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General Assembly

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General Assembly is a technical education provider that teaches students the skills, career advice and networking opportunities needed to make a career change into a tech role, in as little as three months. General Assembly offers part-time and full-time bootcamps and short courses in web and mobile development, product management, data science, and more. The bootcamp experience is led by instructors who are expert practitioners in their field. Students should expect to build a solid portfolio of real-life projects. Since 2011, General Assembly has graduated more than 40,000 students worldwide from the full time and part time bootcamp.

To enroll at General Assembly, applicants should submit an online application to connect with a GA Admissions team member who will work with them to decide if a tech bootcamps is the right fit. The GA Admissions staff are also prepared to speak with applicants about the best tech role for them, learning styles at GA, expected outcomes after the bootcamp, options to finance the bootcamp, career services offered by GA, and more.

To help students land their first job in a tech role, General Assembly students are supported by career coaches from day one. The program is enhanced by a career services team that is constantly in talks with employers about their tech hiring needs. 

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  • Michael Fesselmeyer
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    Software Engineer • Graduate • 2. Software Engineering Bootcamp (Full Time) • New York City
    Apr 12, 2024
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    Don't attend this school

    I attended this bootcamp in 2023 and was one of the blessed few to actually receive a job.  Our `outcomes` teacher who is supposed to help you find a job was fired in the middle of one of our `outcomes` classes.  Most of the students I went to school with have been unable to find work in the field.  I hear that this bootcamp used to be a good one before the corporation that now owns it took over and decided to cut corners, restrict campus access, and generally not care about the success ...
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  • Nadiah
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    Software Developer • Graduate • 2. Software Engineering Bootcamp (Part Time) • Singapore
    Mar 19, 2024
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    Fun, Challenging, Rewarding

    I graduated from the Software Engineering Immersive Bootcamp in Nov 2023. It was truly a rewarding experience for me as I managed to learn so much in such a short period of time. The instructional team were also very helpful and knowledgeable in the field and were always willing to answer any questions we had, at any time of day. It was definitely challenging to learn a whole new field in a few months, but with consistent work and the support around me, it made it a fun and rewarding exp...
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  • Justin Kenealy
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    Integrations Developer • Graduate • 2. Software Engineering Bootcamp (Part Time) • Sydney
    Mar 13, 2024
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    Engaging, efficent, tailored

    I had an excellent experience. The course was well laid out, the instructors were clear, and the structure of content and labs made it easy to become comfortable with new concepts quickly. The career coaching by Steph Gonzales was very helpful and I landed a job within 2 months of graduating in mid 2023
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  • Shu Ching Goh
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    UX Designer • Graduate • 3. User Experience Design Bootcamp (Full Time) • Singapore
    Feb 26, 2024
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    Overall nice course, but be careful of the job placement promises

    I attended General Assembly's bootcamp in UX design, and while my instructor was knowledgeable and supportive, I experienced disappointment with their job placement promises. Initially, I was led to believe that the duration of landing a job post-graduation would be as per advertised, which is 6 months. However, the reality was different. It took me 2 months to land an internship and another 7 months to land a full-time job and I would say I am already one of the luckier ones in this cas...
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  • Methavee
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    Application Support Engineer • Graduate • 2. Software Engineering Bootcamp (Part Time) • Singapore
    Jan 19, 2024
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    General Assembly (SEI bootcamp)

    The curriculum was well structured which made it easy for those new to the field to pick up and hone the in demand web development skillsets.

    Instructors were experienced and highly proficient.

    Career coaches were encouraging and attentive to the job search progress of the graduants'.

    Overall a very positive experience!
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  • Isabel Herring
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    Jan 05, 2024
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    Data Analytics Immersive - Great Experience

    I took the 12 week, data analytics full time boot camp. Like most folks, I enrolled in this course because I wanted to pivot careers into data. I'll skip to the most important part.  I landed a job as a sales and marketing analyst within a week of the course ending. I also had many interviews with great companies before I got an offer. So for me, it was a resounding success. But there are some BIG caveats people should be aware before enrolling. I believe I found quick success in my job ...
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  • Kiersten Johns
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    Student • 1. Data Science Bootcamp (Full Time) • Online
    Dec 13, 2023
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    Intense - but FUN!

    I recently had the privilege of enrolling in the Data Science Immersive Course, and I must say it exceeded all my expectations. The course was not only comprehensive but also exceptionally well-taught, thanks to our fantastic instructors, Tim and Rowan. The course structure was well-planned, covering a wide range of topics essential to data science. From statistical analysis to machine learning and data visualization, each lesson was thoughtfully designed to build a solid foundation of k...
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  • Alvita
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    Graduate • 3. User Experience Design Bootcamp (Full Time) • Singapore
    Sep 27, 2023
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    Good for networking and kickstarting your UX journey

    For people like me who need a more structured learning environment, General Assembly provides a great way to learn UX. 
    I think having community of friends help me stay motivated and engaged. It helps that it provides me with a UX network to go to as well after I graduated from the course.
    The instructors and teaching assistant, Andy and Corinne, helped to provide feedback on my work which I appreciated.
    My career coach, Tania, also helps to look into my profile at a different l...
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  • Loh Xiu Ming
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    Designer • Graduate • User Experience Design (Short Course) • Singapore
    Sep 12, 2023
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    Good instructors

    My course instructors Mervy, Donovan, Clarice (TA) and Samantha (career coach) were perfect for me because they were so kind to share deep industry experience and insights on UX industry & also how I should position myself as a career switcher. I believe that learning from them spurted personal growth not just in UX design but in general my design career. 
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  • Carl M.
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    Student • 2. Software Engineering Bootcamp (Full Time) • New York City
    Aug 21, 2023
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    I do NOT recommend General Assembly Software Engineering Bootcamp

    The office hours are limited and for the first weeks very reduced ones.  The instructor does not have a clue of what the student needs to learn to get hired for a software engineering job.  The refund policy is non-existent since they have never returned any money they promised to return for the unused portion of the classes.  The career coach was changed so we never had even one single meeting with the career coach for the first month of the bootcamp.  All material they teach is too bas...
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  • Nikki
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    Jul 13, 2023
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    Scam

    This is a waste.  They lead a person into believing that they can get a corporate job but corporate jobs want employee  with 4 year degrees. Don't ways your money.  You can go to an actual accredited college with your money. If you do pay share once you make a mear $40,000 a year you have to pay $400 a month.  That's a car payment or a nice chunk for housing/living expenses. A graduate is also limited to the program that general assembly teaches so is not versatile. What job assistance? ...
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  • Mira
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    Graduate • San Francisco
    Jul 11, 2023
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    Over promising and most did not land tech jobs

    I attended a UXDI bootcamp in 2021-2022 where the instructors were all recent graduates younger than me. They claimed a 99% hiring rate, which turned out to be false. Now, after more than a year, it's clear that General Assembly (GA) graduates didn't secure jobs as promised. I made the mistake of paying upfront and remained unemployed for the following seven months despite my continuous efforts to apply for positions. Eventually, I did find a job, but it wasn't in UX. This experience was d...

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General Assembly Alumni Outcomes

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Employment Rate
82%
Graduation Rate
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Median Salary
Of the students who enroll at General Assembly, 82% graduated. 72% of graduates were job-seeking and N/A of job-seeking graduates found in-field employment after 180 days and report a median income of . Below is the 180 Day Employment Breakdown for 3148 graduates included in this report:
180 Day Employment Breakdown
DescriptionPercentage
Full Time, In-Field EmployeeN/A
Full-time apprenticeship, internship or contract positionN/A
Short-term contract, part-time position, freelanceN/A
Employed out-of-fieldN/A
Notes and Caveats
Download the GA 2021 Outcomes report here: https://ga.co/outcomes-report
* These outcomes are not audited by Course Report. In some cases, data is audited by a third party.

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General Assembly Alumni Reviews Summary

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4.4
Curriculum
4.3
Job Assistance
3.9
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FAQs

How much does General Assembly cost?

General Assembly costs around $16,450. On the lower end, some General Assembly courses like Visual Design (Short Course) cost $3,500.

Where does General Assembly have campuses?

General Assembly has in-person campuses in London, New York City, Paris, Singapore, and Sydney. General Assembly also has a remote classroom so students can learn online.

Is General Assembly worth it?

The data says yes! General Assembly reports a 84% graduation rate, and 95% of General Assembly alumni are employed. The data says yes! In 2021, General Assembly reported a 82% graduation rate, a median salary of , and N/A of General Assembly alumni are employed.

Is General Assembly legit?

We let alumni answer that question. 711 General Assembly alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed General Assembly and rate their overall experience a 4.31 out of 5.

Does General Assembly offer scholarships or accept the GI Bill?

Yes, General Assembly accepts the GI Bill!

Can I read General Assembly reviews?

You can read 711 reviews of General Assembly on Course Report! General Assembly alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed General Assembly and rate their overall experience a 4.31 out of 5.

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All of General Assembly's regulatory information can be found here: https://generalassemb.ly/regulatory-information

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