Scaler is an intensive online career accelerator program offering beginner (44 weeks), intermediate (37 weeks), and advanced (30 weeks) engineer bootcamps where students can specialize in back end (15 weeks) or full stack (15 weeks) development. Students can also pursue optional, advanced electives in Advanced DSA, Concurrent Programming, and Product Management. With an industry-vetted curriculum and professional, personalized guidance, Scaler Academy is a community of dedicated instructors, teaching assistants, industry mentors & career coaches who are devoted to creating a growth ecosystem to help software professionals unlock talent and opportunities at every stage of their career. Scaler Academy’s mission is to to help professionals take their careers to the next level without any educational, geographical, or financial constraint. Scaler Academy is a product by InterviewBit, which offers live and interactive classes along with Practice sessions with teaching assistants, peers & 1:1 mentorship with industry experts throughout.
No prior experience is necessary for the beginner-level bootcamp. To apply to Scaler Academy, all students will be asked to take a 30-minute MCQ test to determine placement in beginner, intermediate, or advanced bootcamps.
Scaler Academy offers career services, such as mock interviews, and resume and LinkedIn optimization. Students have access to over 1,000 working professionals from top software companies including Amazon, Google, Facebook, Netflix, and Twitter among others who act as instructors, mentors, and career coaches.
Reviews
114 alumni reviews of Scaler Academy
Schools can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Course Report never suppresses negative reviews.
-
MMeera IyerGraduate · Scaler Academy · June 2024
Worth it...
Some background about me...I come from humble beginnings.. raised by my hardworking farmer father and a loving mother who sadly is no longer with us. Money was always a problem and i have seen nothing but financial struggles since i was...Some background about me...I come from humble beginnings.. raised by my hardworking farmer father and a loving mother who sadly is no longer with us. Money was always a problem and i have seen nothing but financial struggles since i was small.
For someone who has to save for years to even afford college… scaler was a big risk. A lot of people advised me to not join..to save money and think of my future. But i took the leap anyway and it turned out to be so worth the trouble i faced at the start. In the early days i used to not even sleep thinking i had made a big mistake but the team at scaler helped me overcome my worst struggles and gave me a new start in life.
Today i am a farmer’s son turned software engineer, thanks to scaler… and couldn’t be prouder of how far i have come. Forever in debt of my wonderful teachers and mentor.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
SSurya MenonSDE · Scaler Academy · June 2024
Good way of building skills that last
So here goes my scaler review after doing their course.
See my focus was simple- building my knowledge and for that purpose, it did the job as there were detailed classes and assignments about DSA and stuff. But if you’re someone who’s also...So here goes my scaler review after doing their course.
See my focus was simple- building my knowledge and for that purpose, it did the job as there were detailed classes and assignments about DSA and stuff. But if you’re someone who’s also working while learning like I was, it can be problematic as you have to constantly juggle the two. The only way i could manage to do it was by watching the recorded lectures and spending time on the weekends. But it was in a way worth it also as expanding my knowledge led to more project opportunities.
Still big thanks toAnshuman Jayesh Patel and Kshitij Mishra for their support throughout the course.
Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
DDeepika RaoData scientist · Scaler Academy · June 2024
Data science course is worth doing...
Scaler helped me follow my dream of working within the data science domain. Coming from a city not known for tech, I wasn't sure how to enter the world of Data Science. Scaler not only showed me the way but also provided practical sessions and...Scaler helped me follow my dream of working within the data science domain. Coming from a city not known for tech, I wasn't sure how to enter the world of Data Science. Scaler not only showed me the way but also provided practical sessions and mentorship that kept me motivated and focused. In fact, Anshuman's session on dreaming big was particularly inspiring and gave me the push I needed. As a result of consistently building my skills, I've been able to excel in my role as a Data Scientist at AB InBev, a Fortune 500 company. At the same time, I'd still say that your efforts decide just how far you'd go even with support from platforms like Scaler.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
RRavi TiwariGraduate · Scaler Academy · June 2024
good...helps maintain consistency
Scaler has helped me in more ways than I can count, both on personal and professional levels. Forever grateful for the wonderful people I met here… especially my instructor Deependra for his willingness to help me always. The program helped me develop...Scaler has helped me in more ways than I can count, both on personal and professional levels. Forever grateful for the wonderful people I met here… especially my instructor Deependra for his willingness to help me always. The program helped me develop analytical abilities and critical thinking, allowing me to approach problem solving with better intuition…coding streak of 350 days since I joined and going strong even post Scaler.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support4.0Instructors5.0 -
TTrisha MehraSDE · Scaler Academy · June 2024
Has its pros and cons
Scaler alum here - Thought I'd share my honest review on the whole experience:
Pros:
- Signing up was easy: Scaler Academy's platform made joining super easy and hassle-free, very user-friendly interface.
- Skill boost: The program...Scaler alum here - Thought I'd share my honest review on the whole experience:
Pros:
- Signing up was easy: Scaler Academy's platform made joining super easy and hassle-free, very user-friendly interface.
- Skill boost: The program seriously levelled up my skills, especially for shifting into a product-based company.
- Supportive vibe: Scaler had a great community vibe going on, which made learning feel like a team effort.
- Kept me motivated: They really emphasized continuous improvement, like with daily coding streaks, which pushed me to do better.
- Mentorship: Those 1:1 sessions with my mentor was very helpful.
Cons:
- No guarantees: While Scaler was helpful, it doesn't promise you'll land a job right away.
- Time-consuming: Be ready to invest a lot of time, especially if you're juggling other stuff.
- Expensive: The cost might be a bit steep for some folks.
Overall… Scaler Academy was a game-changer for my career growth. Just keep in mind the ups and downs before diving in.
Overall4.0Curriculum5.0Job support4.0Instructors4.0 -
AArjun KapoorGraduate · Scaler Academy · June 2024
Decent
Scaler Academy was like a boot camp for coders..I'm saying this as a person with a non-coding background who started with zero technical knowledge when I first joined.
Their curriculum starts easy, then gets tough real quick. You have to solve...Scaler Academy was like a boot camp for coders..I'm saying this as a person with a non-coding background who started with zero technical knowledge when I first joined.
Their curriculum starts easy, then gets tough real quick. You have to solve problems and maintain consistency every day or the risk of falling behind is there.. The course is no magic fix nor will it make you a pro coder overnight..you just have to be patient and stick with it day by day to see the results. For whatever is available in the market right now at this range, they do offer a lot of benefits though like personal mentorship, placement assistance, community assistance, offline meetups etc.Overall4.0Curriculum5.0Job support4.0Instructors5.0 -
DDivya SinghaniaSE · Scaler Academy · June 2024
Helped me with placements
Post-pandemic job opportunities were close to zero… and feeling stuck in my career was really getting to me… causing a lot of anxiety. I decided to take it as a challenge to turn things around when a friend suggested Scaler Academy to...Post-pandemic job opportunities were close to zero… and feeling stuck in my career was really getting to me… causing a lot of anxiety. I decided to take it as a challenge to turn things around when a friend suggested Scaler Academy to me.
Scaler’s approach to coding was like a breath of fresh air. Finally, I could focus on breaking free from that career rut. Great mentorship, super supportive instructors and placement team. Super grateful for the recommendation!Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
NNisha SharmaGraduate · Scaler Academy · June 2024
Nice experience...learned a lot
Was in a sort of rut so during this time, committing myself to personal and professional growth was a game changer. For professional growth, I had joined Scaler's program, and honestly, it helped me in numerous ways. Firstly, the environment they...Was in a sort of rut so during this time, committing myself to personal and professional growth was a game changer. For professional growth, I had joined Scaler's program, and honestly, it helped me in numerous ways. Firstly, the environment they provided was exactly what I needed – supportive and conducive to growth. Secondly, from mentorship and mock tests to routine and competitive peers, they offered everything I needed. Thirdly, the curriculum was so well-made that it gave me a regular schedule to overcome my habit of procrastination and learn consistently.
However, I’d still say- the learning experience was pretty intense as it was too detailed but for someone like me, it was surprisingly enjoyable. Exploring algorithms from a different perspective made me actively involved in the process.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support4.0Instructors5.0 -
RRajat ChoudharySr. Software Engineer · Scaler Academy · June 2024
Mostly a good experience but has it's shortcomings as well
My time as a learner at Scaler has been full of ups and downs; it started with me feeling overwhelmed and intimidated by the program but soon I found my rhythm.
✅ I gave myself enough time to go over a topic, and practise it on my pace
✅ I...My time as a learner at Scaler has been full of ups and downs; it started with me feeling overwhelmed and intimidated by the program but soon I found my rhythm.
✅ I gave myself enough time to go over a topic, and practise it on my pace
✅ I started managing my time in a more structured way and followed a routine
✅ Attended scaler lectures, worked on their assignments and solved problems every SINGLE day
✅ Asked my instructors and TAs a million dumb questions
What did NOT work for me:
❌The duration of the course was too long and exhausting
❌Customer support was sometimes slow and unresponsive
❌ Had to request to switch my mentor because mine was too busy with other projects and did not dedicate time to our sessions
It’s overall a good program if you want to learn your concepts from A-Z… just pushes you to do a lot.Overall4.0Curriculum5.0Job support4.0Instructors5.0 -
AAditya KumarSDE 2 · Scaler Academy · June 2024
Has its ups and downs - overall good experience
My Scaler Academy review: what’s good vs bad
The Good:
1.Good jobs: Obviously got better job opportunities, expanded my network etc.
2. Well designed dashboard: The instructors at Scaler are good and also the dashboard is very helpful...My Scaler Academy review: what’s good vs bad
The Good:
1.Good jobs: Obviously got better job opportunities, expanded my network etc.
2. Well designed dashboard: The instructors at Scaler are good and also the dashboard is very helpful too specially the streak feature.
3. Mentor support: The comprehensive curriculum, mentors were good. They prepared me for mock interviews and i ended up getting good offers.
The Bad:
1. Cost Consideration: While the benefits of Scaler Academy are good, the program comes with a financial investment. It's a longer commitment in terms of money
2. Time Commitment: 9 months is too long for any non-accredited course.
Overall4.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors4.0 -
PPooja JoshiSDE · Scaler Academy · June 2024
Had a good experience...
My motivation for joining Scaler was to improve my skills and get better opportunities. The interactive teachers provided a lot of opportunities for self-improvement which boosted my confidence to interview for new job opportunities. So for me, the...My motivation for joining Scaler was to improve my skills and get better opportunities. The interactive teachers provided a lot of opportunities for self-improvement which boosted my confidence to interview for new job opportunities. So for me, the crux of this entire review would be that they first- helped me secure job offers both locally and internationally and second- turned my dream of career advancement into reality.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors4.0 -
KKaran MalhotraSE · Scaler Academy · June 2024
Helped me a lot
I'm a computer science engineer and thanks to Scaler, I got a big hike in my salary and improved my problem-solving skills a lot.
I used to struggle with DSA, LLD, and HLD, but the lectures at Scaler changed everything for me. Especially the...I'm a computer science engineer and thanks to Scaler, I got a big hike in my salary and improved my problem-solving skills a lot.
I used to struggle with DSA, LLD, and HLD, but the lectures at Scaler changed everything for me. Especially the DSA lectures!
It was tough balancing work and academy classes, but I managed it by studying on weekends too.
Now, I'm proud to say I work at Joveo, and I owe a big thanks to my mentors, Harsh and Abhimanyu, for their support. They taught me patience, hard work, and resilience!
Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
SShruti ShahGraduate · Scaler Academy · June 2024
Good placement support
Life threw a bad time during my engineering degree. Unlike my B.tech peers, I wanted to become a data analyst. But I was always fascinated by data analytics and science, I want a career in it. In 2019, discovered Scaler offering job referrals in...Life threw a bad time during my engineering degree. Unlike my B.tech peers, I wanted to become a data analyst. But I was always fascinated by data analytics and science, I want a career in it. In 2019, discovered Scaler offering job referrals in related fields. Though not keen on improving technical skills, their referral program caught my attention so price was not problem... Thanks to Scaler, now I'm at ServiceNow. They helped me grow personally and professionally. Improved my DSA skills & gained confidence to face challenges. Grateful to Scaler team and mentor for guiding me to my dream job with a 100% pay hike.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
SSiddharth ReddySDE 2 · Scaler Academy · June 2024
helped me upskill and get a job
Life had its ups and downs, coming from a farmer's family. Waited for B.tech admission, tried for UPSC exam, but had no luck. I moved on trying to look for work... Enrolled in scaler even though it's a lil expensive for some direction. With improved...Life had its ups and downs, coming from a farmer's family. Waited for B.tech admission, tried for UPSC exam, but had no luck. I moved on trying to look for work... Enrolled in scaler even though it's a lil expensive for some direction. With improved skills, I regained my confidence and got job at AP Moller Maersk...! Thanks to instructors Mohit Yadav, Anshuman Abhimnanyu Kshitij, and mentor Sandeep Singh. Hard work pays off...stay consistent.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
AAisha KhanGraduate · Scaler Academy · June 2024
Instructors are good
I am working at Amazon currently but my initial journey too was filled with the service sector experiences. This change was what scaler did for me. They also brought me into the habit of learning everyday. Whether on weekends or even on holidays, no...I am working at Amazon currently but my initial journey too was filled with the service sector experiences. This change was what scaler did for me. They also brought me into the habit of learning everyday. Whether on weekends or even on holidays, no day went by without learning and solving problems. People like Satyasai and Deepak in their core faculty were truly amazing. So I’d say you can for it if you’re planning to upskillOverall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
RRohan VermaSoftware Engineer · Scaler Academy · May 2024
Good program
It was my senior colleague at work who suggested Scaler during the second wave of covid…back then I was stuck in a dead end role with no interest or prospects in my field so I decided to take it up and give it a shot.
What immediately attracted...It was my senior colleague at work who suggested Scaler during the second wave of covid…back then I was stuck in a dead end role with no interest or prospects in my field so I decided to take it up and give it a shot.
What immediately attracted me was the feeling of belongingness and learning together with hundreds of like minded people..it almost reminded me of my school days. Will forever value the things I learned at Scaler and a big thank you to my mentor for helping me get to where I am today. Switching fields would not have been possible without his referral.
Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
AAnanya DesaiSDE · Scaler Academy · May 2024
Gave me a fresh start
In 2019, I founded my own company. But then COVID struck and forced us to shut down before we even started. I couldn’t sit idle at home and decided to transition into a developer role by enrolling at Scaler. Then reality hit hard… my skills were...In 2019, I founded my own company. But then COVID struck and forced us to shut down before we even started. I couldn’t sit idle at home and decided to transition into a developer role by enrolling at Scaler. Then reality hit hard… my skills were outdated. Starting again from scratch wasn’t easy but my instructors weren’t just teachers; they were my guiding compass, pointing me towards data structures and algorithms through a maze...Each day I sat down with my laptop, determined to master DSA. I coded, solved problems, and pushed my limits. End result being that I got a new beginning after thinking I has lost everything. Forever grateful to all my teachers who are my literal gurus, my mentor, my TAs, and the placement team for giving me another chance.
Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
VVikram MehtaGraduate · Scaler Academy · May 2024
got me a job
Improving my skills wasn't easy, especially since I didn't major in CS or IT during my engineering days. I was searching for better opportunities almost everyday. While solving problems on interviewbit, I came across Scaler...My main goal was to...Improving my skills wasn't easy, especially since I didn't major in CS or IT during my engineering days. I was searching for better opportunities almost everyday. While solving problems on interviewbit, I came across Scaler...My main goal was to enhance my understanding of LLD, HLD, and more. And that's what they helped me accomplish.Overall4.0Curriculum3.0Job support2.0Instructors3.0 -
AAryan SinghGraduate · Scaler Academy · May 2024
Hectic schedule
I was working at a company when I found Scaler. I was told that they are helping people build their skills to reach the product based companies so I went all in. I ended up joining Amazon so I was glad to have given it a chance in improving my...I was working at a company when I found Scaler. I was told that they are helping people build their skills to reach the product based companies so I went all in. I ended up joining Amazon so I was glad to have given it a chance in improving my skills.
But if I am being honest, it was toooo hectic man! I was working and it was really hard for me to like take out time everyday. I don’t think I ever attended a live class because they had classes on weekdays and all my days during the week were packed with work.Overall3.0Curriculum4.0Job support3.0Instructors5.0 -
RRahul SharmaSDE II · Scaler Academy · May 2024
Scaler helped me with my career growth
I recently started at Paypal, a job that aligns well with my values, thanks to an amazing team. Scaler Academy actually helped me reach here. I started my upskilling journey in 2021 and made really good progress with the help of Scaler's teachers and...I recently started at Paypal, a job that aligns well with my values, thanks to an amazing team. Scaler Academy actually helped me reach here. I started my upskilling journey in 2021 and made really good progress with the help of Scaler's teachers and mentors. Got guidance from mentors, friends, and parents. Interviewed for five companies, got offers from four - all thanks to hard work and guidance from Scaler's placement assistance team and mentors like Naman. Special thanks to Arjun and DJ for their support.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors4.0
Courses
1 Scaler Academy Course
Full details, syllabus, tuition, and reviews available on each course page.
News
Recent Scaler Academy News
Jess Feldman
Updated May 28, 2021
Course Report · Course Report Coding Bootcamp News Roundup - March 2021 Happy Spring! After a difficult past year, a recent U.S. Department of Labor survey reports that job openings have hit a two-year high. We dive into how President Biden’s $2 trillion infrastructure plan could play a major role in workforce development training to fill those vacancies and how coding bootcamps may fit into th...
FAQ
Scaler Academy FAQs
Find answers to the most-asked questions.
Is Scaler Academy worth it?
Scaler Academy hasn't shared alumni outcomes yet, but one way to determine if a bootcamp is worth it is by reading alumni reviews. 114 Scaler Academy alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Scaler Academy on Course Report - you should start there!
How much does Scaler Academy cost?
The average bootcamp costs $14,142, but Scaler Academy does not share pricing information. You can read a cost-comparison of other popular bootcamps!
What courses does Scaler Academy teach?
Scaler Academy offers courses like Scaler Academy.
Where does Scaler Academy have campuses?
Scaler Academy teaches students Online in a remote classroom.
Does Scaler Academy offer scholarships or accept the GI Bill?
Right now, it doesn't look like Scaler Academy offers scholarships or accepts the GI Bill. We're always adding to the list of schools that do offer Exclusive Course Report Scholarships and a list of the bootcamps that accept the GI Bill.
Is Scaler Academy legit?
We let alumni answer that question. 114 Scaler Academy alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Scaler Academy and rate their overall experience a 4.4 out of 5.
Can I read Scaler Academy reviews?
You can read 114 reviews of Scaler Academy on Course Report! Scaler Academy alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Scaler Academy and rate their overall experience a 4.4 out of 5.
Is Scaler Academy accredited?
While bootcamps must be approved to operate, accreditation is relatively rare. Scaler Academy doesn't yet share information about their accreditation status.