Scaler

Enrolling in Scaler for DSA and Advanced Frontend Development was the best decision for my career. The structured path in JS and React helped me fill in my knowledge gaps and made me a much better developer. I’m now much more confident in tackling complex... Read More system designs and coding interviews. Great mentors and a very relevant curriculum.

Pros- We can elevate our career by upskilling with this course and get proper mentorship from the experts and also community help is there.

Cons- Difficult to manage the courses time line with a full time job. It should be more flexible to pause the course.... Read More

When I came to scaler, I was unsure about my skills and was not confident generally when it comes to approaching technical problems. After attending classes and listening to instructors who are very competent and industry relevant, I felt myself change... Read More a lot in my approach to dealing with complex technical problems and in time being in a situation where I stopped being intimidated by the same. This was a huge change in perspective after spending time with really good TAs and Instructors who helped me reach a level where the foundations are very solid that I would be able to face interviews, talk about solutions in a more intuitive way.

I want to share this feedback with you directly. In December 2022, I joined Scaler after securing a placement from Masai School just six months prior. Initially, I declined your calls since I had just joined a company, but after six months, your sales... Read More person contacted me again. At that time, I was already paying EMIs for Masai’s pay-after-placement model and had other personal loans. I told you I couldn’t afford another EMI or down payment, but your sales person convinced me, promising that with your placements, I’d clear my debts quickly. Trusting scaler, I took a ₹20,000 loan for the down payment and began managing the EMIs. The course began in December 2023, and though it was 11 months, I paused for 3 months for some personal reason. When I resumed, my DSA module, including mock tests and interviews, was incomplete. I finished all requirements by July 2024, but only completed DSA in December 2024. Afterward, I applied for placements. Despite building my resume with your guidance, I was rejected at the resume stage in about 20 companies. You provided no meaningful help or feedback—no guidance on improving my resume—so I never reached any interviews. While your DSA and full-stack content was solid, your placement support was severely lacking. I paid around ₹2,44,000, and with interest, nearly ₹3,50,000, yet received no placement. This is the honest and direct feedback I want to give you.

I recently had the privilege of being a part of Scaler Academy, and I must say that it has been an absolutely transformative experience. Scaler Academy is not just a coding bootcamp; it's a comprehensive program that molds aspiring tech professionals... Read More into exceptional problem solvers and industry leaders.

From the very beginning, Scaler Academy stands out for its meticulous approach to learning. The curriculum is intelligently crafted to cover a wide range of topics, spanning data structures, algorithms, system design, and more. The depth and breadth of knowledge imparted are truly impressive. Additionally, the content is delivered by seasoned industry experts who have a profound understanding of the subjects they teach. Their expertise is palpable and inspiring, fueling an unwavering enthusiasm among the students.

One aspect that sets Scaler Academy apart is its commitment to holistic growth. Alongside technical skills, the program focuses on developing essential soft skills such as communication, teamwork, and leadership. Regular mock interviews, coding contests, and code reviews sharpen problem-solving abilities, while mentorship sessions provide invaluable guidance on career planning and personal growth.

What truly amazed me about Scaler Academy is its unwavering support system. The mentors and teaching assistants are extremely approachable, always ready to provide guidance and clarifications. The community built around Scaler Academy is nothing short of exceptional. Interacting with fellow learners through online forums, study groups, and networking events fosters a sense of camaraderie and collaboration. It's a safe space where everyone helps and uplifts each other.

Scaler Academy doesn't just end with the completion of the program; it opens doors to a vibrant network of alumni who continue to support and motivate each other. The career services team goes above and beyond to ensure that every student has access to a multitude of job opportunities, resume reviews, interview preparation, and industry connections. Scaler alumni have been successfully placed in renowned companies, and the success stories are a testament to the program's effectiveness.

I can confidently say that Scaler Academy has not only enhanced my technical prowess but also transformed my mindset. It has instilled in me a deep-rooted belief in my capabilities and prepared me to tackle real-world challenges with confidence. The exposure to real-life industry scenarios and hands-on projects has bridged the gap between academia and the professional world seamlessly.

In conclusion, Scaler Academy is a game-changer for anyone aspiring to excel in the tech industry. It provides an all-encompassing platform that equips you with the skills, knowledge, and mindset required to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. The dedication, expertise, and unwavering support of the Scaler team make this journey an extraordinary one. I wholeheartedly recommend Scaler Academy to anyone who wants to unlock their true potential and become a future tech leader.

I completed a course at Scaler Academy, and I must say the course structure, curriculum, and teaching quality are well-designed. The classes are structured, mentors are knowledgeable, and the learning resources are helpful for understanding concepts.... Read More

However, my experience with job placement support was disappointing. I come from a Commerce background, not a Computer Science degree. During enrollment, it was communicated that degree background would not be a major barrier after completing the course, but in reality, this became a significant issue.

After completing the course, I applied to around 50 jobs through the Scaler portal, but I did not receive any offers. I also noticed that many students and working professionals faced similar challenges in getting placed.

Another concern is that Scaler offers a ₹200 voucher for posting positive reviews, which makes it difficult to trust the authenticity of many highly positive reviews available online.

Overall, the learning experience is good, but if your main goal is job placement, especially without a Computer Science degree, you should think carefully and do thorough research before joining.
Now, based on this experience, you can decide whether this course is right for you or not.

pros
- Great educators who has been to top software companies.
- Great TA support while solving problems
- Get to understand the core of software engineerings and basic.
- Great structured curriculum
cons -
- job support can be improved
- should provide referral... Read More

I graduated from one of the top Tier-1 colleges in ECE dept. I started my career in ECE domain at Qualcomm and developed deep liking for software field seeing my friends (who were working in software industry) designing some cool stuff and handling the... Read More huge load and architecting distributed systems. I was good at DSA from my college days -> just had some liking for it and learnt it. After 2 years of my job in core field, I moved to software domain using my DSA skills that I learnt during my B.Tech. But I was very bad at other concepts of Software Engineering so much so that I do not even know, how do I handle m2m relations in a simple db schema.

That's when I joined Scaler curriculum. I felt in love with the first few DSA modules of the curriculum. The guy teaching DSA was from Google, California. The explanation was just amazing. So I went ahead and even took the masters program (it's just 6 months extension for the regular one) from Scaler. All of the teachers were from great companies, so they had really good understanding of the internals of the software industry and whatever they thought was actually job ready stuff. 2 years down the line with Scaler, I am now few days away completing the masters course. Below is a short summary of my journey with scaler.

Pros:
1. It takes one from a entry level guy in software to a mid senior level understanding of the software systems.
2. The teachers are great (though some of them might not reach our expectations -> again only sometimes).
3. Their software and support systems are glitch free and works super cool.
4. The assignments helps you with assimilating the knowledge -> whatever is thought in the class the same will be in assignments.
5. The job support is also good, though I haven't used them much. I got few job opportunities from Salesforce and other big tech companies and you keep getting opportunities from high paying startup jobs every now and then.
6. The curriculum is upto date with the industry requirements -> one of the primary reason why I chose scaler over any of the reputed institutions like IITs.

Cons:
1. The cost of the program might feel little heavy given the fact that whatever is being thought is already available on net
-> But how I feel is that, even if there is so much content available on net, you can't figure out what to study and what not. How much to study and when. This is where I feel Scaler stands out. Beautifully crafted curriculum and just the right amount of content that's needed for cracking the interviews and learning.
2. The program literally feels draining. It blocks almost all of your free time on weekdays. you have 3 classes a week and good amount of assignments that will take most of your other weekdays and weekends( if you want to solidify those concepts). I almost had nightmares sometimes, thinking if I will ever be able to finish the course. My strong suggestion would be that, anyone who is taking this course must take this aspect into consideration. This course needs dedication and discipline to complete. You need to mentally prepare yourself that for next 1.5 years I wont have much free time left after my work and studies. Also, try to be in pace with the course never ever think of watching the recordings and completing the course, your effectiveness and overall learning will go down if you do so.

The experience was amazing with Scalar, the curriculum, assignments, mentorship, support are great. Only looking for a week or 10 days gap between every module which would help in revision of the module topics, submit business case and clear the module... Read More test. I feel timeliness are very short between each module as there would be new module already started with business case and module test scheduled. Its becoming difficult to manage as a working professional.

Pros are:
1) course reset and pause feature is very convenient
2) some of the instructors are very motivating and available always for doubt resolution
3) the support/help feature is amazing which is available always

Cons are:
1) this one is specific to DSA,... Read More once after completing the beginner module one should get break along with recorded videos of upcoming module so that student can get familiar with concepts
2) this is my suggestion that instead of pushing everything in one shot of 3 hours class it is better to keep classes daily 1 hour so that it won't be hectic for working professionals this is my major concern.