Interview Kickstart
Average Rating4.78
271 Reviews
23 Courses
Interview Kickstart is a part-time, 12-15 week online career advancement platform that helps tech professionals nail technical interviews at FAANG (Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Netflix, Google) and Tier-1 companies. Interview Kickstart is dedicated to helping tech and product professionals secure their dream jobs with top tech companies. Since 2014, they have trained over 20,000 tech professionals to succeed in the toughest interviews at FAANG companies.
The courses at Interview Kickstart are designed by FAANG tech leads and taught by FAANG instructors. They cover 18 tech and product domains, including Machine Learning, Data Science, System Design, and Software development. Interview Kickstart also offers specialized training for career transitions to rapidly growing AI-related tech fields. With a team of 600 seasoned FAANG+ professionals, their instructors provide real-world guidance to help professionals achieve their career goals.
To enroll in any Interview Kickstart program, attend their pre-enrollment webinar held daily (except Saturday). During the webinar, prospective students will learn about courses and the market landscape. After attending, a program advisor will connect with prospective students to assist with the admission process.
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AnonymousStudentAug 08, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A100 percentage Uplevel
I am a veteran Hands On Engineer with more than a decade of experience. Hands down Interview Kickstart program is the real Uplevel curated for all experiences to "actually" take a Software Engineer(or wanna be) and put him/her through a program to Uplevel the practical Software Engineering skills.
The skills no University/School teaches and most Software Engg. job experience does not necessarily builds those.
This is what is needed to Uplevel yourself as a Software Engineer.Student Success Advocate of Interview Kickstart
Student Experience Team
Oct 11, 2022
Hi there, thank you for your words of appreciation! We are glad to know that you found the program structure and the curriculum useful in your upleveling journey. Please feel free to reach out to us at operations@interviewkickstart.com if you require our support on anything related to the program.- AnonymousApplicant • San JoseAug 06, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Feedback
I joined Interview Kickstart Program a year ago. It definitely helped me lay a solid foundation for my data structures and Algorithms. I would like to call out the video, especially by Omkar Deshpande that was very helpful in understanding the logic and laying the foundations. I would also like to call out the mock interviews that were very helpful and the technical coaching sessions which helped us clear our doubts. Overall, I will recommend this program to someone who really wants to b...I joined Interview Kickstart Program a year ago. It definitely helped me lay a solid foundation for my data structures and Algorithms. I would like to call out the video, especially by Omkar Deshpande that was very helpful in understanding the logic and laying the foundations. I would also like to call out the mock interviews that were very helpful and the technical coaching sessions which helped us clear our doubts. Overall, I will recommend this program to someone who really wants to build and get a strong hold on the basic data structures and algorithms. I was able to clear both Amazon and Google.Student Success Advocate of Interview Kickstart
Student Experience Team
Oct 11, 2022
Hi there, thank you for your words of appreciation! We are glad to know that you found the program structure and the curriculum useful in your upleveling journey. Please feel free to reach out to us at operations@interviewkickstart.com if you require our support on anything related to the program. - AnonymousSoftware EngineerJul 19, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Early Career
The course is well curated and is intense so personally I’ll recommend this course only and only if you are willing to put a considerable amount of efforts. However I can see an enormous amount of improvement in myself after this course. I recommend this course for sure.Student Success Advocate of Interview Kickstart
Student Experience Team
Oct 11, 2022
Hi there, thank you for sharing your encouraging feedback! Please feel free to reach out to us at operations@interviewkickstart.com if you require our support on anything related to the program. - AnonymousApplicantJul 19, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Really worth joining
I recently joined IK program and it really boosted my confidence level. The course curricula looks like a lot but as long as we can stick to the program that is laid out it should be do-able. After every module we can feel the difference in our-self and it really adds good motivation. The instructors and other material that is available is really worth the price.Student Success Advocate of Interview Kickstart
Student Experience Team
Oct 11, 2022
Hi there, thank you for your encouraging feedback! We are glad to know that you found the program valuable in your journey during the program. Please feel free to reach out to us at operations@interviewkickstart.com if you require our support on anything related to the program. - AnonymousStudent • Backend Engineering Interview Preparation • San JoseJul 15, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Staff Software Engineer
I was looking for a new job and needing help preparing for the technical interviews. I signed up with Interview Kickstart at the end of January, 2022. I started interviewing in June and landed several job offers, including those from my top choices. Thanks to IK, this job search was much more successful than my previous ones. My problem solving skills were significant improved. I felt more confident during the interviews. IK covered a wide range of topics such as sorting, recursions, tre...I was looking for a new job and needing help preparing for the technical interviews. I signed up with Interview Kickstart at the end of January, 2022. I started interviewing in June and landed several job offers, including those from my top choices. Thanks to IK, this job search was much more successful than my previous ones. My problem solving skills were significant improved. I felt more confident during the interviews. IK covered a wide range of topics such as sorting, recursions, trees, graphs, dynamic programming, linked list, strings, etc. I ended up solving more than 300 problems on LeetCode during the course of preparation. I found it useful to have the recordings of previous classes so that I could watch in my own time and at my own pace. More than helping me get a job, IK made me a better engineer. Strongly recommended.Student Success Advocate of Interview Kickstart
Student Experience Team
Oct 12, 2022
Hi there, thank you for your words of appreciation! We are glad to know that you found the program and the curriculum useful in your upleveling journey. Please feel free to reach out to us at operations@interviewkickstart.com if you require our support on anything related to the program. - AnonymousJul 04, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Very supportive staff
I had to change the initial schedule assigned to me by the Interview Kickstart team, to match with my job hunt plan. This was a confusing task for the team at Interview Kickstart, instead giving me trouble in the process, they were very kind and thoughtful of aligning my learning path custom to my job hunt plan. I'm specially thankful to Megha, a student success advocate who has helped me in this process to being quite empathetic and understanding of my situation.Student Success Advocate of Interview Kickstart
Student Experience Team
Oct 12, 2022
Hi there, thank you for your words of appreciation! We are glad to know that you found the program in your upleveling journey. Please feel free to reach out to us at operations@interviewkickstart.com if you require our support on anything related to the program. - AnonymousStudent • Engineering Manager Interview Preparation • San JoseJun 26, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Engineering Manager
Interview Kickstart's (IK) Engineering Manager track is through and comprehensive. Both technical and behavioral tracks are exhaustive and covers the latest topics in details. I was rusty on algorithms in general and especially on the sorting/tree traversal methods. The technical track covers such concepts by illustrating the working of the algorithm and makes it easier to understand.
The feedback from the mock interviews by the IK panel helped me tremendously in securing offe...Interview Kickstart's (IK) Engineering Manager track is through and comprehensive. Both technical and behavioral tracks are exhaustive and covers the latest topics in details. I was rusty on algorithms in general and especially on the sorting/tree traversal methods. The technical track covers such concepts by illustrating the working of the algorithm and makes it easier to understand.
The feedback from the mock interviews by the IK panel helped me tremendously in securing offers from FANG companies. The panel is diverse and are typically from FANG companies. So their feedback is what exactly one needs in improving their chances for clearing tech interviews.Student Success Advocate of Interview Kickstart
Student Experience Team
Sep 28, 2022
Hi there, thank you for your encouraging feedback! We are glad to know that you found the program structure and the curriculum valuable in your journey during the program. Please feel free to reach out to us at operations@interviewkickstart.com if you require our support on anything related to the program. - AnonymousStudentJun 24, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
A very good investment for a career
I'd say its all-real-worth-it for a tech career. The clear roadmap, mocks by mentors from top tech companies, networking and a lot you would benefit out of this course. Regardless of being in job market or not, but this learning is a great boost to the career in many ways. After 15 years of consulting software engineering experience, I have got a huge-career-shift to a tech company from Bay Area. Someone who is really serious about learning and the tim...I'd say its all-real-worth-it for a tech career. The clear roadmap, mocks by mentors from top tech companies, networking and a lot you would benefit out of this course. Regardless of being in job market or not, but this learning is a great boost to the career in many ways. After 15 years of consulting software engineering experience, I have got a huge-career-shift to a tech company from Bay Area. Someone who is really serious about learning and the time should take this course. The course is very intense and definitely going to be huge time investment over money. I'd definitely re-enroll when there is a need.Student Success Advocate of Interview Kickstart
Student Experience Team
Sep 28, 2022
Hi there, thank you for your encouraging feedback! We are glad to know that you found the program structure and the curriculum valuable in your journey during the program. Please feel free to reach out to us at operations@interviewkickstart.com if you require our support on anything related to the program. - AnonymousSoftware Engineer • Student • Machine Learning Interview Preparation • San JoseJun 22, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Machine Learning Interview Course
I can strongly attest that the rigor and depth promised in the curriculum is real. I am only half way through the program. The things that have helped me till now are (1) the structure of coursework - you are given what to study, when to do a test, how many problems to do - every single week. There are in-person sessions and test/mock interview type sessions. (2) support - there is a high chance you will trip along the way, for whatever reason. My student success advocate is always ch...I can strongly attest that the rigor and depth promised in the curriculum is real. I am only half way through the program. The things that have helped me till now are (1) the structure of coursework - you are given what to study, when to do a test, how many problems to do - every single week. There are in-person sessions and test/mock interview type sessions. (2) support - there is a high chance you will trip along the way, for whatever reason. My student success advocate is always checking up with me and offering me suggestions or simply hearing me out. I have gotten whatever I asked for and more through the support team. It is costly, but worth it.Student Success Advocate of Interview Kickstart
Student Experience Team
Sep 28, 2022
Hi there, thank you for your words of appreciation! We are glad to know that you found the program and the curriculum useful in your upleveling journey. Please feel free to reach out to us at operations@interviewkickstart.com if you require our support on anything related to the program. - AnonymousFull Stack Engineering Interview Preparation • San JoseJun 15, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Recommended bootcamp
Had a very good experience with interview kickstart. The syllabus is very comprehensive and vast and also helps boost confidence when it comes to interviewing in reality. Not to mention the excellent support received from everyone including the coaching staff, interview panelists and success team staff. I definitely recommend interview kickstart to anyone looking to get past the fear of interviewing and boosting confidence.Student Success Advocate of Interview Kickstart
Student Experience Team
Oct 12, 2022
Hi there, thank you for your encouraging feedback! We are glad to know that you found the program structure and the curriculum valuable in your journey during the program. Please feel free to reach out to us at operations@interviewkickstart.com if you require our support on anything related to the program. - AnonymousJun 07, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Challenging, but totally worth it. Amazing ROI.
I took the EM specialization track. Interview Kickstart (IK) has all the right focus areas figured out. Their philosophy of developing the candidate into a great EM - and along the way, preparing them for the demanding interviews - resonated with me and I signed up. I was overwhelmed initially by the demanding schedule (prep material easily takes 10-15 hrs per week if you really want to soak in all of the technical content, and some weekly live sessions run for 5-6hrs). However, I really...I took the EM specialization track. Interview Kickstart (IK) has all the right focus areas figured out. Their philosophy of developing the candidate into a great EM - and along the way, preparing them for the demanding interviews - resonated with me and I signed up. I was overwhelmed initially by the demanding schedule (prep material easily takes 10-15 hrs per week if you really want to soak in all of the technical content, and some weekly live sessions run for 5-6hrs). However, I really enjoyed going through the prep material and the classes because the instructors REALLY care about ensuring the material is understood by everyone attending - and I mean ALL questions are answered in detail. The supplementary sessions and mocks tie it all together really well.Student Success Advocate of Interview Kickstart
Student Experience Team
Oct 12, 2022
Hi there, thank you for your encouraging feedback! We are glad to know that you found the program valuable in your journey during the program. Please feel free to reach out to us at operations@interviewkickstart.com if you require our support on anything related to the program. - AnonymousStudentJun 06, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Amazing Content!!! Helped me get into Microsoft!
Interview Kickstart helped me get into my dream company Microsoft!
I was struggling without a proper content and a studying structure to prepare for the major companies in SDE fields. Just doing Leetcode didn't help me pass any of the FAANG onsites. The Interview Kickstart has a very well organized structure which could help you study in your own pace, and the content is best that you can find.
Mock Interviewers were amazing, and helped me with overcoming my nervousness. Not ...Interview Kickstart helped me get into my dream company Microsoft!
I was struggling without a proper content and a studying structure to prepare for the major companies in SDE fields. Just doing Leetcode didn't help me pass any of the FAANG onsites. The Interview Kickstart has a very well organized structure which could help you study in your own pace, and the content is best that you can find.
Mock Interviewers were amazing, and helped me with overcoming my nervousness. Not just DS & Algorithm but the System Design contents were amazing as well.
I really recommend, and make use of this course if you are struggling to get into FAANG or any major companies, which has similar pattern of interviews.Student Success Advocate of Interview Kickstart
Student Experience Team
Oct 12, 2022
Hi there, thank you for your encouraging feedback! We are glad to know that you found the program and the support from the instructors valuable in your journey during the program. Please feel free to reach out to us at operations@interviewkickstart.com if you require our support on anything related to the program.
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Updated September 23, 2024
The technical interview can be daunting for both new and experienced tech professionals. Nailing the tech interview requires practice, and interview prep programs exist to give their students the support and confidence-building they need to land their tech dream job. Whether you’re a coding bootcamp graduate, a self-taught software engineer, or an experienced developer, we’ve rounded up the 6...
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Interview Kickstart Alumni Reviews Summary
Based on 250+ Interview Kickstart alumni reviews on Course Report, positive feedback for the program centers on the detailed curriculum and effective preparation for technical interviews at top companies. One review praises the program, stating, "I gained way more in confidence and technical skill than the cost of the course." A contrasting view, however, points out that while the support team is exceptional, some of the technical prep materials could be improved.
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How much does Interview Kickstart cost?
The average bootcamp costs $14,142, but Interview Kickstart does not share pricing information. You can read a cost-comparison of other popular bootcamps!
What courses does Interview Kickstart teach?
Interview Kickstart offers courses like Advanced Data Science Course, Advanced Machine Learning Course, Advanced MLOps Course, Android Engineering Interview Preparation and 19 more.
Where does Interview Kickstart have campuses?
Interview Kickstart teaches students Online in a remote classroom.
Is Interview Kickstart worth it?
Interview Kickstart hasn't shared alumni outcomes yet, but one way to determine if a bootcamp is worth it is by reading alumni reviews. 271 Interview Kickstart alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Interview Kickstart on Course Report - you should start there!
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