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
- James VoSDR • Graduate • Fellowship • OnlineVerified by LinkedInApr 26, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
SVA Review
Pros: Internship to have hands-on experience of the SDR role, mentorship with professionals already in the field of tech sales, career coaching to set graduates up for success, the community is supportive and great
Cons: Program may be a bit fast pace for individuals doing it full time. - Christopher WhiteAccount Management • Student • Fellowship • OnlineVerified by LinkedInApr 08, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
A way to learn the skills of being an SDR or CS, and pivoting your career
I had a long career in hospitality sales and marketing and after the pandemic, I was very unsure about my future. SVAcademy gave me the opportunity to really understand the process of SaaS sales and gave me direct training so I can figure out if this is actually what I want to do next in my career. It is completely legit and has all of the technology and tools to help you/mentor you to the next steps. I highly recommend the program if this is something that you want t...I had a long career in hospitality sales and marketing and after the pandemic, I was very unsure about my future. SVAcademy gave me the opportunity to really understand the process of SaaS sales and gave me direct training so I can figure out if this is actually what I want to do next in my career. It is completely legit and has all of the technology and tools to help you/mentor you to the next steps. I highly recommend the program if this is something that you want to do and ALSO want to put in the work to get there. I can go on and on for hours about the program and I am eternally grateful for all of the instructors, mentors, and positive energy that brought me here. I will say 100% that you put in as much as you get out of it - no one is a miracle worker, you have to do the work. BUT if you put the work in, you will have all the support in the world. - GabbyBusiness Development Representative • Student • Fellowship • OnlineVerified by LinkedInMar 25, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Former Intern - SVAcademy Fellow - Program Participant
This Fellowship Program Helped Me Land My Dream Job In Tech Sales In Under 6 Weeks!!
ProsThis fellowship launched my career into tech sales in 6 weeks!! Can't say enough good things about this program, it's structure, content, and advising/mentoring team! The first two weeks I learned about the role of a Sales/Business Development Representative (which is the job this fellowship trains you for). The next two weeks I put the learnings to practice in an i...This Fellowship Program Helped Me Land My Dream Job In Tech Sales In Under 6 Weeks!!
ProsThis fellowship launched my career into tech sales in 6 weeks!! Can't say enough good things about this program, it's structure, content, and advising/mentoring team! The first two weeks I learned about the role of a Sales/Business Development Representative (which is the job this fellowship trains you for). The next two weeks I put the learnings to practice in an internship where I got to do the work that will be expected of me in seat (prospecting leads, setting up a sequence of planned outreach via cold calls, emails, LinkedIn messages). I learned so many tools (such as Zoom, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Salesloft, Salesforce, Vidyard, etc.) and I got incredible coaching on my interviewing skills to prepare me for interviewing for jobs. The final two weeks I was actively interviewing with several different companies my mentor in this program knew would be a good fit any they definitely were!! I accepted an offer with the tech company of my dreams only 6 weeks after starting this fellowship! I didn't just gain a job, but also a whole community of colleagues and mentors to take with me throughout the rest of my career and personal life!
ConsAll I would stress here is the importance of motivating yourself to grow and improve throughout this program professionally and personally. SV Academy will give you all of the tools you need to succeed in this role, but the ownership of your success in this fellowship is on YOU! Be professional, have a great work ethic, be coachable, and be ready to develop your emotional intelligence as well. What you are willing to put into this program is what you'll get out of it. Be prepared to commit 8 hours per day to being in live online video classes, and be willing to put in more work and effort individually outside of these hours as well. If this sounds like something you are prepared to commit to in order to reach your goal of starting a career in tech sales, then study this fellowship, be prepared to answer why you want this opportunity, and GO APPLY!!
- Paula HollowaySales Development Representative • Fellowship • OnlineVerified by LinkedInFeb 15, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
SVA Graduate and Employed SDR
Pros:- Fellowship is free
- Instructors and SVA team really invest in you, you are paired with a mindset coach, communications coach, interview readiness coach, and mentors.
- There is always someone there for you to ask questions SVA guides you through the entire process from start (applying to the fellowship) and finish (accepting your job offer)
- Network of SVA community
Cons:- A lot of meetings
Pros:- Fellowship is free
- Instructors and SVA team really invest in you, you are paired with a mindset coach, communications coach, interview readiness coach, and mentors.
- There is always someone there for you to ask questions SVA guides you through the entire process from start (applying to the fellowship) and finish (accepting your job offer)
- Network of SVA community
Cons:- A lot of meetings
I was looking to change industries and SVA allowed me to do that without having to go back to school to study something new. Highly recommend! - Terry PernellGraduate • Fellowship • OnlineVerified by LinkedInFeb 08, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Here's Your Chance to Change Your Life
You're going to learn all the skills you've read about in all the reviews you've read, become apart of a family of bright, ambitious, driven, and empathic individuals; you'll be one too. If you already are one, you'll be even more of the aforementioned.
Be prepared to start your brand new wonderful life with a brand new wonderful mindset. Bon Voyage! - Ryan TsengSDR • Student • Fellowship • OnlineVerified by LinkedInDec 14, 2019Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Your way into Silicon Valley
Great curriculum with an incredibly supportive staff. SVA will teach you all you have to know to succeed as an SDR including what the role entails, tech tools you'll be using, successes and struggles you'll be going through, and the best strategies to be successful in winning over prospects.
In addition to the curriculum, SVA provides an enormous amount of resources and mentors, so all you're questions and concerns are answered with depth and care.
Theresa TompkinsGraduate • Fellowship • OnlineMar 27, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceSV Academy Experience
I am grateful to have been granted admission and to graduate from the Sales Development Fellowship at SV Academy. This program provided comprehensive coursework and invaluable hands-on experience to prepare me for my role as a Sales Development Representative or Business Develop Representative so that I can be an asset to a Tech Sales Team. This program also offers excellent instructors that provide applicable skills and learnings to the daily life in the SDR/BDR role, class participatio...I am grateful to have been granted admission and to graduate from the Sales Development Fellowship at SV Academy. This program provided comprehensive coursework and invaluable hands-on experience to prepare me for my role as a Sales Development Representative or Business Develop Representative so that I can be an asset to a Tech Sales Team. This program also offers excellent instructors that provide applicable skills and learnings to the daily life in the SDR/BDR role, class participation that keeps you engaged, and fantastic community events to keep you knowledgeable about the current industry trends and news. This is a very intensive experience, so you must consider if you have the time and energy to commit to this program. I participated in the part-time program, and it was very intense but worth it.- Christina CrimSDR • Student • Fellowship • OnlineMar 22, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Life Changing...
If your "Ready" to change your Life... Willing to Learn & Adapt... Committed to Challenging Yourself and Growing as an Individual... This might be the opportunity you've been searching for. #I wish you well. - Amber SandersStudent • OnlineFeb 21, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Horrible experience with SV acadamy
I would not recommend this Academy to anyone. The learning foundation is okay but the professors and getting disbursement for the program is another story. They will not understand situations with getting disbursements from stride if it takes longer than their “ due date” even if it is out of your control. They seem to only care about getting the money asap instead of the success rate. Don’t waste your time. - VictoriaGraduate • Fellowship • OnlineJan 27, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
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I was enrolled in the 4-week full-time program. I was initially skeptical about this program, but after the first day, I knew it would be a good investment of my time and money. Everyone who works there is committed to supporting your journey to becoming an SDR in tech sales. Assignments and expectations were made clear from the beginning. I also appreciate that after the course is over, they assign you a career counsellor to help you navigate the job search, interviews and even negotiat...I was enrolled in the 4-week full-time program. I was initially skeptical about this program, but after the first day, I knew it would be a good investment of my time and money. Everyone who works there is committed to supporting your journey to becoming an SDR in tech sales. Assignments and expectations were made clear from the beginning. I also appreciate that after the course is over, they assign you a career counsellor to help you navigate the job search, interviews and even negotiations upon getting an offer. You can also choose to keep this mentor while working to gain advice on how to get a promotion for example. Overall, a great learning experience. - VivianStudent • Fellowship • OnlineOct 27, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
No Shortcuts!!
What you put in is what you get. I was in the 4-week program and graduating tomorrow. This program immediately challenges your time management skills and willingness to learn so make sure you are prepared. The educators genuinely care about your success and invest their time and energy in providing thoughtful feedback. It's up to you to transform that feedback into action. - Chad Alexander Akpabio WilsonDirector of Business Development • Graduate • Fellowship • OnlineOct 23, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
SV Academy-- The Truth, Period #SomethingSpecial
GENERAL: Founders Rahim and Joel, plus the dedicated SVA team, have really created something special with SV Academy. I say special because it is not merely a program to acquire the requisite skills to hit the ground running in your new role as, in my case, an SDR for Tech Sales, but the mindset and practice to understand what it means to be a professional.
SV achieves this with not only well-organized and impactful learnings, but by providing a whole heap of support,...GENERAL: Founders Rahim and Joel, plus the dedicated SVA team, have really created something special with SV Academy. I say special because it is not merely a program to acquire the requisite skills to hit the ground running in your new role as, in my case, an SDR for Tech Sales, but the mindset and practice to understand what it means to be a professional.
SV achieves this with not only well-organized and impactful learnings, but by providing a whole heap of support, on support, on support-- YOU WILL BE SUPPORTED. Yet, this does not discount the fact that if you do not support yourself by keeping yourself accountable and taking this program SERIOUSLY, you will likely be cut.
As a startup CEO looking to improve my capacity and competence for Tech Sales, I wanted a curriculum up to date with the state of the art, rigor, and a clear path to move from SV Academy into an organization that I could then join for even greater rigor, professional growth, and world class standards. All three of these boxes have been checked.
In short, if you're serious about transitioning into Tech and imbibing in the Silicon Valley spirit of hungry to learn, grow, and quickly generate shared value as a team, then SVA is for you. If not, then there are plenty other programs that can serve to simply introduce you to a new skill set. SVA is for the man or woman who wants to become a world-class professional in the tech industry, and not stop at sales or customer success, but who wishes to grow over and beyond through the course of his or her career and contribution to the technologies that make life on earth better.
PRO: Holistic training: (1) Sales Development (2) Interview and Industry Confidence (3) Professional Development in terms of the most important skill set of any professional in any industry-- Emotional Quality (EQ)-- how you understand yourself and others in the face of challenge and adversity, plus the tools to develop oneself into a consistent winner for ultimate victory no matter what.
CON: Nothing coming to mind quickly enough.
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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?
SV Academy hasn't shared alumni outcomes yet, but one way to determine if a bootcamp is worth it is by reading alumni reviews. 225 SV Academy alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed SV Academy on Course Report - you should start there!
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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Can I read SV Academy reviews?
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.