Interview Kickstart is a part-time, 12-15 week online career advancement platform that helps tech professionals nail technical interviews at FAANG (Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Netflix, Google) and Tier-1 companies. Interview Kickstart is dedicated to helping tech and product professionals secure their dream jobs with top tech companies. Since 2014, they have trained over 20,000 tech professionals to succeed in the toughest interviews at FAANG companies.
The courses at Interview Kickstart are designed by FAANG tech leads and taught by FAANG instructors. They cover 18 tech and product domains, including Machine Learning, Data Science, System Design, and Software development. Interview Kickstart also offers specialized training for career transitions to rapidly growing AI-related tech fields. With a team of 600 seasoned FAANG+ professionals, their instructors provide real-world guidance to help professionals achieve their career goals.
To enroll in any Interview Kickstart program, attend their pre-enrollment webinar held daily (except Saturday). During the webinar, prospective students will learn about courses and the market landscape. After attending, a program advisor will connect with prospective students to assist with the admission process.
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AAnonymousStudent · Master Class (Default) Interview Course · Graduation year 2021
Best course to
Interview Kickstart offers the best online learning for algorithm/data structure. The materials are taught like a story; easy to digest and enjoyable to go through (Kudos to Omkar). The instructors provide guidance on the thought process on how to come...Interview Kickstart offers the best online learning for algorithm/data structure. The materials are taught like a story; easy to digest and enjoyable to go through (Kudos to Omkar). The instructors provide guidance on the thought process on how to come up with a solution during lecture and also when answering questions we ask. They have drop in technical coaching sessions everyday but I personally like sending questions/code through email and the instructors usually respond within the same day after reading the code and pin pointing what's the error, why it wouldn't work out and what to change with our existing code as well as the modified code that passes all the test cases. They also provide personalized input on our interviewing weaknesses. The level of guidance within the program exceeds my expectations and I came out of the program with a different set of appreciation for computer science in general.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0Student Success Advocate of Interview Kickstart
Student Experience Team
Oct 06, 2022
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AAnonymousSoftware Engineer
Backend Developer
Interview Kickstart is a great place to kickstart your interview journey. It aims to make foundation strong by providing great material, online classes, practice problems, coaching and mock interviews. I am finding interview kickstart program extremely...Interview Kickstart is a great place to kickstart your interview journey. It aims to make foundation strong by providing great material, online classes, practice problems, coaching and mock interviews. I am finding interview kickstart program extremely helpful with my preparation and attending this program has really boosted my confidence. I recommend IK to all those who is struggling with medium/hard problems and interview anxiety.Overall4.0Curriculum4.0Job support5.0Instructors4.0Student Success Advocate of Interview Kickstart
Student Experience Team
Oct 06, 2022
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AAnonymous
System Design Course
I took System Design Course work at Interview Kickstart, it helped me crack interview at two Fortune 500 companies. I highly recommend the course and mock interviews for candidates looking job in technology at any Fortune companies.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0Student Success Advocate of Interview Kickstart
Student Experience Team
Oct 06, 2022
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AAnonymousGraduate · Graduated 2021
Interview Kickstart
Really strong and complex algorithms and data structure course, instructors will explain not just a top-level approach but most of the topics in conceptual depth as well as multiple ways to approach problems and the most suitable...Really strong and complex algorithms and data structure course, instructors will explain not just a top-level approach but most of the topics in conceptual depth as well as multiple ways to approach problems and the most suitable strategies.
Although it's very intensive so be ready to spend all of your free time on it and even more :)
The system design part is also pretty good.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support4.0Instructors4.0Student Success Advocate of Interview Kickstart
Student Experience Team
Oct 09, 2022
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AAnonymous
Interview kickstart
It was really nice experience with IK team, courses were well structured and covered most of the topics.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0Student Success Advocate of Interview Kickstart
Student Experience Team
Oct 09, 2022
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AAnonymousGraduate · Front-end Engineering Interview Preparation · Graduated 2021
Great Algorithm Courses
I used interview kickstart to brush up on my tech interview skills and I have gained a lot of knowledge + confidence through their algorithm classes. I managed to earn 7 offers including FAANG.Overall5.0Curriculum4.0Job supportN/AInstructors4.0Student Success Advocate of Interview Kickstart
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Oct 09, 2022
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AAnonymousMaster Class (Default) Interview Course
Overall review of IK Program
Mid 2021, i started preparing for technical interviews on my own. However, soon i found myself lost in between learning and finding content from different sources. This was my main reason to sign up for IK Interview Prep class. They provided proper...Mid 2021, i started preparing for technical interviews on my own. However, soon i found myself lost in between learning and finding content from different sources. This was my main reason to sign up for IK Interview Prep class. They provided proper structure of topics to learn, they shared different coding problem patterns and their content is clear and easy to understand. IK Support team is also great and very responsive. Interview prep will require your full attention and good amount of time. There is lot to learn. One advice i would share is that, during support period, create your own schedule on how you would tackle topics and problems. This will help you be very productive during support period.
I would highly recommend IK Program to anyone who is looking to prepare for technical interviews.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0Student Success Advocate of Interview Kickstart
Student Experience Team
Oct 09, 2022
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AAnonymousSoftware Development Engineer · Machine Learning Interview Preparation · Graduation year 2022
Thank you IK!!
After working at the same company for ~7 years, I had decided to make a career transition. I learnt about IK and signed up for the intro session. After listening to the intro session & next few followup sessions, I knew I needed what IK is offering...After working at the same company for ~7 years, I had decided to make a career transition. I learnt about IK and signed up for the intro session. After listening to the intro session & next few followup sessions, I knew I needed what IK is offering (for career transition as well as to uplevel myself).
IK offers:
1. High quality study material.
2. Knowledgable & Patient instructors working at industry leading companies.
3. Well paced live classes + Tests + Review sessions.
4. Always available Technical + Career coaches.
5. Mock Interview support from the best interviewers in the respective fields.
6. Brings together people with same ambition (UPLEVEL). Helps guide and inspire each other.
If you are interested in upleveling yourself, then independent of your previous work experience & skillset, if you can follow IK coaching with 100% commitment & discipline, IK will definitely uplevel you, and with very high likelihood, you will be able to ace off interviews and land multiple awesome job offers.
I am fortunate to have come across IK. Am able to uplevel myself & land dream job!!
Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0Student Success Advocate of Interview Kickstart
Student Experience Team
Oct 09, 2022
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AAnonymousSenior Software Engineer · Graduated 2021
Highly Recommend the experienced software engineer track
Had a great experience--both the technical prep and career strategy components were incredibly valuable. you have to put in the work (prepare to study non-stop for several consecutive months) but it you do, the program works.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0Student Success Advocate of Interview Kickstart
Student Experience Team
Oct 09, 2022
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AAnonymousEngineering Manager
Definitely Recomm
I was apprehensive when I joined Interview Kickstart but the experience was very rewarding. There are several great instructors who not only have the experience of working at amazing companies but are also great teachers. There are times when an...I was apprehensive when I joined Interview Kickstart but the experience was very rewarding. There are several great instructors who not only have the experience of working at amazing companies but are also great teachers. There are times when an instructor might not be very good and this is why I am not giving the overall experience a 5 start but what makes up for this is the presence of recorded videos of other instructors as well. The overall experience right from algorithms, system design, behavioral, mock interviews was very good and I will definitely recommend this to others who are looking to change jobs or getting into interviewing after a very long time like in my case. To conclude, you only get out of the program what you put into it. Put in the tough yards, be completely focused and going through the IK curriculum will ensure that you come out of the program successfully.Overall4.0Curriculum4.0Job support4.0Instructors4.0Student Success Advocate of Interview Kickstart
Student Experience Team
Oct 09, 2022
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AAnonymousStudent · Master Class (Default) Interview Course
Excellent course
I came to Interview kickstart last year and learnt so much. The reading material before classes is very helpful for the basics and particularly the lecture videos from mr. omkar is simply amazing. The way he explains in his videos is very easy to...I came to Interview kickstart last year and learnt so much. The reading material before classes is very helpful for the basics and particularly the lecture videos from mr. omkar is simply amazing. The way he explains in his videos is very easy to understand. I feel more confident when I have to solve problems now and to give interviews. Thank you interview kickstart and mr. omkar for his videos. Definitely recommending.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0Student Success Advoacte of Interview Kickstart
Student Experience Team
Oct 09, 2022
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AAnonymousStudent · Master Class (Default) Interview Course
A positive journey
It has been a great learning experience. The structure is really good and the materials as well. The lectures and live class pre reading material is very informative and engaging,Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0Student Success Advocate of Interview Kickstart
Student Experience Team
Dec 05, 2022
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AAnonymousApplicant · Backend Engineering Interview Preparation · Graduation year 2005
IK Feedback
Problem solving curriculum was too good and was improving continuously. Might need some better content and instructors for system design.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support4.0Instructors4.0Student Success Advocate of Interview Kickstart
Student Experience Team
Oct 06, 2022
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AAnonymousSoftware Engineer · Backend Engineering Interview Preparation · Graduated 2022
Software Engineer
Interview kickstart for me was a confidence booster course. Helped me understand number of ways to think about how to interview.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0Student Success Advocate of Interview Kickstart
Student Experience Team
Oct 03, 2022
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AAnonymousSoftware Engineer · Backend Engineering Interview Preparation · Graduated 2021
Great experience
Great instructors, mock interviews and support teamOverall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0Student Success Advocate of Interview Kickstart
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Oct 03, 2022
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AAnonymousStudent · Graduation year 2021
The best coaches
Very structured and easy for beginnersOverall4.0Curriculum4.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0Student Success Advocate of Interview Kickstart
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Oct 03, 2022
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AAnonymousGraduation year 2021
Review
I joined Interview Kickstart bootcamp for 6 months in March 2021.This was best bootcamp experience I ever had.
In depth knowledge of instructors was amazing.Going through course help me build solid coding skills.
Best thing about course is...I joined Interview Kickstart bootcamp for 6 months in March 2021.This was best bootcamp experience I ever had.
In depth knowledge of instructors was amazing.Going through course help me build solid coding skills.
Best thing about course is its well structured approach with classes,assignments and mock interviews.Structure of course helps you build great algorithm skills incremently. Although i worked in IT field for 10+ years my Bachelors was in Chemical engineering. This course gave me solid hold on alorithms,data structures and design principles.Feedback from Mock interview helped me to improve a lot.
Finally I was able to get my dream job with skills built for life.This course not only enhances your career but helps you to gain confidence in coding field which is pretty vast.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0Student Success Advocate of Interview Kickstart
Student Experience Team
Oct 03, 2022
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AAnonymousSenior SWE · Master Class (Default) Interview Course
An amazing resource for FAANG interviews
The course content is well organized and amazing. It not only covers the technical skills but also focuses on preparing the behavioral interview. The mock interview sessions (part of the program) helped me get over the anxiety around interviews and...The course content is well organized and amazing. It not only covers the technical skills but also focuses on preparing the behavioral interview. The mock interview sessions (part of the program) helped me get over the anxiety around interviews and identify my weak areas. I used both technical and career coaching sessions to get better and felt very comfortable when it was time for real interviews. The program supports you all the way to offer negotiation and provides you with strategic advice to maximize your offer. I did a career shift from Mechanical/Civil engineering space to an SWE role at one of the FAANG companies. All this would not have been possible without the IK program. The course provides a good structure to focus on topics and algorithms which are more important for FAANG interviews.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0Student Success Advocate of Interview Kickstart
Student Experience Team
Oct 03, 2022
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AAnonymousGraduate · Master Class (Default) Interview Course · Graduated 2021
great curated curriculum
This was my first time trying to change job and on my own, I was taking a lot of time in preparing and was not feeling confident. Then I came across IK ad and with a lot of hesitation I enrolled in the program. I am so glad I did.
The curriculum...This was my first time trying to change job and on my own, I was taking a lot of time in preparing and was not feeling confident. Then I came across IK ad and with a lot of hesitation I enrolled in the program. I am so glad I did.
The curriculum and practice problems are very well selected. I did not have to look at any other material. The classes are well-paced. Mock interviews helped in gaining confidence and experience. System-design coaching sessions were very helpful. I was able to pass all my interviews and got multiple offers from FAANG companies. The icing on the cake, offer negotiation: I was able to increase the TC by 15% with the help of tips I was offered in my 1:1 offer negotiation session.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0Student Success Advocate of Interview Kickstart
Student Experience Team
Oct 03, 2022
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AAnonymousSenior Software Engineer
Amazing place to learn and prepare for interviews!
I felt the interview kickstart course is very structured and informative. They teach you about ds and algo fundamentals very thoroughly and also prepare you for the software engineering interview. I really like the live classes from faang engineers and...I felt the interview kickstart course is very structured and informative. They teach you about ds and algo fundamentals very thoroughly and also prepare you for the software engineering interview. I really like the live classes from faang engineers and homework and tests definitely helps you to prepare of a real full time interview. I felt one of the system design live class could have made better but apart from that nothing pops up as con. If you have been looking for a boot camp that prepares you for software engineering interviews I would say this is def the right place to do it.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors4.0Student Success Advocate of Interview Kickstart
Student Experience Team
Oct 03, 2022
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Courses
24 Interview Kickstart Courses
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Backend Engineering Interview Preparation
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Engineering Manager Interview Preparation
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Machine Learning Interview Preparation
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LEVELUP: Guided interview prep to level up into a Tier-1 company
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Data Engineering Interview Preparation
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Full Stack Engineering Interview Preparation
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Advanced Machine Learning Course
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EdgeUp - Applied GenAI + Interview Preparation
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Data Science Interview Preparation
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12 weeks
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Embedded Software Engineering Interview Preparation
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Scholarships
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Updated May 05, 2025
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Jess Feldman
Updated April 11, 2025
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Jess Feldman
Updated January 02, 2025
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Updated April 09, 2025
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Is Interview Kickstart worth it?
Interview Kickstart hasn't shared alumni outcomes yet, but one way to determine if a bootcamp is worth it is by reading alumni reviews. 343 Interview Kickstart alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Interview Kickstart on Course Report - you should start there!
How much does Interview Kickstart cost?
Interview Kickstart courses cost up to $199 for Ace your Mock Interview.
What courses does Interview Kickstart teach?
Interview Kickstart offers courses like Backend Engineering Interview Preparation, Engineering Manager Interview Preparation, Machine Learning Interview Preparation, LEVELUP: Guided interview prep to level up into a Tier-1 company and 20 more.
Where does Interview Kickstart have campuses?
Interview Kickstart teaches students Online in a remote classroom.
Does Interview Kickstart offer scholarships or accept the GI Bill?
Yes, Course Report is excited to offer an exclusive Interview Kickstart scholarship for $500 off tuition!
Is Interview Kickstart legit?
We let alumni answer that question. 343 Interview Kickstart alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Interview Kickstart and rate their overall experience a 4.74 out of 5.
Can I read Interview Kickstart reviews?
You can read 343 reviews of Interview Kickstart on Course Report! Interview Kickstart alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Interview Kickstart and rate their overall experience a 4.74 out of 5.
Is Interview Kickstart accredited?
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