Co.Lab
Average Rating4.76
57 Reviews
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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 studen...
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.
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- Christine AProduct Designer • Graduate • Co.Lab Product Design Bootcamp • OnlineVerified by LinkedInSep 10, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
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 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 ex...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!Helen 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! ✨
Helen 
Valence FredrickSoftware Developer • Applicant • Co.Lab Software Developer Bootcamp • OnlineVerified by GitHubSep 10, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceJoin 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 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, ...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.Helen 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! ✨
Helen- SaraJunior Software Developer • Graduate • Co.Lab Software Developer Bootcamp • OnlineVerified by GitHubJul 03, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
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 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 <3Helen 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! ✨
Helen - JunaidAssociate Product ManagerVerified by LinkedInJun 19, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
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 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.Helen 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 ✨
Helen - SolmasUX Designer • Graduate • Co.Lab Product Design Bootcamp • OnlineVerified by LinkedInAug 18, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
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 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 th...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!Helen 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!
✨Helen - Karen SwyszczGraduate • Co.Lab Product Management Training Program • OnlineVerified by LinkedInApr 21, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
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 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 exc...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.Helen 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! ✨
Helen - Denvinn MagsinGraduate • OnlineVerified by GitHubJan 21, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
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 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 te...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.Helen 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 ✨
Helen - Karo OkiGraduate • Co.Lab Product Management Training Program • OnlineVerified by LinkedInJan 04, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
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. This course empowered me and I am no longer having to start from scratch. Would highly recommend for anyone looking for experience.Helen 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 - Rubbiya CharaniaGraduate • Co.Lab Product Management Training Program • OnlineMar 18, 2024Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
The best decision I made!
As someone looking to transition into the field of Product Management, enrolling in Co.lab was one of the best decisions I've made for my career. The program's comprehensive approach to product development and management provided me with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in this dynamic field.
Throughout the bootcamp, the curriculum was meticulously crafted and continuously updated to reflect the latest industry trends and best practices. Under the guidance of e...As someone looking to transition into the field of Product Management, enrolling in Co.lab was one of the best decisions I've made for my career. The program's comprehensive approach to product development and management provided me with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in this dynamic field.
Throughout the bootcamp, the curriculum was meticulously crafted and continuously updated to reflect the latest industry trends and best practices. Under the guidance of experienced instructors and industry professionals, I gained invaluable insights into product strategy, user experience design, agile methodologies, and more.What truly set Co.lab apart was its emphasis on hands-on learning and real-world application. Through group projects, case studies, and interactive workshops, I had the opportunity to apply theoretical concepts to practical scenarios, honing my problem-solving abilities and critical thinking skills.
Moreover, the support and mentorship provided by the bootcamp's staff were unparalleled. Whether it was seeking career advice, refining my resume, or preparing for interviews, the team was always available to offer guidance and assistance every step of the way.
One aspect that particularly impressed me was the bootcamp's commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment. Despite the intensive nature of the program, collaboration and teamwork were encouraged, creating a sense of camaraderie among participants.
As a result of my experience at Co.lab, I feel confident in my abilities as a Product Manager and equipped with the tools necessary to succeed in the industry. I would highly recommend this bootcamp to anyone looking to kickstart their career in product management or enhance their existing skills in the field. - Rebecca ShresthaProduct Manager • Graduate • Co.Lab Product Management Training Program • OnlineSep 13, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Real-World PM Experience
I didn’t know what to expect from the Colab experience and needless to say, it has been such an incredible journey. I gained real-world PM experience working with talented designer and developers! I feel lucky to have had a team who are equally devoted and curious to learn and build the very first MVP.
- Jai GaurApplicant • Co.Lab Software Developer Bootcamp • OnlineAug 04, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Amazing Experience, Learnt a lot!!
Working at Colab as a Software Development Engineer (SDE) has been an absolute game-changer for my career journey. From day one, I was welcomed into a dynamic and innovative environment that encouraged creativity and collaboration.
Collaborating with talented colleagues from diverse backgrounds was an enriching experience that broadened my perspectives and enhanced my problem-solving abilities.
The positive work culture at Colab is truly something to be cherished. It's a place whe...Working at Colab as a Software Development Engineer (SDE) has been an absolute game-changer for my career journey. From day one, I was welcomed into a dynamic and innovative environment that encouraged creativity and collaboration.
Collaborating with talented colleagues from diverse backgrounds was an enriching experience that broadened my perspectives and enhanced my problem-solving abilities.
The positive work culture at Colab is truly something to be cherished. It's a place where your contributions are recognized and celebrated, where ideas are welcomed, and where every team member is empowered to make a difference. The open-door policy and regular feedback sessions further contributed to a transparent and inclusive atmosphere.One of the highlights of my time at Colab was the two-month bootcamp, which was an intensive period of learning, growth, and skill refinement. It not only equipped me with new tools and techniques but also provided an opportunity to work on real-world projects that had a meaningful impact.In summary, my experience at Colab has been exceptional. The people, the projects, and the culture all contribute to making it a truly remarkable workplace.
- Tanay ShirodkarSoftware Developer • Student • Co.Lab Software Developer Bootcamp • OnlineAug 01, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Great Experience!
It was an amazing experience working in a cross-functional team across different timezones. We came up with a product idea, conducted user research, created designs and developed a prototype within 8 weeks. It is an intensive bootcamp which will push you to expand your limits.
Co.Lab Alumni Outcomes
85%
Employment Rate
90%
Graduation Rate
96,000
Median 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 a median income 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 | N/A |
| Employed out-of-field | N/A |
* These outcomes are not audited by Course Report. In some cases, data is audited by a third party.
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Updated March 11, 2021
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Co.Lab Alumni Reviews Summary
Overall Experience
4.8
Instructors
4.7
Curriculum
4.6
Job Assistance
3.9
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FAQs
How much does Co.Lab cost?
Co.Lab costs around $3,800. On the lower end, some Co.Lab courses like Co.Lab Product Management Sprint Ideation Program cost $500.
What courses does Co.Lab teach?
Co.Lab offers courses like Co.Lab Product Design Bootcamp , Co.Lab Product Management Sprint Ideation Program, Co.Lab Product Management Training Program , Co.Lab Software Developer Bootcamp .
Where does Co.Lab have campuses?
Co.Lab teaches students Online in a remote classroom.
Is Co.Lab worth it?
The data says yes! Co.Lab reports a 90% graduation rate, a median salary of $96,000 and 85% of Co.Lab alumni are employed. The data says yes! In 2024, Co.Lab reported a 90% graduation rate, a median salary of $96,000, and 85% of Co.Lab alumni are employed.
Is Co.Lab legit?
We let alumni answer that question. 57 Co.Lab alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Co.Lab and rate their overall experience a 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 rate their overall experience a 4.76 out of 5.
Is Co.Lab accredited?
While bootcamps must be approved to operate, accreditation is relatively rare. Co.Lab doesn't yet share information about their accreditation status.