SV Academy
SV Academy is an intensive tech sales training provider that offers a 4-week full-time and 8-week part-time online high-growth sales training program. The full-time schedule has a 40-hour-per-week time commitment for the first 4 weeks of training while the part-time schedule requires about 20 hours per week for the first 8 weeks. SV Academy combines hands-on, intensive training with a strong network, career transition support, and career coaching to help job seekers launch meaningful high-growth business careers. During the training phase, learners will attend live classes, complete weekly assignments, improve their interview readiness, and participate in a live employer project. SV Academy focuses on training job seekers in high-growth sales, an approach pioneered by tech companies and now in demand across all industries. This approach is less about schmoozing than traditional sales, and more focused on data, agile processes, user empathy, and strategic problem-solving.
To be eligible for admission, an applicant must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident. The application process involves completing an online application, submitting and passing a written assessment, and a final interview with an admissions director. No prerequisite skills, business experience, or a perfect GPA is needed for enrollment. SV Academy is looking for committed job seekers with strong written and verbal communication abilities who are coachable and eager to start building their business careers and transform their lives.
After successfully completing the 4-week full-time or 8-week part-time training, a dedicated Career Transition Manager will help program participants navigate the job search process. SV Academy will also match and facilitate warm introductions between job seekers and prospective employers with open roles. After getting hired, SV Academy graduates will receive professional career coaching for the first 6 months, helping them to maneuver the rough spots of beginning a new career and put them on a path toward a promotion.
225 SV Academy Reviews
Xavier HubbardSDR • Graduate • Fellowship • OnlineAug 28, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceSdr
Amazing experience at SV Academy! The way the course is structured is similar to that of an SDR role. Everything they said would happen from interviewing to the role itself happened and I was fully prepared for it all. Thanks you SV!- Richard BrandtBusiness Development Associate • Graduate • Fellowship • OnlineAug 09, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
One of the best decisions I have ever made
Enrolling in SV Academy provided me with intensive training to becoming an SDR, instructed on how to effectively utilize a tech stack, offered exceptional professional development, and created an opportunity to experience life as an SDR with an internship with Talend, the industry leader in data integration. On top of that SV Academy helped successfully place me into a position at an exciting company. This is easily one of the best decisions I have ever made. - Hana Zoe WeinsteinGraduate • Fellowship • OnlineJul 27, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Great Experience
Excellent, but be prepared to work, and work with others! SV Academy took the financial stress out of the situation and created a very warm comfortable environment for growth. Met amazing people as well. - Rupesh BarailiSDR • Student • Fellowship • OnlineJun 19, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
SVA Fellow- program participant
With its competitive selection process, rigorous training program, industry expert instructors, 1:1 coaching, and 12 months of continuous career advice after you get hired, SVA sets you for success. My life and professional career have changed since I was accepted by SV Academy. Every minute and dedication you put into completing this course is going to be worth it at the end of the program. Never forget grind, grit, and perseverance! - Ivey ChildsCustomer Success Associate • Graduate • Fellowship • OnlineJun 19, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Customer Success Cohort 2
I'm so happy that I took a chance and stuck with this program. I was laid off at the beginning of the pandemic in early 2020 and was unsure how to find my next job. I knew that I wanted to transition into tech but had no idea where to focus my efforts. I did a few coding courses online, some HTML5 and CSS, but I was floundering. I started to see ads for SV Academy and finally clicked on one. I was a little bit suspicious but found enough reviews online that felt genuine. I knew the...I'm so happy that I took a chance and stuck with this program. I was laid off at the beginning of the pandemic in early 2020 and was unsure how to find my next job. I knew that I wanted to transition into tech but had no idea where to focus my efforts. I did a few coding courses online, some HTML5 and CSS, but I was floundering. I started to see ads for SV Academy and finally clicked on one. I was a little bit suspicious but found enough reviews online that felt genuine. I knew the coursework would be rigorous from what everyone was saying. After researching and learning about SV's new Customer Success fellowship, I felt like I'd found what I was looking for. I applied to the program and was accepted on a full scholarship!
The program is intense, but the community is so amazing and supportive. I have no doubt that they are a large part of what helped me succeed. I was able to Slack my cohorts and ask them for feedback on assignments or help to better understand our projects. This type of environment is beneficial when you're coming into a new field with no prior experience. I love my cohort and still keep in contact with a lot of the members. I stuck with the program and am happy to say I was awarded an eight-week paid internship that was recently converted to full-time!
Pros:- Community
- Mentorship
- Career Coaches and post-program guidance
- Professional knowledge base
- SV is open to feedback which is really nice. It feels like you're able to contribute to the future of the program.
Cons:- None really. I was a member of the 2nd CS You cohort so the program was still settling in. However, I feel that in a few more cohorts, things will be seamless.
- Anas AbduFellowship • OnlineJun 18, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Best Program ever
Svacademy prepared me to become the best SDR possible - AlineSDR • Graduate • Fellowship • OnlineJun 18, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Sales Development Fellowship
Life changing. Learned how to get my feet wet in the tech industry, how to interview, how to be mindful and 100% responsible, and how to become part of a community of learners that continuously grows. Basically, an amount of hard and soft skills taught in a month that can be worth more than any other degree. - Michael PerezStudent • Fellowship • OnlineJun 15, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
SDR
I completed the 1 month Full-Time program. This turned out to be the best career decision I've ever made. Not only does SV Academy guide you from learning the in's and out's of the role, to helping you throughout the interview process, but they provide you with a mentor for a year after landing your first job. I've been working with Kate Godard for several months and she has been incredible in keeping me accountable while assisting in my development as an SDR and as a person! Give her a ...I completed the 1 month Full-Time program. This turned out to be the best career decision I've ever made. Not only does SV Academy guide you from learning the in's and out's of the role, to helping you throughout the interview process, but they provide you with a mentor for a year after landing your first job. I've been working with Kate Godard for several months and she has been incredible in keeping me accountable while assisting in my development as an SDR and as a person! Give her a raise! - AshleyEnterprise Customer Success Manager • Student • Fellowship • OnlineJun 11, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
CS YOU
SV Academy changed my life. I was a part of the first cohort of the CS YOU Program which taught me the basics of customer success, how to market myself in SaaS, and what to expect from a start-up environment. The best part about the CS YOU program is that they didn't discount my previous experience and instead guided me into recreating my professional identity to fit a whole new field. SV Academy will give you everything you need to succeed within the field of Customer Success. - Danielle AllwoodClient Success Associate • GraduateJun 09, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Get Ready, Prepared and You're Hired!
It's not everyday you can say your transferrable skills in Finance and Operations got you into tech. The SV Academy's CSYOU program isn't just a one-stop shop. Not ONLY are you provided the memorable experience of learning Customer Success in a robust 4-week program, but you gain the tools to be empathetic towards your customers and peers and learn to prioritize what's important, so you can scale, which ...It's not everyday you can say your transferrable skills in Finance and Operations got you into tech. The SV Academy's CSYOU program isn't just a one-stop shop. Not ONLY are you provided the memorable experience of learning Customer Success in a robust 4-week program, but you gain the tools to be empathetic towards your customers and peers and learn to prioritize what's important, so you can scale, which matters in all businesses. But, it doesn't stop there! After they help you land a career which is a great fit for both you and a company from some of their top partnerships, you receive a mentor and a lifetime of connections and support along the way! What program do you know which provides this kind of Time-To-Value? SV Academy And, guess where I landed my career? At the #1 Customer Success thought-leadership SaaS organization in the world! - Lofton KennedyGraduate • Fellowship • OnlineApr 30, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
SV Academy delivers on its claims
SV Academy trains you for an SDR role. All of the teachers have real-world experience in the role they can answer any questions you may have. SV Academy is VERY time-consuming don't sign up if you are not ready to commit to it and be motivated enough to do numerous assignments. Prepares you very well for the SDR role gives you the fundamentals, best practices within the role, interview practice to actually land a job, and real-world experience with an internship to actually build up your...SV Academy trains you for an SDR role. All of the teachers have real-world experience in the role they can answer any questions you may have. SV Academy is VERY time-consuming don't sign up if you are not ready to commit to it and be motivated enough to do numerous assignments. Prepares you very well for the SDR role gives you the fundamentals, best practices within the role, interview practice to actually land a job, and real-world experience with an internship to actually build up your resume and have genuine experience. - Jabril BowenSDR @ What If Media Group • Graduate • Fellowship • OnlineApr 02, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Absolutely Worth It the Community Is Priceless! Not A Scam At All!
If you’re reading this you may be wondering if SV Academy is legitimate just as I did when applying. First off, I landed a job 2 weeks after graduating and 1 week after I start interviews. I didn’t start interviews until a week after graduating for personal reasons, and still landed a job immediately. I had recruiters blowing up my email and personally never had to apply for a job because the recruiters that found me through SV already had a profile from their database which was great....If you’re reading this you may be wondering if SV Academy is legitimate just as I did when applying. First off, I landed a job 2 weeks after graduating and 1 week after I start interviews. I didn’t start interviews until a week after graduating for personal reasons, and still landed a job immediately. I had recruiters blowing up my email and personally never had to apply for a job because the recruiters that found me through SV already had a profile from their database which was great. They push you to be proactive and apply, and in my case it just wasn’t necessary, but everyone’s experience is different. SV is an amazing support system, network, and opportunity for learning literally everything you need to succeed in SaaS. I had over 5 years of corporate sales internship experience and applied to tech sales jobs without success because I lacked the proper industry experience/ knowledge. The work is extremely intense so if you aren’t determined to succeed you will struggle, but that’s true for being an SDR as well. The sense of community is unparalleled I can’t emphasize this enough. If you make it to the finish line I guarantee it means you have what it takes to succeed in this industry. It’s a major test/ builder of mental strength and will. You will know if this is the career path for you by the end of the first week! It’s so worth it!
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How much does SV Academy cost?
SV Academy costs around $0.
What courses does SV Academy teach?
SV Academy offers courses like Fellowship.
Where does SV Academy have campuses?
SV Academy teaches students Online in a remote classroom.
Is SV Academy worth it?
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Is SV Academy legit?
We let alumni answer that question. 225 SV Academy alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed SV Academy and rate their overall experience a 4.8 out of 5.
Does SV Academy offer scholarships or accept the GI Bill?
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You can read 225 reviews of SV Academy on Course Report! SV Academy alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed SV Academy and rate their overall experience a 4.8 out of 5.
Is SV Academy accredited?
While bootcamps must be approved to operate, accreditation is relatively rare. SV Academy doesn't yet share information about their accreditation status.