Interview Kickstart Reviews 518

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.6

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Reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the platform for its structured programs, live classes, and comprehensive curriculum, which are designed to upskill careers and prepare individuals for interviews, including those at FAANG companies. The instructors, often industry professionals, are highlighted for their expertise, professionalism, and ability to explain complex concepts clearly. The support teams are frequently commended for their responsiveness, helpfulness, and efficiency in resolving issues. However, some customers also noted dissatisfaction with the customer service, mentioning unaddressed survey feedback and a lack of follow-up. A few reviewers reported issues with the sales process, with some customers feeling it was overly persistent, and concerns were raised regarding the fulfillment of certain commitments or program enrollments. There were also concerns about the quality of some instructors and mock interviewers, with some feeling they were not qualified or from FAANG companies, and a few instances of support tickets being closed without resolution or inconsistent guidance.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

IK has the best platform to upskill your career. The live classes and coaches are phenomenal and very professional. They have structured program where you can join live classes, do offline practice... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

* Course content * Ready to code and test notebooks * Recorded videos of sessions if you miss * Quizes * Code Challenges * Interactive sessions Nice to have: * What's App communication on... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My journey with IK is really amazing. Their courses are very well curated and the instructors are just awesome. Special mention to the mock interviews where you get extraordinary feedback which helps... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It was a great learning experience. The Course was well structured and content was of great quality. The instructors were expert on the given topics and provided insights on industry trends. Projects... See more


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Interview Kickstart is a part-time, 12-15 week online interview training platform that helps software engineers nail technical interviews at FAANG (Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Netflix, Google) and Tier-1 companies. Interview Kickstart helps students strengthen their programming fundamentals and become better engineers in the process, thereby equipping them with the right set of skills required to crack tough technical interviews at top companies. Based on a student’s career path, they can choose from 18 different domain-specific courses. The course curriculum covers Data Structures and Algorithms, Distributed Systems, Design, Domain-Specific Concepts, and Behavioral Interviews. Students will receive support with optimizing their LinkedIn profile and leveraging LinkedIn to land FAANG interviews. Interview Kickstart gives students expert support with salary negotiation to land bigger and more lucrative offers, mock interviews with industry experts and FAANG hiring managers, one-on-one mentor sessions with technical leads and hiring managers from FAANG companies, and 18 domain courses that specialize in the highest-paying domains. The highlight of Interview Kickstart’s program is the technical interview prep. Interview Kickstart’s team of 500+ instructors are hiring managers, technical leads, and hiring committee members at FAANG and Tier-1 companies. Being closely acquainted with the hiring process at top tech companies, these instructors know precisely what recruiters are looking for while hiring candidates. This gives students an edge and sets them up for success at highly competitive and challenging technical interviews at FAANG+ companies. After course completion, Interview Kickstart students receive an extended 6-month support period. During the support period, students can retake classes, schedule mock interviews with domain experts, have one-on-one sessions with instructors from FAANG companies, get support with optimizing their LinkedIn profile and resume, and land interviews through Interview Kickstart’s wide network of alums. Since 2014, Interview Kickstart has trained over 13,500 engineers for the toughest tech interviews. Interview Kickstart alums receive multiple lucrative offers from top companies, including FAANG, Microsoft, Uber, Lyft, LinkedIn, Twitter, VMware, and more. In 2021, Interview Kickstart graduates received an average salary increase of 53%.


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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Ulevel's guidance in selecting correct pathway

My experience being a conglomeration of different skill sets, I was unsure what would be the correct job track for me. Uplevel coach Yugun helped me understand my correct fit for job role . Also, Uplevel patiently helped me navigate through 3 different tracks and extend my support period as I was unable to use the expert hours within my actual end of support period . I am finally following the correct pathway.

25 July 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great detailed videos ..Great…

Great detailed videos ..Great instructors..have to put in effort to get most outcomes..They have various domains and there is ample guidance and materials available.Able to get good mentoring too

24 July 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

InterviewKickstart programs

InterviewKickstart offers a well-structured and comprehensive program that effectively prepares candidates for technical interviews. The curriculum progresses logically from fundamentals to advanced topics, and is delivered by experienced instructors from top tech companies. The platform provides invaluable resources such as mock interviews that simulate real-world scenarios, one-on-one coaching tailored to individual needs, and detailed feedback on weekly assignments to ensure continuous improvement. It also includes behavioral interview preparation, career support with resume and LinkedIn reviews, and access to a strong peer network. Additionally, the flexibility to revisit recorded sessions and the focus on real interview patterns make the program especially effective and practical for serious job seekers.

23 July 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had a truly fantastic experience with…

I had a truly fantastic experience with IK! The mentors were exceptional, and the learning journey was perfectly designed. The interactive, case-study-based sessions were a highlight. I'd absolutely recommend IK to anyone.

23 July 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great program - Gateway to tech interviews!

IK course is great and covers lot of ground right from the introductory level up to great details of software engineering in Tech. The foundation material is really setting stone, and helps candidates in great deal who are not from pure computer science background. Its like having years of computer science engineering packed into few months with details that matters most for the tech interviews.
It covers from basics to advanced level concepts for all aspects of tech interviews like coding, system design and behavioral interviews. The uplevel platform is really designed well to keep track of progress, scheduling mocks, practice, expert connect and they have really great support and ops teams.

20 July 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Product management course

The system design course so far is very comprehensive. The advantage that you get during the mocks with senior resources is that you understand how to tackle the product questions at senior rounds(not just execution based but those on vision, company strategy and behavioral much better). These questions are generally asked and a candidate is grilled in deep for senior roles.

Besides using the course just for interviews the depth of the content and the detailed explanation puts you in a position where you start understanding most of the regular architectures pretty easily in day to day work. Since this is a very important skillset for platform product managers i would strongly recommend the course for any aspiring Technical PM.

19 July 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had a great experience with IK

I had a great experience with Interview Kickstart. The trainers were knowledgeable and covered all the key content thoroughly. The operations team was responsive and resolved any issues promptly. Overall, a well-structured and supportive program.

19 July 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great structure, material and experts

The way the ML SwitchUP course structure has been curated and structured is very good. Also the ability to clarify doubts through XpertConnect live video sessions has been a boon. Great subject matter experts.
Most of the live lectures are also reinforced with multiple lectures by other instructors. This allows us to experience the understanding from the perspectives of multiple experts. It's a commendable gesture. Also IK support has been extremely prompt and helpful on every occasion that I can recall.
Overall I am quite happy with my decision to upskill with IK.
But, beware - there is a lot of ground to cover. That is not easy. We are getting all the support, but still coping up with the pace can be a challenge.That is the challenge. A lot of ground needs to be covered. One needs to devote at-least 10 hours a week on top of the classes - if not more.

18 July 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

IK experience

I liked the content of videos . Each video is more detailed explanation of every concept. Same concept has been explained by more than one lecturer.
The support team has been very professional and reached out within the SLA's whenever I raised a support ticket.

17 July 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Interview Kickstart Simplifies the Hard Stuff

Interview Kickstart does an excellent job at breaking down complex technical concepts and making them easy to grasp. The instructors are top-notch and really help you decipher the recurring patterns that appear in coding interviews. What I appreciated the most was how they didn't just throw problems at you—they taught you how to think through them strategically. The structured approach and in-depth explanations made a huge difference in my preparation. Highly recommend for anyone serious about leveling up their interview game!

11 July 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was in the tech industry for almost…

I was in the tech industry for almost 11 years and took a break in my career for almost 4 years and started preparing for the interviews. With the help of IK's curated program, live classes and XpertConnect program all my doubts were clarified and I was able to land in a job with almost 100% of hike.
Thank you IK.

14 July 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing pathway to land into leading companies

My journey with IK is really amazing. Their courses are very well curated and the instructors are just awesome. Special mention to the mock interviews where you get extraordinary feedback which helps in cracking interviews. also their customer service is really good where every query of yours will be addressed in a very swift manner.

13 July 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A motivating and positively challenging learning experience for engineers aiming for a career switch up.

The course materials on DSA, system design were easy to follow with a progressive level of difficulty. The challenges in the question sets are well paced, for a software engineer brushing up on these topics after a break. A couple of sessions on design rounds could have been done better. It felt like a lot of time was spent on candidates giving very diverse answers, rather than the instructor taking over at some point and explaining what would be the best or next closest way to answer in real interviews. The machine learning notes and lectures are well prepared too. To the extent that I have used the support materials and mock interviews, I found the content and the experience to satisfy my expectations quite well. The feedback from the interviewers was all valuable, and I will continue to work on it, going forward in my interviews.

12 July 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Interview Kickstart’s UpLevel program

Interview Kickstart’s UpLevel program was a great help in my preparation for Backend engineering interviews. The live classes were well-structured and led by experienced instructors from tier 1 orgs. Also they provide technical doubt resolution sessions whenever you are stuck. Great coverage in terms of different interview types (DSA,Sys Design,Behavioral).

12 July 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Prep Program for Landing Top Tech Offers

Interview Kickstart has been incredibly helpful in providing a structured and comprehensive approach to technical interview preparation. The curriculum is well-designed, and the instructors are experienced and supportive. I especially appreciated the focus on mock interviews and feedback, which really helped boost my confidence. Highly recommend for anyone serious about landing top tech roles!

11 July 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The course was extremely helpful in…

The course was extremely helpful in building my confidence and sharpening my problem-solving skills for technical interviews. The structured curriculum, mock interviews, and personalized feedback made a big difference in my preparation. I would highly recommend Interview Kickstart to anyone aiming for top tech roles.

10 July 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have about 11 years of experience in…

I have about 11 years of experience in the tech industry and I was looking for a job switch. IKR has a very structured program, and helped with my interview prep streamlining it the efficient way, which helped me to stay engaged when compared to self studying. It also has provided me with resources to learn and prepare according to industry standards.

10 July 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Jump start your Applied Gen AI Journey

* Course content
* Ready to code and test notebooks
* Recorded videos of sessions if you miss
* Quizes
* Code Challenges
* Interactive sessions

Nice to have:
* What's App communication on
1) Upcoming Classes
2) Daily tracker with the current weeks course items to be completed and completed. also progress of the student

9 July 2025
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