I took the Leather Working Learnshop, hosted by Kaley and taught by Noah Marion. It was an awesome…read moreexperience! Kaley makes sure everyone feels welcomed, so don't be afraid to go to these classes alone. Noah patiently answered all of our questions about leather as we created our own clutches. Everyone's turned out so unique and beautiful, I've been using mine ever since. I've already signed up for the screen printing workshop in February and I can't wait!

I took the Watercolor class with Chloe Jane. It was so well organized, well supplied, and well…read moretaught. I walked away feeling ready to paint on my own (and I already made my second painting at home!). Also, friendliest people ever.

This is an older and smaller campus in the city (East side neighborhood) that is well maintained…read moreand clean. It can be a little difficult to navigate at first. Parking can be a challenge at certain buildings. There are overflow lots but those fill up quickly as well. Fun things to see while walking around the campus from sculptures to gardens and more.

Urban Campus turns out incredibly competent RN's from their ADN Program. Second Consecutive…read moreGraduation "Pinning Ceremony for some VIP Nurses I've been Blessed to work with and to know.

I had a blast taking improv here. I was scared to death approaching the building for my first…read moreclass. But then the instructor got us playing improv games and I found out that in improv a person has to focus on the here and now. That took away my nervousness because I forgot about myself while paying close attention to what my scene partners were going to say or do next. And there were so many outbreaks of laughter! I highly recommend Merlin Works for learning to communicate clearly, focusing on the present moment, building confidence, thinking on your feet, teamwork, and having more fun than one human being usually has in eight weeks.

Paid for 5 classes but was only allowed to attend one because of their dubious billing model. That…read moreclass is the reason for the star, if there were more classes, would have given more stars, but one star when paid for five and only allowed to attend 1.

Devon reached out and began by immediately lying. When called out, he turned into a jerk (his scam…read morewas exposed so why not?) Best to stay away from this place I can see from the other reviews left before me that their reputation is pretty bad anyway.

The CDL instructor, Raymond, an experienced truck driver was full of knowledge. He was always…read moreavailable and really wants his students to succeed. He went above and beyond and I would consider him a friend at this point. All the employees, from Raymond, to my recruiter, Hanifa, to the director, Dr. Johnson are all very hard workers and answered my calls and texts promptly, even on the weekends. They all work early to late for their students. They were easily accessible. All the students who were there with me were very friendly and we all encouraged each other. I passed my DPS skills test on the first try and couldn't be happier with this school. I would have given 5 stars but I rarely do, but I would definitely recommend! Happy Trucking!

Austin Free-Net (or AFN) is a nonprofit where you can really get to know your community!…read more The center provides computers and digital literacy classes to the underserved, as well as an IT program. There are a number of labs around the city in community centers, the M Station, Trinity, and the ARCH, to name a few. The staff at AFN are amazing!!! They really want you to come in and help them in the way that YOU want to contribute, unlike other volunteer gigs. As a trainer, I supervised labs, taught basic computer navigation skills and helped clients complete resumes, search for jobs and other resources, and apply for state benefits. In the office, I did research, put together events and public relations campaigns, and edited class curriculum. I also lent my hand in the IT dungeon, where all the nerds hang out. I would definitely recommend AFN as a place to volunteer. As the saying goes, if teach a man to use the computer, then he can use it to get a job. Here, you can actually do that.

From the owner: Austin Free-Net is a non-profit formed in 1995 to ensure that the power of computers and the…read moreInternet is accessible by all in the Greater Austin community. We help to empower people to find meaningful employment, obtain resources and take control of their lives. We teach basic computer skills to bolster the workforce.

I completed the UT CELTA program in 2015 before moving to Spain. I found the program very…read morebeneficial in preparing me for the challenges of teaching English as a foreign language. I had no idea at the time how challenging and different the process is from other class room activities. I have taught technical classes in networking and video technologies over the past several years and thought that experience would have adequately prepared me for teaching English AFL but discovered the process is completely different. The UT CELTA program provides the tools to teach where a common language is missing. This can be frustrating for both the student and the teacher and having a toolset to bridge the missing and most common form of communication, speech, addresses and prepares the instructor for the specific challenges of teaching a foreign language.

It was absolutely a great chance for me to take CELTA at UT Austin. I enjoyed and learned a lot…read morefrom this course. The tutors were so supportive and helpful and I benefited a lot from their great feedbacks. The best part of CELTA was learning to manage my time more efficiently and making lesson plans in a very organized way. The UT CELTA provided me great job opportunities in Japan where I could apply the strengths and skills I gained in this program.

This large and modern campus which is also home to Austin PBS was once a shopping mall. You can…read morestill feel the elements of the mall in some areas. For example, you can definitely tell that one of the lab/classes was once a Limited or some variation of that store and its multiple entities. Parking is great and ample. I really like being able to park in a covered garage. It's an easy campus to navigate once you get the hang of it. Extremely clean, open, bright, and cutting edge.

Amazing school! They…read moreturned a mall into a state of the art community college. Imagine taking a class inside of what use to be Hot Topic. What a great and creative way to repurpose a space! I took a jazz class here and it was incredible. The teacher Dr J, was top notched. Highly recommend a class here or stop by and check out the art museum. 10/10 Textbooks

Extremely rude staff. Aggressive on the phone and a general disdain for the public.read more

I wanted to reboot my Spanish speaking skills last year, so I took two Spanish classes at this…read morelocation with Professor Davila and LOVED everything about my experience. She is such a dedicated, gifted, and generous educator. Her love of the language and teaching to others was infectious, and it motivated everyone in the class (which was needed because they were close to 4 hours a pop!). There were a wide range of ages in both classes from 18-60+ and we all felt inspired, challenged, and supported by her. I'm looking forward to taking more of her classes in the future!

I was looking for a career change when I was thinking about selling my small business. I decided on…read moretaking the 10 week online data analysis course. These courses might be great for someone who has their company paying for it but to me they're extremely overpriced if you're footing the bill and looking for a career change of any kind. Goes way too fast and it's just not likely for a 10 week course coming from no experience to become proficient enough to get a decent job in the field. The "advisor" told me no experience was necessary and the "front desk girl just finished that course and got a job". To me it feels like a lot of the for profit schools that tell you all you can do and charge a ton. There are basically free sites/courses that can teach you the same thing. I messed up and I accept that which is why I'm leaving this review to help the next guy/girl.

A+ for their Web Development Immersive Class…read more Before coming to General Assembly, I had little to no experience with coding. After 12 weeks of focus and hard work, thanks to GA, I have built a strong foundation for a career in front-end development by gaining exposure to a broad range of technologies. The intructors were fantastic. The experience they bring to the classroom taught us to think like developers by providing just enough guidance to maximize our time in the program while allowing us to struggle through obstacles the right way rather than taking shortcuts. I can honestly say I learned more during those three months than I did in college. Moreover, the outcomes team provided more than enough tools, and networking opportunities to land a job I was excited about. Make no mistake though, you will get out whatever effort you put into this course. Don't sign up if you're not ready to work hard. Beyond providing a hard skillset, this course inspired me to challenge myself and enjoy the learning process again. With each new project comes new puzzles to solve, and with each new language comes new obstacles to conquer and skills to master. On the whole, I'm thrilled to be graduating with the confidence to take on the ever-changing field of web development.