General Assembly
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.
712 General Assembly Reviews
Charles AndersonQA Engineer • Graduate • 2. Software Engineering Bootcamp (Full Time) • Los AngelesJan 24, 2019Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceGA Web Development Immersive
The Web Development Immersive at General Assembly was a wonderful experience. The curriculum was challenging but very rewarding. The environment and support I received was the best. The instructors really challenged me to get out my comfort zone, while providing great advice. The camaraderie built with my classmates and teacher is one of the few surprises. I still keep in contact with all of them and we still lean on each other for help. This class is worth it and a great way to jump...
The Web Development Immersive at General Assembly was a wonderful experience. The curriculum was challenging but very rewarding. The environment and support I received was the best. The instructors really challenged me to get out my comfort zone, while providing great advice. The camaraderie built with my classmates and teacher is one of the few surprises. I still keep in contact with all of them and we still lean on each other for help. This class is worth it and a great way to jump start your career in tech.
- AlonsoGraduate • 2. Software Engineering Bootcamp (Full Time) • Los AngelesJan 22, 2019Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Very happy with my decision to go to GA
I was a journalist feeling unfulfilled in many areas of the profession and decided I needed a new passion to pursue. When I decided I wanted to go after web development, I got recommended GA and got a good vibe for what the full-time program offered. I quit my job and pulled the trigger and got introduced to some of the most challenging moments of my life but also some of the most dedicated instructors I have ever met.
General Assembly gives you the resources to transform your li...
I was a journalist feeling unfulfilled in many areas of the profession and decided I needed a new passion to pursue. When I decided I wanted to go after web development, I got recommended GA and got a good vibe for what the full-time program offered. I quit my job and pulled the trigger and got introduced to some of the most challenging moments of my life but also some of the most dedicated instructors I have ever met.
General Assembly gives you the resources to transform your life, but you have to put the work in. There are going to be some pretty frustrating moments, and you might have to be in the classroom from 9 to 9 to grasps the new concepts and get your work done, but it's worth it.
It definitely helps to start teaching yourself how to code before you sign up for the bootcamp. I would not recommend signing up with literally zero coding experience, that's just not prudent. It's a huge investment so you should prepare yourself as best as possible and be ready to put your "life" on hold for 12 weeks. You have to live at GA if you wanna succeed, at least if you were like me and were making this 180-degree change.
Good luck!
- Aaron M RoyerDirector of Content • Python Programming (Short Course) • New York CityJan 22, 2019Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Python (don't take it)
The curriculum that GA has for Python is very flawed. It was filled with errors and typos, and there is no homework. Its basically a powerpoint presentation, and a very thin one at that. There is a lab that asks you to do things that were not covered in class. I did a free course on Kaggle that had far superior written content and actually had written homework. I complained in a nice manner about all of this, and the result was the typos on the powerpoint were corrected, but no homewo...
The curriculum that GA has for Python is very flawed. It was filled with errors and typos, and there is no homework. Its basically a powerpoint presentation, and a very thin one at that. There is a lab that asks you to do things that were not covered in class. I did a free course on Kaggle that had far superior written content and actually had written homework. I complained in a nice manner about all of this, and the result was the typos on the powerpoint were corrected, but no homework was ever given. The instructors were great, very nice, talented and caring. But there advice to me was to direct me to free materials on-line. So they were aware that people needed better source material and homework. I also heard this feedback from almost everyone I spoke to in the class (about 25%). Note many participants have the class paid for by their company, so they are not as interested in the value they are receiving. But if you have to pay the tuition yourself, you will realize its a total waste of money. Please don't take this class. The GA feedback person was very pleasant but nothing changed. The school is most interested in making money, do not be fooled. For Python you are better off doing an on-line course. (I also reviewed the curriculum with an NYU student and several python coders I work with, and they also agreed the course was not created correctly). I hate to leave a bad review, but I want others to avoid paying for something that is a rip off.
- Lee S-KGraduate • Data Science (Short Course) • New York CityJan 16, 2019Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Data Science (Part Time)
The part-time data science course was a fantastic crash course in data science with Python. Ben did an amazing job taking us through all of the different parts of the machine learning process (after reviewing the Python basics to get us ready to work through all of it), and we then were able to get the practical experience of putting together our own projects and presenting them in front of the class, which was invaluable. The course was structured very well, as each bit of information b...
The part-time data science course was a fantastic crash course in data science with Python. Ben did an amazing job taking us through all of the different parts of the machine learning process (after reviewing the Python basics to get us ready to work through all of it), and we then were able to get the practical experience of putting together our own projects and presenting them in front of the class, which was invaluable. The course was structured very well, as each bit of information built on top of the last. I would happily recommend this course to anyone who wants to learn data science and can't commit to a boot camp!
- IrwinGraduate • 2. Software Engineering Bootcamp (Full Time) • ChicagoNov 19, 2018Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Avoid GA if you can
For the amount I paid for this course, I definitely feel scammed. I have to say I could have learned elsewhere for free or for much less. The promise they make of assisting you to get a job after finishing the course is a complete sham. I followed every single step the outcomes team tells you and 5 months later, no jobs. They don't teach you how to think like a programmer they just teach you how to copy and paste and that will not get you a job. If you are thinking about join...
For the amount I paid for this course, I definitely feel scammed. I have to say I could have learned elsewhere for free or for much less. The promise they make of assisting you to get a job after finishing the course is a complete sham. I followed every single step the outcomes team tells you and 5 months later, no jobs. They don't teach you how to think like a programmer they just teach you how to copy and paste and that will not get you a job. If you are thinking about joining General Assembly. DO NOT do it. You're better off taking Udemy classes (I've learned more with udemy that with GA) and use the money to pay for your own living expenses for 3 months and learn on your own.
- MartnSingaporeNov 10, 2018Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Data Science
Data Science - Jen DormanDesign Director • Student • OnlineOct 03, 2018Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Solid UX foundation course
I was really pleased with the pacing and content of the class. I feel like I was able to get a solid overview of practical UX theory and application, and through the class I made a working prototype of a project I'd built and tested.
The remote aspect wasn't an impediment at all-- the class used a clever combination of video conferencing and Slack to create a very communal environment.
- MillyJunior Data Scientist • Graduate • Data Science Immersive • LondonSep 03, 2018Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
It works
I stumbled across coding during my Biology degree, quickly deciding that playing in Python was far more fun than looking down a microscope. On graduating I hung up my white lab coat and applied to GA, choosing the Data Science Immersive programme for its analytical and statistical focus. The bootcamp-style greatly appealed to me over a year-long masters; with the goal of entering the industry it seemed logical to concentrate on the skills directly required for ...I stumbled across coding during my Biology degree, quickly deciding that playing in Python was far more fun than looking down a microscope. On graduating I hung up my white lab coat and applied to GA, choosing the Data Science Immersive programme for its analytical and statistical focus. The bootcamp-style greatly appealed to me over a year-long masters; with the goal of entering the industry it seemed logical to concentrate on the skills directly required for my career. The GA mantra of eat-sleep-breathe-code just works: like any language, the best way to learn is by immersing yourself in it. Being able to discuss projects with peers and receiving constant feedback from industry professionals also means that you learn at a much faster pace than if you were battling it alone. I came out of GA knowing how to brand myself as a data scientist for the kind of company I'd like to attract, and I'm delighted to say it worked. I am now at a machine learning startup: it's challenging, cutting-edge, rewarding and fun. Incredibly grateful to be where I am. - EmmaHead of Design • Graduate • User Experience Design (Part-Time) • LondonAug 31, 2018Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
UX Design Accelerator Course - Brilliant
The course at GA in London was brilliant, i cant believe the amount i learnt and what i was able to produce within the week. The campus was really inviting and the teaching team were obviously passionate about their subject and taught in a really considered way. What I loved was that all through the course I felt like i was being taught all really practical skills, very real world. The environment within class was friendly and collaborative which furthered the enjoyment of learning. I woul...
The course at GA in London was brilliant, i cant believe the amount i learnt and what i was able to produce within the week. The campus was really inviting and the teaching team were obviously passionate about their subject and taught in a really considered way. What I loved was that all through the course I felt like i was being taught all really practical skills, very real world. The environment within class was friendly and collaborative which furthered the enjoyment of learning. I would highly recommend this course, and would suggest you put this first for the week you are there as thats the best way to get the most out of it. I left the course feeling a lot more confident and really productive about my future and my abilities.
- DwayneDecision Scientist • Graduate • Data Science Immersive • San FranciscoAug 24, 2018Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
What the doctor ordered
The Good: Curriculum was broad enough to get a great taste of Data Science methods and deep enough to make you conversive in key concepts. And if you plan your capstone correctly, you get to go a little deeper into specific methods that interest you. In the end, I was able to leverage the combination of my experience and the tools learned at GA to land the job I wanted.
The Bad: Instructional method was heavily dependent on virtual classroom, with too little in-classroom support. L...
The Good: Curriculum was broad enough to get a great taste of Data Science methods and deep enough to make you conversive in key concepts. And if you plan your capstone correctly, you get to go a little deeper into specific methods that interest you. In the end, I was able to leverage the combination of my experience and the tools learned at GA to land the job I wanted.
The Bad: Instructional method was heavily dependent on virtual classroom, with too little in-classroom support. Local instructor should have been more involved and coordinated with virtual instructors. Regarding the two primary instructors, one was really good at keeping the class engaged through Slack, but the other was not. Most of my cohort had a clear preference and learned a lot more from the more engaged instructor. Having said that, the course materials are generally excellent and sufficiently detailed to make up for any instructor concerns - I learned a lot from the notebooks provided.
I really liked the Job Assistance that was given throughout the course. They offered the right level of input for updating your resume/LinkedIn/portfolio/etc. in order to present the right story to potential employers. My LinkedIn profile was key to me landing the job after graduation, though I have to admit it took longer than expected. The Outcomes team also provided several good leads, a couple of which I got pretty far with.
- Brandon PfeifferUX Designer • Student • User Experience Design Immersive • LondonAug 23, 2018Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
A great course and a great school!
The excellent teachers and great facilities were just a small part of the fun and intense time at GA i’ve Had over the past 3 months. Coming to GA after a year spent researching, I just wish i’d come here much earlier to begin my transition to become a confident and versatile UX Designer. Thanks GA 🤗🤗🤗
- Robert TrueSenior Designer • Graduate • User Experience Design Immersive • San FranciscoJun 29, 2018Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
General Assembly is a fun and insightful learning experience with an excellent staff!
This course was very in-depth and detailed. I was already familiar with UX in my career but this was a great refresher course with new tips and tricks. And ultimately the camaraderie of classmates for feedback and testing plus the opportunity to expand your network are always worth it. The staff were super friendly, helpful, and cool. They were true teachers in every sense of the word. I highly recommend this course as well as this school to anyone interested in personal and career develop...
This course was very in-depth and detailed. I was already familiar with UX in my career but this was a great refresher course with new tips and tricks. And ultimately the camaraderie of classmates for feedback and testing plus the opportunity to expand your network are always worth it. The staff were super friendly, helpful, and cool. They were true teachers in every sense of the word. I highly recommend this course as well as this school to anyone interested in personal and career development.
General Assembly Alumni Outcomes
| 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 |
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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 15 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. 712 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, General Assembly accepts the GI Bill!
Can I read General Assembly reviews?
You can read 712 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