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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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  • harsha
    Anonymous
    Feb 04, 2022
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    Best course for Interview prep!

    IK program is a great way to prepare for interviews while working full-time. It provides an efficient schedule, focuses on the important aspects of interviews and adds structure to the preparation. The instructors are experienced and have a knack for teaching. Mock interviews are the most helpful part of the entire curriculum. I found out exactly what I did wrong before interviewing in the real world. 
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    Student Experience Team

    Oct 03, 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. 
  • Karthick
    Anonymous
    Jan 31, 2022
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    Definite Uplevel!

    I joined IK to move to a Tier 1 company. But after joining I felt I was missing a lot with my skills and decided to take the curriculum purely for learning and fun . After completion of program, I definitely feel like up-leveled in terms of my problem solving skills, design skills, soft skills and also from understanding the industry/career trends at large. This reflects on me at my current company and I feel like I would be ready next time to nail a Tier 1 company with some minor refres...
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    Student Success Advocate of Interview Kickstart

    Student Experience Team

    Oct 06, 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. 
  • Rahul
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    Jan 24, 2022
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    Excellent program for working professional looking to uplift their career by getting into FAANG

    I started with IK in Feb 2021 with master class program. The curriculum is planned very well and covers all the basics of the programming, algorithms and system design. Specially the Omkar’s foundation videos are world class and provide very good foundation before the live class problem solving session. The program is very well planned coding followed by Scalable Systems followed by Career development and interview strategies. Also the technical and career coaching available during suppo...
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    Student Success Advocate of Interview Kickstart

    Student Experience Team

    Oct 06, 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. 
  • Uphaar Goyal
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    Senior software engineer • Graduate
    Jan 24, 2022
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    Great Coding Bootcamp !

    I am thankful to IK for the wonderful coding bootcamp that they provided. Without their guidance in DS & Algorithms it would have been impossible to crack technical interviews. 
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    Student Success Advocate of Interview Kickstart

    Student Experience Team

    Oct 03, 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. 
  • Prakash R
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    Master Class (Default) Interview Course • San Jose
    Dec 29, 2021
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    Master Class(Coding,Sys Design and Behavioral))

    The best part of the program was the structured approach to brush up the coding topics with a focus on breadth initially. The mock interviews helped a lot in getting honest feedback and practice especially with time constraints. The ad hoc sessions during the support period was great in learning new topics.
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    Student Success Advocate of Interview Kickstart

    Student Experience Team

    Oct 05, 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. 
  • Gayathri
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    Dec 11, 2021
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    Organized way to prepare for FAANG

    I am an Engineering Director today and I was a bit apprehensive initially about the curriculum helping me secure a management position in FAANG. Nevertheless, after listening to Omkar's approach to teaching algorithms, I decided to pursue the course anyway. I really liked the idea of time-boxing the preparation to two months. I should say, I progressively fell in love with the way the coding material was presented. Every topic built upon the previous and it was clear that IK had a winnin...
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    Oct 05, 2022

    Hi there, thank you for your words of appreciation! We are glad to know that you found the program and the guidance 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. 
  • Nitish Goel
    Anonymous
    Graduate • Data Structures and Algorithms Interview Bootcamp • San Jose
    Nov 22, 2021
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    Best Investment Ever

    IK is worth every penny. Their curriculum is structured really well. The classroom learning + weekly tests laid a pretty good technical foundation for me. Furthermore, through their mock tests, I was able to get to valuable feedback (from experienced interviewers) to iron out the chinks in my armour. I could see a noticeable difference in my interviewing skills after undertaking the program, was able to land a job at a top notch tech company. The program can be grueling, but if you do yo...
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    Student Experience Team

    Oct 05, 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. 
  • Ian Hwang
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    Software Engineer • Graduate
    Nov 18, 2021
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    Great curriculum!

    I attended IK and I've got a lot of knowledges and helps enough to get in Microsoft. Their curriculum(algorithms and data structures) is organized very well and explanations are so helpful. And mock interviews and the feedbacks helped me a lot. They add additional classes more and more. It was worth it!
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    Student Success Advocate of Interview Kickstart

    Student Experience Team

    Oct 05, 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. 
  • Kalagee
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    Student • Data Structures and Algorithms Interview Bootcamp • San Jose
    Nov 18, 2021
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    Holistic approach to career development

    I joined IK in midst of pandemic . While I really would have been benefitted from in person classes , I think It was a one of the best courses I have attended. Lecturers are super professional and love to teach. SOme of the algorithms lectures were eye opening for me as to how lecturers changes the way I thought about a problem. The lecturers are best of the best in their fields. I love how they have resume services and guidance coach as well.  Taking IK course gives a 10000 ft overview ...
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    Student Experience Team

    Oct 05, 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. 
  • SA
    Anonymous
    Nov 13, 2021
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    Great Experience - IK

    IK has been an amazing experience, the course, technical teachers and career coaches certainly put a lot of effort to guide and help. A lot of hard work is required at times to catch up with the curriculum which is in-depth and fast-paced. The faculty is extremely knowledgeable and highly invested in the overall journey and the success of the candidate.

    One of the great things is the IK team is very supportive and easily reachable. All I can say IK team leaves no stone unturned to...
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    Student Success Advocate of Interview Kickstart

    Student Experience Team

    Oct 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. 
  • Aparna Ravi
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    Software Engineer
    Nov 09, 2021
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    I had good experience with Interview Kickstart and Highly recommend it.

    The structured curriculum helps you create a plan, rather than just randomly solving leetcode problems. Good and experienced instructors, very supportive staff. If someone is looking to improve algorithm or interview skills, they should definitely consider using Interview Kickstart and Highly recommend.
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    Student Success Advocate of Interview Kickstart

    Student Experience Team

    Oct 05, 2022

    Hi there, thank you for your words of appreciation! We are glad to know that you found 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. 
  • Kishore Iyer
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    Student • Master Class (Default) Interview Course • San Jose
    Nov 04, 2021
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    Best CS education out there!

    • I started IK in April 2021 after a lot of thought and research. After the first introductory call with the founders, I did have sticker shock. But, I went ahead with it after talking to alumni (IK made it easy to do so). Also, it was fairly easy to get my credit card provider to give me a low interest rate to pay for the class over a period of time. 
    • After the first lecture, I realized it is up there among the best investments you can make in yourself as a programmer...
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    Student Success Advocate of Interview Kickstart

    Student Experience Team

    Oct 05, 2022

    Hi there, thank you for your encouraging feedback! We are glad to know that you found the program structure, the instructors, the curriculum, and the support from your SSA 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. 
  • Pra
    Anonymous
    Master Class (Default) Interview Course • San Jose
    Nov 04, 2021
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    Sr. Software Engg

    I highly recommend this course to whoever wants to up level career in software world. It is not just about finding a new job with more compensation but even with if you want to stay with your current employer and improve your skill, this is a right choice. 

    Course is well structured which includes data structure, algorithms, system design and behavioral. Instructors and supports staffs are excellent. 
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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 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.
  • Anush
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    Nov 03, 2021
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    SDE

    Overall the course was great. It helped me shape my thought process on not just data structures and system design but also on behavioral topics. The course was shaped to cover topics on very niche topics but the content that was gradually added helped  with the software engineering interview process. Specifically Omkar's foundational and adhoc floaters which helped develop intuition and template around the problems. A suggestion to future learners would be to utilize the resources that a...
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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 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 
  • S M
    Anonymous
    Software Engineer • Applicant • San Jose
    Oct 28, 2021
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    Helped me reach where I wanted to go

    There's no a single thing that fits everyone's needs out there. IK had helped me with not just improving my technical knowledge but also gain confidence to attend the likes of Google and Facebook. There is the technical side of IK that is very well structured for everyone to gain knowledge while solving problems and learning about the nuance details about how to think Programatically. Beyond the technical knowledge, IK helped me with prioritizing my interviews, guided me with interviewin...
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    Student Success Advocate of Interview Kickstart

    Student Experience Team

    Sep 27, 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. 
  • Sridhar Jonnalagadda
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    Staff Engineer • Student
    Oct 19, 2021
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    Career guidance service

    IK has four strong pillars. Foundations videos go broad and deep. They teach concepts. Live sessions reinforce the concepts with concrete examples. Tests (practice and timed), they provide the practice required to perform in interviews. The most important of all is getting the feedback on your journey. That is mock interviews. The recipe to make oneself successful in next career move is packed into this course. Of course practice and following through curriculum is the key. The support p...
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    Student Experience Team

    Sep 27, 2022

    Hi there, thank you for your encouraging feedback! We are glad to know that you found the curriculum and the support from the team 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. 
  • Autumn Estate
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    Sep 28, 2020
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    Eng leader

    IkWeb courses are great and teachers are fantastic. Because of this  I was able to get multiple offers from FAANG companies  in less than 6 months , post finishing the course.  I would highly recommend this course .
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    Student Experience Team

    Sep 27, 2022

    Hi there, thank you for your encouraging feedback! We are glad to know that you found 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. 
  • Bay Area Tech
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    Student • Data Structures and Algorithms Interview Bootcamp • San Jose
    Sep 23, 2020
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    Great Interview prep for FAANG companies

    Helped me land a job at a FAANG company. The Instructors and course material are excellent.
    I did not use any other prep including Leet Code, as the Interview Kickstart course is complete.
    Spend 2-3 months of dedicated time on the course and you will see big changes in your career.
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    Student Success Advocate of Interview Kickstart

    Student Experience Team

    Sep 27, 2022

    Hi there, thank you for your encouraging feedback! We are glad to know that you found the instructors 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. 
  • Shweta
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    Mar 11, 2020
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    Doubled my salary after completing the course

    I joined Interview Kickstart in June 2019. In 2018, I decided I wanted to find better opportunities so I started leetcoding. After solving 50-60 problems, I realized I am not getting any better and merely solving problems in an unstructured way which was not helping. I lost the rhythm and stopped preparing. I work full time and I am a mother of a toddler; so I was looking for some guidance who will help me with this entire journey.

    I joined Interview Kickstart out of desperation a...
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    Student Success Advocate of Interview Kickstart

    Student Experience Team

    Sep 27, 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. 

  • ABDULLAH
    Anonymous
    Software developer • Student • Data Structures and Algorithms Interview Bootcamp • San Jose
    Feb 11, 2019
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    Low quality

    I have joined their courses and I can say it didn't help me at all. They just solve the problems which already exist in youtube. Don't waste your time and money

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    Soham of Interview Kickstart

    Founder

    May 16, 2019

    Hello stranger, thank you for taking time and speaking your mind. 

    I don't even know if you are a real student of ours, but in the small chance that you are, here are some thoughts:

    Youtube is the largest textbook in the world today. You're right - whatever we (or really any bootcamp here) teach or solve or espouse, can be found on Youtube. If that is your preferred method of learning, then I congratulate you - you have found something that works for you. 

    At the same time, let us appreciate that a deep, structured, rigorous pathway with relevant people in a defined timeline, can also be appropriate for some people. Those are the candidates we have served so far and served well (see other reviews). In fact we are proud to count nearly 2000 really smart software engineers across the planet as our alums. 

    Note that if you had simply talked to us about this before the program, we could have built a much better understanding of what you need and what we have/had. Hoping we can do that now?

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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