SV Academy

SV Academy has helped me not only professionally, but personally as well. They drop so many gems on how to successfully enter the tech field and the program directors do a wonderful job with feedback. You have to be coachable and willing to receive feedback. If you’re ready to change your life and start making a 6 figure salary, apply TODAY!  Read less

SV Academy offers a unique approach to online studies.  The program managers to the CEOs, career coaches to the alumni, everyone is completely devoted toward positioning you for success.

Although I have an extensive sales background, SVA enhanced soft skills that increased my sales.  The classes force you to step outside of your comfort zone and find a creative approach to reach your desired goals.  Since the program offers hands-on experience to test those new skillsets, the level of comfortability from student to sales professional is a seamless transition.  It's not until you take a step back to think of your mindset on the first day do you realize how far you've come in the last 4-8 weeks (depending on if you're a full-time or part-time  student). 

It's definitely a certification program that is recommend anyone looking to change career paths to consider.  Read less

I am new to SVA, still it must said that the experience so far is amazing! The community help along with the support and consistent reaching out from the SV team has been A1. I am so excited to see the way in which my life will change by taking advantage of this outstanding opportunity!  Read less

Nearly a year later I still meet weekly with my cohort members, exchanging recipes, trading war stories, offering and receiving advice... I did not know that I could succeed in a business environment, let alone SaaS tech. SV Academy (gently) held my feet to the fire, coached me, prepared me, and let me shine by my own light. I would do it again, and again, and again—but I won't have to, because I already got my foot in the door and am a living, breathing, participant in the tech space... exactly like they promised.

While I started out as an SDR for a Medtech company in SoCal, I've now segued into copywriting and marketing for an EdTech firm in the Bay Area, and its' bliss. If you're competitive, persistent, and motivated: DO THIS PROGRAM! :) Read less

I was a member of the SDR53 cohort. Someone whom has some 5 years of work experience within the legal and sales field. I found that this opportunity was something that provided great resolve and building great foundational blocks for the role ahead. I find it be a great bootcamp that has the resources for you to move into the new level. I am more than excited to be completing this program. It has given empowerment of softskills, hardskills, metrics, conversations and community. I am appreciative of the opportunity as I tackle my next steps into applying for my new role within the technology industry.  Read less

This forward-thinking program teaches skills for a rewarding career, provides a supportive network to help its students navigate the world of tech while instilling the emotional intelligence and training needed to succeed in the tech sales industry!  

This program provides a great support network that is dedicated to making sure its students succeed! I'm just starting as a student. As a prospective student, be mindful that the program does require a strong work ethic and proactive mindset to excel.  Read less

Going into SV Academy i really didn't know what to expect but i gave it my all and it paid off. I was actually chosen for one of the Apprenticeship at one of the top digital management tech companies and the experience has been life changing because there is no way i would have been able to secure this opportunity without the help of SV Academy! Thank you guys.  Read less

I entered this course with a little bit of doubt but as soon as I finished the first week with a hard-working mentality, everything started to be clear to me. This program has taught and prepared me so much for the future roles in the tech industry, and I will continue to recommend this course to anyone.  Read less

SV Academy gave me an opportunity to change my life, but it is not for everyone. It is a rigorous, fast-paced, and trying course. It is not the place where you will coast to the end. With that being said, if you are looking for a community that will support you, push you, and connects with you, SV Academy is where you want to be. 

The course gives you a taste of what the start-up world can be like, providing you with tools and experience so you can get your foot in the door. Along with a supportive and inclusive community to help you along your journey, SV Academy puts you out of your comfort zone so you can grow quickly. The program managers are friendly and knowledgeable. There is an emphasis on a holistic approach to learning including emotional intelligence, domain expertise, and self-care so learners are as well-rounded and prepared as possible. My biggest takeaway was leveraging how to make connections and my professional brand. For someone else, it may be tech guidance and for another, it could be EQ coaching. The point is: there is a lot to learn that impacts each individual differently, but it helps them be their best selves. 

What you get out of SVA, is what you put into it. There are hundreds of graduates that are ready to connect and share their learnings with you. If you are ready to make a change in your life and are ready to jump in with both feet, you will succeed. 

Pros:
- Community
- Trainings
- Carreer Coaches and Mentors
- Tough
- Not for the faint of heart

Cons: (If you can call it cons)
- Requires Drive
- Favors independence 
- Favors the prepare  Read less

Enrolling in SV Academy provided me with intensive training to becoming an SDR, instructed on how to effectively utilize a tech stack,  offered exceptional professional development, and created an opportunity to experience life as an SDR with an internship with Talend, the industry leader in data integration.   On top of that SV Academy helped successfully place me into a position at an exciting company.  This is easily one of the best decisions I have ever made.  Read less

With its competitive selection process, rigorous training program, industry expert instructors, 1:1 coaching, and 12 months of continuous career advice after you get hired, SVA sets you for success. My life and professional career have changed since I was accepted by SV Academy. Every minute and dedication you put into completing this course is going to be worth it at the end of the program. Never forget grind, grit, and perseverance! Read less

I'm so happy that I took a chance and stuck with this program.  I was laid off at the beginning of the pandemic in early 2020 and was unsure how to find my next job.  I knew that I wanted to transition into tech but had no idea where to focus my efforts.  I did a few coding courses online, some HTML5 and CSS, but I was floundering.  I started to see ads for SV Academy and finally clicked on one.  I was a little bit suspicious but found enough reviews online that felt genuine.  I knew the coursework would be rigorous from what everyone was saying.  After researching and learning about SV's new Customer Success fellowship, I felt like I'd found what I was looking for.  I applied to the program and was accepted on a full scholarship!  

The program is intense, but the community is so amazing and supportive.  I have no doubt that they are a large part of what helped me succeed.  I was able to Slack my cohorts and ask them for feedback on assignments or help to better understand our projects.  This type of environment is beneficial when you're coming into a new field with no prior experience.  I love my cohort and still keep in contact with a lot of the members.  I stuck with the program and am happy to say I was awarded an eight-week paid internship that was recently converted to full-time!

Pros:

• Community 
• Mentorship
• Career Coaches and post-program guidance
• Professional knowledge base
• SV is open to feedback which is really nice.  It feels like you're able to contribute to the future of the program.

Cons:

• None really.  I was a member of the 2nd CS You cohort so the program was still settling in. However, I feel that in a few more cohorts, things will be seamless.   

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Life changing. Learned how to get my feet wet in the tech industry, how to interview, how to be mindful and 100% responsible, and how to become part of a community of learners that continuously grows. Basically, an amount of hard and soft skills taught in a month that can be worth more than any other degree. Read less

I completed the 1 month Full-Time program. This turned out to be the best career decision I've ever made. Not only does SV Academy guide you from learning the in's and out's of the role, to helping you throughout the interview process, but they provide you with a mentor for a year after landing your first job. I've been working with Kate Godard for several months and she has been incredible in keeping me accountable while assisting in my development as an SDR and as a person! Give her a raise!  Read less

SV Academy changed my life. I was a part of the first cohort of the CS YOU Program which taught me the basics of customer success, how to market myself in SaaS, and what to expect from a start-up environment. The best part about the CS YOU program is that they didn't discount my previous experience and instead guided me into recreating my professional identity to fit a whole new field. SV Academy will give you everything you need to succeed within the field of Customer Success.  Read less