Avocademy

I started with the Google certificate first but needed a bit more guidance so I signed up for Avocademy foundations instead. Honestly, it's a very solid foundation program, especially the mentor support and feedback that do provide a more in-depth understanding if you are having trouble with certain topics. The Speaker series and office hours they provide were exceptionally educational. 
Though, the only negative I want to point out is that there is a chance of running into misunderstandings in the wireframe part of the program with mentors in explaining your design. Luckily, the program is very receptive to feedback and makes improvements to better students' experience constantly. The curriculum is pretty fast-paced if you are also working full-time. It took me a total of 6 months to finish the program, and I struggled hard during the first few months since I was working full-time. Overall, I learned a lot and the program set me up to pursue UX/UI further. 

 The Avocademy UX/UI foundations course is an excellent and accessible introduction to UX design, surpassing self-led online courses in terms of mentorship and structured learning. Having tried both approaches, I found that the guidance from mentors and the pressure to complete projects and assignments on time created a conducive learning environment, particularly for newcomers exposed to a wealth of information in a new field. This course serves as an ideal opportunity to gauge one's interest and aptitude in UX design and offers invaluable insights, even for those not pursuing design specifically. Continually refining itself to enhance student learning and relationships, the course boasts exceptional grace, patience, and expertise, providing an inviting introduction to the world of UX. The Avocademy experience has had a significant impact on my career direction, with the completion of this milestone being a tremendous asset in my professional journey. 

I used Avocademy's Foundations program as my starting point for learning UX design. The program provides a great background on best practices and patterns, with a variety of materials such as videos and articles that provide a broad perspective. The assignments allow ample room to practice and apply what you learn. The mentorship is critical here - receiving immediate feedback after assignments and along the way helps fine-tune your knowledge base and contextualize what you're learning. While sometimes the feedback can be very picky, it shows itself by getting a big return on the end design. I gained a lot of confidence throughout the program by going through the revision process and learning how to present myself to design mentors. I even remain connected with a few of those mentors outside of the program.

The Career Jumpstart program (different from Foundations) is even cooler, with the chance to work with real clients and teams of other students. It seems daunting at first, but once you get going you realize how much you actually know and how prepared you are to tackle UX projects.

I recently finished foundations awhile back. It started when I was looking into starting a career transition. That’s when I found Avocademy through research. I was really looking into finding a more fulfilling career. The course materials are thorough and easily to understand. Foundations definitely prepared me to get an understanding of what UX/UI is all about.

Key Takeaways from Foundations:
1. The mentors are there to assist you whenever you are feeling stuck or confused
2. The 1 on 1 mentor sessions really do help and assist you when you need the guidance to move onto other course materials
3. The program is really what you make out of it and your dedication to it
4. With all the learnings it really sets you up for success whether or not you come from a background in UX/UI design 
5. Actually one of the-more affordable online bootcamps out there. 

Overall, it was a great learning experience! And I definitely feel I gained a ton of learnings that would set me up for success! I recommended everyone to join if they are looking for a rewarding experience. There is also career jumpstart where they assist you for a job search which is very useful if you got no connections or network in this field

I recently completed the UX/UI Foundations course and am now in the Career Jumpstart program at this bootcamp, and I have to say that it has been a truly wonderful experience. The resources provided by the bootcamp have been invaluable in helping me make the transition into UX, and I feel like I've learned so much already.

The instructors are knowledgeable and supportive, and they really go out of their way to make sure that everyone in the program is getting the help they need. The curriculum is well-structured and engaging, and I appreciate how much effort has gone into creating a truly immersive and effective learning experience.

Overall, I would highly recommend this bootcamp to anyone looking to break into the field of UX. It teaches you everything you need to know to get started, and it provides you with the resources and support you need to succeed. Thank you to everyone at the bootcamp for such an amazing experience!"

Full disclosure: I completed Avocademy's UX/UI Foundations bootcamp prior to completing their Career Jumpstart (CJ)  program. This review will relate primarily towards my experience for CJ!

I can only speak to my experience but to start, I completed Avocademy's ux/ui foundations bootcamp then applied to CJ. In order to be accepted, you have to be able to complete a design challenge and explain your thought process along with mentors taking your portfolio into consideration. I was accepted into CJ and began my journey on January 2, 2023. 

CJ is split into 3 phases: phase 1 is introductory modules as well as design practice thru Figma, phase 2 (my personal favorite) was where students got to work with real life clients on real life projects, and phase 3 is the job searching phase.  Phase 1 is pretty self-explanatory - they wanted us to brush up on best practices by reading articles/watching videos/completing design practice activities.  Phase 2 was my favorite part because I was able to actually get real life experience working on client products! I completed 2 client projects on teams of 5, where I was a team lead for one of them. (Pro tip: apply to be a team lead - recruiters and hiring managers love the experience!) This gave me a great insight to see what it'd be like to work in an agile setting with cross functional collaboration teams (designers/pm/developers/stakeholders). This was just a truly unique experience that I don't think I could've gotten anywhere else. Phase 3 was an interesting one for me because I lucked out. I ended up finiding my job about 3 weeks into my job search and the hiring manager loved me so much they ended up offering me the top of the pay range for the job! 

All in all, without this program that Maca and Alex have built with their own hands, I don't think I would've been prepared enough to make this career change within 8 months. The endless support I received from mentors and peers alike helped motivate me throughout both of these bootcamps. While 8 months seems like a short time, I had to put in countless hours of hardwork to make something I'm proud of. If you have the money, time, and are willing to put in the effort, I say you take the chance to break into ux/ui design by joining these bootcamps!!

Recently paid $1900 dollars for this program and then fell sick and wound up in hospital. When I tried to resume my courses- didn’t even get past 2 courses- they locked me out and said they would not adjust program despite medical records/evidence.

Not only did I waste so much money on this, but the staff was so rude and money hungry they didn’t care. It would’ve taken nothing for them to let me do the program I paid for but they refused. I am warning everyone of this horrible experience and money wasted on this non accredited fake program. Literally could learn more on youtube (which they point you to anyways). BEWARE- go with a real, accredited school/program. 

Hands down the most wonderful experience I've ever had. Words cannot express how grateful I am for Avocademy. They'll provide you with all the necessary tools and resources to streamline your UX/UI Design Bootcamp experience.  If you're looking to transition into UX/UI Design or on a career pivot, this Bootcamp will not let you down! The mentors and instructors truly care about you as a person and a student. I successfully transition into a UX Designer role in 10 months and I owe it to Avocademy for making it possible! I will 150% recommend it to anyone looking to enroll in a UX/UI Bootcamp! If you're still on the fence or unsure about it, reach out to me on LinkedIn at (www.linkedin.com/in/eminnow) and I will be more than happy to share with you my experience!

I come from a background in psychology and education. After discovering UX, I felt like I finally found the career path that was meant for me. I then began to research boot camps. After some (read: A LOT) of contemplation, I decided to go with Avocademy, and I am SO glad that I did. 

Avocademy appeals to all learning styles by providing information in a variety of ways, from textual information and videos to hands-on projects. There is also unlimited mentorship that you can utilize throughout both the Foundations course and Career Jumpstart. 

I am currently in the Career Jumpstart program, and I am super excited to get started on real client projects and start building my portfolio. 

If you are serious about transitioning and changing your life, then do not hesitate to give Avocademy a try!

I had the most amazing experience with Avocademy learning everything I needed to become a UX/UI Designer! The Avocademy Foundations Course is by far the most comprehensive, affordable, learning friendly, and support provided program available. The course was extremely fun, informative, and well put together. All of the lessons and activities built upon the next, making learning easy and fun. Through out the entire course, you have a huge amount of support from the team. Everyone was friendly and always eager to help you with anything. I would definitely recommend this course (and already have) to anyone interested in becoming a UX/UI Designer. I would also recommend joining the Career Jumpstart Program to gain the experience you need to launch your career and all other courses they offer now or in the future! Thanks Avocademy!^^