Co.Lab is an 8-week hands-on, team-based tech training program with individual tracks for Product Managers, Designers, and Developers. Co.Lab students are placed into agile product teams, with each group consisting of a Product Manager, UX/UI/Product Designer, two Software Engineers, and an Industry Mentor. Students then collaborate to go from ideation to MVP launch within eight weeks.In addition to putting their discipline-specific skills into practice, Co.Lab students get the full end-to-end experience within an actual product team. They get to work in an agile environment, conduct sprint planning, road mapping, team retrospectives, negotiate scope, and implement trade-offs between team members. They also receive dedicated mentorship and guidance on their disciplines and their specific product. Co.Lab mentors are from companies like Google, Apple, Microsoft, Linkedin and many more top tech companies.All Co.Lab students receive full access to over 15 classes taught by top leaders currently in the industry in companies like Microsoft, Amazon, Guild Education, WealthSimple and many more. Upon completion of the program, students will showcase their products during a live Demo Day and get feedback from the community and will get the chance to network with recruiters and hiring managers.
Reviews
57 reviews of Co.Lab
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Constance Dubose Verified via LinkedInGraduate · Co.Lab Software Developer Bootcamp · Graduated 2024
Co.lab
As a software developer, I've found Co.lab to be a game-changer for team collaboration. Its intuitive interface seamlessly integrates with Git, facilitating real-time collaborative editing. With built-in communication tools and robust security features, Co....As a software developer, I've found Co.lab to be a game-changer for team collaboration. Its intuitive interface seamlessly integrates with Git, facilitating real-time collaborative editing. With built-in communication tools and robust security features, Co.lab streamlines the development process, making it indispensable for any team looking to boost productivity and innovation.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
Wasi Uddin Verified via LinkedInSoftware Developer · Co.Lab Software Developer Bootcamp · Graduation year 2023
Transformative Co.Lab Experience: Empowering Tech Journey with Exceptional Mentorship
My Co.Lab experience was nothing short of exceptional. It was my first time collaborating with people from different time zones, and it turned out to be the best experience of my life. Co.Lab provided me with a unique opportunity to work with diverse indivi...My Co.Lab experience was nothing short of exceptional. It was my first time collaborating with people from different time zones, and it turned out to be the best experience of my life. Co.Lab provided me with a unique opportunity to work with diverse individuals, and I can confidently say that it's the best platform to kickstart your tech journey.
Thanks to Co.Lab, I not only secured an internship but also ventured into paid work, gaining freelance clients along the way. The impact on my employment status has been remarkable. I am now in a much better professional position, all thanks to Co.Lab.
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Ishan Bhardwaj Verified via LinkedInSoftware Developer · Co.Lab Software Developer Bootcamp · Graduation year 2023
Great learning experience
This experience was one that I'll always remember because being someone with no prior work experience, I learned how a product is developed while playing along with a team and not according to your individual choices which I was used to before this. I enhan...This experience was one that I'll always remember because being someone with no prior work experience, I learned how a product is developed while playing along with a team and not according to your individual choices which I was used to before this. I enhanced my skills a lot more while working on the product and thanks to the bootcamp I really feel confident for my upcoming interviews.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0 -
Naveen K Verified via LinkedInGraduate · Co.Lab Software Developer Bootcamp · Graduated 2023
Great experience
It was an amazing experience. Our team were able to ship a MVP of a product which enables us to get an exposure to work with cross functional team and this program is best for who are looking for experience in real world.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support1.0Instructors5.0 -
Akash Kishore Mukhia Verified via LinkedInGraduate · Co.Lab Software Developer Bootcamp · Graduated 2022
Learned Team work
Co.lab provided me with a remarkable opportunity to solve a real-world problem and dive into project collaboration with a cross-functional team, spanning across different time zones. As someone with no prior experience in this setting, the learning experien...Co.lab provided me with a remarkable opportunity to solve a real-world problem and dive into project collaboration with a cross-functional team, spanning across different time zones. As someone with no prior experience in this setting, the learning experience was both eye-opening and invaluable. While I had spent months learning how to code independently, Co.lab exposed me to a crucial aspect of software development that I had not yet encountered.Overall4.0Curriculum4.0Job support1.0Instructors5.0 -
Olamide Williams Verified via LinkedInProduct Designer · Co.Lab Product Design Bootcamp · Graduated 2023
Skill-building Experience
The three months I spent with my team at Co.Lab as a Product Designer had a significant impact on my career. We worked on a project from start to finish, and I got to fully experience my role as a designer. While we had room to be fully independent in our t...The three months I spent with my team at Co.Lab as a Product Designer had a significant impact on my career. We worked on a project from start to finish, and I got to fully experience my role as a designer. While we had room to be fully independent in our thoughts and decisions, we also had sufficient support from our mentor and the larger Co.Lab community. I got a job immediately after the program because I was able to apply some skills I had picked up/applied while designing my team's product to my technical interview roundOverall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support4.0Instructors5.0 -
Kaitlyn Wickson Verified via LinkedInGraduate · Co.Lab Software Developer Bootcamp · Graduated 2022
Fulfilling team-building Tech experience
Co.lab does so much to set you up with real-life experience developing a product. As a Front-end Developer, I learned so much from talking to my designer and fellow developers about project scope and how to talk about designs and all the decisions that go i...Co.lab does so much to set you up with real-life experience developing a product. As a Front-end Developer, I learned so much from talking to my designer and fellow developers about project scope and how to talk about designs and all the decisions that go into it. I came out with a real-world MVP product that I helped develop from the start. Our project Mentor also gave us invaluable knowledge about how to navigate a project and how to further our goals outside of co.lab.Overall4.0Curriculum4.0Job support4.0Instructors5.0 -
Akorede Dasilva Verified via GitHubProduct Designer · Co.Lab Product Design Bootcamp · Graduated 2022
Product design Cohort review
It was a hands-on learning experience, with real time feedback from mentors. Collaborating in real time with crossfunctional teams from different part of the world mimicking the real setting scenario and then delivering an MVP at the end of it all was a mas...It was a hands-on learning experience, with real time feedback from mentors. Collaborating in real time with crossfunctional teams from different part of the world mimicking the real setting scenario and then delivering an MVP at the end of it all was a masterstrokeOverall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support4.0Instructors5.0 -
Odinaka Onuigbo Verified via LinkedInProduct Designer · Co.Lab Product Design Bootcamp · Graduated 2022
Refreshingly different
Co.Lab is an excellent boot camp for those looking to expand their skills and knowledge as a product designer, product manager, or developer. Colab is well structured and provides a hands-on learning experience in a cross-functional team environment. The me...Co.Lab is an excellent boot camp for those looking to expand their skills and knowledge as a product designer, product manager, or developer. Colab is well structured and provides a hands-on learning experience in a cross-functional team environment. The mentors are knowledgeable and provide helpful feedback and guidance throughout the program. Resources made available to us covered a wide range of topics related to product design and even helped me build in public which aided me greatly in my job search. My time at Colab was concluded with a real-world project (Savour-it) that challenged me and my teammates to apply our skills and abilities. I highly recommend Co.Lab to anyone looking to improve their product design abilities, work in a real-world cross-functional team and take their career to the next level.Overall5.0Curriculum4.0Job support4.0Instructors4.0 -
EMMANUEL JOLUGBO Verified via GitHubGraduate · Co.Lab Software Developer Bootcamp · Graduated 2022
Amazing experience
I recently completed the software development bootcamp and overall, I had a positive experience. The instructors were knowledgeable and supportive, and the curriculum was well-structured and covered a wide range of topics. The hands-on projects and group wo...I recently completed the software development bootcamp and overall, I had a positive experience. The instructors were knowledgeable and supportive, and the curriculum was well-structured and covered a wide range of topics. The hands-on projects and group work helped me to solidify my understanding of the material and apply what I had learned. Additionally, the career services team provided valuable resources and support to help me find a job in the field. The only downside was that the program was intense and fast-paced, so it required a significant time commitment. Overall, I feel that the bootcamp adequately prepared me for a career in software development and I would recommend it to others interested in the field.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
Osadebamwen Jeffery Ukponahiunsi Verified via LinkedInAndroid Developer · Co.Lab Software Developer Bootcamp
Do you want to get a real life product development experience? Co.Lab is the answer
Co.Lab is the complete package if you want to get your hands dirty. You get to work on any product of your choice agreed upon by your team. As a software developer, I had the opportunity to work with a designer and a product manager. We had standup meetings...Co.Lab is the complete package if you want to get your hands dirty. You get to work on any product of your choice agreed upon by your team.
As a software developer, I had the opportunity to work with a designer and a product manager. We had standup meetings as a team and with our mentor.
Co.Lab makes the building process smooth as we were given weekly targets and various resources to guide us. This ensured everyone were on track
During the program we were encouraged to build in public. By sharing my progress and learnings, it increased my visibility among my network.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support4.0Instructors4.0 -
Wisdom Ekpotu Verified via GitHubGraduate · Co.Lab Software Developer Bootcamp · Graduated 2022
The Best
I joined Co.lab with no previous experience with working on a project across teammates in a remote distributed team which varying time zones. This was a first and very educative one. I got to see another equally important aspect side of the software-buildin...I joined Co.lab with no previous experience with working on a project across teammates in a remote distributed team which varying time zones.
This was a first and very educative one. I got to see another equally important aspect side of the software-building process that I did not know about after months of learning how to code on my own.
This program helped me build my decision-making skills on what tools to use to accomplish the problem at hand.Overall5.0Curriculum4.0Job support4.0Instructors4.0 -
Christine A Verified via LinkedInProduct Designer · Co.Lab Product Design Bootcamp · Graduated 2022
Product Designer
I had a great experience with Co.Lab! I'm a post-bootcamp grad and I didn't get to interact or work on projects with a PM or devs before this. Not having this experience really hurt my interviewing capabilities since I had no direct experience as a designer...I had a great experience with Co.Lab! I'm a post-bootcamp grad and I didn't get to interact or work on projects with a PM or devs before this. Not having this experience really hurt my interviewing capabilities since I had no direct experience as a designer on real shipped products. Being in Co.Lab gave me more confidence in that I was able to apply my design process and thinking abilities while also helping me better understand how a product development cycle works. As a result of my experience in Co.Lab, I had more companies reach out for interviews and I felt my interviewing skills improve drastically from this confidence.
If anyone is struggling looking for a role post-bootcamp, I would 100% recommend joining Co.Lab. Since it's part time, you can still job hunt while keeping up your technical skills and working with a cross-functional agile team. It's a win-win to me and totally worth it in the long run!Overall5.0Curriculum4.0Job support3.0Instructors4.0Helen Huang of Co.Lab
Co-Founder
Jan 20, 2023
Hello Christine,
Thanks for the high praises! We're glad that you had such a great time with us, and was able to gain the real-world experience you needed to break the Catch-22 problem of finding real-work experience without getting hired.
You were amazing and we're very excited to know where you'll be at in the future.
You Belong in Tech! ✨
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Valence Fredrick Verified via GitHubSoftware Developer · Co.Lab Software Developer Bootcamp · Graduation year 2022
Join Once and Belong in Tech Forever
This is one of the best Bootcamps I have completed regarding real world software development experience, team work, software development life cycle and learning resources provided. The bootcamp is organised in the best way to support people falling in the l...This is one of the best Bootcamps I have completed regarding real world software development experience, team work, software development life cycle and learning resources provided. The bootcamp is organised in the best way to support people falling in the lack of experience deadlock to break through and deliver real world products. After the bootcamp, I was able to identify my faults which I have done before in software development. Thanks to all the amazing instructors, cohort members, team members and mentors. If you want to get real experience in Software development, join Co.Lab and you will never regret.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support4.0Instructors5.0Helen Huang of Co.Lab
Co-Founder
Jan 20, 2023
Hello Valence,
Co.Lab is more than about taking classes together. It's also about learning how you function in a cross-functional setting so that you'll know what your strengths and weaknesses are, as well as making the necessary professional improvements to make yourself attractive to the job market.
And it seems like you were able to gain much of the same learnings at Co.Lab. We're proud of you!
You Belong in Tech! ✨
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Sara Verified via GitHubJunior Software Developer · Co.Lab Software Developer Bootcamp · Graduated 2021
Great First Step for Finding a Job in Tech
Coming directly form online tutorials, this was a great first hand experience of how to apply my knowledge to real life projects with a cross-functional team. It also taught me a lot of the practical skills needed for building my career and built my confide...Coming directly form online tutorials, this was a great first hand experience of how to apply my knowledge to real life projects with a cross-functional team. It also taught me a lot of the practical skills needed for building my career and built my confidence to put myself out there and interact with my community. And ultimately it was this experience that helped me land my first job as a Software Developer.
Thank you Co.Lab <3Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support4.0Instructors5.0Helen Huang of Co.Lab
Co-Founder
Jan 20, 2023
Hello Sara,
Congratulations on your new Dev role! We found that many of our students are already well-equipped to land their first tech role - one of the only critical problems being the lack of confidence to communicate their technical knowledge effectively, and just put themselves out there.
We're glad that the program was able to help you in this aspect!
The Co.Lab team and community are very proud of you.
You Belong in Tech! ✨
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Junaid Verified via LinkedInAssociate Product Manager
Co.lab kickstarted my product career
I learned a lot during Co.lab that I still use to this day. The content is solid. I didn't have the best team but that experience taught me a lot about being flexible and rolling with the punches like it is in the real world. Helen is a great human being an...I learned a lot during Co.lab that I still use to this day. The content is solid. I didn't have the best team but that experience taught me a lot about being flexible and rolling with the punches like it is in the real world. Helen is a great human being and really tries to treat Co.lab participants like they are family. I ended up transitioning into an APM role at a Forbes top start-up after my stint in Co.lab.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support4.0Instructors5.0Helen of Co.Lab
Co-Founder
Jan 18, 2023
Hello Junaid,
Congratulations on landing your APM role! I always knew you have what it takes to succeed. We're very proud of you.
Special thanks too for the kind words for me. This means a lot! Comments such as yours are what give us the motivation to continue building Co.Lab.
You Belong in Tech ✨
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Solmas Verified via LinkedInUX Designer · Co.Lab Product Design Bootcamp · Graduated 2021
Product Designer
Co.Lab was an incredible experience. Going into the program I was hoping to reignite my love of working on a team after a lonely year of freelancing, I was hoping to gain confidence, and I wanted a portfolio piece I could really speak to, especially during ...Co.Lab was an incredible experience. Going into the program I was hoping to reignite my love of working on a team after a lonely year of freelancing, I was hoping to gain confidence, and I wanted a portfolio piece I could really speak to, especially during job interviews.
I can confidently say that I got all of that and so much more out of the program. With Co.Lab I got to work on a team with a Product Manager and two developers and together we created a product called Podball that helps podcasters speed up their editing workflow. This was all accomplished with the help of mentors and workshops as well as a whole community of other designers, developers and product managers to reach out to throughout the process.
I came into the program with over three years experience as a UX /web designer, but I knew I needed something more to really get the attention of the kind of employers I was after. I can tell you that the case study and subsequent portfolio piece presentation I did on our product Podball was key to helping me impress during interviews and ultimately helped me land my new full-time role as Web Designer at an established marketing tech company. If I have any complaints, it's that I wish Co.Lab had been around when I was fresh out of my bootcamp!Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0Helen Huang of Co.Lab
Co-Founder
Jan 20, 2023
Hello Solmas,
Congratulations on landing your full-time, Web Designer role! Nothing makes us happier than knowing we made a lasting impact to one of our Co.Laborators.
Great work!
You Belong in Tech!
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Karen Swyszcz Verified via LinkedInGraduate · Co.Lab Product Management Training Program
Not Just A Course, But An Amazing Experience
Participating in the PM track has been the highlight of my year thus far. I am so glad I decided to push myself outside of my comfort zone. This program has provided such great support from not just the mentors and my team, but the entire community. I found...Participating in the PM track has been the highlight of my year thus far. I am so glad I decided to push myself outside of my comfort zone. This program has provided such great support from not just the mentors and my team, but the entire community. I found it to be quite an intense program, but in a good way. I learned how to work collaboratively with a designer and two developers to create a functional MVP.
I am proud of what our team has built over the past 5 weeks and am excited to continue working on further developing our product to improve the editing efficiency of podcasters.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0Helen Huang of Co.Lab
Co-Founder
Jan 20, 2023
Hello Karen,
Thanks for sharing your program experience! One of our goals at Co.Lab is providing students the platform to learn about real-work experience in a safe and fun way. We aim to give our students a highly collaborative learning experience with guardrails support.
We're glad that we were able to achieve that for you!
You Belong in Tech! ✨
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Denvinn Magsin Verified via GitHubGraduate · Graduated 2020
Fantastic Enhancer for Portfolio/Resume
You can get SO much out of this program. In the course of 5 weeks I developed an application with a designer and a product manager. This experience gave me a sneak peak on how it is to work with a team and to construct my own goals. I grew not only as a dev...You can get SO much out of this program. In the course of 5 weeks I developed an application with a designer and a product manager. This experience gave me a sneak peak on how it is to work with a team and to construct my own goals. I grew not only as a developer but also as a team player. 10/10 would do again.
My favorite part of this whole journey was not just developing a real application but when I got to show off what I worked on.
In the last week of this program, your team will present what you've been working on to people who have experience in the industry. (JOB OPPORTUNITY/BETTER CONNECTIONS)
Now this is just my experience. You get what you put in.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0Helen of Co.Lab
Co-Founder
Jan 18, 2023
Hello Denvinn,
Thank you for the review! We're really happy to know that you were able to get as much as you needed from our program.
Your team's product was definitely amazing and we can't wait where you'll go from hereon!
You Belong in Tech ✨
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Karo Oki Verified via LinkedInGraduate · Co.Lab Product Management Training Program · Graduated 2020
The course that leaves you with practical experience to apply for PM jobs
This was a fantastic journey and it provided me the combination of practical experience and community support that I never would have gotten elsewhere. Immensely grateful for the opportunity because all I have to do now is build on my existing experience. T...This was a fantastic journey and it provided me the combination of practical experience and community support that I never would have gotten elsewhere. Immensely grateful for the opportunity because all I have to do now is build on my existing experience. This course empowered me and I am no longer having to start from scratch. Would highly recommend for anyone looking for experience.Overall4.0Curriculum4.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0Helen of Co.Lab
Co-Founder
Jan 18, 2023
Hello Karo,
You were also fantastic during your cohort! Our program tries very hard to make sure that students get the practical experience and community support they need to succeed in tech.
We're very happy that we were able to tick off those boxes for you.
You Belong in Tech ✨
Helen
Courses
4 Co.Lab Courses
Full details, syllabus, tuition, and reviews available on each course page.
Co.Lab Software Developer Bootcamp
★ 4.8 (29)
8 weeks
$1,000
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Co.Lab Product Design Bootcamp
★ 4.9 (11)
8 weeks
$1,500
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Co.Lab Product Management Training Program
★ 4.7 (9)
12 weeks
$3,800
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Co.Lab Product Management Sprint Ideation Program
★ 5.0 (2)
4 weeks
$500
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Outcomes
Co.Lab Alumni Outcomes
85%
Employment Rate
90%
Graduation Rate
$96,000
Average Salary
Of the students who enroll at Co.Lab, 90% graduated. 53% of graduates were job-seeking and 85% of job-seeking graduates found in-field employment after 180 days and report an average salary of $96,000. Below is the 180 Day Employment Breakdown for 315 graduates included in this report:
180 Day Employment Breakdown
| Description | Percentage |
| Full Time, In-Field Employee | 70.8% |
| Full-time apprenticeship, internship or contract position | 1.0% |
| Short-term contract, part-time position, freelance | 13.3% |
| Employed out-of-field | 15.9% |
* These outcomes are not audited by Course Report. In some cases, data is audited by a third party.
News
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Is Co.Lab worth it?
Co.Lab reports a graduation rate of 90%, a median salary of $96,000, and an employment rate of 85%.
How much does Co.Lab cost?
Co.Lab courses range from $500 for Co.Lab Product Management Sprint Ideation Program to $3,800 for Co.Lab Product Management Training Program .
What courses does Co.Lab teach?
Co.Lab offers courses like Co.Lab Software Developer Bootcamp , Co.Lab Product Design Bootcamp , Co.Lab Product Management Training Program , Co.Lab Product Management Sprint Ideation Program.
Where does Co.Lab have campuses?
Co.Lab teaches students Online in a remote classroom.
Does Co.Lab offer scholarships or accept the GI Bill?
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Is Co.Lab legit?
We let alumni answer that question. 57 Co.Lab alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Co.Lab and shared their experiences. Their overall rating is 4.76 out of 5.
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You can read 57 reviews of Co.Lab on Course Report! Co.Lab alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Co.Lab and shared their experiences. Their overall rating is 4.76 out of 5.
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