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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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  • Joshua Jumelet
    Joshua Jumelet
    Graduate • 2. Software Engineering Bootcamp (Full Time) • Online
    May 02, 2023
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    Worthwhile and Successful Experience

    The time spent within my General Assembly Immersive provided me with a solid foundation to build and base my skill sets upon. I've utilized my relationships and newfound knowledge to set off on a path to changing my career. I would highly recommend this program to anyone looking to build a foundation of relevant skills in the software engineering world.
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  • Lakeisha
    Lakeisha
    Data Analyst • Student • 4. Data Analytics Bootcamp (Full Time) • Online
    May 01, 2023
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    Life changing

    After quitting my job as a Math Teacher. I attended General Assembly to learn new skills that I could use as a Data Analysts. The best part about the program is that there is a co teacher in the classroom that helped students who had problems navigating the material or understanding the material. After I completed my course I was able to obtain a job offer and start a new career as a Data Analyst. I’m so grateful that I gave General Assembly a try because I love my new job. I didn’t know...
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  • Natalie Perez
    Natalie Perez
    Graduate • 2. Software Engineering Bootcamp (Full Time) • New York City
    Apr 30, 2023
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    Loved my GA experience!

    I had a great experience in General Assembly’s Software Engineering Immersive program. The instructors are knowledgeable and incredibly supportive. The material does move fast, but that true of any bootcamp. I learned so much and am well on my way to my first role as a software engineer. 
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  • Miranda Giarretto
    Miranda Giarretto
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    Apr 28, 2023
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    BEWARE IF DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION ARE IMPORTANT TO YOU

    My experience with General Assembly has been nothing but disappointing and frustrating to say the least. I enrolled in their Data Analytics Intensive program after a lot of research on boot camps, due to their impressive job report and their "commitment" to diversity and inclusion. Everything went relatively smoothly and as expected until my first week of class.  After getting put in a cohort where I was the only female identifying classmate (in a class size of 6), which I only found out...
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  • Eric Nguyen
    Eric Nguyen
    Graduate • 2. Software Engineering Bootcamp (Full Time) • Online
    Apr 20, 2023
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    Efficient and Ambitious path

    I learned software engineering professionally within 4 months, and I underestimated how much I knew. After graduation, I decided to network with a state college and was surrounded by 3rd and 4th years, and I was shocked when I discovered that they were learning high school level programming content! I am proud to be a college freshmen dropout and took this untraditional pathway in order for me to pursue my career!

    Once I finished this course, I felt like I was on my own, so make s...
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  • Sandra Ariza
    Sandra Ariza
    Graduate • 2. Software Engineering Bootcamp (Full Time) • New York City
    Apr 20, 2023
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    An unforgettable experience!

    Taking a technology bootcamp course was a huge scary decision to make but  I am glad I did.  The instructional and the support staff, such as the student success and outcomes advisors, are all exceptional.  As long as you put in the effort they will go above and beyond to support you in succeeding.  The program is very challenging and demanding but if you are determined and follow their guidance you will succeed. I completed the blended course which was the best fit for me.  
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  • Bella Brache
    Bella Brache
    Associate UX Strategist • Student • 3. User Experience Design Bootcamp (Full Time) • Online
    Feb 27, 2023
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    Important but not the end-all

    Doing the General Assembly UX/UI course will be your starting point into a tech career, but it is not going to make up for any office experience or even real-world experience. I would highly recommend going into a similar field such as marketing or social media, to understand how office jobs work. There are also MANY UX/UI bootcamp students now, so do not believe them when they say you'll be set up to find a job. While I was employed within 2 months of my bootcamp, it was in an industry ...
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  • Ong Song Yi
    Ong Song Yi
    Data Scientist • Graduate • 1. Data Science Bootcamp (Full Time) • Singapore
    Feb 27, 2023
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    It was exhilarating and intense

    The Data Science Immersive boot camp was an eye opener into how Machine Learning operates. As this is a growing field, there were multiple topics covered and even more topics to be self studied.
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  • Lim Rui Bing
    Lim Rui Bing
    Software Developer • Student • 2. Software Engineering Bootcamp (Full Time) • Singapore
    Feb 26, 2023
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    Safe place to learn

    In my bootcamp, everyone was non-judgemental, I just had fun learning with my class. The curriculum was great in preparing me for jobs too since it was directed at web development frameworks that are in demand. It was also very useful because there's sufficient hands on experience instead of just purely theory. Overall, was brilliant!
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  • EILEEN PNG YI LIN
    EILEEN PNG YI LIN
    Graduate • 2. Software Engineering Bootcamp (Full Time) • Singapore
    Feb 26, 2023
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    Amazing Community

    The community in GA is amazing! Coming to class everyday was exciting, the way the instructors teaches shows how much they love their job and how genuinely they wanted to help. They stand in students shoes and give advices outside of classroom as well. I definitely created life long friendships in GA. The 3 months in GA was one of the toughest but best 3 months i had.
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  • Adam Alexander
    Adam Alexander
    Head of Technology • Graduate • Product Management (Short Course) • Sydney
    Feb 26, 2023
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    General Assembly has right mix of theory and practical

    I'm a mature age, working web dev professional who took a General Assembly Product Management course to brush up on my skills and investigate future career paths.

    I'm currently doing a post-graduate certification in web dev now after not being at university for 25 years, and there's an incredible difference of  learner experience quality between contemporary vocational education and institutional education. (Disclaimer: I have a chunk of experience in corporate adult learning and ...
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  • Harel Kelly
    Harel Kelly
    Graduate • Product Management (Short Course) • London
    Feb 20, 2023
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    Not for beginners

    For someone with no background of product management this course promises that it is recommended for beginners or no background, it also promises that a career help will be given.
    After struggling for the first few weeks I found myself in a bit of a struggle to keep up.
    John and Alex where very good but again to much to cover for someone with no background. 
    As soon as the course was finished I heard nothing from anyone even though it says that a career help can be provided.
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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.

General Assembly Scholarships

$1500 Diversity Tuition Discount

Course Report is excited to offer an exclusive diversity discount for $1500 off tuition at General Assembly! To be eligible to receive $1,500 USD* toward your tuition for a full-time immersive course by General Assembly, you must meet the following criteria:

  • You’re 18 or older.
  • You self-identify as a woman, transgender person, genderqueer, gender non-conforming, or nonbinary person.
  • Your current income is less than $40,000 USD (£28,000 GBP,  30,000€ EUR, $40,000 AUD, $40,000 SGD, or $40,000 CAD) per year.
  • You’ve been admitted to one of the following courses: Software Engineering Immersive, Data Analytics Immersive, Data Science Immersive or UX Design Immersive.
  • Ineligible for NY residents.
  • Tuition discount can not be used in conjunction with any other General Assembly tuition discount or offer.

*$1,500 USD, £1,500 GBP, 1,500€ EUR, $1,500 AUD, $1,500 SGD, or $1,500 CAD

Eligibility

This scholarship cannot be combined with other offers.

Qualifying Courses

  • 1. Data Science Bootcamp (Full Time) (Online)
  • 2. Software Engineering Bootcamp (Full Time) (Online)
  • 3. User Experience Design Bootcamp (Full Time) (Online)
  • 4. Data Analytics Bootcamp (Full Time) (Online)

$1595 Military Tuition Discount

Course Report is excited to offer an exclusive military discount for $1595 off tuition at General Assembly! To be eligible to receive $1,595 USD* toward your tuition of a full-time immersive course by General Assembly, you must meet the following criteria:

  • You’re 18 or older.
  • You’ve been admitted to one of the following courses: Software Engineering Immersive, Data Analytics Immersive, Data Science Immersive or UX Design Immersive
  • You are an active military member or veteran, or partner of a military member or partner of a veteran.
  • Ineligible for NY residents.
  • Tuition discount can not be used in conjunction with any other tuition discount.

*$1,595 USD, £1,500 GBP, 1,500€ EUR, $1,500 AUD or $1,500 CAD

Eligibility

This scholarship cannot be combined with other offers.

Qualifying Courses

  • 1. Data Science Bootcamp (Full Time) (Online)
  • 2. Software Engineering Bootcamp (Full Time) (Online)
  • 3. User Experience Design Bootcamp (Full Time) (Online)
  • 4. Data Analytics Bootcamp (Full Time) (Online)

$1000 Merit Tuition Discount

Course Report is excited to offer an exclusive merit discount for $1000 off tuition at General Assembly! To be eligible to receive up to $1,000 USD toward your tuition of a full-time immersive course by General Assembly, you must meet the following criteria:

  • You’re 18 or older.
  • You’ve been admitted to one of the following courses: Software Engineering Immersive, Data Analytics Immersive, UX Design Immersive or Data Science Immersive.
  • You have completed a course on coding or data analytics or data science or ux design in the recent 12 months. These courses can be GA workshops.
  • Your course start date is between August 1, 2023 and November 15, 2023
  • Ineligible for NY residents.
  • Tuition discount can not be used in conjunction with any other tuition discount.

*$1,000 USD, £1,000 GBP, 1,000€ EUR, $1,000 AUD, $1,000 SGD, or $1,000 CAD

Eligibility

This scholarship cannot be combined with other offers.

Qualifying Courses

  • 4. Data Analytics Bootcamp (Full Time) (Online)
  • 3. User Experience Design Bootcamp (Full Time) (Online)
  • 2. Software Engineering Bootcamp (Full Time) (Online)
  • 1. Data Science Bootcamp (Full Time) (Online)

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Updated May 07, 2024
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Jess Feldman
Updated June 28, 2024
Jobs in AI are in high demand across many industries, and the responsibilities for these exciting technical roles only continue to evolve. Even with the turbulent tech job market of 2023, LinkedIn's chief economist points to a 21x increase in AI job postings! If you’re interested in the artificial intelligence career path, we’ve rounded up the top 10 AI and machine learning jobs that hiring m...
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Updated June 27, 2024
Jason Klundt was struggling to find a career he was passionate about when he learned about the UX Design bootcamp at General Assembly. He attended General Assembly in-person in New York City and almost quit, but the dedicated staff at General Assembly ensured that he finished strong! Thanks to the immersive program and robust career services, Jason used his newfound networking skills to land ...
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General Assembly Alumni Reviews Summary

Overall Experience
4.3
Instructors
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. 699 General Assembly alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed General Assembly and rate their overall experience a 4.3 out of 5.

Does General Assembly offer scholarships or accept the GI Bill?

Yes, Course Report is excited to offer an exclusive diversity discount for $1500 off tuition at General Assembly! To be eligible to receive $1,500 USD* toward your tuition for a full-time immersive course by General Assembly, you must meet the following criteria: You’re 18 or older. You self-identify as a woman, transgender person, genderqueer, gender non-conforming, or nonbinary person. Your current income is less than $40,000 USD (£28,000 GBP,  30,000€ EUR, $40,000 AUD, $40,000 SGD, or $40,000 CAD) per year. You’ve been admitted to one of the following courses: Software Engineering Immersive, Data Analytics Immersive, Data Science Immersive or UX Design Immersive. Ineligible for NY residents. Tuition discount can not be used in conjunction with any other General Assembly tuition discount or offer. *$1,500 USD, £1,500 GBP, 1,500€ EUR, $1,500 AUD, $1,500 SGD, or $1,500 CAD Course Report is excited to offer an exclusive military discount for $1595 off tuition at General Assembly! To be eligible to receive $1,595 USD* toward your tuition of a full-time immersive course by General Assembly, you must meet the following criteria: You’re 18 or older. You’ve been admitted to one of the following courses: Software Engineering Immersive, Data Analytics Immersive, Data Science Immersive or UX Design Immersive You are an active military member or veteran, or partner of a military member or partner of a veteran. Ineligible for NY residents. Tuition discount can not be used in conjunction with any other tuition discount. *$1,595 USD, £1,500 GBP, 1,500€ EUR, $1,500 AUD or $1,500 CAD Course Report is excited to offer an exclusive merit discount for $1000 off tuition at General Assembly! To be eligible to receive up to $1,000 USD toward your tuition of a full-time immersive course by General Assembly, you must meet the following criteria: You’re 18 or older. You’ve been admitted to one of the following courses: Software Engineering Immersive, Data Analytics Immersive, UX Design Immersive or Data Science Immersive. You have completed a course on coding or data analytics or data science or ux design in the recent 12 months. These courses can be GA workshops. Your course start date is between August 1, 2023 and November 15, 2023 Ineligible for NY residents. Tuition discount can not be used in conjunction with any other tuition discount. *$1,000 USD, £1,000 GBP, 1,000€ EUR, $1,000 AUD, $1,000 SGD, or $1,000 CAD General Assembly accepts the GI Bill!

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You can read 699 reviews of General Assembly on Course Report! General Assembly alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed General Assembly and rate their overall experience a 4.3 out of 5.

Is General Assembly accredited?

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

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