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General Assembly is a global community of almost 100K individuals from all walks of life but share one common mission: being passionate about a career in coding or data or ux design that they love and also loves them back!
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The General Assembly bootcamps are beginner-friendly programs with no little or no prerequisites. By completing a General Assembly bootcamp you will be ready to meet the needs of tech hiring managers by showing your portfolio of individual and team based projects and even incorporating AI tools into your workflows.
General Assembly offers a variety of different financing options, including installment plans, student loans, income share loans and tuition discounts so you can focus on what counts — your education. As of Sep 2023 General Assembly launched a new financing plan for Bootcamp students in the US with no payments for 12 months from course start date, followed by 36 payments of $443 USD at a 0% interest rate and it requires an initial deposit of $500 USD.
Your next move? Schedule a call with an admissions specialist who can help you: find which GA bootcamp is a fit for your career goals, share about the GA learning experience, explore the best financing plan for your needs and help you make a plan to start a career in tech that you love and also loves you back.
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Courses
Data Science Bootcamp (Full-Time)
Data Science (Short Course)
Python Programming (Short Course)
React Development (Short Course)
Data Analytics Bootcamp (Full-Time)
General Assembly Reviews
Average Ratings (All Programs)
Jennifer Piwonski
Software Developer | Graduated: 20205/3/2021
Course
Software Engineering Immersive
"General Assembly Software Engineering Immersive - Highly Recommended!"
I have always been interested in working with computers and after being surrounded by some amazing software engineering friends, I decided I wanted to delve deeply into coding projects and problem-solve just like them. Fast forward to my General Assembly... Read More
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Dorothy
User Experience Designer | Graduated: 20205/3/2021
Course
User Experience Design Immersive
"Great experience and solid UX foundation at GA's UXDI bootcamp"
Overall, I had a great experience during my time at GA's UXDI bootcamp. Not only did I make great friends in my program and come out with a working portfolio, but ultimately gained a great foundation in UX principles and methodologies to prepare me for... Read More
Peter Cho
Software Engineer | Graduated: 20205/3/2021
"The main benefit to attending a bootcamp like GA is being immersed in an environment where you will be studying and learning full time, surrounded by others who are on the same mission."
There were both pros and cons to attending GA. The biggest benefit was being a part of a group who were all on the same mission and had relatively similar levels of experience. Having labs, homework, and projects to work on together gave us each a chance... Read More
Marcello Pozzoni
Graduated: 20214/30/2021
Course
Data Science Part Time
"Great Course who helped me to learning the basics of Data science and Machine learning"
I didn't have any experience in Data Science and Machine learning, but also no coding prior knowledge. At the end of the course I was able to complete project, scrap data from internet and build decent machine learning models. Congrats to the teachers... Read More
Kellene Young
Graduated: 20214/28/2021
Course
User Experience Design Immersive
"Best experience from start to after graduation"
So happy I decided to attend General Assembly's User Experience Design Immersive program! The classes were very hands-on and a nice balance of learning something new, and quickly apply it. I was surprised with how much I gained from just 12-weeks. Some... Read More
Travis Cashion
Software Engineer | Graduated: 20204/20/2021
Course
Software Engineering Immersive
"Career pivot with 100% ROI after 1 year."
General Assembly was instrumental in allowing me to switch careers into a field that is challenging, engaging, and always growing. During the program I gained highly applicable skills, and learned what it's like to work in software development. This new... Read More
Anonymous
Software Engineer | Graduated: 20213/26/2021
Course
Software Engineering Immersive
"Best buy!"
This program was AMAZING! I was skeptical at first due to the cost but it is totally worth it - they will make you a marketable software engineer. It is a truly inclusive community that build you up and trains you in what you need to get started as an... Read More
Anonymous
Designer | Graduated: 20213/24/2021
Course
User Experience Design Immersive
"Very good course, prepares you for the job."
The course will take over your life and you will be working day and night on it, but you will have a new profession in 3 months, and you will meet great teachers and students. Worth every penny. I am now thinking about doing another course with GA in... Read More
Anonymous
Graduated: 20203/13/2021
Course
User Experience Design Immersive
"Unskillful instructors"
Pros- you learn the basics of ux, great lead instructors, I had a great experience with my career coach Cons- my lead instructors left. The one particular assistant instructor I’m thinking about informed me I would have confidence but instead shared my... Read More
Honey McDaniel
Product Designer | Graduated: 20203/9/2021
"Learned and gained so much!"
Before I applied and decided to go to GA, I did my extensive research like most of you who are reading this and it boiled down to two options. I was very hesitant and when I saw a YouTube video of one of their past students and how her background matches... Read More
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Frequently Asked Questions
What financing options are offered by General Assembly?
General Assembly offers many financing options, such as Income Share Loan (ISL), in-house installment plans, interest-free loans, upfront payment discounts and tuition discounts.
As of Sep 2023 General Assembly launched a new financing plan for Bootcamp students in the US with no payments for 12 months from course start date, followed by 36 payments of $443 USD at a 0% interest rate and it requires an initial deposit of $500 USD.
What courses are offered at General Assembly?
General Assembly offers career change bootcamps on Coding, Data Analytics, Data Science and UX Design for individuals with little or no previous experience.
General Assembly also offers short courses on Data Analytics, Data Science, Python, Front-End Web Development, JavaScript Development, React Development,User Experience Design, Visual Design, Product Management and Digital Marketing.
What types of programs are offered at General Assembly?
There are three type of programs offered at General Assembly
Bootcamps are delivered live online with expert instructors and support from career change coaches. The commitment is full-time for three months. The Software Engineering offers a part-time modality. The bootcamps are designed for anyone who wants to start a career in coding or data or ux design.
The short courses are delivered live online with expert instructors. The commitment is ten weeks part-time with the flexibility to work and study. These courses are designed for anyone who wants to advance their current tech career.
The free workshops are two hours live online, designed for you to have a hands on experience with what the day to day of a tech role looks like, by completing a live exercise with an instructor who is an expert in their field.
What are the job outcomes for General Assembly?
Since 2011, General Assembly has graduated more than 40,000 students worldwide from the full time & part time courses. The 2021 Outcomes report shows that 95.7% of graduates from the full-time programs who used the GA career services found a job.
General Assembly alumni work at various tech companies, such as Microsoft, Google, Visa, L'Oréal, and more.
What is the application process at General Assembly like?
The General Assembly Admissions process is designed to help you answer if a tech career is the right fit for your career goals.
After submitting your online application you’ll schedule a call with an Admissions Specialist to talk about your career goals. Next, you will complete an online assessment to confirm your interest in your new tech role (coding or data or ux design). After the assessment you’ll schedule an interview to review about your assessment. If you’re accepted, you will then work with your Admissions Specialist to choose: a start date, a financing option and complete any prep work needed.