I heard about General Assembly classes because they list them on Facebook and it popped up in my…read morefeed as a targeted ad. I'm glad for this as that is how I signed up for a free 2-hour introductory class to coding. The class covered HTML and CSS and was designed to just a quick intro to see if you would be interested in taking a full class. Still I was surprised how much I learned in just a free intro course. Our instructor Allie covered a ton of theory so we understood the big picture and how the different developer languages (HTML, CSS and Javascript) played different roles. Much of the class was her guiding us through actually creating a mock webpage by immediately applying the coding principles and info she taught. I highly recommend bringing your computer for the hands-on portion. Also, Allie listed additional resources for us to explore on our own time, and we were promised the slide deck after. Being totally new to coding, I was able to take what I learned from the intro class and actually fix an issue THE NEXT DAY on the website that I manage for work! I rely on website templates but don't understand the HTML and CSS behind it so I was able to override the template that doesn't even allow me to change font attributes on hyperlinked text. Once you sign up for a class they send you promo emails with discounts, so I will probably look into taking a more full class. TIP: this is located right in the heart of Little Tokyo so there is plenty of sushi, ramen and snack options available before or after going to class here.

I have mixed feelings about GA…read more Pros: 1. This is one of the few places left where you can get actual, in-person instruction. If you're one who can't stick to learning on your own online, face-to-face instruction is the way to go. 2. I also like that they offer a wide variety of topics from web development and digital marketing to project management, sales pitching, and communication skills. 3. The instructors I've had so far have been knowledgeable and nice. 4. They have many free talks in the evenings, sometimes even with free nibbles. I attended one on the art of sales pitching. I think it was called something like "How to Sell Anything to Anyone." The speaker was excellent, and he gave really good tips. 5. The DTLA location has convenient parking ($5 evenings and wknds) at Joe's Garage a few doors down. I also like that you can enjoy the many Little Tokyo restaurants before or after class :) Cons: 1. Cost. If you want to take their multi-day courses, expect to pay $$$. That's what you gotta expect for in-person classes from a private school. I'd love to take more classes, but I can't be spending more thousands of dollars. Yes, they have a payment plan, but you still gotta pay them back. 2. If you're looking to start a new career, don't expect to be "career ready" after you've spent all that money. The classes don't go into much depth. They're more of an overview, just enough to get you started. Then comes the hard part - studying on your own by following all the blogs and video content out there. THAT takes discipline, and nobody can help you there. I wish knowledge could just be implanted in my brain without my having to exert effort. Just being honest. 3. They never answer the phone. The only way to get a response is via email. If you're on your way to an evening or weekend class and need to reach someone, you won't get a response if it's outside normal business hours. Conclusion: If you're disciplined and highly motivated, save your money and take advantage of the overwhelming number of free resources online. But if you're a lazy a-hole like me and you're willing to spend some serious money, take a GA course to at least get you started and pointed in the right direction.

My in-person Excel sessions were great! My teacher was very thorough with each topic covered and…read moremakes sure you fully understand everything before moving on. He takes the time to answer any questions you may have. I definitely recommend!!! Thank you again !

This is such a great class!!! As an owner of two small businesses, I needed to learn to do my own…read morebookkeeping to track my income & expense. I tried learning QB on my own by watching YouTube videos, attended the free online courses, read some info but it was all very confusing. I'm sooooo happy to have found this one-on-one class. My instructor, Ken, was very patient, knowledgeable and explained everything so clearly. I've gained so much knowledge within the 3 days attending his class. We covered everything I needed to know about QB online. They provided me with worksheets, that's very easy to follow and understand. I highly recommend this class!!! If you're struggling with QB or just need a refresher, it's worth every penny to invest in this course. Just as Benjamin Franklin said: An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.

Classroom is clean . Great location . Instructors are really good, helpful and patient . Will…read moredefinitely use them again ..

I came here for an ACLS course after having received multiple recommendations to take the course…read morehere. My instructor, Evan, was very knowledgeable and thorough in his teachings and explanations, including providing hands on help during compressions for the people who needed further assistance. The learning environment felt very calm and peaceful, so I would definitely recommend coming here for further certifications!

Curso completo y con practicas . Muy accesible precios y horarios lo recomiendo para poder sacar el…read morecurso de medical assistant y otros....teachers muy amables y conocedores del tema gracias Teacher Diana por sus consejos y enseñanzas y gracias a todo el staff Ernesto y Gaby por todo su ayuda y apoyo

the teachers and staff at the actual school are amazing but im giving 2 stars because I have been…read moretrying to consistently get my externship site outside of the ones offered approved and nobody has been helpful. It has been over a year since I finished the class and passed the state exam, but I have sent emails called and texted the externship coordinators with absolutely no responses back nobody emails me back nobody reaches out to me and its honestly so ridiculous and unprofessional. The class was great but I regret choosing this school to get my phlebotomy license specifically for this reason. UPDATE; down to 1 star. it has been 5 months since I wrote this review and I have been contacting the number that was given in the response with again no answer. It is absolutely ridiculous that I cannot even get an email or call back. It is almost time for me to renew my phlebotomy license when I have not even worked as a phlebotomist because of this staff's incompetence. I HIGHLY SUGGEST GOING SOMEWHERE ELSE TO GET YOUR LICENSE DO NOT LET THEM FOOL YOU!!

I don't think I've been in a facility (Venice, CA) that is more deliberately designed to be TOTALLY…read moreINACCESSIBLE to people with mobility, vision, and audio disabilities. I can assure you none of the pleasant 5-star reviewers are people with disabilities or thought for a moment about people with disabilities while writing their review. Facility ingress/egress, floor to floor, room to room, fixtures, and furniture either inaccessible or un-adaptable to people with disabilities. Really shocking and shameful!

I completed the 8-week Summer academy at Codesmith this past summer and thoroughly enjoyed the…read moreexperience. At the time I had just finished my MBA at USC Marshall and was looking to continue learning and challenging myself in the available months I had before I began my new role. I was familiar with Codesmith from their weekly Javascript - The Hard Parts sessions, http://www.meetup.com/build-with-code, and it was immediately apparent this was a well-designed program with serious promise. It was an intellectually challenging experience. My previous programming experience was limited, so the initial learning curve was steep. The full 12-week program is designed around a 30% - 40% working familiarity with Javascript starting day 1, so I had some ground to make up, but I did. Within a few weeks I was working on teams building full-stack applications, browsers games, and a hilarious web scraper that kept you alert of everything Donald Trump was tweeting. The progress I made in a matter of a few weeks was pretty remarkable. Learning by building is the approach at Codesmith, and it's effective. The first weeks of the program cover computer science fundamentals like algorithms, data structures, APIs, and databases, but they are taught via coding challenges and mini projects that merge theory with real world application. Some topics come more easily than others, and some days require an inhumane volume of coffee to finally debug an application, but the rate of concentrated learning is unlike anything I've ever experienced before. The remainder of the program is dedicated to working in teams on group projects. The Codesmith engineers kick off each day with hack hours as well which help you continually hone your coding chops. The building is spacious and crackling with a palpable feeling of enthusiasm and hard work. Everyone is there to help, and you can feel it. I highly recommend the Codesmith program.

I must say I learned a lot. And the things I learned I can apply it to my work as a graphic…read moredesigner right away. I thought this would be a class learning how to create new typefaces and drawing letters and such. But we had a 3 hours class talking about typography, the meaning behind it and how it effects us in our daily life in terms of design. Leaning about all the little things and the different categories, fonts, typefaces and what font to pic for what situation, how to optimize the letters using the Adobe software... it's super informative and I'm glad I took this class.

This is real world learning. Having been in the graphic design industry for over 10 years, it's…read morealways a challenge trying to keep up with the updates to Adobe InDesign. It's good to know that there is a place that offers this type of educ So far I've taken the two type classes and the Tables and Tabs Workshop (highly recommended). Whether you're a student or a professional designer, this class will help increase your knowledge of typography and provide some great layout techniques in InDesign that aren't taught to most graphic designers. Thus, your design and production workflow becomes faster and more precise.

If you're thinking about taking a class here - DO IT!! I just can't say enough good things about my…read moreexperience here - From the break room to the staff and teachers - top notch! Drastically improved my skills - worth every penny! Last month I took the Adobe Premiere Pro Bootcamp with Kristian Gabriel - AMAZING CLASS! Highly recommend if you're doing any work in Premiere Pro - and Kristian even touches a little on Photoshop, After Effects & Illustrator too. The bootcamp definitely kicked my video editing skills up several notches! I wish I had taken the class much sooner haha! That being said, I'm glad I had already worked with Premiere Pro bc the bootcamp made a lot more sense. The software can be complicated, especially if you're just starting out, and the bootcamp moves fast...so it can be hard to keep up. BUT Training Connection gives you one free repeat!! You can come back and take the same class again once more - how awesome is that?? Kristian is an absolutely FANTASTIC teacher!! He's professional, passionate, extremely knowledgeable, patient, kind and caring - his expertise is impressive! He knows Adobe inside and out. I would happily take any of his classes again and definitely plan to take the After Effects and Illustrator classes in the future. The building is great also - the suite is sleek and always clean. They have high tech equipment in the classrooms - all their computers are fast Apples. Even the break room has a very fancy coffee machine offering all sorts of lattes and such. And all the rooms have lovely views of DTLA. Very nice facility. The prices for their classes are extremely reasonable considering the value of the lectures and the fact that they let you do one free retake. There are tons of eateries and cafes and food courts nearby so lunch is fun everyday! You can park in their underground lot but it's expensive at $35 a day. However, there's lots of security and it felt very safe, clean and convenient. I took the metro gold line the first two days and actually got urinated on by a vagrant the second morning - so I didn't hesitate to pay for parking after that lol. There's a cheaper lot around the corner but no security so be aware.

I took the Business Leadership class, and it was excellent. I am so glad I did. I have been a…read moresupervisor for the past two years and after this class I have a new perspective on my position, and it will help me going forward. My instructor, Carol, was very knowledgeable and taught a great class. I left with a lot of materials to look back on, should I need it. I will definitely come back. It was worth the money!

I attended the Los Angeles in-person interior design course with The Academy of Home Staging &…read moreDesign in October of 2023. This was a jam packed week full of all the necessary knowledge/tools needed to launch a successful interior design business. The coursework included a variety of guest speakers from the field of design as well as applicable field trips that proved invaluable in creating networking opportunities. Since graduation, I have received a variety of support through additional coaching via Zoom which has given me the confidence to continue pursuing my passion with fervor. Wanda, Tammy, and Kim have been my greatest cheerleaders and I am so thankful for their commitment to creating a top notch program for people interested in starting a career in home staging and design!

2/6/23 The Design Retreat in Maui with The Academy of Home…read moreStaging and Design was a continuation of what makes this school as amazing as it is. The days were thoughtfully planned out, and we touched on everything one would need to gain the confidence to start and/or evolve their business. The word that comes to mind is "clarity." I gained clarity at who I am at my core and how that expands into all facets of my business. I gained clarity on both my immediate and long term goals and how to prioritize them. And I gained clarity on what was holding me back. I arrived alone but left with 3 close friends and two mentors that I can't thank enough for helping me realize and shape a dream I had one day in 2020. 4/5/22 No matter where you are in your career and/or life, you deserve to do this for YOU. I had a bit of an inferior complex going in because I have zero training or experience in Interior Design, and this course is designed literally for every one at every level. The team has designed such an approachable program that touches on all aspects of the process. Wanda - our fabulous instructor - brings real world examples into every lesson that helps contextualize beyond the classroom. In addition, the "white box challenge" was such a fun practice run of what it's like to design in the real world. If you're on the fence about joining, just do it! You'll never regret doing this for you, even if it's just to serve a need to design your own house. I can unequivocally say that the Academy of Home Staging & Design changed my life, and it prepared me for a life where my job doesn't feel like a job at all. Oh - and I made talented, lifelong friends in the process!