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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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  • VR
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    Applicant • Engineering Manager Interview Preparation • San Jose
    Sep 05, 2022
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    IK - Highly recommended

    I have taken boot camp training sessions with IK in 2021/2022. After being with the same company as EM for years, my tech skills started softening out, and I wasn't ready to face interview questions in management and tech areas. Though I went through the route of self prep, I lost a few interviews as I could not provide answers that interviewers were expecting. 
    With that experience, I researched a few companies who could provide me the training to update skills ...
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    Sep 22, 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. 

  • Rohit
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    Full Stack Engineering Interview Preparation • San Jose
    Sep 03, 2022
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    Awesome experience for FAANG+ prep

    Started my prep for FAANG+ interview and had awesome experience during the course completion .Proper materials, online classes , technical doubt clearing session and OMKAR DESHPANDE Sir . He is too good with his way of explanations and problem solving technique.
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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 curriculum 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. 
  • Arbas
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    Student • Product Management Interview Preparation • San Jose
    Aug 22, 2022
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    Product Management

    It was amazing taking the program with IK. The instructors are very knowledgable and experienced. The staff is friendly and supportive.
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    Student Experience Team

    Nov 22, 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. 
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous
    Staff Engineer • Applicant • Backend Engineering Interview Preparation • San Jose
    Aug 17, 2022
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    Interview Prep Platform

    Attended Interview Kickstart for preparation of tech interviews, this is a great platform for people who are planning to take tech interviews.  
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    Nov 22, 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. 
  • Divya
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    Sr. Data Architrect • Data Engineering Interview Preparation • San Jose
    Aug 10, 2022
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    Data Engineering Course

    IK is a fantastic foundation for not just people who are looking for jobs, but also for people who would like to perform well in their current job.  They sharpen your technical , Non technical, functional and all skills required to get into FAANG companies. I have not seen a structure so meticulous and concise. The curriculum is spot on and it caters to all areas of IT. IK will definitely make a master out of you and makes you very confident. Instead of asking questions to multiple folks...
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    Nov 22, 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.
  • Yuvaraj
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    Aug 09, 2022
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    Backend Engineer

    Hi 
    I always struggled with interview questions. I struggle with Leetcode questions, strategizing my interview preparation, understanding all sorts of algorithm problems, and understanding how system design even works. This lead me to a couple years of continuously being rejected by top tech companies(amazon,Google). Most online materials are not really good and to get access to receiving help from a FAANG engineer attuned to the interview process is difficult. Interview Kickstart hel...
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    Nov 22, 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. 
  • Rupinder Guron
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    Aug 08, 2022
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    100 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.
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    Oct 10, 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. 
  • Shalvi
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    Applicant • San Jose
    Aug 06, 2022
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    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...
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    Student Experience Team

    Oct 10, 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. 
  • Rajas Sanjay Ubhare
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    Software Engineer
    Jul 19, 2022
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    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.
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    Student Experience Team

    Oct 10, 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.
  • Sammy
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    Jul 18, 2022
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    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.
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    Student Experience Team

    Oct 10, 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. 
  • Thuc Nguyen
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    Student • Backend Engineering Interview Preparation • San Jose
    Jul 15, 2022
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    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...
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    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 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. 
  • Ebin
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    Jul 04, 2022
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    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. 
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    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 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. 
  • Chintan  Shah
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    Student • Engineering Manager Interview Preparation • San Jose
    Jun 26, 2022
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    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...
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    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. 
  • Maharajan
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    Jun 24, 2022
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    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...
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    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. 
  • Sajitha
    Anonymous
    Software Engineer • Student • Machine Learning Interview Preparation • San Jose
    Jun 22, 2022
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    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...
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    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. 
  • Ajay
    Anonymous
    Full Stack Engineering Interview Preparation • San Jose
    Jun 15, 2022
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    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.
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    Student Experience Team

    Oct 11, 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. 
  • IB
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    Jun 07, 2022
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    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...
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    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. 
  • Ramesh
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    Jun 05, 2022
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    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 ...
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    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 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. 
  • Sovan Kishan Rath
    Anonymous
    SWE (Amazon) • Student • Backend Engineering Interview Preparation • San Jose
    May 25, 2022
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    I believe this course would air to the prep for Technical interviews . Rather than cramming leetcode , people should invest in interview kickstart to significantly boost their chances of cracking technical interviews. 
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    Student Success Advocate of Interview Kickstart

    Student Experience Team

    Oct 10, 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. 
  • cyan
    Anonymous
    Student • Master Class (Default) Interview Course • San Jose
    May 24, 2022
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    Best course to

    Interview Kickstart offers the best online learning for algorithm/data structure. The materials are taught like a story; easy to digest and enjoyable to go through (Kudos to Omkar). The instructors provide guidance on the thought process on how to come up with a solution during lecture and also when answering questions we ask. They have drop in technical coaching sessions everyday but I personally like sending questions/code through email and the instructors usually respond within the sa...
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    Student Success Advocate of Interview Kickstart

    Student Experience Team

    Oct 06, 2022

    Hi there, thank you for your words of appreciation! We are glad to know that you found the program and the support received 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. 

Interview Kickstart Alumni Outcomes

Interview Kickstart Scholarships

$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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