CareerFoundry Reviews
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Maggie
Very solid beginning to UX Career
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I am only a month into CareerFoundry's UX program but it has far already provided a great beginning to my studies. I already feel like I have a solid understanding of the UX design process. The tasks have been very practical and the support from my tutor, mentor and student advisors has been great and very encouraging. I'm excited to continue on in the course and delve deeper into topics. I highly recommend this program for those who are wanting to begin in the field!
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Lena
Great course
I'm very glad I found this course. I'm in the middle of a career transition and the support they provide at careerfoundry is tremendous! Definitely recommend!
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Chiara
Compelling material and great support
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I'm halfway through the UX design course and I must say that so far I've been loving it! I knew very little of UX before starting the course so I found the UX Fundamentals really helpful to gain a better understanding of the subject. I was worried that the material in the UX Immersion would be repetitive but it was not the case: the module is well structured and very focused on the course project. I am a big fan of the learning by doing approach and I am truly having fun while doing the course.
Also, my mentor and tutor are simply exceptional: they always provide me with timely and encouraging feedback, not to mention the great insight into the UX world I can have chatting with my mentor. I hope to have the same support while looking for a job. So far, I can only say good things about CareerFoundry.
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Katarzyna Hasnik
UI Design
Excellent course, Worth every penny/cent :) Amazing people on the board helping you to get what you always wanted to have, a new creative career in the digital design tech world. Very well organized, structured. Lots of interesting content and massive support 24/7. Thank you, I really appreciate that you are there and that I found you.
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Nevin
Very good UX Design course
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To take the UX Design course was the best decision I made. I studied cultural science and was a writer before, but not happy, so I decided to make a career change. I began to read the books of Steve Krug last year and read all about UX Design. I began with the course in April and studied 40 hours/week. It was for me, without any experience in UX Design, a lot of work, I had to study on the weekend, too. The course material and the links to important websites were very good, I learned so much, and I’m able to create wireframes and screens with Balsamiq and Sketch, prototypes with InVision, I learned a lot about UX Research, agile UX, scrum, information architecture and concepts. I began the job preparation course (guarantee for getting hired) and found a job as a Trainee UX Designer while applying for jobs. I recommend the course to everyone who wants to become a UX Designer!
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Alex
Review
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To be honest I don't feel like your exercises are designed for people who are completely new to this industry. You constantly mislead students by posting absurd estimated times of completion when in actuality the task takes several days to complete. I am behind because it took 6 f**** days to complete high fidelity wireframes and my mentor was not satisfied because of them. Then the current usability tests are obviously heavy and require WAY MORE TIME! Then the 5 hours est. complete time it states (so fake and misleading) and I receive an email saying that I'm behind. Seriously? I work day in and day out 8 plus hours and still can't catch up.
Victoria of CareerFoundry
Course Specialist
Sep 20, 2019
Hi Alex,
Thank you so much for your feedback! It is important for us to make sure that you as a student are getting a smooth learning experience and if that is not the case - we want to know what can be improved on our side.
Please note that there are two time estimates on each task page. One represents the time needed to read the materials and the other represents the time it takes to complete the task itself. Both of the estimates put together should show you an approximate time it would take to complete the whole task (reading + the actual task).
The completion estimations stated on the task pages are created from the feedback we received from our students on how long it takes them to complete the tasks (an average of all responses). This varies from one student to another and if you believe the estimates are not accurate, we are happy to pass this feedback to our Curriculum Team so they can make adjustments.
We would be happy to check in with you on the specific assignments that took you longer to complete than expected. Please reach out to us at feedback@careerfoundry.com.
If there's anything else you'd like to share with us, feel free to do so. We will be glad to assist in any way possible.
Best regards,
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Daniel Williams
A great experience so far...
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I was in need of a career change and randomly came across an advert for the UX design course from CF, I looked into it and spoke with an advisor and never looked back! I have about 1 month left to go before graduation and can't wait to get my portfolio sorted and start a career in design.
Coming from a non design background, I was a bit apprehensive, but right from the beginning the course everything has been tailored to my needs. I can set my own goals + schedules and everything I have learnt so far is helping me for the future.
Highly recommended!
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Hans Möller
Great decision with an incredible support
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As a formal UI Design Course Student, I´m in the middle of my education and so far It has been great. The provided material is very clear and I really like the fact that includes some extra information for those moments where you want to read more about a specific topic.
The support that I got from my Tutor has been crucial for me to keep my motivation high and also the feedback from my Mentor helped me a lot to see the things with a different point of view and improve my skills.
Sometimes It can be challenging to do all of this by yourself at home, but so far I haven't felt completely alone because they kept encouraging me to communicate with other students via Slack and provide the opportunity to reach out the student advisor in case of any question or support.
I can just recommend this course and I´m very happy with my desition.
Coming from a totally different background, this experience makes me believe that changing my career will open very interesting opportunities.
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Gregory
Great transitioning program
Overall, I'm having a great experience at careerfoundry. My tutor, and mentor are very helpful and I'm excited to see what is going to happen in the next year after graduating from the course! -
Michelle
Flexible, affordable, and great investment!
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This is my 5th month in on CareerFoundry and so far, I'm really pleased with my experience here! Because of my current job, it's hard to balance time one week from the next so I love how flexible the curriculum is- you go at your own pace. The lessons are all applicable and I'm learning soo much right now. Not only am I learning concepts of UX designing, I'm also learning software programs that would be useful for the future. Lastly, I really like how even though this is an online program, you still have the opportunity to speak with a mentor about anything design related. So far, I think it's a great investment!
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JACK E TAYLOR
UX/UI Designer
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I've been a visual designer for more than 10 years, in both print and digital spaces. However, I've never before had formalized training in UX. The CareerFoundry program is amazing. The immersive program includes the theoretical foundations for a hands-on initiation into executing with industry best practices. While a fraction of exercises covered material I'd learned in art school or learned on the job, the majority of the work was new, and challenging. And the tutors and mentors encourage students to plunge ever more deeply. They are always knowledgable and supportive. And I'm finding that really necessary with Voice Design, since it's a whole new world for me.
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Pia Stein
Best UX course out there
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I spent 2 months looking for a compelling UX course, one that went deep enough to be relevant but didn't cost so much or was part of a larger university degree. CF offers a delightful experience with a top tier course and great mentoring/tutoring. One can feel confident about the learned skills right after finishing it and can easily transition to a UX position without much challenge. Recommended 200% -
Ewen Gur
Review for the Certified UX Designer Course
I'm very happy with the course! It's accessible for non-english native speaker, the team is also vers supportive and responsive :) Changing career is not easy, but everything is made to motivate the students. The community out there is also very supportive! Great experience, I'll highly recommend the course! Kind regards, Ewen
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Michelle Walker
So far so good
I am enjoying the course so far and am learning a lot! I don’t know why, but I cannot stand using Sketch! It’s not intuitive at all. They should switch o Adobe XD so that they can offer the course cross-platform.
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Christopher
My Career Change Review
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I had focused on digital marketing before but it didnt really fire me up. So I was looking round for a new direction that I could be passionate about. Having decided that UX sounded like something that I could get behind and focus on, I started searching for UX courses. There are so many courses available that I relied on reviews to seal the final decision, so I thought I should add my review as well.
After reading reviews I went with CareerFoundry : UX Designer course. The main reason for choosing this was the reviews, and the job guarantee. Also their interface looked clear and the content really focused on the career changer. and that resonated with me.
Decision made, I started the course in the summer of 2018 and managed to complete it by June/July 2019. The course is tough, it is time consuming and to keep up with deadlines certain other time sacrifices must be made. But I found the course fascinating and I felt really driven to finish the course so I managed to keep up with the progress indicators. The mentors are great (mine for UX was, Carlo Van Der Pluijim) , they challenge, support and keep you on the right track as you go along, tough but fair is how I would describe them. It's good that they pull you up on certain aspects of your work, as the whole point is to get you into a UX job, so you might as well do it right.
As the course progresses you start working with a career advisor ( the one assigned to me was Richard Learthart). Richard helps you craft your previous skills into a great looking CV. His attention to detail and my work, definitely got me my first interview (and then job).These sessions and submissions are invaulable, probably best to start this half way through your UX course, it's more work but it gets you prepared for the next stage.
Perhaps it was with luck, but also hard work and good support from the mentors and career advisors, I landed a great job (UX desginer) within the first month of finishing the course. I think location is key, be prepared to move if you are in a remote area.
This course is very good, and it will equip you well for the career change. It's not easy, and it does fill your time, but it is well worth it. If UX interests you, then I recommend this course, highly.
Thanks, Chris
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Jo
Profesional mentors, well organised curriculum
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My adventure with Career Foundry started after I decided I wanted to improve my skills as a UX designer. I also completed their Amazon Alexa course with them. Both the UX course and the Amazon Alexa course were amazing! Their content was well organised, and often updated. Their professional mentors and tutors were always happy to help. They also make you feel like they genuinely want you succeed! Also, their Slack community was one of the best ones I've belong to: both the students and student advisors are active and engaging.
It was such a refreshing and hands-on experience, I can't recommend it enough.
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Morgan B Ward
Unlike anything else out there!
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To preface, I have only been in Careerfoundry's UX Design course for a month. Now with that being said, it has been an absolutely marvelous month. This is not a school, this is an opportunity. If something is not working for you, the guys at CF will find a way to make it work. If you're not feeling motivated, they'll find a way to motivate you. There is also freedom; while there are soft deadlines and structure, the amount of freedom given relieves the "chore" vibe you might get from a traditional educational institute. The provide the backbone to your learning and let you create and cater the rest to your needs.
I'd love to include some criticism, just to make this review feel more real - but with one month under my belt, I have none. If you decide to go the bootcamp route to learning, then look no further. The price, quality and quantity of knowledge cannot be bested here.
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Prachi Joshi
It is life changing!
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I am currently enrolled in UI design course from Careerfoundry, & I am so glad that I made this decision. There course is built brilliantly! Teaching you step by step all the necessary tools & skills, & alongwith that you have guidance from industry experts as your dedicated tutor & mentor, advisors & fellow students on platforms like slack. Managing a busy life with a two year toddler is a challenge but their flexible schedule allows me to study as per by convenience. If you are looking for a career change go ahead, take a leap & enroll here & you are in for something lifechanging!
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Rona Qualls
UX Design Student
Challenging but fun! I have learned so much in such a short time.
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Ismail Munanira
Mr Ismail Munanira
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I have a few months to go on my UI course and wow my experience with Career Foundry has been super great!!!:) The curriculum, freedom to work in your own pace, assistance, advice, and feedback really flow well and it is my first experience doing an online course and am really happy it has been this great experience and journey.
I would in a heartbeat recommend CF to anyone who is looking for sure!!!:)
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Sabina
Great preparation for the work life as a UI Designer
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I've been doing the 4 months course in UI Design and I would definitely recommend this to anyone who's been interested in graphic design or UI.
The courses and tasks are great, I had a very knowledgeableand helpful mentor, Olga, the teachers are very helpful and give you great and honest input and feedback on your project. You will learn every practical skill that you need to know to prepare you for the work life of a UI designer.
It's not a must but I would say that it helps you to somewhat have knowledge of Sketch before, just because I think you would get a better craftsmanship and result to publish in your portfolio. I have nothing negative to say about CareerFoundrys UI course, go for it if this is the design path you want to take!
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Yeliz Er
Highly Recommended!
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When I was looking for a UX program, I consulted UX experts for their recommendations. Actually, that is how I found out about Careerfoundry UX Design.
As a student now, I can highly recommend the Careerfoundry UX Design program. It is a very well-structured, intense and challenging program. I am very satisfied with the program. I am learning a lot by doing and improving my work with the feedback from my teacher and mentor.
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Andy C
The best investment I've made!
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Deciding to take the leap with this course is the best decision I have made in a long time. 3 months ago, I was searching through these reviews, trying to muster up the courage to dive head-first into something that would help me make the transition to a career that is more creatively fulfilling.
I'm now halfway through the UI Design course with CareerFoundry, and I truly could not be more happy with my decision! The course walks you through the fundamentals of design, and as each assigned is project-based, you'll see your portfolio start to take shape as you progress through the course. Not to mention the amazing encouragement of the tutors, mentors and student advisors, you'll be in good hands!
This course is fast-paced, but if you put a lot into it you'll get 10 x as much out of it! -
Deric Fung
Great program
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I have really enjoyed my overall experience with CF. Everyone I have met so far have been super friendly and helpful, from their support staffs to expert tutors. The curriculum (in terms of explaining concepts and assignments seem) to be a little unclear at times and that’s natural since it is a self study program. Though their staff and other students are generally willing to offer help and advice as long as you are willing to reach out.
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Mocanu Mihaela Andreea
Very satisfied
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I've started the UX design course with Career Foudry on 24 of June.
The courses are easy to follow, to understand and they're really entertaining. You have links to other sources and videos from UX experts with clarifications on the course. At the end of every course there is a task and you need to submit 3 task per week. You are assigned a tutor and a mentor and the tasks are always corrected by the end oof the day when you submitted them, or the day after. My tutor always gave me really clear, detailed and helpful feedbacks and I am thankful to her.
Also on the course platform, you feel like in a real community.
Overall, so far I have a good experience and I would clearly recommend the school!
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Katalin
Exceeded my expectations
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I am halfway through my UI design course at Career Foundry and so far I had a very positive experience. The material is built up very well, and there are always extra reading materials so you can dig yourself deep into any topic. The tutors and mentors are very responsive and passionate about their subject. Probably the most valuable service you get here are the monthly video calls with your mentor. I would also mention the student projects as a differentiator. These projects are very hands on and allows you to create a portfolio for yourself during the course, which will be your most important tool in finding a job in your specialization. -
Joanna Wilczynska Andrade
Very fulfilling experience!
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I was kind of stuck in the moment of my life where I was trying to figure out what can I do to feel fulfilled and happy with my carrier. I've heard about UX and it interested me since the beginning! But... "I have to get some experience and education, how I am gonna do it ?" I thought. Then I found out this amazing online course! It is very well explained and its providing very good tutors and mentors.
Skype calls with my mentor are always very interesting, inspiring and eye-opening! There is nothing more valuable than learning from someone with huge luggage of experience!
I am definitely recommending Career Foundry UX Designer course. This experience can definitely change your life and help you gain the confidence to start your new career!
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Michael
UI Design fundamentals to help you go further
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I am halfway through my UI Design course now. I feel like I learned quite a bit about UI Deisgn so far. I am studying fulltime and feel like the flexibility of online learning really suits my lifestyle. Its not only preparing me to be a UI designer but also to work as a freelancer. The course is really well structured and you learn a lot about the processes iof designing an app within each module.
I can thoroughly recommend the course to anyone whos considering studying UI design.
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Sarah
Student
I'm taking the Full-stack Web Development program and I've been very impressed with the quality of instruction and support at CareerFoundry. I am learning so much that my head is spinning, but I know that I am gaining the skills that will help me get a great job!
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Aline
UX Design - Great Choice!
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I started with the UX Design Course at the end of may and just finished the Fundamentals Course - I love the system. I can work in my own pace, I can add details if I want and there is enough time, there are bonus tasks for those who are very ambitous and you always get great support from Tutor and Mentor mixed up with several tips for further lecture.
Can only recommend it and am looking forward to dive into the Immersion Course next week!
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Jazmin Jensen
UX Design Immersive Course
After doing a lot of research on UX boot camps I settled on Career Foundry for the price and because I could complete the course at my own pace. My tutor and mentor have been very helpful and supportive through my learning and I feel like I’m getting a very hands-on approach to all aspects of the design process. Would recommend!
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Erin
Best online UI course for the buck!
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Don't hesitate to enroll! It's the BEST decision you can make and the best online UI program out there on the web. Several companies group UX and UI as the same thing and raise the price for their academies and instruction. When you complete the UI course along with the Job Training you are offered a money back guarantee if you do not obtain a job or get a certain number of free lance hours. Career Foundry makes sure your online presence, LinkedIn, Portfilio, and Resume are the best they can be. They guide you through practice interviews and sample questions. I took a course on DesignLab and General Assembly and the help factor was not as complete and organized as CF. You have advisors, tutors, and mentors that faciliate your journey through the course. General Assembly costs much more as well and you get much less. Seriously sign up with CF and take the challenge to build your career to greater heights.
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Samara
Recommendation Ui Design Course
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I did the UI Design course with CareerFoundry in 2019 and since then I'm working as a freelance UI Designer. I have a graphic design background which helped me to move forward faster. The contents are demanding but so well structured and guided that I had no trouble at all. The focus is on learning technical aspects as well of designing 4-5 different apps, with the goal to built a strong portfolio to get hired. You could learn all the content for free, but personally I struggle to do self-directed study so I needed a course. With this online school you get mentor & tutor support which includes one to one calls with your mentor. That helps a lot because it feels like having a personal design coach, who gives you answers to your questions and reviews your designs.
I earned the price of this course back in no time, because the salaries as a UI Designer are really interesting and nowadays it’s a demanding profession. To get this technical knowledge for your new job makes you feel more comfortable and relaxed than without having spend some intense time learning UI Design.
I live in Barcelona and I know that companies are hiring graduated students from CareerFoundry. I can imagine the same happens in other cities.
An other positive thing is that CareerFoundry offers the job guarantee course. I had the chance to meet my career advisor in person because we lived in the same city, and he gives me tailored guidance for my future path. He helped me to write cover letters and the CV, shows interview techniques and gave me a lot of tips. Paying for a career advisor cost lot of money, and here it's included! Personally, I didn’t get the first UI job from there because it’s focussed on being hired by a company and I was already freelancing, but I know from other peers about success stories.
If there is a negative aspect it’s only that I wished a few more video tutorials than all the readings. BUT the practical side balance this point, because as a student you are asked to deliver designs in form of a task after each reading. Aprox. 75% of the time you’re designing and then receiving feedback from a tutor and mentor. For me this practical side was super helpful because I’m not such a good student ;)
You will create 4-5 apps during the UI Design course which you should include in your portfolio. To have a complete and attractive portfolio is one of the most important aspects while applying for a new job.
Here a link so you can get 5% discount to any of their courses:
https://careerfoundry.com/en/referral_registrations/new?referral=KrD1AK0D
Good luck!
Samara
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Michael Johansen
CareerFoundry CARES
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CareerFoundry has impressed me with their ability to transcend the digital divide with general human care. My regular encounters with mentor, tutor, career specialist are all stellar and SO helpful. What really impressed me is the speedy and responsive feedback from the curriculum team anytime I’ve brought up an issue. I do miss being around other creatives in person but I have no doubts my education with CF will lead to my quick hiring on a great team.
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lawrence h
pretty solid!
i loved it all the way through. I learned theory, history, core principles, and we created solid projects that provided tutor and mentor support all the way through! i finished totally grasping UX Design! going through job prep course soon!
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Jodi B.
Great experience, Good value, but can be improved. Make sure you've got the time!
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I took the "Certified UX Designer" course from July 2018 to June 2019. It included UX Fundamentals, UX Immersion, and a specialization -- I took Frontend Development for Designers. I also took the Job Prep course. The support network is great (great Slack community!) and the tutors and mentors are helpful and very friendly.
The UX course material was well-written and easy to follow. However, the time estimates they put on courses I found to be way off for the meatier assignments as did many other students judging from what they said in Slack.
I feel like improvements could be made in the Frontend for Designers part of the course. When I took it, it had just been re-written. I found it difficult to follow, too much information was given in exercises (I'm thinking of the JavaScript exercise here), and one or two of the tasks felt like they had nothing to do with the material presented in the exercise. It very well could have just been me (since I didn't get much sleep while taking this course and working two jobs!) but at least one other student said the same thing and found this particular part of the course difficult.
I would not recommend taking this course if you work two jobs. I know your goal is to get to a point where you don't have to work two jobs, but you'll spend every waking hour either working or studying and you will lose a lot of sleep over this, which is not healthy. They've designed it so it should be manageable with 20 hours a week of study, but you will need way more than that. If you think 20 hours is manageable, add 10-15 more hours onto that and think twice before you sign up. Also, when you get halfway through your specialization, you can start the Job Prep course. For me, that was tough because I had to add that coursework on top of the coursework I was already doing for my specialization and my two jobs!
I would suggest a slower track for people in my situation (i.e. stuck between a rock and a hard place because they have to work two jobs to make ends meet and are stuck because they don't have time to upskill so they can get a better job and don't have to work two jobs!) so they can have longer to finish the course.
Having said all that, I feel like this experience has given me the knowledge and tools I need to pursue a career in UX Design. I know I have a very strong network of fellow students, alumni, and mentors I can reach out to with any questions, concerns, or project ideas from now on and that is incredibly valuable! Despite everything, I have truly enjoyed my experience with CareerFoundry.
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Suhaib Ahmad
Everything is Perferct
I would highly recommended CareerFoundry UX Design course, course content is state of the art. The tutor and mentor are very cooperative and supportive. Their feedback give me new insight about UX design. Student advisors are also very cooperative in every matter. As well as Slack community is also very interactive. -
Hannah Ciprian
CareerFoundry UX Immersion Course
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I recently completed my Careerfoundry UX Immersion course, and looking back, I was overwhelmed by how far I had come and how much I had learned in a small amount of time. I am now equipped with all of the knowledge and skills I need in order to start work as a UX Designer, as well as a portfolio displaying the entire design process.
The simple, informative and practical exercises were easy to follow, and when I had any doubts or issues I was able to contact my tutor via chat to get help.
My tutor and mentor were very supportive throughout my time at Careerfoundry. As a waitress with no design / technology background, I was a bit intimidated by all of the new information, but my tutor and mentor gave me encouraging feedback throughout and helped me to feel confident about my work.
I think Careerfoundry UX Immersion course is great for anyone wishing to change careers or learn more about ux design because it is comprehensive and covers every aspect of user experience design.
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Cici.Y
Certified UX Design
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I took a full certified ux design courses, which took me a whole year to finish (including career prep courses). I switched my career and had no design background at all, but I managed to land a ux job within 3 months after graduation. I have to say that CareerFoundry provides a lot of great foundation knowledge for ux design and the teachers are very nice. My tutor was Jonny who gave me great advice and encouragements during my UX studies, and my mentor Leah who mentored me through my “UI for UX” specialization courses. She is always there for me even when the courses are finished. When I was about to graduate , she even gave me some personal projects to do and it helped me build my portfolio with real clients. My career advisor Sami always reached out to me and taught me many useful tips about interviewing and job searching. CareerFoundry also has a platform on slack so all students and teachers can communicate there freely admins support each other. However, only focus on the Curriculum is not enough, students might end up having 2-3 projects on the portfolio after graduation from CareerFoundry, but in real world, companies want to see some projects with real clients. If anyone who wants to get a job after graduaiton, he needs to work hard and improves skills after school, looks for clients to work on real projects. and sacrifices his leisure time. CareerFoundry also advised what to do after graduation. They have done the best they can and I’m glad and grateful that through CF I become a real designer.
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Zahid Patel
Amazing UX Course!
The UX course is challenging and highly insightful. With the help of my wonderful tutor, menotor, and career specialist, I'm feeling very confident and ready to transition my career into the field of UX. Thanks, CareerFoundry!