The 10-year-old bootcamp\u2019s self-stated goal is to \u2018close the skills gap\u2019 in the tech industry. As of date, it has helped over 12,000 graduates from its full-time programs launch new careers in tech. The school, however, is far from done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With its workshops, General Assembly is attempting to supply the ever-growing demand for qualified professionals. In spite of the duration, students are guaranteed high-quality lessons considering most of these workshops will be conducted by General Assembly\u2019s own top-tier instructors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As we previously learned in General Assembly: Instructors\u2019 Spotlight<\/a>, the school hires some of the best from the industry, with a number of them having held positions in the biggest companies such as Adobe, Google, Microsoft, IBM, and PayPal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n These workshops are also ideal for those thinking about enrolling in one of General Assembly\u2019s full-time or part-time courses<\/a>. If you\u2019re a career changer or a recent graduate who would like to get a taste of technical education, this is your chance to dip your feet into what awaits without having to worry about the time or the General Assembly cost<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n At General Assembly, there are six main topics to pick from; Business, Coding, Career Development, Data, Design, and Marketing. In this article, we\u2019re going to take a closer look at some of the most exciting workshops happening this month and next. You can also head on over to General Assembly’s Catalog page<\/a> for the full list of workshops available.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n General Assembly is all about empowering the global communities and in that spirit, it recently launched a new holiday campaign dubbed Learn Give Grow. For every eligible individual who registers for a Free Friday workshop<\/a>, the school will donate $1 to the International Rescue Committee<\/a>, a global humanitarian aid, relief, and development non-profit. All you have to do is sign up for any workshops tagged Free Fridays here<\/a> and General Assembly will be making the donation on behalf of your participation. The campaign runs from November 10, 2020, to December 30, 2020, with a cap of $150,000. See the full terms and conditions here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cIt\u2019s better than free. In the spirit of serving and bettering our communities, we’ll donate $1 USD for every person who joins us at our Free Friday workshops\u2014that adds up to a lot of impacts and a lot of learning. Explore upcoming workshops and share with your friends, family, and loved ones for a gift that keeps on giving!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Below are some of the online workshops that are eligible for the holiday campaign, categorized according to the topics. Please note that all the following classes will be conducted entirely online via Zoom and participants are required to bring a laptop and preferably have a strong internet connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It should be noted that there are multiple sessions for some of the workshops. Click on the link provided to look for upcoming sessions, in case you missed the dates listed below. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Date: November 25, 2020 (Wednesday)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Time: 10:30am-12:30pm +08<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cost: Free Smithfield Digital Co-Founder Stephen Toms will lead this two-hour workshop as you learn how to rank your website at the top of search engines, like Google. He will be sharing some tips on creating an effective SEO campaign that improves your online visibility and increases traffic on your websites. This is suitable for entrepreneurs, digital marketers, and individuals looking to start a career in a relevant field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Date: November 21, 2020 (Saturday)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Time: 12:00am-2.00am +08<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cost: Free This workshop will shed some light on using consumer empathy as a tool for successful product strategy, design, and marketing. You will discover where and how to find the necessary data and research inputs to design a customer journey map and learn more about several methodologies used by major brands and products, alongside real business case studies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Date: December 11, 2020 (Friday)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Time: 9:00am-11:00am +08<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cost: Free Spend two hours with Jimmy Sia, Head of the Go to Market, Strategy & Operations (Enterprise) from Grab as he discusses the rise of Scrum, a popular framework initially designed for software development. In this workshop, participants will learn more about how Scrum fits within the Agile methodology via real-world examples and a practice exercise. This class is ideal for beginners and\/or those with some experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Date: November 25, 2020 (Wednesday)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Time: 10:30am-12:30pm +08<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cost: Free This is your chance to learn the fundamentals of Python programming, alongside relevant techniques and tools with the help of Smartease Director Dr. Wee Kiang Yeo. In this workshop, participants will be able to learn more about the uses of Python, its application in data analysis and web development, and the problems it can solve. Upon completion, participants who are interested to delve deeper into this programming language can pick up where this workshop leaves off with General Assembly\u2019s part-time Python Programming Course<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Date: December 11, 2020 (Friday)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Time: 12:00pm-2:00pm +08<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cost: Free If you\u2019ve always wondered what programming is like, this is your opportunity to discover more for free! General Assembly\u2019s Lead Instructor Arwa Lokhandwala will be introducing participants to a broad overview of programming and basics of coding via HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. With over five years of industry experience, Arwa will also walk you through common programming concepts. This class is great for tech newcomers and aspiring developers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Date: November 23, 2020 (Wednesday)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Time: 10:00am-12:30pm +08<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cost: Free Phillip Peet, a Web Designer at Philboss Design is set to lead this two-hour workshop and enlighten participants on the building blocks of the web; HTML and CSS. Additionally, you get to learn how to apply these programming languages to build your own simple yet functional sites. This workshop also serves as a great introduction to General Assembly\u2019s part-time Front End Web Development Course<\/a> and full-time Software Engineering Immersive<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Date: November 21, 2020 (Saturday)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Time: 1:00am-2:30am +08<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cost: Free General Assembly\u2019s Global Outcomes Operations Manager and Senior Career Coach, Joy Haugen will highlight some of the best practices when it comes to job searching. With over a decade of industry experience, Joy will use her expertise to help those interested in mastering job searches with tips straight from her own \u201cplaybook\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Date: December 4, 2020 (Friday)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Time: 8:00am-9:00am +08<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cost: Free In a time where a lot of emphasis is placed on one\u2019s communication skills, public speaking is still feared by many. In this workshop, Shahier Rahman, a partnerships specialist for General Assembly DC will share some tips on how to command the attention of your potential employers, clients, and even peers using the same strategies used by world-renowned speakers. Enhance your own public speaking voice with this online workshop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Date: December 18, 2020 (Friday)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Time: 8:00am-9:30am +08<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cost: Free Most professionals still stutter when asked about what defines them. Take a 90-minute journey with General Assembly\u2019s Global Outcomes Operations Manager and Senior Career Coach Joy Haugen as she shares some insights into the importance of a personal brand and the know-how on building a clear and concise brand. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Date: November 21, 2020 (Saturday)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Time: 12:00am-2:00am +08<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cost: Free This workshop will teach participants the best ways to use Google Analytics to measure the actions of users on your website or app. You can expect to get better insights into your website\u2019s visitors, their behavior, and any patterns and trends. The workshop will begin with an exercise to point out the metrics and data that matter the most to your own business and subsequently the actions you can take to give your business a boost using this free tool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Date: December 4, 2020 (Friday)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Time: 9:00am-11:00am +08<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cost: Free Data Analyst at Google Wayne Wong will be leading this workshop and introduce aspiring scientists and analysts to data visualizations, an essential business tool. Participants will get to familiarize themselves with the fundamentals of visual methodology, how they can be utilized to convey a message, and the process of creating them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Date: November 25, 2020 (Wednesday)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Time: 8:00am-10:00am +08<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cost: Free Principal at DigIO, Design and UX Instructor at General Assembly, Steph Mellor, will take participants through different methods of understanding users\u2019 behavior, thoughts, needs, and desires. Participants will then perform an exercise to identify the actions they can take with the insights they have recently gathered. This process is a crucial step for all kinds of business and comes in handy when launching a new product or service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Date: December 4, 2020 (Friday)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Time: 12:00pm-2:00pm +08<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cost: Free This is an introductory workshop that will explore UX Design\u2019s roles in influencing consumers\u2019 behavior, lead by Darren Siow, Owner of Trinity Studio. Additionally, he will be discussing the fundamental tools and techniques used by professional designers. This class is ideal for aspiring UX designers who are interested to pursue part-time<\/a> or full-time<\/a> UX Design Courses at General Assembly.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Date: December 5, 2020 (Saturday)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Time: 12:00am-2:00am +08<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cost: Free Social media is where it\u2019s at. As a business owner, a digital marketer, or a professional in corresponding sectors, it is crucial to implement strategies that are curated especially for social media platforms. This class will teach you the best practices on major platforms and different ways to create engaging content for your audience. Participants will also be able to identify the differences between publishing, listening, and reporting tools at the end of the workshop. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Date: December 18, 2020 (Friday)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Time: 9:00am-11:00am +08<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cost: Free Instagram is a popular social media and is now a top-recommended platform for brands and businesses across the globe. Founder of XYZ Lab, Sotirios Seridis, will show participants how to grow a brand presence on Instagram with strategies to manage your feed, visual aesthetics, stories, and IGTV. Some other things that you will learn include tips to find and collaborate with influencers, audience engagement methods, and content planning. There is a slew of other free and paid workshops that you can explore outside of the campaign period. All you have to do is head on over to General Assembly\u2019s website<\/a>, take your pick, and sign up for the course of your choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here are some reviews from those who have personally experienced General Assembly\u2019s workshops: \u201cThis was awesome! Thanks so much for providing valuable information about networking. I especially enjoyed the information on personal branding and how it impacts the way companies view you!\u201d\u2014Overheard in Online Networking Strategies A participant of the Online Networking Strategies workshop commended the comprehensiveness of the class in spite of the duration, adding that they were able to walk away with a lot of useful tips that can boost their career. \u201cGreat format, great presenters. Very concise and a lot of information effectively communicated in just under an hour. Would absolutely recommend it to all friends and colleagues interested in exploring tech as a career trajectory change.\u201d Meanwhile, others welcome the free resources with open arms, especially in such turbulent times where job security is a genuine concern: \u201cThe fact that GA provides a free workshop like this shows to me that GA really cares about people learning new skills. I appreciate that.\u201d\u2014Overheard in Programming for Non-Programmers Echoing the same sentiment, a participant who took part in an Intro to Coding: HTML & CSS said: \u201cThank you for offering this while so many of us have zero income coming in. I don’t think you could understand how motivating spending this time learning is!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n The journey towards self-improvement begins with a single click of a button. What else are you waiting for? Visit General Assembly\u2019s Workshops and Events page<\/a> and browse through hundreds of classes that can help you realize your true potential. 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