave you with 10k in debt, and in the worst situation then you start, the...
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    Anonymous
    Graduate • Fellowship • Online
    Jan 25, 2023
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    If you want to break into sales, this is it

    I think this program is amazing. It helps walk you through the entire tech stack and all the tech tools you could think of for a beginner or entry-level position breaking into the tech industry (Salesforce, Salesloft, Gainsight, Slack, etc). There is a lot of handholding in the beginning of the program and once you're ready to start your internship, you feel comfortable enough to be left off on your own to navigate the internship and succeed! Also, I love how there is an Employer's netwo...
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  • Jared popp
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    Graduate • Online
    Dec 21, 2022
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    SVA worth it? Yes!

    My time at SVA was as a part of the full-time SDR program, only 4 weeks long. However, in my short time there I gained and refined valuable skills; and their program doesn't just end at the 4-week mark, like so many programs do. They have provided me with continuing support while looking for employment.
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  • Malicho Taborn
    Anonymous
    Warehouse Associate • Student • Fellowship • Online
    Sep 15, 2022
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    Tech SDR Program

    The program is rigorous and while you receive excellent SDR training, it also prepares you for the interview process.
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  • Gbenga Akinyosoye
    Anonymous
    Fellowship • Online
    Aug 23, 2022
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    Tech Sales

    Great place with an even better community and personnel that helps you get a job but, help you become a better human being.


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  • Savohna Reid
    Anonymous
    SDR • Student • Online
    Jun 13, 2022
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    SDR

    Very challenging but also very rewarding.
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Updated June 22, 2023
Akhil Cherukupally was on the path to be a doctor when he realized he had a change of heart. Risking losing his family’s respect and financial support, he set out to find a career he was proud of and passionate about. When Akhil discovered tech sales, he took the leap to learn a new trade with SV Academy. Five years after graduating from SV Academy, Akhil is heading up a sales team at Google!...
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Updated March 16, 2020
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4.9
Curriculum
4.7
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How much does SV Academy cost?

SV Academy costs around $0.

What courses does SV Academy teach?

SV Academy offers courses like Fellowship.

Where does SV Academy have campuses?

SV Academy teaches students Online in a remote classroom.

Is SV Academy worth it?

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