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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.

I found the GA program to be fantastic and worthwhile. I highly recommend the program and wish I would have enrolled in the program earlier. That being said, I have 20 years of professional programming experience as a backend java developer. For me the GA program taught me new skills such as javascript, react, and nodejs. I very much appreciate the Job Outcomes portion of the program because I learned job hunting skills as well. Overall, I found the experience extremely valuable and I wish I would have done it earlier.

I chose General Assembly because they started teaching coding from scratch - that is, without the intimidating lingo or skipping basic steps. The team at GA is not only great at teaching how to code, but also very cognizant of student's work-life balance and mental health. Each student was taken care of and not left behind if they were struggling. The program is fast-paced and challenging, but I felt supported along every step of the way. The best part of General Assembly, for me, was the Outcomes program. I wouldn't have been able to find such a great job so quickly without the help of General Assembly Outcomes. GA really cares about taking care of their students and helping find a new career path post-bootcamp.

General Assembly's whole program is focused on getting students jobs. Its curriculum is based on current research into what programming languages are most commonly used in the job market, and its Outcomes support is rigorous and thorough. However, some of the languages are outdated and not used frequently in my area, and I would have liked to learn more OOP languages.

I attended the online course and despite the difficulties of online learning, GA managed to create the sense of team and group work that is needed for UX Designers. The Instructors are very knowledgable and welcoming; they make sure you get all the help you need and work hard to get you to where you want to go. The best and strongest team, however, is the career and outcomes team. They work very hard to connect with you, get to know your needs and help polish your career search materials. The course can be a bit chaotic and with a lot of repetition. They overlap cohorts to ensure the maximum number of students are enrolled at any time and that is not the best as uninformed teachers can become suddenly your main instructor, without enough knowledge regarding what has been covered so far. The sessions can sometimes be too lecture like, and not as interactive as it can be.

If you already have a background in design this bootcamp might be repetitive. I already knew more than 60% of the information. I wish we had more practice and less slides, also less time with Figma tutorials. This is something you can learn on your own. To be honest I though this was for people with at least a slightest background in design so the feedback received wasn't very helpful from my classmates. In contrast, the experience of meeting and working with wonderful people makes this a beautiful experience.

I took this course remotely. I was very impressed by both the content and the pacing of this course. I was thankfully able to take the course due to a local scholarship, and I found it to be very practical while balancing a work schedule. The content was more in-depth than I expected, and provided a solid foundation that makes it easier to continue learning once the course is completed. While the pacing is fast during classes, having only 2 classes a week allows for individual practice later on; I don't think I would have gotten as much out of the course if it had not included the amount of content that it did. Instructors are friendly, flexible, and there are numerous options for office hours. The office hours are where I was really able to solidify my learning. For this course I would recommend that you have a second monitor, it was difficult to complete the later stages of the course without one, but it was not impossible. Since the course is available across the USA it's important to consider time zones as well (the class was help 9-11PM, Monday and Wednesday for me.) Again this was challenging but I believe it was worth it. For anyone looking for a structured way to upskill while working full time, this class is a very good option. The background provided in this course will give you the ability to learn more on your own, which I have done. If the program was longer, I would have liked to learn window functions as part of the SQL unit. While I now have some projects in my portfolio, I still do not feel like I know enough to apply for jobs--five years ago it would have been different, but the job market is difficult right now due to COVID. I have heard the immersive courses at GA also have support for resume building, interview practice etc, but I'm not able to afford that at this time.

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.

This was a great program to get started and it really help me help me pivot my career for anybody who’s wanting to make a change in their current career path and to move into digital marketing I believe this is a great start I was able to four times my salary and have a better worklife balance

I had a great experience at General Assembly taking the product management course. I'm an aspiring product manager, so I found this course very helpful. Most topics in the class were discussed at a high level and some went in detail. The homework assignments were challenging and thoughtful. I found the instructor Blair Presley to be very engaging and very knowledgeable. The TA Alodia was amazing and eager to help me with any issues I had on homework assignments.