General Assembly vs Thinkful

General Assembly

With 25+ campuses all over the world, General Assembly offers a variety of programs in web and mobile development, data analytics and data science, digital marketing, product management, and more. Students have the flexibility to take the courses either in short- or long-form, full- or part-time, in-person or online. General Assembly has been named one of Fast Company’s most innovative education companies, and their hiring partners include Microsoft, Google, Condé Nast, and more.

57 General Assembly reviews

Data Analytics Course Review at General Assembly (Boston) #LifeAtGA

Created 23 days ago

I enrolled in the Data Analytics part-time course at General Assembly's Boston location. The instructor and TA were incredibly approachable, and the enrollment process was seamless. One qualm I had was the instructor could have had better public speaking skills; the instructor spoke very softly and did not seem confident at times in the subject matter. The TA did a better job, in my opinion, of presenting the information. The GA platform was also very easy to use, and I was able to access my...See more

Pros

- The admissions staff was very helpful when I inquired about setting up a payment plan. I was charged no interest for my monthly payments. - The TA and instructor were very involved in helping students come up with ideas for their group...See more

Cons

- The course was very expensive, despite being a part-time program that offered no job support in the long-run. - The instructor's public speaking skills could have been better; the instructor often times seemed nervous in presenting.

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Thinkful

Thinkful’s online coding bootcamp offers one to seven-month-long full-time and flexible part-time courses in software engineering, UX/UI design, data science, data analytics, product management, digital marketing, and technical project management. You’ll be able to meet experts in the field and learn from the best because Thinkful is committed to your success. Throughout the program, each student receives a personal industry-experienced mentor, career coach, academic success manager, and supportive peer network. In select courses, students are eligible for our tuition guarantee, where if you don’t land a job within six months of graduation, you’ll get your money back. Other financing options include our income-share agreement, living stipends, and discounts to help reduce the financial stress of enrolling in our programs to change your career. When learning new tech skills with Thinkful, you’re on the path to true career fulfillment and a place in the world’s next workforce.

49 Thinkful reviews

Great course for front end developer

Created 1 hour ago

I thought the course did a great job of preparing a student for a career as a front-end developer. Luckily I had a significant amount of experience programming from college, so I wasn't starting from ground zero. I would suggest learning some fundamentals on some free resources before doing the thinkful full stack course. Thinkful helped me land a job. That was the end goal, and it helped me get there.

Pros

The mentors are by far the strongest part of the Thinkful curriculum. I got one on one sessions two times a week with brilliant career professionals. Additionally, there were Q & A sessions and webinars on other topics by field...See more

Cons

I would say that the full-stack course focuses more on the front end. This may not be a con for some, but I felt like I was underprepared for my job as a full-stack engineer.

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