General Assembly
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General Assembly is a technical education provider that teaches students the skills, career advice and networking opportunities needed to make a career change into a tech role, in as little as three months. General Assembly offers part-time and full-time bootcamps and short courses in web and mobile development, product management, data science, and more. The bootcamp experience is led by instructors who are expert practitioners in their field. Students should expect to build a solid portfolio of real-life projects. Since 2011, General Assembly has graduated more than 40,000 students worldwide from the full time and part time bootcamp.
To enroll at General Assembly, applicants should submit an online application to connect with a GA Admissions team member who will work with them to decide if a tech bootcamps is the right fit. The GA Admissions staff are also prepared to speak with applicants about the best tech role for them, learning styles at GA, expected outcomes after the bootcamp, options to finance the bootcamp, career services offered by GA, and more.
To help students land their first job in a tech role, General Assembly students are supported by career coaches from day one. The program is enhanced by a career services team that is constantly in talks with employers about their tech hiring needs.
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AnonymousProduct Designer and UX Writer • Graduate • 3. User Experience Design Bootcamp (Full Time) • San FranciscoMay 16, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceThe People Make the Difference
The ultimate difference between design bootcamps is the teaching. I had remarkable instructors at General Assembly. They offered general insight into the industry at large as well as taught the necessary skillsets within it. I was able to wrap my head around expectations in the industry, design philosophy, approach, and practice using the skillsets I use daily. They also gave us fantastic templates and insights that offered a better command of an anxiety-provoking job search - all of ...The ultimate difference between design bootcamps is the teaching. I had remarkable instructors at General Assembly. They offered general insight into the industry at large as well as taught the necessary skillsets within it. I was able to wrap my head around expectations in the industry, design philosophy, approach, and practice using the skillsets I use daily. They also gave us fantastic templates and insights that offered a better command of an anxiety-provoking job search - all of this was with honesty, kindness, and a personal touch.- AnonymousHead of Design • Graduate • 3. User Experience Design Bootcamp (Full Time) • Los AngelesApr 29, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
UX Design Immersive
General Assembly was instrumental in allowing me to level up my career in tech into the UX Design field that is challenging, engaging, and always growing. During the program I gained highly applicable skills as well as learned freshly updated content that gets vetted by the best thought leaders in the field from the biggest company names in tech. I now hold a leadership position in UX Design (I came into the program with management experience) and another colleague of mine who also atten...General Assembly was instrumental in allowing me to level up my career in tech into the UX Design field that is challenging, engaging, and always growing. During the program I gained highly applicable skills as well as learned freshly updated content that gets vetted by the best thought leaders in the field from the biggest company names in tech. I now hold a leadership position in UX Design (I came into the program with management experience) and another colleague of mine who also attended the program is now Senior Director of UX at her company. The GA network and support is everything and worth every cent I paid! - AnonymousGraduate • 3. User Experience Design Bootcamp (Full Time) • WashingtonApr 26, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Take Charge of Your Career Direction
GA gave me the tools and self confidence to transform my life. In my late 20s I felt trapped, alone and confused, in a job and career path that I disliked. Going back to college for another 2 to 4 years and a different undegrad degree just to start back at the bottom was not an option. I joined GA after being severanced out of a position I spent 4 years in,. My amazing instructor not only gave me the practical skills to get into a new, in-demand field, but also taught me that with curios...GA gave me the tools and self confidence to transform my life. In my late 20s I felt trapped, alone and confused, in a job and career path that I disliked. Going back to college for another 2 to 4 years and a different undegrad degree just to start back at the bottom was not an option. I joined GA after being severanced out of a position I spent 4 years in,. My amazing instructor not only gave me the practical skills to get into a new, in-demand field, but also taught me that with curiosity, work ethic, and the internet, I could continue to learn and re-invent myself. You can dream, work hard and make your goals come true. Now I'm always on the lookout for my next big professional challenge! - AnonymousStudent • Visual Design (Short Course) • OnlineFeb 20, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Great Resource!
General assembly is such a great resource for people looking to transition careers, jumpstart their portfolio, or just gain new skills!
The curriculum is very smartly geared towards helping students succeed and gain in-demand skills, experience, and knowledge. - AnonymousTechnical Writer • Graduate • 2. Software Engineering Bootcamp (Full Time) • AustinFeb 17, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Good Experience, Just Not For Me
I was a little disappointed on day one when I learned that it was a connected-classroom setting which means four different classes of 20 or so students are connected through Zoom for one instructor. That detail was probably mentioned during the initial description of the course, but it definitely wasn't clear since it came as a complete shock. I never felt like I received the personal assistance I need to learn, so it wasn't the best fit for me. I learned a lot, but never felt comfortabl...I was a little disappointed on day one when I learned that it was a connected-classroom setting which means four different classes of 20 or so students are connected through Zoom for one instructor. That detail was probably mentioned during the initial description of the course, but it definitely wasn't clear since it came as a complete shock. I never felt like I received the personal assistance I need to learn, so it wasn't the best fit for me. I learned a lot, but never felt comfortable with the material due to this format. - AnonymousFeb 17, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
GA was a life-changing experience
GA was a life-changing experience for me. I took the UX Design immersive and because of the instructors I had (JC & Samantha Lane) and wonderful cohort, I can say it was worth the sacrifice and money. I learned a lot under the direction of the two instructors, they kept the curriculum organized, efficient, provided endless resources, and did a great job with making the information interactive. You spend the morning in lecture, and rest of the day getting hands-on experience with proj...GA was a life-changing experience for me. I took the UX Design immersive and because of the instructors I had (JC & Samantha Lane) and wonderful cohort, I can say it was worth the sacrifice and money. I learned a lot under the direction of the two instructors, they kept the curriculum organized, efficient, provided endless resources, and did a great job with making the information interactive. You spend the morning in lecture, and rest of the day getting hands-on experience with projects. They also did a great job building a sense of community, every single student in my class was supportive, kind, and skilled. Especially remotely, it's important to be able to connect with your instructors and classmates. GA has done a wonderful job creating an online learning environment through slack and zoom alone. You will pick up the latest trends, tools, and skills to succeed-- but the program will be what you make it. You have to work hard, be dedicated, put in late nights (especially during the last month), and be prepared to experience burnout. It will be worth it in the end if you're serious about learning UX or making a career change. Be prepared to quit your job, and spend 3 months learning and maybe an additional 3-6 months job searching. It's competitive out there, but this program will provide you with a strong portfolio if you're willing to put in the work. After graduating, you are paired with an outcomes coach who is there to help coach you on interviews, resumes, and help connect you with jobs although much of the job hunting is left to the student. GA doesn't hand out jobs but they help set you up and provide a community for support. - AnonymousQuantitive Data Analyst • Graduate • 1. Data Science Bootcamp (Full Time) • DenverFeb 16, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Great virtual experience!
I am the type of person who likes in-class instruction. And I had taken 2.5 years off to be a stay-at-home mom while I decide what to do in my career. I had come from a GIS background but wanted to pursue something more. I heard a lot of good things about General Assembly and really liked the financial options, including a scholarship for women. I liked that they had a campus near me so I started contacting them. They were very straightforward about their admissions proc...I am the type of person who likes in-class instruction. And I had taken 2.5 years off to be a stay-at-home mom while I decide what to do in my career. I had come from a GIS background but wanted to pursue something more. I heard a lot of good things about General Assembly and really liked the financial options, including a scholarship for women. I liked that they had a campus near me so I started contacting them. They were very straightforward about their admissions process, they really want you to succeed. And then the pandemic hit. They told me it would only be online. I took the plunge and it was a great experience! I never thought I would like online teaching but they did a great mix of zoom and slack. They switch between large teaching groups with great instructors and smaller local classes so you can get the specialized one-on-one. I went into the Data Science Immersive course. I will say it is VERY fast so you have to dedicate 3 months to this class. My husband watched our child and took care of the house during this time. I received so much instruction that I don't really remember it all. But I do have the class lectures to refer to again. I continue to take their workshops, like Tableau, for quick brush-ups on new technology that I enjoy. To really succeed in any boot camp, especially one this fast, I would understand the basics of python (python the hard way book) and statistics (Khan Academy statistics) first. I would definitely go with General Assembly over any other school again because I enjoy the quick instruction and emphasis on hands on training. The homework I did lead directly to my current position that I got within 2 months of graduation. - AnonymousQA Engineer • GraduateFeb 15, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
GA's Software Engineering Immersive
Overall the Software Engineering Immersive program was an exceptional experience with world class instructors. The full time program is NOT something to take lightly as it will be 40+ hours of school and additional work after hours for projects, homework, etc. But this is all to help solidify concepts you WILL be tested on for interviews as well as utilize on the job. While a global pandemic probably changed how helpful the "post-graduation" program is... it could still use improvement...Overall the Software Engineering Immersive program was an exceptional experience with world class instructors. The full time program is NOT something to take lightly as it will be 40+ hours of school and additional work after hours for projects, homework, etc. But this is all to help solidify concepts you WILL be tested on for interviews as well as utilize on the job. While a global pandemic probably changed how helpful the "post-graduation" program is... it could still use improvement. I'd definitely recommend the program overall and loved the pace, lessons, and instruction! - AnonymousStudent • Data Analytics (Short Course) • AustinFeb 14, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Strong Foundational Course
This GA course was a comprehensive and practice-based overview of Excel, SQL, and Tableau. It was immediately applicable to my work, and it was so valuable to learn these skills in a class context, with instructors willing to answer questions and provide support. I wish we'd allocated a little more time to SQL. - AnonymousUser Experience designer • Graduate • 3. User Experience Design Bootcamp (Full Time) • SingaporeFeb 14, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Best education experience of lifetime
Very efficient profesional and systematic way of understanding of the course materials. It's a great way to gain new knowledge through this career transition phase.
The cons is definitely the course could have been slightly longer and have different range of project scenarios because after a while we realized that the project kinda have the same scope after a while. - AnonymousUX Designer • Student • 3. User Experience Design Bootcamp (Full Time) • San FranciscoFeb 14, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
UX Design Immersive
One of the main benefits of General Assembly’s 10-Week User Experience Design Immersive is learning to let go of overthinking and the inertia of perfectionism by applying lean UX design principles to real-world collaborative exercises and cohort work. Culminating in a real client project and design pitch, the immersive scaffolds and builds on ever-more complex frameworks and methodologies so it does not feel like an overwhelming information download. The level of instruction is consisten...One of the main benefits of General Assembly’s 10-Week User Experience Design Immersive is learning to let go of overthinking and the inertia of perfectionism by applying lean UX design principles to real-world collaborative exercises and cohort work. Culminating in a real client project and design pitch, the immersive scaffolds and builds on ever-more complex frameworks and methodologies so it does not feel like an overwhelming information download. The level of instruction is consistently high with professional practitioners from across the spectrums of design. I liked that the immersive is taught by 2-3 designers with drop-in lectures and presentations from other instructors and teaching assistants from a broad and diverse background. Students grow as strategic design thinkers and this is tied directly to success and impact in the immersive. There is a good balance between personal growth and team collaborative work.
One of the cons that I and others in my cohort noticed from this 10-week immersive, is that the time tends to wind down pretty quickly and the career placement and outcomes portion of the immersive tends to feel somewhat rushed and slapped on at the ending weeks. This leaves little time to prepare polished case studies and portfolio website—artifacts that differentiate a student’s project work from other students in the same graduating cohort. Target job search feels rushed and there are few ways to separate one’s self from the pack. Projects tend to feel homogenous and repetitive in an already oversaturated job market. I heard this direct feedback from several post-graduation interviews where the interviewers had literally seen the exact case studies and projects from previous bootcamp cohorts. I had to do some reverse-engineering on my case studies and portfolio in order to make it feel like my own. - AnonymousGraduate • 3. User Experience Design Bootcamp (Full Time) • SingaporeFeb 13, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Got the career kickstart I wanted
It will be rigorous and stressful. You have to have a growth mindset and put in the work. Be ready to listen, pivot, and get out of the comfort zone. They don't waste time and cram every lesson with things you need to know to understand the fundamentals of the field. Guest speakers from the industry are invited every now and then to talk about their experience and how they got there, which is helpful. You will be rewarded with readiness to approach the industry and also have a portfolio ...It will be rigorous and stressful. You have to have a growth mindset and put in the work. Be ready to listen, pivot, and get out of the comfort zone. They don't waste time and cram every lesson with things you need to know to understand the fundamentals of the field. Guest speakers from the industry are invited every now and then to talk about their experience and how they got there, which is helpful. You will be rewarded with readiness to approach the industry and also have a portfolio you're proud of, provided that you invest the time and effort to keep up with the course speed and produce excellent work. I found the staff for my course very helpful, ready to listen and positive. The programme is well-designed and strategised to prep you as a UX designer.
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
| Description | Percentage |
| Full Time, In-Field Employee | N/A |
| Full-time apprenticeship, internship or contract position | N/A |
| Short-term contract, part-time position, freelance | N/A |
| Employed out-of-field | N/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.
General Assembly Scholarships
Exclusive $1500 General Assembly Discount
For a limited time, take $1,500 off a General Assembly bootcamp or short-course with code CR1500GA
Eligible for students in the US, Canada and United Kingdom, excluding students in New York State. To claim the discount, enroll before January 31, 2025 and choose a start date before March 31, 2025. Please be sure to mention the Course Report CR1500GA promo code to the GA Admissions team so General Assembly can extend the discount to you upon acceptance.
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Qualifying Courses
- 1. Data Science Bootcamp (Full Time) (Online)
- 2. Software Engineering Bootcamp (Full Time) (Online)
- 3. User Experience Design Bootcamp (Full Time) (Online)
- 4. Data Analytics Bootcamp (Full Time) (Online)
- Data Analytics (Short Course) (Online)
- Data Science (Short Course) (Online)
- Digital Marketing (Short Course) (Online)
- Front-End Web Development (Short Course) (Online)
- JavaScript Development (Short Course) (Online)
- Product Management (Short Course) (Online)
- Python Programming (Short Course) (Online)
- React Development (Short Course) (Online)
- User Experience Design (Short Course) (Online)
- Visual Design (Short Course) (Online)
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Overall Experience
4.3
Instructors
4.4
Curriculum
4.3
Job Assistance
3.9
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FAQs
How much does General Assembly cost?
General Assembly costs around $16,450. 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 1. Data Science Bootcamp (Full Time), 2. Software Engineering Bootcamp (Full Time), 2. Software Engineering Bootcamp (Part Time), 3. User Experience Design Bootcamp (Full Time) and 13 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.
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.
Is General Assembly legit?
We let alumni answer that question. 705 General Assembly alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed General Assembly and rate their overall experience a 4.31 out of 5.
Does General Assembly offer scholarships or accept the GI Bill?
Yes, For a limited time, take $1,500 off a General Assembly bootcamp or short-course with code CR1500GA Eligible for students in the US, Canada and United Kingdom, excluding students in New York State. To claim the discount, enroll before January 31, 2025 and choose a start date before March 31, 2025. Please be sure to mention the Course Report CR1500GA promo code to the GA Admissions team so General Assembly can extend the discount to you upon acceptance. General Assembly accepts the GI Bill!
Can I read General Assembly reviews?
You can read 705 reviews of General Assembly on Course Report! General Assembly alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed General Assembly and rate their overall experience a 4.31 out of 5.
Is General Assembly accredited?
All of General Assembly's regulatory information can be found here: https://generalassemb.ly/regulatory-information