CareerFoundry Reviews
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Kasia
UX Fundamentals Course
I had a lot of fun with the course. It's really engaging and motivating. I was worrying that doing e-learning would be hard but since the course is really practical it was actually quite easy for me to stay focused. I would recommend it to everybody who wants to get some insights into the UX.
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Leigha Miceli
Great course would recommend!
I am taking the UX design course and really think its doing a great job at preparing me for the industry. My mentor and tutor are always available and extremelly helpful at guiding me in the right direction. I would reccomend this course to anyone looking to break into the field!
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Etien Dan
My experience with the UX Design course at CareerFoundry (by Etien Dan)
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The UX course I made at CareerFoundry was a great experience for me. When I started the Course, I was a little bit skeptical about the online learning method but after I completed the first task, I observed that the structure it's very well done and it teaching me on a logical and easy to understand way. The exercises are building on each other so I observed automatically when I misunderstood a part of the subject. During the course, I observed the possibilities, I will have after completing it, that was also a great motivator for me.
My Advisor, Mentor, and Tutor helped me a lot with good tips and tricks. They judge my tasks anytime honestly and objectively.
I'm happy about the decision to make this course and I'm proud to be able to tell that I'm a UX Designer with a lot of skills that will help me in my future career.
Thank's CareerFoundry!
Etien Dan - 16.05.2019
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Patrick Caire
Very useful course in UI
I really learned a lot from doing the UI course for UX Designers on CF. It is well structured and very informative. Furthermore the mentorship system works well and I got valuable feedback from an accomplished professional in the field.
Patrick
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Ekaterina
Great opportunity to change your career
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I am a current student on Online UI design course. Online education fits in my life just perfect. The course content is easy and interesting to read and the team is very knowledgeable.
The team never leave you alone and help you on your way. I got a tutor who responds on my submission super fast, giving me very detailed feedback about my work so I can move on. Also, I got an experienced and knowledgeable Mentor who helps me with my achievements. His feedback helps me to polish my portfolio so It looks stunning for the potential employers. I got my personal career specialist who helps me with my career change and student advisor who helps me if I have any questions about the studying process.
AND what is very important for me - CareerFoundry guaranty the job placement within 6 months! Isn't it amazing? But, to be honest, the UI course is so voluminous and Job Preparation course is so useful, so I am more than sure at the end of the course I can find a job easily because I will have a strong resume and outstanding portfolio.
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José M. Rodríguez
I recommend it
CarrerFoundry is an excellent place where you can learn, do networking and prepare to look for work.
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Kazi Wahaj
Worth it!
So I took the UI course. It was very informative, well structured and went very well with all the support I had throughout the course with my mentor, tutor, career advisor and the student advisors. I came across very cool people over on slack. It gave me motivation to be as good as those amazing designers over there. All in all, take this course yesterday! 😁
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Adrienne
Enjoying the course
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After working in careers I enjoyed but didn't feel challenged by, I decided to make the switch to UX design. A thorough researcher, I looked around a lot before deciding on Career Foundry. I'm really glad I did for a number of reasons.
Firstly, their curriculum is on point. Each lesson targets diverse, but vital topics in UX. It's project-based so you end up building your portfolio as you go, and most importantly, they've included a job preparation course that I honestly think anyone - regardless of whether they're in UX or not - should have access to as it's very psychology-based and works to guide you to your true job purpose and goals.
Overall, it's been a wonderful experience and I'm confident that when I finish I will have no problem finding a job in UX with the skills I've already acquired.
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Jill Danielel Liao
Best Thing I've Done so Far
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Hi! I just wanna say that this is one of the major decisions I've done in my life to study again at age 24 when some of my friends are already at the peak of their career. Careerfoundry helped my by equipping me with the education I needed and made sure that I get on track with the help of a Mentor and Tutor. Their Mentos and Tutors are really great and patient which is what you need when you get into a tech course because a lot of times you'll feel stuck and down but with their help you'll get to the finish line.
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Dipak Marques
Highly Recommended
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I highly recommend the course, It's packed with information but they deliver it in an easily digestible way and without it feeling overwhelming, the course as a task for every exercise you complete ensuring that you learn by actually doing instead of just reading. My instructors were great, they have helped across my journey, they provided great information on what I was doing and how to improve and sources to learn more from. The only reason I gave curriculum 4 stars, is because I would've liked to see more videos, the course still has some. All in all, it's a great course!
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Mariano
So far, one of the best decisions I've ever made in my life
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I'm taking the UI Design course, with no experience in design and no UX/Graphic design background. So far, i feel confident to say that this course has been one of the best structured, with an excellent updated content wich motivates me to stay focused to keep learning my new skills.
The tutor is correct, he answers all the questions i have. One big plus is that he is on the same timezone than me, so there are no big delays when submiting my task to review.
I have been making Skype calls with my assigned mentor regullarly, and everytime we talk i get to understand how this industry works receiving great advices from him.
I put a lot of time on the course, but that's because i like. I mean the content is catchy! You feel like always wanting to put more effort on your task and submit the best exercise you can. I discovered a new passion: UI Design.
I already started the job prep course, but i'm on the first lessons, so can't relate about that -
Sara
UX immersion
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Ashley
Great course! Great People!
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Deciding which online web development course to go with was extremly difficult as ther was so many to choose from. I did my homework and I’m proud to say that I couldn’t have made a better decision choosing CareerFoundry. The course is put together well and extremely informative, and the people they have, advising, mentoring, and tutoring are absolutely amazing! It is beyond evident that the school and people truly care about you understanding and implementing the material yourself. I’m extremely satisfied with my choice for an online web development course and would highly recommend them!
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Esha Chatterjee Chakraborty
Very engaging course
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II enjoyed doing the CareerFoundry course...the fact that they made us do projects to learn the concepts served the purpose of better retention. The only drawback I would say is, certain sections could have been explained and broken down better for students who’ve never worked with Design software; such as using a UI kit to finish your prototypes and make them look professional. Nevertheless the tutor and instructor were very helpful and helped me continuously improve my designs.
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Vidyut
Awesome investment!
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Career Foundry course is a very worthy investment if you wish to change your career or just upskill yourself. I found the UX Designer course content simple, straightforward and totally manageable along with my freelancing job. The content is often supported by video demonstrations that makes the content more understandable and interesting to learn. Career Foundry online course content as well as the tutors and mentors regulalry send you extra reading materials which is very helpful. The Tutors and Mentors are extremely helpful and supportive in your mission of learning. I have found the student advisors very prompt in their responses and are always eager to make your transition into your new chosen field very smooth. I would highly recommend Career Foundry.
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Stephanie
Learning so much
This course has been challenging and time intensive but completely worth it! I'm learning so much and even applying the principles at my current job.
The support from CareerFoundry has been amazing from the time I started looking into UX design courses. My tutor Jonny has been the most supportive - he responds quickly and his feedback is extremely helpful and thorough each assignment.
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ET
Great UX Course
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Career Foundry provides a solid foundation in UX methodologies and practice. If you are lucky, you'll get an amazing mentor like Tina, whose expertise and support are truly stellar. The Slack platform is a great way to connect with peers, and get feedback and help with projects.
The coursework has been challenging but manageable while working and balancing graduate school. Overall, this program will give you what you need to create a compelling UX portfolio and find a job you love (more on that hopefully soon!)
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Sarah P
Already accomplished more than I thought I ever would!
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Currently in the first month of the UX Design course. When I was looking around for a UX course, I knew that I wanted a project-base curriculum, which CF offers. The program is set up so that you have access to a mentor and tutor, and I've already met with my mentor twice and interacted with my tutor about ~10 times. They're responsive and I'm always grateful for all the in-depth, immediate responses I've gotten from them every time I shot them a message. The CF platform is full of supports, and they also offer a Slack channel where students can help each other. I've always had positive interactions with other students so far. While I do wish I could collaborate with other students more (as I probably would in a in-person course), I think with all of the different avenues they offer for communication (chat bars + Slack), it can be accomplished with a bit more effort.
All in all, after over a year of being indecisive with all of the differnet courses out there, CF finally felt like a perfect fit. -
Joan
A lot of relevant knowledge summarized for the student
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I love the fact that careerfoundry is honest and transparent about how they teach and about the high quality of the study materials. They also offer reading access to their other courses. The UX Designer course is challenging as you need to complete 2-3 tasks a week and some tasks demands the student to learn a program like sketch within a week. However, the mentor and tutors always reply on time and give valueable insights. I would recommend this course to anyone who wants to change their career or to become a specialist.
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Dustin
UX Design Immersion
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Enrolling in the Career Foundry UX Immersion is one of the best decisions I have made in a very long time! The program is extremely well structured, organized and full of information about the UX/UI industry. On completion of the UX Design Immersion I was able to have two substantial case studies that I am very happy with. I definitely put a lot of effort into the Fundamentals course in the beginning so I was able to build a strong foundation before I started the Immersion. Also- after completion of the Immersion and with the benefit of everything I learned during the program, I revisited my Fundamentals project and was able to bring it up to a much higher level. I also feel confident about creating more studies on my own, as the CF curriculum provided me with such a strong understanding of research methods and best practices.
Of course the program is online, and depends completely upon the self discipline and tenacity of the student. One must be earnestly committed and work hard to see results. I found the platform to be very well organized and it was easy for me to understand what was expected. In addition to explanations and examples, it was great to have online references and articles which also helped with the learning experience. The assignments are clear and explicit and build upon each other logically to create a robust case study project.
My tutor Terri Rodriguez was wonderful, and always there if I need to ask her a question. Her responses were always within 24 hours, usually much quicker. She was encouraging, inspirational and definitely made me feel supported. Dana Lynn was my mentor and always offered honest clear feedback. She truly helped clarify things for me when I had questions and provided authentic encouragement. Dana has a rich background in both UX and visual design so her feedback was very helpful for me on multiple levels. I am so grateful to this great team!
After this wonderful experience, I am looking forward to the UI Design and Voice Specializations!
Thanks CareerFoundry!
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Marvin Valarezo
Great to develop a new skillset
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Tutor and mentors are very good at breaking down your assignments and showcasing weaknesses and strengths. Sessions provide great constructive criticism with clear ways of improving. Only caveat of the course is that you do have a time limit to complete assignments and if you go over you will need to request an extension and pay more. But the site breaks down completion date very well so that you can plan the pace you need to finish the course.
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James Martin
UI Design Course
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I signed up to the UI design course after working in SEO and wanting a career change. I must say the course has been fantastic so far. It is excellently laid out and it's intuative work flow is very engaging and comprehensive. With no UI or UX experience in the past, I feel like I have learned so much. They really do take you from the ground up. It is well paced, interesting and I am able to stay creative throughout. I would certainly recommend this course to anyone looking to venture into this field or looking for a career change.
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Anna
Great quality of the course!
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I am very happy with CareerFoundry!
The course has great quality, the reading materials are all up-to-date, there are also a lot of examples of best practices given and links to the other helpful articles and so on.
But the most value for me as a student comes from the practical tasks and tutor's feedback! You can always find free materials to learn from online, but only on the course like this you can build your own portfolio with guided feedback, which is incredibly valuable. Tutors and mentors are always available whenever there are questions, and help to look at your career path as a "big picture", so you know where you are and where you are going.
All in all, I cannot recommend this course more! I already use a lot of the learned techniques in my daily tasks, and now I can't help but look through UX-eyes on my everyday surroundings.. it changes perspective, and you start noticing the details :)
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Eric
Thanks
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A few months ago I was in a small personal crisis after finishing my Bachelor, and feeling that I wasn't prepared for the real world. I found CF by chance on a Google search, and with 80% of the course finished I can affirm that it was a great decision. The learning methodology is very nice, and you really learn deeply everything a professional does in his day to day work. In my case I have done the UI course ( working 30h week), and although now I am more interested in UX, for me the course has been a perfect starting point in my career. I haven't started yet the search for a new Ui-UX job, but with everything I have learned in recent months, I am confident in myself and surely everything will be all right with the job preparation course.
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Gabriel Sheridan
UI/UX Designer
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After being a Graphic Designer for several years I decided I needed a change and a fresh direction. With the world migrating to a digital experience, I knew that to be a successful designer in the future I needed new skills. I researched for several months but always came back to CareerFoundry. I requested a call to help answer some of my concerns. After that first call with Matt, a UI Designer in Seatle, I was sold. It was challenging for sure and they don't just give out certificates. You earn it. The one on one calls with the mentor and the feedback you receive from your tutor is amazing. The biggest plus is the support. They have folks that will help you with the tuition questions, actual UI of the course itself, Career Preparation support and pretty much every touch point of the experience. Can not say enough about the job prep course and the job prep counselor. The conversations I had with the mentor, tutor and job prep contact was terrific. I switched from a graphic designer to a UI/UX Designer and couldn't be happier!! Best decision of my career!!!
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Josh Fraser
Good course, terrible follow-through
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I enrolled in the iOS development course last year. Halfway through the course they announced it was the last iOS course they would offer becuase of lack of demand. After this, the mentors and tutors became super unresponsive and busy, such that I basically never heard from them the last few months of the course. I'm very disappointed because I wanted to finish it out well, and in the final month I had submitted my work for their review and needed help finishing. They never got back to me before the course ended and I never graduated. I'm frustrated I spent this much money only to have them slowly pull the plug while I was enrolled.
Very disappointed...
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Rodrigo Schneider
Great course and staff!
I made the Web Development Course from CF. It’s great and although I have already experience with development it helped me to learn more. For those who don’t have experience, the course is perfect. It’s builded to help all levels of people.
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Sagan
UX Design Course
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After extensive research for online and in-person "bootcamp" / Masters courses for UX Design, I decided to go with the online course at CareerFoundry based on reviews and the overall cost. I chose the $6,000 USD Certified UX Designer three-part program which pairs each student with tutor and a mentor with whom you have unlimited Skype calls. Each reading / lesson finishes with an assignment that you must submit for your tutor to review. Your tutor with give constructive feedback in order to make sure you get the most out of each project. At the end of each unit - there are between 7-12 lessons per unit - your mentor will review your portfolio and offer feedback as well. There are currently a total of seven units in the course.
Your mentor is there for you to reach out to as often as you need in order to ask questions about the course, about design, or about the industry -- your calls are dedicated to what you need in regards to UX Design.
At the end of the entire course each student will have a completed project to add to your online portfolio! The course also offers an extra specialization course for you to take in order to deepen your knowledge within the field. Currently they are offering specializations in: UI Design, Frontend Development for Designers, or Voice User Interface Design.
- 7 units for the Certified UX Designer Course
- 7-12 assignments per unit
- total of 244 hours of course work for the Certified UX Designer Course
- plus an additional total of 78 hours on the UI Design Course (other specialization courses have similar completion hours as well)
- a total of 51 hours in their Job Preparation Course that helps you prepare for the search including tips on networking, mindset for career change, resume tips, and interviewing.I recommend this course to anybody looking to make a career change or simply learn more about user experience design. I was able to work full time, complete the course within five months and then focus on networking and the job search! The mentors and tutors all work in the field and offer valuable feedback. CareerFoundry also builds a community of their students - past and present - on Slack that allows for great networking throughout and after the course.
Through hard work on my end with networking and the job search, I was able to get a job offer as a mid-level UX Designer within 3 months of finishing up the course and putting together my online portfolio. I didn't find much value in the job prep course as I already felt like I was doing all the right things to get my foot in the door within the industry. However, if people don't know where to begin - I think the job prep will be a good place to help those find work after the course! But its not all up to your tutor, mentor, and job prep contact -- you must put in the effort to network and build connections within the industry as hard as it is, it will be worth it in the end. Sometimes that means taking up freelance or contract work to build your portfolio before getting that full-time job offer you're after!
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Paola
CareerFoundry is the bomb!
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I took the online UI design course. I loved it! The content is good, the mentors are great and the course lasts for 6 months, but besides that, it's pretty much self-paced which worked perfectly with my busy schedule. The job prep course was super helpful! They gave me actionable steps and excellent feedback to start my job search. When I had questions or needed to prep, my mentor was there for me. So, in the end, I walked out feeling confident with a beautiful portfolio and ready to interview. In 2 months I had a ton of interviews, received 3 job offers and landed my dream job. Thank you CareerFoundry!
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Anonymous
UI Design Course
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I must say I am not the common student taking this course. I've had prior experience doing some UI work and wanted to take this course to solidify what I've learned on my own. I briefly read over the material before joining and it did not disappoint. I had a tutor and a mentor, that I could ask as many questions as I needed too. Also, everyone gets to join the Slack community. So, everyone is on the same boat as you - asking for help or advicem, tips and tricks.
I did notice the course does get updated if the staff realizes the coursework is outdated or needs a bit of modifying. There consistent emails from student advisors to encourage you and be there for you if you need additional help. At the end of the course you will receive a certificate.
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Carlos Viciana
Find a job course
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I divide my experience with CF in 2 parts.
1) The UX course.
I appreciate to have an organised step by step theoretic explanation of the UX design process. I can say I learnt UX design during the course. I would advise everyone who want to take the course to be sure to have enough time for it. I did the course while working and it turned into a frustrating experience at times because I was doing something I love but I didn't have enough time to do it properly and produce the quality work I wanted.
My tutor and mentor were both very helpful. I had to request more in depth reviews of my work but after it went pretty smooth.
The course was never mentioned by the companies I applied to, so I don't really know if it helped me find a job.
I haven't come back to the theory yet, not sure if I'll do in the future.
2) The find a job course
Surprising enough, I had better memories of this optional course. You have to go through exercises that help you get to know yourself better, something very helpful when applying for jobs and life in general. I had assigned a career adviser, Mike, he is very supporting and has lot of experience in the field. If you keep a proactive attitude and set training interviews with him, you will feel ready for the interviews. It was actually what happened to me. When I landed in the interview, I knew the answer (a good one, following Mike's advice) to almost every question they could ask me.
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Bill
Full Stack Web Development Course
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I joined CareerFoundry not because I wanted to get a job as a web developer (I’ve been a web developer for three years), but because I like learning. Over my career, this is the fourth “coding boot camp” I’ve attended and completed, and I can say that it’s by far the most well-written and well-thought-out of all. CareerFoundry’s writing is very easy to read and understand. The curriculum is also well-thought-out as it covers the full stack from front to back. It even touches on some extras toward the end that will show potential employers that you’ve gone above and beyond the fundamentals.
All in all, I’d say this is a great course for beginners, but, like all coding boot camps, you’ll need at least some basic computer skills. If you’re brand new to coding and you’re not a fast learner, you may need to do some extra research on your own time in order to catch up with the lesson. If you have the time, I’d recommend going through a free front end course or two (HTML/CSS/JavaScript) before signing up here as you’ll be able to hit the ground running and you’ll be able to absorb more material overall as you progress.
Fantastic course!
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Abdullah Ali Shah
Great Experience
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I am currently in my last module of (iOS dev course) and I am pretty satisfied with my decision, why!!! let me tell you why
- I got some interesting offers before the completion of the course.
- The support I get from my student advisor, tutor and mentor is phenomenol. Specially student advisor (Korina, and Cicely too).
- The course is well structured, up to date and it covers every step in the life cycle of the app.
- Slack community is also very active and supportive, specially the designing students.
As in the start I mentioned that I havent completed the course yet, because of which I havent interacted with the career change team but because the other CF team is so supportive and good in their jobs its safe to assume that they are good too ( but surely I will keep u updated 😉 )
Before I finish my review let me tell you one very important thing, the whole journey is not walk in the park, if you seriously want to achieve your goal (what ever that is, career change or improving your skills etc) you have to work really hard for yourself, from time to time you will face problems whose solutions are not straight forward and make you pull your hairs out, but the effort which you will do in solving them is the fruit of the whole journey. Dont expect to get everthing you dreamt of by just enrolling in here, that is not going to work. But I know you are not that stupid, so good bye 👋 and happy learning 📚.
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Clare
An Absolutely Excellent Experience. I have gotten 2 friends to do the course with me and we are all very happy.
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I was very skeptical at first upon looking for options to further my career via additional education. I know that these things can really be a scam, and did not want to commit to paying thousands without being sure I would get as much as possible out of my course. I found a job even before I graduated, the mentors could not have been more supportive, and the school really helps you every step of the way. I really think that those who have not had good experiences with CareerFoundry perhaps did not do their part. Sure, you need to be assertive, disciplined enough to work from home, and willing to reach out to your mentor whenever necessary, but if you do all those things, you will succeed. CareerFoundry has really changed my overall career trajectory for the better and it's been a completely enjoyable experience overall.
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Kasia
Great career path changing course!
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I am very happy I found this course on my life path. It changed my career plans 180 degrees around and it was worth it! The course was well prepared, written in a very understandable language (important for a person like me, who's not a native english speaker). It covered everything that was needed to make first projects on my own and start applying for junior jobs. I've got a lot of support from my mentor and from other students. I am still in touch with them 3 years after finishing the course and can still count on some nice review! Lifetime access to notes and lessons is a huge advantage when doing first steps on your own. My overall experience was fantastic - very helpful people, good learning materials, great support from experienced programmers and useful experience exchange with other students.
Jakub of CareerFoundry
Community Manager
May 18, 2018
Hi Kasia, we're delighted that the course had such a positive impact on your life. Thank you for being such a wonderful student! -
Nick
Poor Value For money
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I came from an unrelated field so I did not have much experience in the UX field. But chose Career Foundry as the course "guaranteed a job or my money back". I spent around £2500 and to be honest I feel I could have used that money in a better way in trying to change careers.
The course itself seemed well structured and my mentor was helpful. At the end of the 6 months I had one project to show for my work which I could use when applying for jobs. There is a smaller short course that focuses on 'career change' and I was only able to complete 9/10 modules due to other restrictions on my time.
After I completed the course I spent 6 months applying for jobs but found the process extremely difficult. I did not even receive one interview after the coaching and help from careerfoundry. I think most people who find success come from a related field like design or programming. I made a request for a refund but the conditions for a refund are extremely stringent, I later found out and the request was denied.
Pros:
- Well structured syllabus which moved at a decent pace.
- Mentors are helpful (Well my mentor was).
Cons:
- There is no special job board, I received one link to a job but it was completely inappropriate.
- After graduation you will only have one complete project – so the course places an emphasis on self-learning and creating your own projects. This made me think I could've self-learnt the whole course and created my own projects.
- There is a lot of emphasis on linkedin and networking to find a job. This made me question why I did the course if this was the best way to get a job.
My advice
If I could do this again, I would learn UX design from Udemy or Lynda, then learn how to network to get a job. You'll save a lot more money.
Jakub of CareerFoundry
Community Manager
May 15, 2018
Our Job Guarantee is based on terms and conditions which require students to work with their Career Specialists in completing both the tasks of the Job Prep course, along with working together on your job search to identify opportunities and overcome barriers. While you didn’t complete the Job Prep course, we are happy to continue working with you to make help you find employment in UX Design. -
Maureen
Best decision ever made!
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I've started with the Certified UX Designer course october last year, and am now working as a (junior) UX Designer at a design agency in Berlin - even before I finished my course!
I had some doubts before booking this course, as it's quite an investment and I did not have any experience with online schools. I didn't think they could offer real value but thank god - I was wrong!
Studying at Careerfoundry is the best decision I've made so far - the things you learn are really hands-on, you're working on portfolio pieces and you don't have to reads dozens of books or study for exams. My tutor Allison was great in guiding my throughout the course: she gave extensive, helpful and motivation feedback within hours after sending in exercises and would always go an extra mile if I needed more support. The same goes for my mentor Pia, who supported me with finding a UX job and helped me prepare for the job interview (with success!) The support of your tutor and mentor is what makes Careerfoundry so special - you have professionals guiding you.
The curriculum is pretty straight forward: you're designing an app following the Design Thinking Process. The course exists of 6 Achievements with around 25-30 exercises per Achievement. Some exercises are more theoretical and teach you about the basics of psychology, other exercises are more technical and show you how to work with all relevant tools in the field.
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Fernando Ifran
Great intensive course. Perfect to land your first job in UX.
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When I took the course I already had many years of experience in Graphic/Web design so some contents weren't new for me. I took it because I wanted to gain more knowledge on UX design and also have the academic trainee and the official certification. The first part of the course was the most interesting, it's focused on UX thinking, business goals, competitor analysis, usability, prototypes, etc...
Then we started with wireframes, user flows, visual design and google analytics. This second part was something I already knew so I didn't took much advantage of it. But if you are a beginner, it will be useful.
It took me almost 3 months to finish the course and I spent around 3-4 hours per day (every day you have a different subject so you have to go through the content and then complete the assignment). You will have a mentor and you can ask him/her everything you need, that’s pretty cool.
The course worth the money. In 3 months you will have an good overview, create a connection with your mentor and you will create a project for your portfolio that will help you to get your first job in UX.
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Klara
Taking the UX Course at CareerFoundry was a great user experience!
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I have decided to switch from social pedagogy to a completely new topic, UX Design, and it was one of the best decisions that I´ve made in the past few years. I took the course in January 2017 and have finished it in June. It was a great experience that has opened the whole new way in my career.
Career Foundry has fulfilled all my hopes and wishes related to (1) professional support on my learning path, (2) learning topics that a UX designer needs to know, (3) taking a good course that would support me on all the way from learning to getting a job.
(1) The support from my tutor and mentor during the course was great. Their feedback to my work was relevant and helpful.
(2) I really liked the way in which the content was presented. It was interesting and easy to consume. So, I really had a fun time learning new stuff.
(3) Unfortunately, I didn´t have time to finish the Job Preparation Course, as I already started working on my own startup with some friends. But in the end, I still got a job in a digital agency and can say that the Career Foundry gave me a solid background on which I can now build even more skills and knowledge from real work experience.
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Ahsan
UX Course with UI Specialisation
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I started the UX Immersion programme with specialisation in UI in October, and finished last month. My experience with CF has been very, very good!
I decided to switch careers, with a background in Business Management and Marketing. I found the course itself to be challenging enough without being overwhelming, and having access to support of my tutor (Allison), mentor (Pia), and the awesome people in the Slack group. That sort of support is really necessary when you're doing an online course, that too about a field that you don't have much previous knowledge about.
The exercises and tasks themselves were very clearly explained, with just enough focus on theory and more on the practical aspect of things. Each lecture provides and extensive list of additional reading materials if you want to learn more about a topic you like. The tutors and mentors challenged me to produce my best work, which did get frustrating at times, but in a good way! The portfolio review at the end of each "achievement" really helps in putting all the work that you've done into perspective from a portfolio-point-of-view. They encourage and train you to not only work like a designer, but to think like a designer, which goes a long way! Now they've updated the curriculum with video tutorials and quizzes, which adds to the 'gamification' of the entire course, and will make it more dynamic and fun!
The career counsellors are, as with the tutors and mentors, readily available to help prepare for CV/cover letter building, portfolio feedback, job interviews, or any other job-related queries you might have. I've been working with Mike, and he's been a great help! I would highly, highly recommend this course to anyone thinking of going into this field and willing to put in the effort.