General Assembly

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General Assembly offers short and long courses in web and mobile development, product management, data science and more, online and in-person, across 15 campuses in 4 continents. Focusing on the most relevant and in-demand skills across data, design, business, and technology, General Assembly is confronting a skills gap through best-in-class instruction and providing access to opportunities in tech. General Assembly offers a breadth of different course offerings and classes range from full-time immersive courses for learners that want to switch to a new career, to part-time courses for learners that are looking to improve their career trajectory by acquiring a new skill set, and mentor-led online circuits for a more flexible way to acquire foundational skills.

To apply for an immersive bootcamp, applicants need to submit an online application, then connect with a General Assembly admissions representative who will evaluate whether the course is a fit for an applicant's experience and goals. Applicants then complete an admissions assessment to ensure they are prepared for the rigor of the curriculum. Once a student is accepted and has paid a down payment, their spot will be secured.

General Assembly career coaches work with students to create their career path, improve technical interview skills, and build a personal brand. Graduates can attend GA-hosted hiring events and meet hiring managers. The careers team partners with companies for course development and graduate placement and helps companies stay competitive in today's digital landscape. Additionally, General Assembly has made a commitment to affordable and accessible education combined with an education-to-employment approach that helps to create a diverse talent pipeline.

In addition to long-form course offerings, General Assembly courses are also available as short form bootcamps (1-2 day workshops) as well as evening and weekend classes.

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Courses

Data Analysis On-Demand
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Data Science, SQL, Excel
OnlinePart Time12 Weeks
Start Date
None scheduled
Cost
$950
Class size
N/A
Location
Stamford, San Diego, Online, Dallas, Melbourne, Boston, Denver, Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles, Washington, London, Singapore, New York City, Seattle, Austin, Sydney, San Francisco
The best resource for a comprehensive foundation in data analysis. Acquire the context, practical know-how, and practice you need to confidently analyze data with the program global leaders rely on. Cover fundamentals, including framing questions, cleaning data, visualizing data, and communicating insights. This learning path is ideal for anyone who wants to bolster their analytical toolkit, including business analysts, marketers, product managers, entrepreneurs, and leaders building data-driven teams.
Financing
Deposit
$250
Scholarship
No
Getting in
Minimum Skill Level
No previous experience required.
Placement Test
No
Interview
No

Data Analytics (Part-Time)
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Data Science
In PersonPart Time6 Hours/week9 Weeks
Start Date
None scheduled
Cost
$3,950
Class size
N/A
Location
Melbourne, Boston, Denver, Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles, Washington, London, Singapore, New York City, Seattle, Austin, Sydney, San Francisco
Financing
Deposit
N/A
Financing
Financing available through Climb or SkillsFund.
Tuition Plans
Payment Plans Available
Getting in
Minimum Skill Level
Course is open to beginners. Familiarity with Excel is useful, but not required.
Prep Work
Approximately 3 hours of self-guided pre-work to complete prior to starting the course.
Placement Test
No
Interview
Yes

Data Science Immersive
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In PersonFull Time40 Hours/week
Start Date
Rolling Start Date
Cost
$15,950
Class size
N/A
Location
Stamford, Melbourne, Boston, Denver, Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles, Washington, London, Singapore, New York City, Seattle, Austin, Sydney, San Francisco
Learn the tools and techniques you need to make better decisions through data, and land a job in one of the most sought after fields in tech. Create predictive models by learning to wrangle, analyze, and visualize data from our team of professional Data Scientist instructors. Develop hard skills like Unix, Git, SQL, Python, machine learning, and modeling techniques while creating your own data projects and applications. Take advantage of the growing demand for data and use the guidance and resources of our in-house career coaches to help you find work. Find more information at https://generalassemb.ly/education/data-science-immersive. Questions or want to chat with our team -- email seattle_admissions@generalassemb.ly or call (206) 258-7033.
Financing
Deposit
N/A
Financing
Lending partners available - please contact our admissions team for more details.
Tuition Plans
Payment plans available.
Getting in
Minimum Skill Level
Basic SQL query knowledge/scripting and familiarity with Python required. Strong familiarity with math and descriptive statistics required. 2-5 years of experience as an analyst is ideal. Macs are strongly preferred.
Prep Work
Approximately 40 hours of self-guided pre-work to complete prior to starting the course.
Placement Test
Yes
Interview
Yes

Data Science (Part Time)
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Data Science, Python
In PersonPart Time6 Hours/week10 Weeks
Start Date
Rolling Start Date
Cost
$3,950
Class size
20
Location
Stamford, San Diego, Online, Dallas, Melbourne, Boston, Denver, Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles, Washington, London, Singapore, New York City, Seattle, Austin, Sydney, San Francisco
Use Python to mine datasets and predict patterns. Build statistical models -- regression, classification, clustering -- that generate usable information from raw data. Master the basics of machine learning and harness large datasets to forecast what’s next.
Financing
Deposit
N/A
Financing
Lending partners available include Meritize and Climb
Getting in
Minimum Skill Level
Familiarity with math and statistics and Python syntax/programming fundamentals is required.
Prep Work
Approximately 20 hours of self-guided pre-work to complete prior to starting the course.
Placement Test
No
Interview
Yes

Digital Marketing On-Demand
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Digital Marketing
OnlinePart Time4 Weeks
Start Date
None scheduled
Cost
$950
Class size
N/A
Location
Stamford, San Diego, Online, Dallas, Melbourne, Boston, Denver, Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles, Washington, London, Singapore, New York City, Seattle, Austin, Sydney, San Francisco
The best resource for a comprehensive foundation in modern marketing. Craft and launch effective multi-channel brand, acquisition, and retention campaigns with the program that global leaders rely on. Dive into marketing fundamentals, including segmentation, customer insight, CRM, analytics, and automation. This learning path is ideal for both experienced marketers updating their skills and non-marketers expanding their knowledge.
Financing
Deposit
$250
Scholarship
No
Getting in
Minimum Skill Level
No previous experience required.
Placement Test
No
Interview
No

Digital Marketing (Part-time)
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In PersonPart Time4 Hours/week
Start Date
Rolling Start Date
Cost
$3,950
Class size
N/A
Location
Stamford, San Diego, Online, Dallas, Melbourne, Boston, Denver, Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles, Washington, London, Singapore, New York City, Seattle, Austin, Sydney, San Francisco
Skills & Tools Gain proficiency in social advertising and use Facebook, Google AdWords, and Google Analytics to find meaning in user behavior. Production Standard Develop and plan a campaign driven by data and paid‐search strategies — and measured by key performance indicators. The Big Picture Become a driver of your company's bottom line by using cutting‐edge techniques and platforms to market products and acquire users.
Financing
Deposit
N/A
Financing
Lending partners available include Meritize and Climb
Tuition Plans
Payment plans available
Getting in
Minimum Skill Level
N/A
Placement Test
No
Interview
Yes

Front-End Web Development
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HTML, Git, JavaScript, CSS
In PersonPart Time6 Hours/week
Start Date
Rolling Start Date
Cost
$3,950
Class size
25
Location
Boston
Skills & Tools Use HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, GitHub, and Sublime in concert. HTML, CSS, and JavaScript websites Production Standard Build a fully responsive, interactive website that stands apart from the usual templates. Master technical vocabulary The Big Picture Understand how a skillful mix of programming and layout powers the web we see – and how teams collaborate to create it.
Financing
Deposit
N/A
Financing
Lending partners available, including Pave and Climb
Getting in
Minimum Skill Level
N/A
Placement Test
No
Interview
No

Front-End Web Development (Part-Time)
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HTML, Git, JavaScript, CSS, Front End
In PersonPart Time6 Hours/week11 Weeks
Start Date
None scheduled
Cost
$4,500
Class size
22
Location
Stamford, San Diego, Online, Dallas, Melbourne, Boston, Denver, Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles, Washington, London, Singapore, New York City, Seattle, Austin, Sydney, San Francisco
Use HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, GitHub, and Sublime in concert. Build a fully responsive, interactive website that stands apart from the usual templates. Understand how a skillful mix of programming and layout powers the web we see – and how teams collaborate to create it.
Financing
Deposit
N/A
Tuition Plans
Payment Plans Available
Getting in
Minimum Skill Level
Beginner Course is open to beginners. Some familiarity with HTML, CSS and/or JavaScript is useful but not required.
Placement Test
No
Interview
Yes

HTML, CSS, and Web Design Circuit
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HTML, User Experience Design, CSS
OnlinePart Time14 Weeks
Start Date
None scheduled
Cost
$1,250
Class size
N/A
Location
Stamford, San Diego, Online, Dallas, Melbourne, Boston, Denver, Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles, Washington, London, Singapore, New York City, Seattle, Austin, Sydney, San Francisco
This course enables students to create a well-designed site with the user in mind, and master the technical vocabulary to communicate ideas to designers and engineers. Students will learn how to quickly translate their ideas into functional, stylized websites for personal or business purposes using HTML, CSS, responsive web design and design fundamentals. This course is offered on a flexible schedule to suit your time commitment. You'll receive useful feedback from a mentor who has extensive professional and academic knowledge of the field. By the end of the program students will have built a full functioning website to use as part of a portfolio.
Financing
Deposit
$250
Tuition Plans
Most students choose to pursue a 3-part payment plan with a deposit of $250 and then 2 additional installments of $500.
Refund / Guarantee
Please see our course catalogue: http://bit.ly/2c6WT3t
Scholarship
No
Getting in
Minimum Skill Level
No previous experience required.
Prep Work
1-2 hours pre-course.
Placement Test
No
Interview
No

iOS Development (Part-time)
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Mobile, iOS, Swift
In PersonPart Time12 Weeks
Start Date
None scheduled
Cost
N/A
Class size
N/A
Location
New York City
Bring together Swift, Xcode, the iOS SDK, and GitHub in work with third-party APIs. Construct a native iPhone or iPad app that loads on a mobile device, stores data locally and connects to larger networks. Gain a real understanding of how concepts for iOS applications translate into user-tested, feature-rich prototypes that can ship to the App Store.
Financing
Deposit
N/A
Financing
Financing available through Earnest Climb Affirm or Pave.
Tuition Plans
Payment Plans Available
Getting in
Minimum Skill Level
N/A
Placement Test
No
Interview
No

JavaScript Circuit
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HTML, JavaScript, CSS
OnlinePart Time
Start Date
Rolling Start Date
Cost
$1,250
Class size
N/A
Location
Stamford, San Diego, Online, Dallas, Melbourne, Boston, Denver, Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles, Washington, London, Singapore, New York City, Seattle, Austin, Sydney, San Francisco
Master the skills required to create dynamic, interactive user experiences with the popular and powerful programming language, JavaScript. This course is offered on a flexible schedule to suit your time commitment. You'll receive useful feedback from a mentor who has extensive professional and academic knowledge of the field. By the end of the program students will have built a full functioning website to use as part of a portfolio.
Financing
Deposit
N/A
Scholarship
No
Getting in
Minimum Skill Level
No previous experience required.
Prep Work
1-2 hours pre-course.
Placement Test
No
Interview
No

JavaScript Development (Part-time)
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Git, JavaScript, Front End
In PersonPart Time6 Hours/week
Start Date
Rolling Start Date
Cost
$4,500
Class size
22
Location
Denver, Seattle, Austin, Sydney, San Francisco
Learn to code in JavaScript, the native language of the web used by developers the world over. Build a single-page web app that persists user data and connects to services like Twitter and Facebook via APIs. Learn the fundamentals of object-oriented programming while receiving support from industry experts and a community of peers.
Financing
Deposit
$250
Financing
Lending partners available - please contact our admissions team for more details.
Tuition Plans
By application
Refund / Guarantee
$0
Scholarship
By application
Getting in
Minimum Skill Level
Familiarity with HTML and CSS is required. Some exposure to JavaScript is useful, but not required. Macs are preferred.
Placement Test
No
Interview
No

Product Management (Part-time)
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In PersonPart Time4 Hours/week
Start Date
Rolling Start Date
Cost
$3,950
Class size
N/A
Location
Online, Melbourne, Boston, Denver, Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles, Washington, London, Singapore, New York City, Seattle, Austin, Sydney, San Francisco
Guide a product through its lifecycle via lean methodologies like Agile, market research, UX, and financial modeling. Create a roadmap, business model canvas, MVP, key metrics, personas, wireframing, and a stakeholder management plan. Grow capable of launching viable, market‐ready products that anticipate user needs by making tough decisions and working with stakeholders.
Financing
Deposit
N/A
Financing
Financing available
Tuition Plans
Payment Plans Available
Getting in
Minimum Skill Level
N/A
Placement Test
No
Interview
Yes

Python Programming (Part-Time)
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Data Science, Python, Data Structures
In PersonPart Time6 Hours/week10 Weeks
Start Date
Rolling Start Date
Cost
$3,950
Class size
15
Location
Stamford, San Diego, Online, Dallas, Melbourne, Boston, Denver, Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles, Washington, London, Singapore, New York City, Seattle, Austin, Sydney, San Francisco
Discover why professionals ranging from analysts to web developers rely on Python programming to excel in their work. Dive into fundamental concepts and techniques, and build your own custom web or data application. Tap into the demand for Python programming skills, and translate new knowledge into career gains. Our dynamic coursework is designed by industry experts to align with today’s employer demands.
Financing
Deposit
$250
Tuition Plans
By application
Refund / Guarantee
$0
Scholarship
By application
Getting in
Minimum Skill Level
No prerequisite knowledge required
Placement Test
No
Interview
No

React Development (Part-Time)
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JavaScript
In PersonPart Time6 Hours/week10 Weeks
Start Date
Rolling Start Date
Cost
$3,950
Class size
15
Location
Stamford, San Diego, Online, Dallas, Melbourne, Boston, Denver, Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles, London, Singapore, New York City, Seattle, Austin, Sydney, San Francisco
Financing
Deposit
$250
Tuition Plans
By application
Refund / Guarantee
$0
Scholarship
By application
Getting in
Minimum Skill Level
N/A
Placement Test
No
Interview
No

Software Engineering Immersive
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HTML, Python, JavaScript, Django, SQL, Rails, CSS, React.js, Front End, Ruby
In PersonFull Time40 Hours/week12 Weeks
Start Date
Rolling Start Date
Cost
$14,950
Class size
N/A
Location
Stamford, Online, Dallas, Melbourne, Boston, Denver, Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles, Washington, London, Singapore, New York City, Seattle, Austin, Sydney, San Francisco
Your best course for career transformation. Our award-winning program, expert instructors, dedicated career coaches, and 19K+ hiring partners get grads hired at A-list companies.
Financing
Deposit
N/A
Financing
Flexible Financing options available
Getting in
Minimum Skill Level
N/A
Placement Test
Yes
Interview
Yes

Software Engineering Immersive - Remote
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AngularJS, MongoDB, HTML, Git, Python, JavaScript, Django, SQL, jQuery, Rails, Express.js, React.js, Node.js, Front End, Ruby
OnlineFull Time
Start Date
Rolling Start Date
Cost
$14,950
Class size
N/A
Location
Stamford, San Diego, Online, Dallas, Melbourne, Boston, Denver, Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles, Washington, London, Singapore, New York City, Seattle, Austin, Sydney, San Francisco
Your best course for career transformation. Our award-winning program, expert instructors, dedicated career coaches, and 19K+ hiring partners get grads hired at A-list companies.
Financing
Deposit
N/A
Financing
Flexible financing options available
Tuition Plans
Available - discuss with your Admissions Representative.
Getting in
Minimum Skill Level
N/A
Placement Test
Yes
Interview
Yes

Software Engineering Immersive - Remote (Flex)
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HTML, JavaScript, Django, SQL, Rails, CSS, Express.js, React.js, Node.js, Ruby
OnlineFull Time
Start Date
None scheduled
Cost
$14,950
Class size
N/A
Location
Stamford, San Diego, Online, Dallas, Melbourne, Boston, Denver, Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles, Washington, London, Singapore, New York City, Austin, Sydney, San Francisco
Your best course for career transformation. Our award-winning program, expert instructors, dedicated career coaches, and 19K+ hiring partners get grads hired at A-list companies.
Financing
Deposit
N/A
Financing
Flexible Financing available
Getting in
Minimum Skill Level
N/A
Placement Test
Yes
Interview
Yes

User Experience Design (Accelerated 1 Week)
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User Experience Design
In PersonPart Time40 Hours/week1 Week
Start Date
Rolling Start Date
Cost
$3,950
Class size
N/A
Location
Melbourne, Seattle
This is an accelerated version of our User Experience Design part-time course - condensed into one week. Use industry standard tools such as Sketch and Invision to prototype and wireframe design solutions. Put together a full suite of UX documentation for a digital product, from user personas and wireframes to interactive prototypes. Connect and convey how insights into customer behavior -- from problems to solutions -- can optimize any product or service. Find more information at https://generalassemb.ly/education/user-experience-design. Questions or want to chat with our team -- email seattle_admissions@generalassemb.ly or call (206) 258-7033.
Financing
Deposit
N/A
Financing
Lending partners available - please contact our admissions team for more details.
Tuition Plans
Payment plans available.
Getting in
Minimum Skill Level
Course is open to beginners.
Placement Test
No
Interview
Yes

User Experience Design Immersive
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User Experience Design
In PersonFull Time40 Hours/week9 Weeks
Start Date
None scheduled
Cost
$14,950
Class size
22
Location
Melbourne, Boston, Denver, Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles, Washington, London, Singapore, New York City, Seattle, Austin, Sydney, San Francisco
Attend classes designed and taught by some of the industry’s best UX designers. Apply your UX skills across five class projects and build a working portfolio. Become an apprentice or junior UX designer.
Financing
Deposit
$500
Tuition Plans
Payment plans available
Getting in
Minimum Skill Level
Beginner
Placement Test
No
Interview
Yes

User Experience Design On-Demand
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User Experience Design
OnlinePart Time
Start Date
Rolling Start Date
Cost
$950
Class size
N/A
Location
Stamford, San Diego, Online, Dallas, Melbourne, Boston, Denver, Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles, Washington, London, Singapore, New York City, Seattle, Austin, Sydney, San Francisco
The best resource for a comprehensive foundation in user experience (UX) design. Create intuitive digital experiences that solve user problems and meet business demands with the program that global leaders rely on. Dive into fundamentals, including user research, prototyping, personas, affinity mapping, and wireframing. This learning path is ideal for visual designers transitioning into the UX field, software engineers and product managers who work with UX designers, and entrepreneurs looking to build customer-focused strategies.
Financing
Deposit
$250
Scholarship
No.
Getting in
Minimum Skill Level
No previous experience required.
Placement Test
No
Interview
No

User Experience Design (Part-Time)
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User Experience Design
In PersonPart Time4 Hours/week10 Weeks
Start Date
Rolling Start Date
Cost
$5,000
Class size
20
Location
Stamford, San Diego, Online, Dallas, Melbourne, Boston, Denver, Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles, Washington, London, Singapore, New York City, Seattle, Austin, Sydney, San Francisco
Use industry standard tools such as Sketch and Invision to prototype and wireframe design solutions. Put together a full suite of UX documentation for a digital product, from user personas and wireframes to interactive prototypes. Connect and convey how insights into customer behavior -- from problems to solutions -- can optimize any product or service.
Financing
Deposit
N/A
Financing
Lending partners available include Meritize and Climb
Tuition Plans
Payment Plans Available
Getting in
Minimum Skill Level
Course is open to beginners.
Placement Test
No
Interview
Yes

Visual Design (Part-time)
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Design
In PersonPart Time4 Hours/week
Start Date
Rolling Start Date
Cost
$3,000
Class size
22
Location
Seattle, Austin, Sydney, San Francisco
Apply Photoshop’s powerful functions to digital product design. Start with an idea and a moodboard: finish with a production‐ready mockup of a responsive webpage. Grasp how effective visual communication — from font pairings to style tiles — helps translate compelling ideas across any team, in any field.
Financing
Deposit
$250
Financing
Lending partners available - please contact our admissions team for more details.
Tuition Plans
By application
Refund / Guarantee
$0
Scholarship
By application
Getting in
Minimum Skill Level
Course is open to beginners. Some familiarity with Photoshop or Adobe CC is useful, but not required.
Placement Test
No
Interview
No

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