Interview Kickstart Reviews 

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TrustScore 4 out of 5

4.2

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Looking at 44 reviews, reviewers had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the knowledgeable staff and the comprehensive, well-structured curriculum, noting that interactive live classes and practical assignments significantly improve their professional technical skills. Many people also appreciate the highly supportive instructors, engaging teaching methods, and extensive educational resources easily accessible on the learning portal. Some reviewers were not happy with the sales practices, stating that they felt rushed to commit and make large upfront payments. Additionally, several individuals mentioned encountering frustrating challenges with automated response loops and communication delays when seeking assistance from the customer support team.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I am about half way through my IK experience. This is the second time. The first time (about 6 years ago) it was well worth it. My review on 2026-09-09 is changed from 4 starts... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Modules are designed well. The curriculum is thorough without being bloated. Every concept is broken down clearly. Faculty are very knowledgeable about the topics. One thing that sets Interview Kick... See more

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

Interview Kickstart has a lot of great material to help you prepare for your technical interviews. Everything from Data Structures and Algorithms to System Design as well as other topics depending... 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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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

During my Python classes with Pankaj

During my Python classes with Pankaj, the sessions were excellent. He delivered well-structured presentations and addressed my questions promptly and clearly. The overall program was thoughtfully designed, covering all essential topics in a well-organized manner.

1 May 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Kudos to the IK Team for Outstanding Courses and Support

I just wanted to take a moment to express how much I truly appreciate the platform. I’m a big fan and have already recommended the IK programs to many of my friends. I’m confident that several of them have reached out to you as well.

The course content is outstanding—well-structured, detailed, and clearly explained. A few instructors, in particular, stand out for their exceptional teaching. They go above and beyond by explaining the mathematics behind the concepts, revisiting key ideas repeatedly, extending sessions, and offering personal technical coaching. I really love the approach and structure.

The exercises and assignments are also incredibly helpful, thoroughly covering all the essential topics.

I genuinely appreciate the hard work and dedication from the entire team behind this platform. Keep up the fantastic work!

9 April 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I took the machine-learning specialty…

I took the machine-learning specialty course in 2023. They bombarded me with very high level stuff from leet code. I tried asking for help which they had claimed is always there 24/7 but none was provided. I felt largely disconnected from the coursework. I'll say stay away. This is a sham company. Most 5 star reviews you see aren't real. Don't give them your hard-earned money.

1 April 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Exceptional Guidance

Sneha is my coordinator, and her support has been invaluable in my journey. I find her insights and recommendations extremely valuable, as they have given me greater confidence in my applications and professional presence. Sneha is truly an asset to Interview Kickstart, and I am grateful for her dedication and support.

26 March 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Really rude phone call

I signed up for a webinar at 530 pm. Then got an email it was 830. Then an extremely rude and disrespectful person calls . He was actually bullying me to attend his webinar. Bye

19 March 2025
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I am confident that IK is throwing…

I am confident that IK is throwing every resource at its disposal to game up AIML skills of candidates including onboarding great trainers, career coaches and beyond to help get candidates learn the concepts both breadth and depth wise according to their needs. Snehil provided me great honest feedback on my resume on what is needed to be viewed by companies to short list candidates based on the JD.

14 March 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Intense and thorough interview preperation

I'm using IK to help me get back into job searching shape. Having been a while since I actively searched for a new job. I needed to make sure I was preparing efficiently. IK has absolutely helped guide me to get ready for the interview process. It is a rigorous and sometimes humbling process, but it will get you ready for your next job.

23 February 2025
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Structured and Comprehensive

I enjoyed the learning experience at IK. The instructors are very knowledgeable and the class is interactive. You can schedule coaching sessions in addition to attending other coaching sessions. The operations team is responsive and generally get back to you in reasonable time. I highly recommend this course for those needed structured learning.

22 February 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Interview Kickstart provides a Strong Support and Structured Learning

Interview Kickstart provides a well-structured curriculum and excellent mentor support. Their guidance has helped me improve my technical and problem-solving skills. While I am still working towards cracking top-tier tech interviews, the mock sessions and detailed feedback have been valuable in strengthening my preparation.

The support team is highly responsive, making the overall experience smooth. I appreciate their efforts in helping candidates navigate the interview process effectively.

16 February 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Interview Kickstart has been my guiding…

Interview Kickstart has been my guiding force in stepping up my career toward data science. I am midway through my year-long course, and the structured curriculum, well-paced assignments, and insightful reviews have been instrumental in my learning journey. I especially look forward to the Sunday live classes, where the instructors are not only knowledgeable but also deeply committed to teaching.

The pause periods, mini and capstone projects, and the quick-responsive student support coordinators enhance the experience, while the Uplevel platform provides an extra edge. Altogether, Interview Kickstart feels like the perfect recipe for career success

29 February 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I'm taking the Interview Kickstart ML…

I'm taking the Interview Kickstart ML program. The program is very thorough. Surprisingly, the program accommodates varying backgrounds of varying expertise. The program is well-paced and we cover all the key topics of AI/ML what practical hands-on experience. The instructors are ALL actually leaders in tech companies; they are not professors or academics. I truly recommend this program.

3 February 2025
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