General Assembly Atlanta

That was before pandemic. Ether earlier this year or end of last year. I went to an orientation for “beginners” UX Design class.
I am sixty years old and English is as my second language. Retired graphic designer, trying something new, but somewhat related to the field I am familiar with. I was interested in UX Design.
In the session, I had few questions to ask. But presenters and instructors just ignore me, that I am not even there. They kept going session based on people who already have some knowledge. One other older person and I felt we were left out.
Neither presenter nor instructor paid attention to me or didn’t even chance to ask for a small support.

Do not waste your money unless you want to be out 15k and absolutely NO support to get a job. You’d be better off teaching yourself. This is a SCAM.

I was part of the WDI19 cohort. I'd think twice before signing up for this program. You will have to shell out at least $14k to be taught Web Development from teachers (in my experience) that did not specialize in JavaScript. They make you waste 1-2 hours a week on outcomes (designed to help you get a job) with an instructor who has no experience in Web Development or connections with professionals in the industry. They talk up their showcase and get barely any employers to come.

You will learn some very basic JavaScript techniques, but by no means will this prepare you for a job in the industry. Almost all of the lessons were from a different teacher who is no longer employed at this location. Only about 30% of my class is employed after finishing in March 2019. You could get the same knowledge by studying Team Treehouse for a fraction of the cost.

Try looking at DigitalCrafts or Flat Iron School if you are in the Atlanta area, or just self-study. This is definitely not worth it.

Tried a class out tonight on Data Analytics and Tableau. Super helpful intro class for $30 and 2 hours. Their space is really cool, like the rest of Ponce. I would definitely come back again for a class to think differently about my existing work.

I was part of the UXDI 14 cohort. General Assembly actively engages in providing misleading statistics for the purposes of recruiting new students. They exclude the majority of the class from their stats by excluding students that don't follow through with their outcomes program that is repetitive and ineffective.
A large number of my class were given partial refunds in exchange for signing a NDA due to GA misleading students about class size so many have to remain silent.
The fact is that after 5 months, 75% of my cohort remain unemployed in the UX field and now are carrying over $14,000 in student loans. If you want to become a UX designer explore other institutions and know that the employment numbers that General Assembly provides are based on false and or incomplete information.

Nothing against the school but if you apply for a loan they don't tell you that they don't allow you to work a job while in school. So they approved my loan I got accepted into the school passed all my tests did all the projects then the final step is to talk to the lender. I had already quit my job and bought a mac book pro. Then the final interview with the lender they told me I was denied because I wanted to work part time. They could have told me this up front.

A great place to learn as much as you can about the emerging tech field in the flourishing city of Atlanta.

So far it's not looking good. I've applied and haven't heard back from anyone. I've called the front desk, they told me admissions would get back to me - they haven't. Front desk gave me the number to one of the advisors - phone call got forwarded. Tried getting in touch so I can see to ATTEND and no one is responding. I guess this place is a dead beat

Excellent campus and they always yield great graduates. GA is a staple in the Atlanta UX space.

Not worth the money; courses are irrelevant and incomplete; they will steal your money when you try to withdrawal; think twice before doing this, as this level of education will not result in a job.

Attended an Introduction to Illustrator event and a Blogging workshop. Great instructors and love the new location! The interior setup alone makes you want to work and network in here all the time. Thanks for expanding in Atlanta!