CareerFoundry Reviews
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Farley Millano de Mendonça Fernandes
Outstanding Product Management course
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CareerFoundry's Product Management course covers a well curated set of topics which provides a comprehensive understanding of what would be expected in that role. PM is a quite new discipline / field, which can be confused with several related fields (e.g. UX Design, Project Management, Agile Experts), but the curriculum is structured around practical tasks in a project-based journey that helps to solidify the learning process. I can clearly say that a graduated student will feel sufficiently prepared for any professional challenges that would be expected from a junior PM. -
Malik Pressley
Valuable, Thorough, Time-Effecient.
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CareerFoundry stuck out to me when researching Data Analytics courses. I spent many weeks carefully studying the website. The staff is AMAZING! I have an amazing tutor, amazing mentor and amazing student advisors. Whenever I have any doubt, or obstacle - I always feel heard and valued in their responses and solutions to me.
As a complete novice in the data analytics field - my confidence not only in working with data but within myself has dramatically risen.
Enrolling in this course has been thus far one of the best decisions ever! -
Rachel C
CareerFoundry's Excellent UX Course
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CareerFoundry has an excellent UX course. The content is immersive and easy to understand. Mostly reading with supplemental videos and students learn by doing assignments. Mentors and tutors are great. They respond timely and give valuable, tailored feedback. Student advisors keep. you connected to the community with regular updates and there is a slack channel to meet other students. Excellent value. -
Reethika K
Amazing UX bootcamp!
CareerFoundry's approach to UX education sets you up for success and is well worth the money. The learning material is all well written and one by one the assignments help you build your portfolio while teaching you how to problem solve in the field of UX. I love my mentor because he always gives valuable feedback and is a great support system! -
Alexis Wright
Career Foundry
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I’m currently in the Immersion portion of the UX Design certificate program. My tutor and mentor are very helpful and provide me with feedback in less than 24 hours.
Throughout the course you are completing one large project, but can take the tools that you learning towards other case studies so that you have a full portfolio. I do wish that we had two complete projects in the end.
I’m looking forward to completing this program! -
Dylan G
CareerFoundry review
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CareerFoundry makes it easy to start a new career path through its well-structured achievements that are catered towards people with minimal knowledge of the new field they are entering. While completing the coursework, you also have a mentor and a career specialist with whom you work to make sure your long term goals stay attainable and to help you out with any questions you may have along the way. The course is constantly iterated, too, so improvements are made based on the changing dynamics of the field in addition to the feedback of students. I would recommend this for anyone looking to change careers or to bolster their current knowledge. -
Naveen Mohan PK
Not recommeneded for people looking to study fast
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Its being 2 months I enrolled into this course. The Course material is good and mentor is very helpfull. I had issues with tutor as there was no response from Tutor for almost 2 weeks and I was stuck . After 2 weeks I came to know they have assigened a new tutor. Got another mail saying there wont be any support during christmas week which was not told to me when I joined the course. I lost almost a month. Not recommeneded for someone who wants to finish the course to get a job. -
Amarylis Riehn
Exactly what I needed!
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I chose CareerFoundry over some other options because of the support staff, Mentor, Tutor, Advisors. They've been accessible, a wealth of information, and very encouraging and understanding. It's easy to move through the program as well. It's well thought out and easy to move through. It's offering what I need to feel confident transitioning to this new career and starting my job search. So far, I'm pleased with my choice and would recommend to friends. -
Yoon
CareerFoundry Review
The CareerFoundry UX Design program was one of the best choices I made when deciding on a bootcamp. The program is well paced and easy to understand. They make an intimidating career change process as easy as possible. The mentors they provide always go the extra mile to make sure you are getting all the support you need.
Highly recommend this course. -
Uijin Hwang
Very Well Organized.
I registered for Data Analytics Program and I'm now enjoying it for a month. I'm totally new in this field but all the course materials are very easy too follow, though some minor confusions and downloading issue from the external links. I strongly recommend anyone who are willing to switch careers! -
Michelle S.
UI IMMERSION PROGRAM
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I already have a design background and degree and soo excited about this program. I did enjoy the UI program itself and completed it in January 2022. Unfortunately, if you hope to find a job after this program (intern or entry-level), it's not as easy as they make it out to be and after being told how good my work is and I won't have any issues finding a role in this field.
I suggest completing the specialization course if you want any chance of a course refund ( part of their Job Guarantee policy) if you do not land a job within the allotted time frame. That is one thing I regret not completing, the animation specialization was not written as well as the UI course and I lost interest as it was too confusing to follow.
What it comes down to is, you will just not be job ready after the UI program unless you have a contact that helps you, it comes down to who you know basically. Currently, I am working in a completely unrelated field after being told that I do not have enough experience over and over after my final interview rounds. Not sure if I will even try again for UI as much as I was hoping it just became quite discouraging especially after you invest your time and money into something with hopes of landing a job. -
Justin Smith
Straight To The Point Material
My experience with careerfoundry's data analytics program has been fantastic. The curriculum is straightforward and flexible. I can work on each assignment anytime. The amount of workload is perfect for having a job and studying at the same time. -
Austin Wahmann
An Intense, Focused, Fantastic Learning Experience
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I’m about 3 months into my UI course with CareerFoundry and I must say it is an excellent program that can be done by many people regardless of skill or previous experience. The platform is simple to use, the instructions are clear and detailed, and my tutor and mentor have helped me every step of the way. I have only had 1 issue regarding my mentoring, but it was resolved in a timely manner by my student advisors. I can confidently recommend this course to anyone looking to enter the design field or to further increase their qualifications. -
Jessica Moulas
In depth Course
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The course has been fully in depth into each step of the UX design process and UX design career as a whole. Having the mentors each step of the way has been a nice tool and good practice. The course gives you all the tools to learn UX design but it is on you to learn new softwares and eventually build your profile up enough to show to potential employers. I haven’t finished the course fully just yet but so far I’ve enjoyed it! -
Amy Nock
Really enjoying it!
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I'm a little under half-way into my Careerfoundry UI design course. I had some experience in illustration beforehand but none in UI design and I'm finding it a fantastic and informative learning experience. I love being able to go at my own pace and my mentor and tutor are incredibly helpful. My calls with my mentor in particular keep me motivated and give me confidence in my ability to get a job after this course. I haven't started the job prep course yet but I will soon! -
Theresa Narvaez
Fantastic community
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Hi. The level of support I am receiving from CareerFoundry has been great. The community and peers are wonderful. The mentors and tutors are top-notch as well! The thing is sometimes the coursework does not match the tasks itself. I'm only talking about the UX Immersion part of it. I don't think many programs will be perfect, but I think CareerFoundry hires great mentors for the students to feel confident in applying to jobs. I not only learned and am learning fantastic UX foundations, but also I'm learning a lot about myself as well. It's been a great ride. Moreover I highly suggest the Voice Specialization course because it's such a new area and CF actually offers it. -
Hazem Ahmed
Careerfoundry course evaluation
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I was afraid how big is the course & how i will finish all these achievements while keeping informations & skills i learned active and fresh at the same time, however, the course steps helped a lot to feel such confidence day after day.
Tutor & mentor do amazing work to keep me on the right track.
My only concern was about the way of describing achievement 2.1 statistical analysis, it needs more examples than context to understand ( i had to open other channels to get it right).
Overall, i love the course.
Thank you:) -
Kalpana Menon
Loving it!
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It’s just been two months into the course and I must say it has far exceeded my expectations. The content is so engaging and resourceful. We get a lot of support, direction and motivation from our teacher as well as mentor. Also the student advisors are always available in case of any concerns that we might have.The flexibility in the schedule is a boon especially for busy moms like myself. I am glad I decided to take up this course and I am hoping to ace it. 🙂 -
Abdussobur Kamardeen
User interface design course review
It’s been a great experience so far. My mentor and tutor have been so helpful. The structure is very nice and flexible. Especially, if you’re working or have other commitments. I would definitely recommend it to others. -
Ethan Hennes
Fun and Challenging
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Career foundry has been everything I thought it would be. As someone totally new to the data word it has been challenging and at times frustrating. While also incredibly exciting and thrilling overcoming all of the challenging obstacles that get thrown your way. What makes getting through those obstacles possible is the incredible and patient help you receive from your Mentor and Tutor. So far on my journey the most beneficial and valuable element is the advice and hands on knowledge I receive from my Mentor and Tutor team. -
Rachel Radulski
The bootcamp I've Been Dreaming Of
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I am very happy with my user interface bootcamp with Career Foundry so far. Not only is the program well constructed and flexible, but the staff is great too. Student advisors are supportive, helpful, and efficient. The mentors have given me so much insightful critiques and industry insights. I always feel so much better after chatting with with my tutor or mentor when I get stumped on something. I feel very lucky to get to work with them. It is a breath of fresh air to work with those who are enthusiastic, pleasant, and helpful. The classes are constructed in a great way, I never feel like I am wasting my time. Solo projects can be put into your portfolio and every task is teaching you fundamentals of the industry. Career Foundry does a great job of going the extra mile and giving resources, readings, tutorials, and webinars. Overall, great experience, and I feel confident that with hard work, this bootcamp is setting up their students to succeed. -
Lindsey Young
Great course
The Data Analytics course through CareerFoundry has been so great. The coursework is challenging and informative and because I have such a great mentor and tutor, I know I am going to be well prepared for the work field. -
Tanya Cavazos
It's been a life-changing experience!
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I've been enrolled with CareerFoundry for the last three months, and it's been a life-changing experience. I've wanted to make a career change for years, but time and financial constraints have always held me back. I'm so glad I decided to take the plunge with CareerFoundry. Their curriculum, support, guidance, and resources have given me such confidence in what I do now and what I hope to do in the future as a designer. I can't wait to see what the future holds! -
Catherine Sin
Good support from tutor and mentor
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The course is comprehensive. It is laid out in a way that helps a newbie like me build a foundation and eventually become a pro with practice and hands-on coursework. The best part is my tutor Leon who goes through your homework in detail. The mentor is also helpful until he left the company mid-way, and I had to start the mentorship with another person. There is a slack support network which is good when I have questions and need help doing research and testing. One thing I would pick on is to allow more leeway and time to finish the course. The course must be finished within a year, but for a first-time working mom like me, it’s impossible to complete it on time. To extend the programme, I must pay a hefty extension fee after I have used up the free extension period. I would appreciate it if the extension fee was not so expensive. -
Melinda OFlaherty
Very informative & fun!
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Careerfoundry course hasn't felt like a bootcamp. It is really good information and the courses are fun and interactive making it easy to want to learn! When I first started the course I was unsure if I would be comfortable doing this course online and sort of "self taught" but with the support of my tutor, mentor and other student, I have adjusted and really do enjoy the program! I get excited to work on my tasks, submit them and hear back from my tutor with his opinions! I also love that my tutor is in the field I want to go into. He gives me insight to how I will utilize these skills in the real world! -
Rafael Zambrano
A practical, self-guided and tutor-supported virtual course
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Even though I have already worked with data and developed Power BI dashboards, the course is valuable since visualization is an integral part of the Data Analytics process, but you need to execute other steps, previously and after.
· It is appropriate for someone who is not an expert in Excel. A specific module is dedicated to it, and you will learn how to make grouping and summarizations (among other valuable functionalities).
· It indeed provides you with the basic concepts of Data Analytics that are the foundation for the next steps in this journey.
· I would say it is a practical, self-guided and tutor-supported virtual course that will give you a better understanding of the world of Data Analytics. -
Paige Mangus
Extremely User Friendly!
The part I like the most about the curriculum is that it’s very straightforward and doesn’t have a lot of unnecessary fluff. I really like that there is a suggested task time so I can better plan my week. -
Shelley
Great Program for Beginners
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I came into this program with little knowledge about UX Design and I can say that I've learned so much from this bootcamp already. I'm 75% done and I find it valuable that this bootcamp is self-paced as I have a job on the side. This course does a great job with lectures, providing real-life examples, and useful resources. I especially find it valuable that there is a tutor and mentor assigned to students from the start to the end. -
Billy Fowler
Data Analytics Course
This course is amazing. Between my tutor and Mentor, I have constant support through my career change as a Data Analyst. Would recommend this course to anyone looking to fast-track there life into a different direction! -
Justine
Great School for Beginners
The Full-Stack Web Development Program is great for beginners and people with no prior knowledge or experience with coding. I have learned so much within the past few months, and my tutor/mentor have been very helpful throughout the process. I love that the course is completely self-paced, which is great for people that need the flexibility and a program that can accommodate their schedule. -
Shannon
Worth the Investment!
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I did a lot of research into various boot camps before deciding to enroll in CareerFoundry. What I really value as a student is how the coursework is laid out: not overwhelming, spaced out property, and builds on itself. I started with limited UX knowledge and the lessons started out with very basic (yet helpful) information. Then it gradually dived deep into UX. I never felt lost nor overwhelmed. My tutor is fantastic and provided quick feedback on my assignments. My mentor has provided with some steps I can take to reach my goals as well. Overall, CareerFkubdry has exceeded my expectations. I work full time and am able to balance the school work just fine. -
Taylyn Fischer
UX Immersive Bootcamp Review
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I have thoroughly enjoyed my UX bootcamp through CareerFoundry. I was paired with a mentor who had 20+ years of experience in the field, and she provided invaluable feedback on my projects. After finishing my program, I feel that I am well-prepared for a career in UX. The UI specialization has deepened my skills and better prepared my portfolio. The CF Slack community is also very helpful and there are many job opportunities posted as well! -
Maryam Hanifi
web development
The best option that I could find was careerFoundry. It is not live, flexible and with a great team in the background -
Yashik Anand
UX Design Program Review
The best course I have found online to gain in-depth knowledge about UX/UI Designing. My designs have improved to a whole other level with each design decision taken logically and with complete understanding. 100% recommended course!!! -
Carlos
Data Analist - Honest review
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I am near graduation in this Bootcamp. Honestly, to say, I am very disappointed. Of course, not everything is too bad, so I will also list the advantages of doing this course.
- The curriculum for Data Analyst is well beyond the standard. You do not learn even the basics of Statistics. Regarding learning the core course, they do not focus on teaching you algorithms - essential for learning programming languages, like Python and SQL. You need to teach yourself on another website to learn something properly. If you want to learn SQL and Python, Pandas, for real, you need to get help from other sources.
- Another issue is teaching Excel and Tableau. The learning is very superficial, you cannot learn well Excel and Tableau. There is a lack of videos and even descriptive material for you. You need every time to watch youtube for learning something important.
I guess there is a lack of videos because they want to save storage space in their cloud server...
- Mentors: In a technical aspect they are good - however, one of my mentors seems to lack of understanding technical skills. Despite this, they are not too bad. The only problem regarding mentors is, that you maybe need to wait a lot to let them to answers your messages. I found out that they only answer fast to you when you submit an exercise. If you just write a message to their mailbox, you can wait for about a week to receive an answer. I guess they have an internal indicator regarding this. So every time I need a fast answer, I just post a new answer to an exercise.
However, they have advantages: Since they have everything on the internet, you can do this course at your pace. This is a good advantage when you do not have time to be in a Bootcamp (or you can't because you work or you need to attend classes)
They also focus a lot on presentations. This in fact their strong point. The feedback regarding the presentations is also good, so I guess their focus on this helps you to communicate your results to stakeholders. However, sometimes they focus too much on convincing you to make PowerPoint presentations and you start to wonder if it is useful for a Data Analyst to make them all the time.
I guess this is because they seem to be very strong in UX design courses - it seems to be their core competence - but I guess the person who designed the Data Analytic course does not understand the daily tasks of a Data Analyst course or just understands about UX design. I am saying this because even portfolio examples are only focused on UX design - there are poor portfolio examples as a Data Analyst.
Finally, regarding the job preparation course. If you are in Europe, you can have trouble - the focus in doing your resume, for example, are much more regarding a Marketing piece, like the resumes in the USA (and maybe to a startup in Berlin) than the Eu standard. So, if you are in the USA (or Berlin) you won#t have any problem. However, resumes in the EU have their own standards, and this can lead you to be ditched if you have just made a boot camp rather than a Master's or training in informatics (or Math, in the case of Data Analyst)
Another problem in the Job preparation course is the lack of training regarding you to answer technical questions. Does everyone know that in such a technical role as a Data Analyst employers question you some technical questions (for Ex. What is descriptive Statistics? what is the variance mean? what is a string? and so on). Since there is a lack of training on this, you need to look on the internet to see questions regarding this matter. Some employers even let you make a test in code (sometimes Excel, Tableau or SQL, Python). Since everyone seems to have a good portfolio on Github and Linkedin, a lot of good companies before hiring you allow you to make a test first. The course does not give you a clue on this. But they focus on you to build your portfolio (even if you do a Data Analytics course) I guess this is because of their focus on UX design. For sure they marketing someone who was hired by a good company, but remember, this can be in another country (not in Germany, for example). Sometimes this person was hired because he already had good technical skills, so just need to remember that.
Summing up, I guess you can do this course if:
- Do not have time to attend a Bootcamp
- you just need to improve your skill in your job
- you know the basics of programming and Statistics and math
- You finished your Informatics Masters and need to polish your skills
- you do not have much money to attend a Bootcamp.
- you have no clue on how to advance your career as a Data Analyst, despite having a good technical background
- you want to be a UX designer ( I guess they are really strong on this)
However, do NOT attend this course if:
- You never programmed before
- you do not desire to be a UX designer
- you lack technical aspects of IT
- you do not have good Math or algorithm background
- you are not comfortable or good as a storyteller
- you need to find a job in the new career fast
- you are not confident in Excel or Tableau
This is my experience. For sure this is not a too bad course; they just need to update it. If they had more videos on technical topics, I guess this could be an excellent course (better than a lot of boot camps that exist in the world)
Remember though, that despite the market is in need of a lot of Data Analysts, the market is saturated with fresher boot campers who know nothing about anything. This can even be a problem in your resume.
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Pamela Klapp
Full-Stack Web Development
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I have completed half of the course and I am not satisfied. Although the subject is difficult and requires a lot of study, I feel that through YouTube tutorials I am able to understand better. It is a lot of money that one invests in the program to be constantly requiring external sources to understand the subject matter. I don't think that at the end of this program I will be prepared to find a job with the skills I have gained. At least from my personal experience, this is not the best way for me to understand and learn the subject matter. -
Kevin K
Great learning experience overall
Very knowledgeable and insightful. The workload can be taxing if you're not prepared for it, but I've learned a lot. -
Mario
UX design course review
I started my career change journey 8 weeks ago with careerFoundry and i'm super happy. The course is well structured, my tutor always replies on time and gives great advices and my mentor is super supportive and always available. Great course -
Patricia Robinski
Review
Amazing UX Design course and great instructors! -
Stacey Cochrun
UI Course
The access to Career Foundry's mentors and tutors is what sets them apart. Moving through a course/bootcamp is challenging but having the access to professionals in the industry at your fingertips has made all the difference.