Spring 2026 Cohorts Open

Your career doesn't
have to stay where
it is.

Ascend is a vocational training program in Cambridge, MA that turns career changers into hired professionals — in 10 to 16 weeks.

No experience required. Financing & ISA options available.

2,400+
Graduates
180+
Employers
94%
Placement rate
42%
Avg salary increase

Three tracks. One goal.

Each program is designed around employer demand — what companies actually hire for, not what looks good on a syllabus.

12 weeks Hybrid

Digital Marketing & Analytics

Master data-driven marketing — from campaign strategy to Google Analytics, social media, and paid advertising.

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16 weeks Online

Full-Stack Web Development

Build production-ready applications with modern JavaScript, React, Node.js, and cloud deployment.

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10 weeks Hybrid

UX/UI Design Professional

From user research to high-fidelity prototypes — learn the complete design process used by top studios.

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What our graduates say

"I went from barista to developer in 4 months. The career support didn't end at graduation — my coach helped me negotiate a salary 15% above the initial offer."

M
Marcus Johnson
Jr. Developer at HubSpot
Web Development

"The curriculum was built around real campaigns, not textbook theory. By week 6 I was running A/B tests that actually shipped."

P
Priya Sharma
Marketing Analyst at Wayfair
Digital Marketing

"The portfolio project alone got me three interviews. Having a real case study from a real company made all the difference."

E
Elena Rodriguez
UX Designer at Toast
UX/UI Design

Ready to make the change?

Applications are free, take 10 minutes, and don't require any technical background. We'll schedule a conversation to find the right program for you.

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