CareerFoundry Reviews
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Laura
Excellent curriculum, guidance and flexibility with CareerFoundry
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CareerFoundry offers an outstanding program in UX Design. I come from a very different background, accustomed to a different way of thinking and working, but the thorough, well-structured and practical curriculum is clear and easy-to follow, making me feel confident every step along the way as I acquire new knowledge and skills as a UX designer.
CareerFoundry has devised an exemplary support system to ensure student success. Every student has a dedicated tutor to give assistance, guidance and feedback on coursework, as well as an experienced mentor to provide feedback, insight and context into both coursework and real-life applications of UX. I have been fortunate to have two excellent tutors and two outstanding mentors. (Changes in circumstances led to changes in my tutor and mentor assignments. Although I was reticent to change at first, I soon discovered that CareerFoundry has a large pool of talented and experienced professionals who are dedicated to supporting students along their learning and career path.) I always look forward to video feedback from my tutor and live exchanges with my mentor; they never fail to provide practical feedback, clear and concise explanations, constructive criticism and sincere encouragement.
Remote, self-paced learning can bring challenges with it, but CareerFoundry has built a system that optimizes learning and minimizes the sense of distance. With remote work being more and more common since the pandemic hit, it is an added skill to be able to organize one's time independently as well as to communicate and collaborate from a distance. A very user-friendly digital framework offers a dashboard and various communication tools for students to connect with staff, tutors, mentors and one another. The network of students and faculty is international, with participants from all across the globe, which makes for exciting opportunities to make new connections and gain new cultural insights, in addition to the already rich education on offer.
I especially value the freedom of the self-paced curriculum. On some days I may feel organized and motivated and on others I struggle with time management. Either way, helpful guidelines in the course dashboard keep me on track. A responsive team is always available to answer questions. It was crucial for me in selecting a course that I be able to fit it into my life, instead of the other way around. The CareerFoundry UX Design Program more than fits the bill. -
Jorge Lasvignes
UX Design
This course it is great!! Love it -
Hillel Krief
Data analytics
We learn excel, python, SQL, and tableau -
Matt
Just what I was looking for!
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I’m about halfway through my studies and I’m already feeling more confident about my career shift. I’m totally new to Data Analytics, but the pacing and layout of CareerFoundry’s modules have helped me to stay organized and motivated to stay on track. Their tutors, mentors, and student community are indispensable resources—I feel connected to a wider community than I imagined I would be through virtual learning. I’m grateful to have found CareerFoundry as I prepare for my new career! -
Trevor
UI Design
I have been working my way through the UI Design course, and it has been wonderful so far. The amount of support and feedback I get from industry professionals really makes the price worth it. I never feel stuck, and always feel like I am making progress towards my new career day by day. -
Anika
Well structured, with good individual support
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I love how well-structured the course is. Explaining creative ideation processes is not easy, but Career Foundry manages to cut all that in digestible pieces. I learned a lot the last weeks, but never felt totally overwhelmed. It really helps to have a tutor and a mentor, giving good advice and answering questions. That said, I won't deny that it's a lot of new stuff to learn. I sometimes struggle with the time constraints. But it's a boot camp after all, so You'll expect your brain to be filled with an abundance of input :) -
Jedd
UX Design Immersion
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First thing you should know, this class is self-paced and does not teach in depth hard skills such as Figma, Adobe XD, etc. That being said, right away my mentor had me start practicing Figma skills and reading some supplementary books and other resources. I think my mentor is great and is very supportive and helpful. It is up to you to schedule your calls with the mentor so keep that in mind. I feel like the skills I am learning are building on each other very well and I would definitely recommend this course. -
Christine
Impressive Course!
I am really enjoying CareerFoundry's UX Design course. They definitely provide you will all the tools and support you need to achieve your goal. I would highly recommend this course to anyone looking to change or further their career. -
Sebastian Jarraß
Career Change with CareerFoundry
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I'm currently taking the UI Design Course at CareerFoundry to change my career into the tech industry. I really enjoy the overall curriculum and the topics are well taught and feel really close to what is needed in the industry. The freedom to take the course online brings a lot of flexibility in time and helps me to stay on track. Big shout out to my tutor and mentor, who are helping me a lot and answering quick and always on the topic.
I really enjoy studying with CareerFoundry and looking forward to the end of the course and start my career as a UI Designer. -
Stephanie Monson
Data Analytics Rocks!
I'm very impressed with all the assistance and guidance I have received in my journey to learn data analytics. My tutor helps with regular assignments and my mentor goes over my end of unit projects. They are both a wealth of help and information. This is all new me, with their help-I know I can do this! -
Judy
Organized and Supportive Program
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I have been on the UX/UI curriculum since September 2021 and have to say CareerFoundry has a very organized and supportive program. I’m a career changer and really appreciate the support of my mentor and tutor throughout this time. I find the tasks easy to understand and not overwhelming so a person who is new to the industry can still feel successful, although there are times I feel that certain tasks and learning require more time than they suggest. -
Alicja
CareerFoundry UX designer course
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I am halfway into the UX course and loving the experience so far. The course itself is very fast paced and condensed in useful information, but at the same time well explained, specially for a person who is new in this field. The structure with help from the tutor and mentor is amazing, they are always willing to help, their feedback on each of my exercises submitted have always been timely, and encouragingl. I couldn’t be happier with my experience so far. -
Shey
Data Analytics
Great coursework with a very supportive and responsive support system -
Neil
UX Immersion Course-Do It!
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I decided on a career change in my late 30s and after several days/weeks/months of research i decided upon CareerFoundrys UX Design course. It has been an excellent choice. They are incredibly helpful, i am learning so much and i have a great tutor and mentor to help me through each stage. I am completely new to design but i feel like i have been helped every step of the way. If you are thinking about doing it.....Do it!! -
Yoav Bosidan
Couldn’t ask for more..
CareerFoundry is a fantastic school. The studying experience is beyond what I could imagine.. -
Hannah Leung
UI Immersion
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The whole experience was great, I picked up so many skills, was kept motivated throughout, learnt from my mentors and tutor and was able to go at my own pace. I've grown so much and am so thankful to CareerFoundry for this. UI Immersion, learnt UI in depth, alongside UX research methods and front-end specialization which really helped me stand out to employers with my own coded portfolio website. After about a year later starting the course I have accepted a job offer for Junior UI Designer. -
Philip
UX Design Bootcamp Chicago
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My background is in theater and teaching and because of the pandemic I began exploring other avenues of work. Friends working in the tech industry suggested I look into UX Design and after reading "The Design of Everyday Things" I was hooked. It took a little time to choose (there are a lot of online bootcamps) but Career Foundry had amazing reviews as well as a job guarantee which really sold me on it.
I've loved the freedom to remote online learning. If you have the time and patience it's a wonderfully free way to learn. On top of that there are a lot of resources that Career Foundry offers to keep you engaged and not feeling so lonely. These include slack channels, meet ups, and most importantly mentors. My mentor is a working professional in the industry and I've learned so much from our weekly chats.
Beyond that the curriculum itself is robust and to the point. The goal is to practice what is preached and not read a thousand articles or listen to hours of lectures. Everyday I feel more and more prepared to speak and practice this new craft I'm learning. The only component missing in the curriculum is group work, I hear about how this job exists in the framework of a team but there's no chance to really feel what it means to work alongside coders, product managers, etc.
Lastly, I can't speak to the job assistance because I'm not there yet, but I have high hopes and confidence that Career Foundry will help me go the extra mile. -
Izabeau Wright
Review
The course in UI Immersion is phenomenal. I want to give a huge thank you to careerfoundary for giving me the opportunity to go in a field that I will enjoy for the rest of my life. -
Chihyuk Jang
UX Design
If you want to change your career and are looking for a course to take, check the CareerFoundry courses. A mentor and tutor motivate you to complete your program, and you can ask them any questions. You can also book an online meeting to discuss your progress. I recommend CareerFoundry as a career changer. -
Jacob Villanueva
UX Design course review
The CF course has been great so far. Curriculum is a good introduction to UX design. My mentor and tutor have been very helpful too. Would highly recommend! -
Stuart McLean
Real success
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Career Foundry has been unbelievable. In every way.
The support I received, the empathy and understanding I received from the entire team made the course achievable and enjoyable.
The ux design course covers everything and I am 100% certain that as a career changer moving from a completely different and unrelated field of hospitality Career Foundry has given me the tools I need to start a new life and new career.
Bravo. -
Adelina Ortega Rojas
Digital Marketing
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The course was very informative and interactive at the same time, the curriculum is comprehensive. The content of each exercise was sufficient to complete the respective tasks. And personally I learned a lot of valuable information, I like the fact that I was able to put into practice everything I learned and that it was easy to understand because the content was organized and clear.
I’d definitely recommend this course to other people, not only because of everything I learned but also because the instructor and the CareerFoundry team was accesible and very helpful. -
Kevin Packer
Student
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I started this course over a year ago. In that time I have had a few rough times and a happy occasion in my personal life. It started with the loss of my grandfather, I couldn’t focus on the course and was given an extension at no charge while I was grieving. Next was my wedding, I was busy planning and grieving at time same time (I was wishing my grandfather could have been there). For the next few months I struggle to remember some of the earlier material. However with the help of my mentor and tutor I was able to get back on track and make good progress. Then came the loss of my dog. I took a few days off for that as I felt with her passing. I was able to get right back into it again with the help of my mentor and tutor. Now most recently I am dealing with the loss of my father. He helped me get started with this course, he paid for it and believed in me. CareerFoundry gave me another extension and now I am very close to finishing. Now I can fulfill my Dads dream of me getting out of the field I’m in and start something better. -
Lisette Gonzalez
My experience with the Career Foundry UX program
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Making the decision to change careers was not an easy one. The idea of learning something new and building a career from it is a bit scary, which is why when I made this decision I spent a lot of time evaluating different online course options, and I was very careful to choose one that would provide me with what I need and that fits my needs (I currently work part time).
I started studying at CareerFoundry 3 months ago and so far my experience has been satisfactory. I have a mentor and tutor who are available to give me feedback, plus there's a network of students on Slack who can help you with your assignments, information, and even motivation (there's a really cool Study Buddy program available).
I really like the flexibility of the course, which allows me to study without having to affect my work hours. Additionally, it has a very complete curriculum with a lot of content and many tasks to put into practice what is learned in each lesson.
I am very happy that I chose this course and would recommend it to everyone who is interested in starting a career in UX. -
Pratima M,eher
UX Design Course
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I am half way through the course and I am really enjoying the course. I have access to all kinds of materials related to UX Design, the assignments are very well designed. I am enjoying every bit of the program as well as learning much more than I expected. I have a strong support system in the form of my tutor and mentor who are always there to clarify my doubts. The course covers all the topics related to UX design, consistent structure throughout and perfectly fits into my schedule. -
Sanghoon Hwang
Insightful views of UX Design
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I’m a UX student nearing the end of the UX immersive part of the course. So far, I’ve learned a lot about the field I’m looking to go into, and CareerFoundry also makes sure that you know the important details about related fields that will interact with UX as well (Web Design, UI Design, etc.). I havent had the chance to do much job prep work for the job guarantee part of the course, but the call I’ve had with the job prep mentor went well! -
Jin hun
Awesome so far!
Overall experience is great! Great support a d great mentors! Their course content is very well structured. You must do your study outside of the bootcamp if you want to excel though! I recommend CF -
Niket
Bootcamp
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I joined the Full-Stack Immersion course to level up on my existing skills. I always wanted a mentor who can guide me when I am stuck somewhere and help me out. CareerFoundry helps with that also provide tutors for day to day questions. Some people with more experience might feel the course structure is a bit basic. But there is so much to learn for every individual. They also help you with career mentorship. Where they help you with preparing an industry-standard resume and cover letters. Help you with mock interviews and get a job. -
Michael Praege
UX/UI Design Course
A wonderful Course for learning UX & UI Design from basics up to professional level skills! The Course did not only teach me valuable and very useful skills, but also it did change my thinking about experiencing anything in the form as a User or Customer and opened up my mind!
Definitely something I can recommend to anybody! -
Chris
UX Design
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I'm nearly halfway through this course, studying full time. So far, the tutor and mentor support has been excellent, with speedy and constructive responses to my coursework submissions (usually within a few hours). I think there is a limit to the number of hours you can book with your mentor, but it's nearly impossible to reach this. I've found the mentor sessions invaluable for understanding how the course content fits into a real-world scenario. Your mentor has a good awareness of the course structure but their job is to be there for your inevitable questions about the industry, UX concepts, job searching, and portfolio development tips. There is also an elective Job Preparation course, which becomes available once you're halfway through your main course. I'm not quite there yet, so can't comment on this.
One thing I will say is, with additional reading, there is a lot to cover so good time management is vital for this course. I am aiming to complete the course within 5 months, and currently, I'm on track to do so. It can be hard when tasks require user input (friends/family) as working around their availability can put the brakes on. To get decent results, I suggest you have around 15 people you can reach out to, with about half of those being reliable, go-to people for interviews, and the rest at least prepared to jump on to a 3-minute online survey or digital card sort. CareerFoundry give you a heads up when you have a task that requires user participation but, if you're studying full-time, you might prefer a little more info and sooner so you can prep your friends. -
Ashton
Taking a career leap with career foundry!
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I'm thoroughly enjoying the career foundry course! I love how flexible the program is; you can study as much or as little as you want each week. The lessons are detailed, and you are never alone in the journey! There is a great community of other students on slack that help support and motivate each other. I'd like more visual elements to the teaching side, this is a personal opinion as I am ADHD and struggle to read so much online. My only criticism would be that the responses from tutors seem a bit generic. -
Nancy
UX Design
Course with introductory phase, immersion, and specialization -
Andres
Student
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Elham
CareerFoundry has your back
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After doing my research and reading about Career Foundry, I decided to sign-up for their 5 days’ free course which was very helpful. I started with them because I read that I will have a mentor, a tutor, and student advisors. I am about to finish the UX Designer course and so far I am happy. Things happen and no school is perfect, but the fact that they improve everyday matters to me, and I can say that they are always there to support in case I need help. I am self motivated and am totally fine with online courses. I chose Career Foundry because their course was self paced and allow me to manage my time better. Also, they have a job guarantee refund system which showed me they are confident in the service they provide.
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Beckett
Student
Loving the courses so far! The mentors, tutors, and student advisors have been really helpful and answered all my questions and requests promptly. Getting to know professionals in the industry and pick their brains is the most beneficial part of the whole process, and the whole team working with you seems really dedicated to your success after completion of the bootcamp. -
Kirsten Vandepas
Great Flexibility
I have 2 kids and work full time while taking a UI course, needless to say I dont have a lot of free time. This has been an incredibly flexible course where I can plow ahead one week if I need to take a break on another. -
Michéal Mc Closkey
Data Analysis Intro Course Was Great
I recently completed the month long Intro to Data Analysis course and loved it. The tutors and mentors were very helpful and the course touched on all of the areas involved in data analysis. Once my work schedule settles a little bit I will probably go back and take the 24 week course!
Highly recommend! -
Jessy Chellakudam
Data Analytics
The course is very good for people with some knowledge in the computer field. -
Jezreel Janelle Oliveros
Review
I love using CareerFoundry to study UX Design. All the course materials are straight-forward and helpful. I often use the audio to listen to the course readings. The structure of the course is simple and easy to follow. I also like the dual mentorship at CareerFoundry; my mentor and tutor are helping me prepare for the real world once I graduate the course. -
Chris H.
UX Design Course
Instructors take great care in responding with both positive feedback and criticism to help you learn and improve your work as the course continues. Another great feature involves showing other student's work that have been approved to give you an idea of what to strive for.