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Interview Kickstart

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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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    Anonymous
    Student • Full Stack Engineering Interview Preparation • San Jose
    Jan 10, 2023
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    Excellent program

    Ik is a great program for someone who wants to fill the gap in their technical skills or crack those difficult coding and system design interviews. If you are ready to put in the hard work, you are only a few months away from your dream job.

    Pros:The support team is very understanding and supportive for extending or pausing the course when needed. This helped me a lot. Thanks IK!
    Cons:I wished there was a group study feature with other students so that you are not always trying...
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    Jan 23, 2023

    Hi there, thank you for your words of appreciation! We are glad to know that you found the program 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.
  • Dithya Sridharan
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    Student • Master Class (Default) Interview Course • San Jose
    Dec 19, 2022
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    IK - great bootcamp for quick ramp up of Algos

    My overall experience at IK has been great, the course content is perfect with lots of deep dive into core concepts. Students get lifetime access which is great! Instructors are very hands on and there is a lot of guidance and the streamlined course structure really helps refresh and ramp up algos knowledge quickly.
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    Dec 21, 2022

    Hi there, thank you for your words of appreciation! Please feel free to reach out to us at operations@interviewkickstart.com if you require our support on anything related to the program. 
  • John
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    Student • San Jose
    Dec 19, 2022
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    Amazing Support Assistance

    The level of support you receive is excellent. Outside from the material itself, the Student Support Advocate that you get paired with who essentially helps clarify any questions or comments you might have has always been extremely helpful in doing anything he or she can do to assist you. I definitely would recommend this level of support to anyone else who is looking for guidance in their learning. 
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    Dec 21, 2022

    Hi there, thank you for your encouraging feedback! We are glad to know that you found the program structure and the support 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.
  • Kaviraj
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    Student • Backend Engineering Interview Preparation • San Jose
    Dec 11, 2022
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    A Good set of instructors, explicit foundational materials, and an active support team

    I am currently a student at @IK, and so far my experience with IK is excellent in terms of instructors, foundational materials, and support. I believe the curriculum is really good thanks to Omkar Deshpande. It is also a good platform to meet good techies from top-tier companies and learn from them, and connect with them, which is one of the best parts for me. Most of the instructors stay for some more time after their classes to answer additional questions students may have technical an...
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    Dec 21, 2022

    Hi there, thank you for your encouraging feedback! We are glad to know that you found the program structure and the support 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.
  • Jayati Burman
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    Graduate • Backend Engineering Interview Preparation • San Jose
    Dec 09, 2022
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    Structured and comprehensive program for interview preparation

    I found the Backend Engineering program at Interview Kickstart to be very helpful in my interview preparation journey. Although it comes with a hefty initial price tag, it pays for itself if you stick with it. If you can afford it, and are looking to improve your interviewing skills in an efficient way, I highly recommend it. I did try other methods of studying for software engineering interviews(Udemy courses, youtube videos, Educative courses, SWE books) but IK worked out best for me a...
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    Dec 26, 2022

    Hi learner, thank you for your words of appreciation! We are glad to know that you found the program structure 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. 
  • Nishith Modi
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    Software engineer • Graduate • Master Class (Default) Interview Course • San Jose
    Dec 08, 2022
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    Great course with a great team!

    This course was really well made, and really helped me understand pattern recognition and how to approach problems when solving them. This is something I was not getting on leetcode at all, and I would end up memorizing more than understanding. It really felt like I hit that light bulb moment of suddenly understanding how the complex topics work, and that got me excited and motivated to keep solving problems on my own. Big shoutout to all the instructors (especially Omkar!) who really he...
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    Dec 26, 2022

    Hi learner, thank you for your words of appreciation! We are glad to know that you found the program 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. 
  • Amin Sobhani
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    Computer Vision Engineer • Student • Master Class (Default) Interview Course • San Jose
    Nov 26, 2022
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    Interview Kickstart

    I recently completed the Interview Kickstart course, and I have to say that I was impressed with the level of detail in the curriculum. The section on algorithms and data structures was particularly well-done, and I found Umkar's lectures to be very helpful. I definitely feel like my problem-solving ability has improved as a result of taking this course. If you're looking for a comprehensive guide to acing your next coding interview, I would highly recommend Interview Kickstart.
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    Dec 05, 2022

    Hi there, thank you for your words of appreciation! We are glad to know that you found the program 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. 
     
  • Dinesh
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    Applicant • Site Reliability Engineering Interview Preparation • San Jose
    Nov 23, 2022
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    Excellent coursework with live classes and mock interviews

    It's been 16 years since I finished college. InteviewKickstart really helped me refresh my Advanced DSA knowledge and understand newer concepts that are more relevant for cracking FAANG interviews. The program is very well structured for freshers as well as experienced ones. Within 6 months I was able to get a good grasp on DSA, system design and domain-specific topics. Live classes from experts in the field are very informative and interactive. The assessment reviews classes that happen...
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    Dec 05, 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. 
     
  • Arvin
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    Graduate • Machine Learning Interview Preparation • San Jose
    Nov 16, 2022
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    Excellent curriculum and supportive team

    They course starts from the basics that are needed for most interviews. On algorithms and data structures it is very comprehensive, there are additional videos on advanced algorithms that when you learn you should even feel confident solving hard leetcode problems. You do need to invest a lot of time.
    Many mock interviews available which is very important. Even if you can solve codes on your own quickly, interview is a totally different thing that you need to practice for.

    Syst...
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    Nov 21, 2022

    Hi there, thank you for your words of appreciation! We are glad to know that you found the program 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. 
  • Krishna V
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    CTO/ C0-Founder • Student • Engineering Manager Interview Preparation • San Jose
    Nov 08, 2022
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    Aashi as a Student success advisor at IK - I would hire her into my company with 5x comp

    IK is still growing in a few parts and is already very strong in a few courses. So be mindful before picking the courses. 
    The course content is good but to get the best out of it, first know your goals(Jobs you are targeting) and then map them to the courses. For example, I underwent a few pain points with the course content, mapped them to my desired jobs in the market, and observed a gap in course content. Still, I needed to catch up by then as I had already joined the program, and...
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    Nov 21, 2022

    Hi there, thank you for your words of appreciation! We are glad to know that you found the program 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.
  • Dayananada Kamalakar
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    Student • Machine Learning Interview Preparation
    Nov 03, 2022
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    Truly Amazing course

    I was apprehensive to join the course based on some of information I had previously. I explored couple of competitors. I have been planning to take the course for last couple of years and I regret that I waited this long to plunge in. IK has extremely well streamlined process right from onboarding to support period. Instructors are top notch, highly qualified and support staff is amazing. Everyone has your best interest in mind. If you are willing to put effort, it is hard work, you will...
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    Nov 21, 2022

    Hi there, thank you for your words of appreciation! We are glad to know that you found the program 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. 
  • Nick
    Anonymous
    Applicant • Cybersecurity Interview Preparation • San Jose
    Oct 31, 2022
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    Awesome program highly recommended

    Aashi from IK Support team understood my requirements and provided me great ideas on how I would get the best out of IK Cloud engineering program. I learnt a lot in AWS cloud which not only helped me in my interview process but also helped me add more value in my day to day job.
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    Nov 21, 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.  
  • Ajit Balaga
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    Software Engineer • Graduate • Backend Engineering Interview Preparation • San Jose
    Oct 31, 2022
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    Highly effective and productive course

    I thoroughly enjoyed going through the interview kickstart course. I learnt a lot of small but significant details related to interviews and problem solving from the instructors in the live class. The experience of learning their thought processes and understanding the why behind solutions was extremely helpful. The behavioral section course was extremely useful for me specially. I put in the effort to learn from the instructors by asking questions and being proactive in classes and it h...
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    Nov 21, 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.
  • Shamthosh Devarajan
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    Student • Backend Engineering Interview Preparation • San Jose
    Oct 29, 2022
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    Excellent Program!

    I entered Interview Kickstart in January 2022.
    I had tried to tackle leetcode and system design on my own but it was
    difficult because there is such a wide breadth of knowledge that you 
    have to know.

    The best part of IK is that they structure everything out for you so you
    don't have to worry about planning everything, half the struggle of 
    studying for big tech is just mapping out what to learn and in what order
    but since IK did that all for me,  I was able to f...
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    Student Experience Team

    Nov 21, 2022

    Hi there, thank you for your words of appreciation! We are glad to know that you found the program structure 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. 
  • Pradyumna Upadhya
    Anonymous
    Firmware Engineer • Graduate • Embedded Software Engineering Interview Preparation • San Jose
    Oct 29, 2022
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    Embedded Bootcamp Review

    Interview Kickstart courses (Algos, Embedded) helped in refreshing and building the foundation required to prepare for interview rounds related to Firmware/Embedded system roles. I would recommend it for a working professional as it gives a structured course/materials(videos+weekly test) and also interview questions discussion helps in understanding the questions from the interviewer's perspective. 
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    Student Experience Team

    Nov 21, 2022

    Hi there, thank you for your words of appreciation! We are glad to know that you found the program structure 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. 
  • Shailesh Kurdekar
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    Student • Engineering Manager Interview Preparation • San Jose
    Oct 04, 2022
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    Great Course!

    The Coding and System design classes were amazing. Instructors were very knowledgable, came well prepared for the session and patiently answered all the questions. Similar feedback about the Behavioral Interview sessions. I thought the managers teaching these sessions had a wealth of real world experience. The course material for the technical stuff itself was very well prepared with the foundational material going into a lot of necessary detail. I felt this was the most valuable part of t...

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    Student Experience Team

    Nov 21, 2022

    Hi there, thank you for your words of appreciation! We are glad to know that you found the program structure and the support from the instructors 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. 
  • Prabhjot Saini
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    Sep 28, 2022
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    SSE

    Interview Kickstart literally kickstarted and organized my preparation. Once I enrolled and started the course, I knew I was on track and making steady progress. Their course material, market research and excellent instructors, were my beckon. The regular simulated tests for each of the topics were very helpful and soon I had calmed my nerves. We also got quick support at all times for any tech or course related issues. 
    The best part was connecting to the actual interviewers during m...
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    Sep 28, 2022

    Hi there, thank you for your words of appreciation! We are glad to know that you found the program structure and course content 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. 
  • Baandu
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    Student • Engineering Manager Interview Preparation • San Jose
    Sep 17, 2022
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    Amazing program

    I took the Interview Kickstart program in August 2022. I have had a 2.5 decade career and have interviewed many a candidate during my time. The course not only was a great refresher to many of the concepts I had learned in Engineering School and as a Graduate student of Computer Science, but it also taught me a whole lot about interviewing and gave me skills that I can use in my job. The content is very good and is taught my knowledgeable staff. There is also a lot of support provided wi...
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    Sep 21, 2022

    Hi there, thank you for your words of appreciation! We are glad to know that you found our program 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. 
     
  • Naga Anudeep Amancharla
    Anonymous
    Graduate • Android Engineering Interview Preparation • San Jose
    Sep 12, 2022
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    One stop place to nail coding interviews

    Before joining IK, I struggled to identify pattern to solve algo problems and no idea about how to start my preparation for Tier1 companies. Even solved problem seemed to be new when I tried to attempt again, due lack of knowledge on different algorithms.   
    Interview kick start helped me to overcome above problems, I saw improvement in me to solve problems on my own using techniques and methodology provided by IK foundation materials and live classes.   
    Domain specific program he...
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    Sep 25, 2022

    Hi there, thank you for your words of appreciation! We are glad to know that you found the program 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. 
  • M
    Anonymous
    Applicant • Machine Learning Interview Preparation • San Jose
    Sep 12, 2022
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    The interview Kickstart program has been very useful for me to cover gaps in my knowledge as I navigated myself through a career change. They start from the fundamentals and help work your way up. In general,  it is expected of you to work independently however the course structure and tutors help organize yourself as you will have to be the main motivator behind the effort. It is important to have an attitude that you are learning instead of just passing an exam as it will help you gene...
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    Sep 12, 2022

     
    Hi there, thank you for your encouraging feedback! We are glad to know that you found the program structure 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. 

Interview Kickstart Alumni Outcomes

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$500 Interview Kickstart Scholarship

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Offer is only valid for new applicants. Applicants who have already submitted an application cannot claim this scholarship. This scholarship cannot be combined with other offers. No eligibility restrictions.

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  • LEVELUP: Guided interview prep to level up into a Tier-1 company (Online)
  • EdgeUp - Applied GenAI + Interview Preparation (Online)

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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?

Interview Kickstart costs around $199.

What courses does Interview Kickstart teach?

Interview Kickstart offers courses like Ace your Mock Interview, Advanced Data Science Course, Advanced Machine Learning Course, Advanced MLOps Course and 20 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. 341 Interview Kickstart alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Interview Kickstart on Course Report - you should start there!

Is Interview Kickstart legit?

We let alumni answer that question. 341 Interview Kickstart alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Interview Kickstart and rate their overall experience a 4.76 out of 5.

Does Interview Kickstart offer scholarships or accept the GI Bill?

Yes, Course Report is excited to offer an exclusive Interview Kickstart scholarship for $500 off tuition!

Can I read Interview Kickstart reviews?

You can read 341 reviews of Interview Kickstart on Course Report! Interview Kickstart alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Interview Kickstart and rate their overall experience a 4.76 out of 5.

Is Interview Kickstart accredited?

While bootcamps must be approved to operate, accreditation is relatively rare. Interview Kickstart doesn't yet share information about their accreditation status.

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