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Sabio

Average Rating4.53
255 Reviews
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Founded in 2010, Sabio is a tech training provider offering 13- and 17-week full-time coding bootcamps and a 21-week part-time bootcamp in Los Angeles, Orange County, and online. Sabio specializes in Mobile, Front End, Back End, Source Control, Database, and Development platforms across the full stack, and students can specialize in Node.js or .Net to help jumpstart their careers. By incorporating project-based learning into its curriculum, it offers students a comprehensive experience of all phases of software development. It was founded by tech industry innovators, and it is now taught exclusively by experts from companies such as Fox, Gamefly, Stack Overflow and TMZ. 

Prior programming experience is not required, but applicants with prior experience are given a faster track. A technical assessment is available immediately or within four weeks of the 17-week program for full-time students. The application process at Sabio identifies motivated and engaged students from diverse backgrounds. Many past students have advanced degrees in Computer Science, Engineering, Musicology, Psychology, Finance, Mathematics, among others. It is essential that all applicants have a great personality, work ethic, and be able to solve basic logic problems.

Sabio's curriculum prepares students for entry-level developer jobs by incorporating a real-world project for a client and four weeks of career guidance. Prior to starting the intensive bootcamp, students receive four weeks of pre-work conducted by instructors. Every student at Sabio has access to extended mentorship and a five-year professional development program. Sabio instructors have over 100 years combined experience in software engineering. Small class sizes and expert instruction give students an edge when it comes to competing for jobs. A Sabio instructor must be an executive or C-level executive before teaching in the classroom, and must undergo an intensive vetting process. It provides students with a high-level education and a unique real-life perspective that prepares them for a more elevated career path.

A California-approved company, Sabio innovates based on market knowledge, experience, and expertise.

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  • Paulina Maleszewski
    Digital Analyst • Graduate • Full Stack Weekday Training (12 weeks) • Los Angeles
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    Mar 28, 2018
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    YOU can change your life in 6 months!

     

    I worked in the Mortgage Industry prior to hearing about Sabio. I was feeling unsatisfied in my current job and honestly quite bored. (no new challenges) I had a friend who completed Sabio and got a shiny new career with Virgin America. I was so impressed and had to go to a meetup. Honestly, I did probably the bare amount of research on Sabio because I had so much information through my friend and once I met Gregorio/Liliana... I was hooked. Their energy was so strong, supportive...

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  • sam
    sam
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    Mar 14, 2018
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    Not recommended

    I am sure the instructors know how to write code an and develop websites, but teaching students to do the same is not their strong suit. The entire class felt like an online session. Something you didn't need to sit 4 hours in a classroom to learn. In fact, 60% of class time was spent researching the  answers for oneself because the instructions and directions were not clearly written or stated. Receiving any viable information from the instructors about the course material was compa...

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  • Ian Rocha
    .NET Developer • Graduate • Full Stack Weekday Training (12 Weeks) • Orange County
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    Jan 26, 2018
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    Killer program!

    A quick background... I spent over 5 years working in a sales/operations position for one of the world's largest eyewear companies. After a mass-layoff, and realizing I DIDN'T want to stay in that industry, I started picking up basic HTML, CSS, Javascript, and JQuery courses online to see if it was something I'd be interested in. I really enjoyed it and wanted to learn more, but didn't want to go to college as it seemed like a waste of time and money, and it didn't seem too promising in te...

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  • Lisa kalaidjian
    Software Developer • Graduate • Full Stack Weekday Training (12 weeks) • Los Angeles
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    Jan 06, 2018
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    Sabio is the best!

    Story time! When I finished high school I didn't know what I wanted to do. I tried for a vet tech first cuz it wouldn't take too long to get a certificate and start working. So I enrolled in the classes. But! In the very first class of the very first day, my professor stood up and said, "Alright class! We'We're going to start off by dissecting some cat bodies that were donated by....". So immediately I started panicking and had to leave the room. I did not go back. Next I went for an administ...
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  • Wyatt Elliott
    Wyatt Elliott
    Full Stack Application Developer • Full Stack Web Development at Antioch University • Los Angeles
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    Nov 10, 2017
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    Full Stack Application Developer

    Sabio is one of the best career moves I've made. I really can't thank Gregorio, Liliana, and the whole staff enough for the invaluable experience. Even after graduating, the job support was tremendous, and helped me land two full stack development job offers within a month of graduating. I am still in daily contact with the staff and the friends I made while attending Sabio.

    About me: I came from a tech background doing QA, and had been wanting to become a software developer for ...

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  • Garrick Kwong
    Garrick Kwong
    Clinical Software Engineer • Graduate • Full Stack Weekday Training (12 weeks) • Los Angeles
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    Nov 06, 2017
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    Invaluable Instructions From Great People

    I honestly wouldn't be where I am today without the help, guidance, mentorship and leadership provided to me by Sabio. The daily instructions and random mini lectures provided to me by my instructor played such a key role in my success. Sabio's phililosophy isn't just to help you figure out how to do something, but to also understand the 'magic' that happens behind the scenes. That is why I was able to do so well during my phone screens and interview processes. Being able to articulate intel...
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  • Jae Phan
    Jae Phan
    Application Developer • Graduate • Full Stack Weekday Training (12 Weeks) • Orange County
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    Oct 22, 2017
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    Sabio Will Get You There!

    Here's my story, right after high school I wasn't sure what I wanted to do with my life. So I decided to become a server (since they make decent living off tips, sure why not?). After being a server for four years and complaining on why food took so long to come out of the kitchen, I went and became a chef for the next 6 years.

    So how and why did I decide to go into software development? Well, one day my computer got a virus. My roommate at the time luckily was really into techno...

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  • Clark
    Clark
    Full Stack Engineer • Graduate • Los Angeles
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    Oct 01, 2017
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    The leap of faith that isn't so scary

    If you're anything like I was, you have zero experience writing code and don't know where (and if it's even a good idea) to invest your time and money learning to do so. I had plateaued in my previous career and was looking for something that could offer me more, both in personal satisfaction and financially. Working in tech seemed like a far-fetched idea – I had always assumed you had to be some sort of genius to do so. The fact is, you don't. 

    Sabio starts you off two to three ...

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  • Alexa D.
    Web Developer • Graduate • Full Stack Weekday Training (12 Weeks) • Orange County
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    Aug 18, 2017
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    Love u sabio!!

    ** if you have your life together this review is not for you but feel free to read it anyway**

    In the years before sabio I had hopped from path to path, never fully satisfied with where my life was headed. I had studied accounting, fashion, communications, and felt like i was starting to run out of options. I hated college, and when I got a job in a field I thought I would really enjoy, I hated working too. So I quit my job and was feeling completely and utterly stuck, until I sa...

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  • Brian S.
    Application Systems Developer • Graduate • Full Stack Web Development at Antioch University • Los Angeles
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    Aug 17, 2017
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    Creating Your Own Second Chance

    Summary: Would wholeheartedly recommend. Best investment in myself I've ever made; well employed with a fantastic organization. 

    Most enter into a coding bootcamp looking for a second chance, plain and simple. Whether it be to increase earning potential or seek a more interesting field, the core theme that unites the Sabio community is the fact that everyone who comes through this bootcamp is striving for something better. And Sabio's commitment to this community...

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  • David Laughlin
    David Laughlin
    Web Developer • Graduate • Los Angeles
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    Jul 25, 2017
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    Fantastic Program; Fantastic People

    Short Version: Top-tier school, incredibly supportive community. I had full-time work within 6 weeks of graduation at $40/hour. Highly recommend!

    I spent a while visiting bootcamps before commiting to Sabio. It was one of only a handful of bootcamps that didn't seem a little fishy (e.g. hiring recent grads to teach). Throughout my experience with them, Sabio's program was exceptionally well thought out, explained, and executed. The staff and instructors were uniformly excellent, ...

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  • Kevin Reevers
    Software Developer • Graduate • Los Angeles
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    Mar 16, 2017
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    Even after graduating, Sabio still delievers

    It's now been three years since graduating from Sabio, and through the frequent professional development courses, they have been a tremendous help in advancing my career. From fireside chats with the top in the industry (Github, Facebook, and Snapchat just to name a few)  to introducing new languages and methods to improve my skills has been a tremendous help. I'm already enthused for what they do with just becoming a developer, but with introducing use cases for implementing Docker and us...

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Sabio Alumni Outcomes

82%
Employment Rate
93%
Graduation Rate
$65,000
Median Salary
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Below is the 180 Day Employment Breakdown for 39 graduates included in report:
180 Day employment breakdown
Employed in-field82.0%
Full-time employee82.0%
Full-time apprenticeship, internship or contract position0.0%
Short-term contract, part-time, or freelance0.0%
Started a new company or venture after graduation0.0%
Not seeking in-field employment3.0%
Employed out-of-field5.0%
Continuing to higher educationN/A
Not seeking a job for health, family, or personal reasonsN/A
Still seeking job in-field10.0%
Could not contact0.0%
salary breakdown

Sabio Scholarships

$5000 Sabio Scholarship - Women In Tech

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Qualifying Courses

  • Full Stack Node.js with React (Los Angeles)

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Sabio Alumni Reviews Summary

Based on 250+ Sabio alumni reviews on Course Report, the school is highly regarded for its comprehensive software engineering program. Alumni praise the program for its deep dive into languages and technologies like JavaScript, HTML, CSS, React, .NET Core, and SQL, and for equipping students with both front-end and back-end development skills. One review encapsulates this sentiment: "Sabio not only equips you with a comprehensive skill set in programming but also goes the extra mile in providing job placement resources." However, the intensive nature of the program requires significant commitment and effort.
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4.6
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Sabio was approved by the State of California Bureau for Private Post Secondary Education in July of 2016. We pay our annual license fees to BPPE and we submit annual Student Performance Fact Sheet to the state of ca every Dec.
FAQs

How much does Sabio cost?

Sabio costs around $15,000. On the lower end, some Sabio courses like Node.js Full Stack with React cost $9,500.

Where does Sabio have campuses?

Sabio has in-person campuses in Los Angeles, Orange County, and Riverside. Sabio also has a remote classroom so students can learn online.

Is Sabio worth it?

The data says yes! In 2016, Sabio reported a 93% graduation rate, a median salary of $65,000, and 82% of Sabio alumni are employed. The data says yes! In 2018, Sabio reported a 97% graduation rate, a median salary of $72,500, and 79% of Sabio alumni are employed.

Is Sabio legit?

We let alumni answer that question. 255 Sabio alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Sabio and rate their overall experience a 4.53 out of 5.

Does Sabio offer scholarships or accept the GI Bill?

Yes, Course Report is excited to offer an exclusive Sabio scholarship for $5000 off tuition! Sabio accepts the GI Bill!

Can I read Sabio reviews?

You can read 255 reviews of Sabio on Course Report! Sabio alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Sabio and rate their overall experience a 4.53 out of 5.

Is Sabio accredited?

Sabio was approved by the State of California Bureau for Private Post Secondary Education in July of 2016. We pay our annual license fees to BPPE and we submit annual Student Performance Fact Sheet to the state of ca every Dec.

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