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General Assembly

Average Rating 4.3
713 Reviews 7 Courses

General Assembly (GA) is a talent and upskilling community, helping individuals and businesses learn in-demand, AI-focused tech skills fast. Founded in 2011, GA has evolved into a center of excellence in tech training for people from all backgrounds and enterprises across industries. With a global presence, hands-on instruction, and a passionate alumni community, and as part of the Adecco Group and LHH, GA matches the right talent to business needs and puts real skills to work. General Assembly's catalog of live, instructor-led AI courses are designed to help learners apply AI skills directly in their current or future roles. These courses can be taken individually or stacked into flexible learning pathways, including AI Software Engineering, AI Product Management, AI Data Analytics, AI & Machine Learning, and AI Experience & Design. 

General Assembly’s courses are led by instructors who are active practitioners in their field, with a strong emphasis on hands-on learning and real-world tools. Students can expect project-based coursework designed to reflect how AI and technology are used across modern teams and organizations. 

To enroll at General Assembly, applicants submit an online application and connect with an admissions team member to discuss goals, course options, and fit. Many programs include career support, with coaching and guidance available to help learners navigate career transitions and skill development in a changing job market.

Reviews

713 alumni reviews of General Assembly

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    Jennifer Piwonski Verified via LinkedIn
    Software Developer · 2. Software Engineering Bootcamp (Full Time) · May 2021

    Software Engineering Immersive - Highly Recommended!

    I have always been interested in working with computers and after being surrounded by some amazing software engineering friends, I decided I wanted to delve deeply into coding projects and problem-solve just like them. Fast forward to my General...
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    Sean Verified via GitHub
    Software Developer · April 2021

    Software Engineering Immersive (Remote, part-time)

    Easily the best career decision I've ever made.  The flexibility of the part-time program and depth of the curriculum make this a perfect course for someone with a full-time job who is looking to make a career change without having to leave their...
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    Brendan Quirk Verified via GitHub
    Graduate · 2. Software Engineering Bootcamp (Full Time) · April 2021

    Software Engineering Immersive Remote

    GA was the best experience of my life, I had virtually no coding experience going into the program and came out with the vast knowledge I desired going into it and I loved every second of it. All of the instructors do a wonderful job from the get go...
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    Carlos Godoy Verified via GitHub
    Graduate · 2. Software Engineering Bootcamp (Full Time) · April 2021

    Software Engineering Immersive Remote

    General Assembly changed my life. GA makes it clear from day one that the course will not be easy. They help to prepare one mentally to face the emotional rollercoaster of learning to program. When I came to GA, I had left the safety of my job with...
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  • E
    Esin Saribudak Verified via GitHub
    April 2021

    A worthwhile investment

    Enrolling in the Software Engineering Immersive was the best career move I've made. The course is a significant investment of time and money, but it was worth it. I had wonderful instructors who didn't just teach programming, but also explicitly taught...
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    Ray Velasquez Verified via GitHub
    Software Engineer · 2. Software Engineering Bootcamp (Part Time) · April 2021

    Software Engineering Immersive - Flex

    I finished up the SEI Flex course a few months ago and I'm so glad I made the decision to enroll in this course.  I was provided exceptional instructional support and I now have a strong foundation in some of the most popular languages and frameworks...
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    Yanny Castrillon Verified via GitHub
    Software Engineer · 2. Software Engineering Bootcamp (Full Time) · April 2021

    GA Graduate and experience!

    Overall I do not regret my decision of taking my career to the next level by attending GA's 3-month Software Engineer Immersive Program. Although a had a CS bachelor's degree, I decided to invest in this program to step up my game into trending...
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    Hunter Wallen Verified via LinkedIn
    Associate Instructor of Software Engineering · 2. Software Engineering Bootcamp (Full Time) · April 2021

    Software Engineering Immersive Remote

    I had an amazing experience with General Assembly's 3 month Software Engineering Immersive program. After a COVID-19 sabotaged my ability to attend college and work full time, I thought my dreams of breaking into the software industry were going to be...
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    Calla Verified via LinkedIn
    Graduate · 3. User Experience Design Bootcamp (Full Time) · April 2021

    UX Design Immersive

    5 stars for General Assembly, where I found my calling as a UX designer!  There is so much to recommend - from the subject matter to the collaborative learning environment.  The Outcomes support (career coaching) was a game changer in...
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    Connie D. Verified via LinkedIn
    Graduate · April 2021

    UX Immersive Program

    Great experience being in the immersive. Gave a solid understanding of UX methodologies and concepts. Remote learning can be difficult, but GA made phenomenal efforts to make it feel like you're in a classroom setting. I felt supported by my...
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    Shanel Vicente Verified via LinkedIn
    Graduate · 3. User Experience Design Bootcamp (Full Time) · April 2021

    Stellar experience

    I am recent grad of the User Experience Design Immersive (UXDI) program at GA! First off, let me just start by saying that the experience was incredible and totally worth it!

    Remote learning is extremely difficult. I...
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    Blu Verified via LinkedIn
    UX Designer · 3. User Experience Design Bootcamp (Full Time) · April 2021

    Better than expected

    I was hesitant to go to General Assembly due to having a poor experience at a coding bootcamp in Utah. Due to that experience, I felt jaded by the whole bootcamp experience and assumed they were all the same, that it would be just another revolving...
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    Greg D Verified via LinkedIn
    Software Engineer · Software Engineering Immersive - Remote · February 2021

    Software Engineering Immersive Remote

    Prior to starting the Software Engineering Immersive Remote (SEIR) programing at General Assembly, I didn't know what to expect. When you google bootcamp reviews the results coming back tend to be all over the place from reviews that are very bad to...
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    Alanna Celentano Verified via GitHub
    Graduate · 2. Software Engineering Bootcamp (Full Time) · February 2021

    Happy with my decision

    Overall I do not regret my decision to attend GA.  I met some amazing people, and feel that I learned skills that will benefit me in my career change.  It's been 10 months since I've graduated and I still do not have a job.  The timing of when I...
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    Eli Dagostino Verified via LinkedIn
    UX/Product Designer · 3. User Experience Design Bootcamp (Full Time) · February 2021

    A bit of luck and a dedication to giving it all your all will make this program an incredible experience!!

    You get out of this immersive what you put into it. I dedicated myself to listening intently to and participating in the in-class exercises then often put in 10-20 hours of work outside of class each week to get ahead and immerse myself beyond what GA...
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    Samantha Verified via LinkedIn
    Full Stack Software Engineer · 2. Software Engineering Bootcamp (Part Time) · February 2021

    Software Engineering Immersive Remote Flex

    I have had an overall positive experience with General Assembly's courses so far. I completed the Front-End Development remote course and it really prepared me for the next course I'm currently in, the Software Engineering immersive course. I'm...
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    Tyler Verified via LinkedIn
    Frontend Software Engineer · 2. Software Engineering Bootcamp (Full Time) · February 2021

    You get out what you put in.

     What background in coding did you have prior to the course?
    • I came into my course having already coded a decent amount in my life. It was all hobby-based, but I felt pretty comfortable with HTML and CSS, as...
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    M.Sebiaa Verified via LinkedIn
    Customer Success Consultant · Digital Marketing (Short Course) · February 2021

    Optimal Marketing Campaigns For Your Business

    I signed up for the accelerated Digital Marketing course which ran for about a week. Before the class, I was a bit rusty with Facebook Ads, Google Analytics/Ads and SEO. The instructor delivered real life marketing campaigns from his own business that...
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    Billy Boman Verified via LinkedIn
    UX/UI Designer at Vodafone · 3. User Experience Design Bootcamp (Full Time) · February 2021

    A Transformative User Experience Design Immersive at the London Campus

    'd never have been able to transition fully into the Digital/Tech & UX spaces without the User Experience Design Immersive at GA that I undertook at the end of 2019. 

    It was truly a transformative experience where I got to meet industry...
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  • K
    Kiersten White Verified via LinkedIn
    February 2021

    10/10 on all coursework

    I have taken multiple courses through GA - both paid and complimentary. All the courses that I have taken have been awesome. The instructors are fantastic, knowledgeable and I always learn something. I would remind their Data Analysis Circuit and...
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Outcomes

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.
News

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Updated April 08, 2026
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Updated March 24, 2026
As AI reshapes the skills required in tech roles, General Assembly is evolving how developers learn and upskill. The new AI Software Engineering Pathway replaces the traditional one-size-fits-all bootcamp with a flexible sequence of stackable courses designed to build foundational coding knowledge and apply it to modern AI-powered applications. Madi Coates, Manager of Content at General Assem...
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Updated March 04, 2026
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Liz Eggleston
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Updated February 27, 2026
Course Report · Why General Assembly Is Rethinking Bootcamps for 2026 and Beyond On the Course Report podcast today, we’re joined by Jourdan Hathaway, Chief Business Officer and CMO at General Assembly. General Assembly is in the middle of a pretty meaningful shift. They’re moving beyond the idea of a single, all-or-nothing bootcamp model and toward learning pathways that better reflect ho...
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Updated February 02, 2026
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Updated January 06, 2026
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FAQ

General Assembly FAQs

Find answers to the most-asked questions.

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.

How much does General Assembly cost?

General Assembly costs around $11,800. On the lower end, some General Assembly courses like Visual Design (Short Course) cost $3,500.

What courses does General Assembly teach?

General Assembly offers courses like AI Data Analytics Pathway, AI Experience & Design Pathway, AI & Machine Learning Pathway, AI Marketing Pathway and 3 more.

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.

Does General Assembly offer scholarships or accept the GI Bill?

Yes, General Assembly accepts the GI Bill!

Is General Assembly legit?

We let alumni answer that question. 713 General Assembly alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed General Assembly and rate their overall experience a 4.3 out of 5.

Can I read General Assembly reviews?

You can read 713 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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