CareerFoundry
Average Rating4.67
1350 Reviews
6 Courses
CareerFoundry is an online bootcamp that offers flexibly paced programs for career changers in web development, UX design, UI design, data analytics, digital marketing, and product management. Headquartered in Berlin but with a global student base, CareerFoundry has provided tech education since 2013.
CareerFoundry combines the flexibility of online learning with the guidance of mentors and tutors through their dual mentorship model, training students to be...
CareerFoundry is an online bootcamp that offers flexibly paced programs for career changers in web development, UX design, UI design, data analytics, digital marketing, and product management. Headquartered in Berlin but with a global student base, CareerFoundry has provided tech education since 2013.
CareerFoundry combines the flexibility of online learning with the guidance of mentors and tutors through their dual mentorship model, training students to become job-ready in four to 12 months, or their money back.
No previous experience is required to apply for the programs. Students should have access to a computer and an internet connection, and an interest in the topic they are planning to study. Students apply via the CareerFoundry website by connecting with an advisor who can talk through their options. Students will need to pay a deposit to secure their place, then complete the required pre-work before the program commences.
1,350 CareerFoundry Reviews
Sort by
Filter by
- David MaldonadoUX Designer • Graduate • UI Design Program • OnlineVerified by LinkedInMar 16, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Best Educational Experience I've had so far!
I started my CF program in UI Design on January, 2022 and finished it on January, 2023 so it took me a little longer than I expected to finish but I did so with a full-time job. Before getting into the CF program I started learning progressively with youtube videos, then Coursera courses and finally CF program. This way I made sure I was making the right choice in my career change journey into Tech from Aviation. I can't stress enough how good this program is and I have a bachelors in me...I started my CF program in UI Design on January, 2022 and finished it on January, 2023 so it took me a little longer than I expected to finish but I did so with a full-time job. Before getting into the CF program I started learning progressively with youtube videos, then Coursera courses and finally CF program. This way I made sure I was making the right choice in my career change journey into Tech from Aviation. I can't stress enough how good this program is and I have a bachelors in mechanical engineering. CF gives you literally everything you need to do a career change. You will get a tutor and a mentor that are experienced (and working) in the industry and after you finished the program they provide an invaluable course on job preparation that gives you all the tools you need to find that first job. Also, you get a mentor for your job prep too. CF will give you all the tools you need to have a successful educational transition into the real world of tech but it requires the students effort to make it work. This is a 50/50 deal and it can only work if you take every suggestion and implement it. They know what they are doing but without proper student execution it wont matter. Be ready to study hard and give it your all and take every single course from the introductory ones to the job prep, it is really worth it. After I finished my course I found my first job in 6 weeks. Some context, I'm new in town, no prior industry experience, the job market at the time of this review is awful with tech companies laying off people by the thousands, and it is a 100% remote job at a great company that I like. All in all, I can't recommend CF enough as my experience was great from start to finish and it's paid off. Also, I got a better salary now as a first-time designer than at my previous career with a decade of experience. If you are sure about the new career path that you want to take, this is a great way to get to the job you ultimately want. Just remember to make that extra effort so it works. Happy Learning! - Kristan OlivoUX/UI Designer • Graduate • UX Design Program • OnlineVerified by LinkedInMar 11, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Best Bootcamp I have ever joined.
After pandemic, I decided to go back in school and take some classes for career change. I landed into CareerFoundry which is the best decision I ever made. With all the hard work and support with my advisor, it paid off as I landed to my first job as a UX/UI designer. I am grateful and appreciative that I found CareerFoundry. - ChuiStudent • UX Design Program • OnlineVerified by LinkedInMar 03, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Affordable complete courses
This is the most affordable course throughout the internet, I have tried other boot camps but careerfoundry is my favorite place to learn. Tutor and mentor are super responsive, I didn’t have to wait too long for a problem to be solved. - Rebecca BidusCurrent Student • Student • UI Design Program • OnlineVerified by LinkedInJan 17, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Perfect for Self-Paced Study
As a recent university graduate who was used to online courses and wanted to dive into a new specialization, I'm having a wonderful time with this course! The tutors, mentors, and advisors provide constant support. Since it's generally self-paced, it works well especially to those who want to be able to learn a new skill efficiently. I haven't received job assistance yet since I am still in the main program, but it looks promising! - Hossnieh ShahhosseiniGraduate • Full-Stack Web Development Program • OnlineVerified by LinkedInDec 15, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Not for Beginners with no experience
I started the course very perfectly and was happy learning frontend and basics. When I started the Full Stack Immersion, my first mentor couldn't help me because he didn't know what he was talking about. It seems like he didn't know anything about javascript. It took a month for him to help me with a simple issue with one of the features of a simple project. My second mentor was better, but the material was poorly updated or explained. I had to book a call with my mentor to explain some ...I started the course very perfectly and was happy learning frontend and basics. When I started the Full Stack Immersion, my first mentor couldn't help me because he didn't know what he was talking about. It seems like he didn't know anything about javascript. It took a month for him to help me with a simple issue with one of the features of a simple project. My second mentor was better, but the material was poorly updated or explained. I had to book a call with my mentor to explain some materials, and since he was super busy, it took a week or more to get help each time. After all, one of the reasons that I got this course with CareerFoundry was the job guarantee. Basically, without any experience and a related university degree, there would be no chance of getting a job, and collecting the requirements for getting a refund is a full-time job itself. I DO NOT recommend this school/Bootcamp to anyone who doesn't have related experience or degree. I applied for many jobs in many companies in the US and only got one interview in 7 months, and still no job. 
Corey HarthoornStudent • Full-Stack Web Development Program • OnlineVerified by GitHubNov 29, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/ACareerFoundry Full Stack Web Development
Overall, it's a great class and I love my tutor and the mentor that I've been paired up with. They are super helpful and do everything they can to help you figure things out.
My only complaint is that a lot of the course work was written in 2020, and many of the dependencies you'll be using have been updated (several times) since then, making it difficult to use some the code that they give you in the course material. You often will have to go your own way to figure out how to re...Overall, it's a great class and I love my tutor and the mentor that I've been paired up with. They are super helpful and do everything they can to help you figure things out.
My only complaint is that a lot of the course work was written in 2020, and many of the dependencies you'll be using have been updated (several times) since then, making it difficult to use some the code that they give you in the course material. You often will have to go your own way to figure out how to reach the end, instead of the way they intended you to take. That said, I feel I am better equipped to debug issues than someone who didn't have that experience, since I've had a lot more bugs than someone who took this class when the material was written.
I can't rate the Job Assistance program yet as I am still in the program and have not started looking at jobs.- Meenu MStudent • UX Design Program • OnlineVerified by LinkedInNov 09, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
My experience so far with CareerFoundry!
I am genuinely excited to review my experience with CareerFoundry so far!
Let me give a quick intro about myself. My name is Meenu and I am from India. I recently graduated with a Master's degree in Physics. During my penultimate year at university, I decided to change careers into UX design and quickly started researching short courses and bootcamps that I could afford at the time. Shortly after that, I read a medium article review of the UX design boot camp program at CareerFoundry ...I am genuinely excited to review my experience with CareerFoundry so far!
Let me give a quick intro about myself. My name is Meenu and I am from India. I recently graduated with a Master's degree in Physics. During my penultimate year at university, I decided to change careers into UX design and quickly started researching short courses and bootcamps that I could afford at the time. Shortly after that, I read a medium article review of the UX design boot camp program at CareerFoundry and I was immediately hooked. I continued to research more about the program and the curriculum. Later, after comparing different boot camp programs regarding their curriculum, fee, and job opportunities after completing the program, I decided to go with CareerFoundry as it turned out to give me the most value for the fee that I am paying. Also, compared to so many other boot camps, I find the course fee at CareerFounry to be the most affordable for a 10-month program.
Something that attracted me to choosing CareeFoundry is that they are committed to providing a human-centered experience. I have been assigned a wonderful mentor and tutor who have given me immense support and encouragement from the beginning. I enrolled in the program even before I completed my degree and because of that, I had taken some time off in between. Both my mentor and tutor were truly supportive of this and later when I started doing the course full-time, they keep providing me with the most genuine feedback on every task that I have completed so far. It has been a truly grateful experience to have such great designers who have a lot of experience in the industry. As a career changer, it has definitely helped me move forward in this journey with courage and confidence. The curriculum is one area that I would like to see improved. The curriculum, in my opinion, is more focused on theory and writing, and sometimes there seems to be a lag between tasks. Considering this is purely my personal opinion, it is possible for other people to have different opinions than mine.
Last but not least, I can't conclude this review without mentioning my Student Advisors. Everyone is truly kind and supportive. I know from my own experience that they work truly hard to solve our issues without wasting any time. I am so glad to have the amazing Student Advisors that I have to share this journey with. - Bethany R.Data Analyst • Graduate • Data Analytics Program • OnlineVerified by LinkedInNov 01, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Career Foundry Data Analyst Bootcamp
I have completed the Data Analytics bootcamp and within a month I have secured a new position as data analyst! I believe the course gives you a very solid foundation to build off of. I would definitely suggest spending time researching on your own, and building your community on LinkedIn as there are so many people willing to teach and assist on there as well. Career Foundry teaches you the fundamentals of how to do projects, start to finish, while executing presentations that are vis...I have completed the Data Analytics bootcamp and within a month I have secured a new position as data analyst! I believe the course gives you a very solid foundation to build off of. I would definitely suggest spending time researching on your own, and building your community on LinkedIn as there are so many people willing to teach and assist on there as well. Career Foundry teaches you the fundamentals of how to do projects, start to finish, while executing presentations that are visually appealing. You have a mentor and tutor to help you along the way to answer questions and meet with you. And they have a good community on LinkedIn and Slack that are always willing to help as well. Definitely recommended! I had a few friends in analytics review a few bootcamps and they all pointed to this one for a few main reasons: 1) It establishes a portfolio that presents your final work and shows off your skills 2) you have a good community to assist and help when you have questions 3) there is a job guarantee that comes with a career specialist to help you prepare, present yourself, and interview well. - Dimitrios AOperations coordinator • Data Analytics Program • OnlineVerified by LinkedInAug 31, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Good foundations for career change
The CF Data Analytics program equips anyone without any background on the field with a good foundation to further develop their skills in Excel, Tableau, SQL and Python. The theory and exercises on each chapter build on the previous ones so you get a cohesive result at the end of each section. Individual studying beyond the scope of this course is necessary to learn more complex applications of the abovementioned skills. My mentor and tutor have been helpful and they reply quickly when ...The CF Data Analytics program equips anyone without any background on the field with a good foundation to further develop their skills in Excel, Tableau, SQL and Python. The theory and exercises on each chapter build on the previous ones so you get a cohesive result at the end of each section. Individual studying beyond the scope of this course is necessary to learn more complex applications of the abovementioned skills. My mentor and tutor have been helpful and they reply quickly when I text a question. Good experience so far. - DinaStudent • Full-Stack Web Development Program • OnlineVerified by LinkedInAug 31, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Full Stack Web Development Bootcamp
I've gotten through just over half the course. The first half was pretty good, I was absorbing lots of information and putting it into practice. But at the halfway point things got weird. The reading materials didn't cover the topic (React) very well, and the few (short) videos were basically just repeating what was in the text.
I think if you have a good mentor and tutor, your experience will be positive. I haven't been so lucky, I went through 3 mentors who either disappeared, did...I've gotten through just over half the course. The first half was pretty good, I was absorbing lots of information and putting it into practice. But at the halfway point things got weird. The reading materials didn't cover the topic (React) very well, and the few (short) videos were basically just repeating what was in the text.
I think if you have a good mentor and tutor, your experience will be positive. I haven't been so lucky, I went through 3 mentors who either disappeared, didn't show up for calls, or told me to figure things out on my own "because it's a better learning experience." So, what am I paying for? My tutor seemed to copy and paste all his feedback, because when I messaged him he didn't seem to understand my questions, I guess English was a language barrier.
For me, it's not worth the cost, so I'm dropping out. I hate to miss the job search support, because I think my career coach was actually going to be good, but I can't justify paying so much for unclear reading materials and unhelpful mentors. - Winston MuijsStudent Webdeveloper • Student • Full-Stack Web Development Program • OnlineVerified by LinkedInAug 31, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Excellent career kickstart
CareerFoundry is a great organization for people how want to change their career and start working in Tech, as a web developer, UX designer or in data science. The Courses start at the foundation of each field, and are easy at the beginning. When you progress the exercises become more challenging and you have to solve problems in different ways, but with the right guidance and support of a tutor and a mentor, professionals working in the field. The study advisors are great and supportive...CareerFoundry is a great organization for people how want to change their career and start working in Tech, as a web developer, UX designer or in data science. The Courses start at the foundation of each field, and are easy at the beginning. When you progress the exercises become more challenging and you have to solve problems in different ways, but with the right guidance and support of a tutor and a mentor, professionals working in the field. The study advisors are great and supportive. I would like to recommend CF for everyone that wants to change their horizon, take a splash and swim to another dream. It’s great organization with motivate and supportive people. - Anmol RaiUI Design Program • OnlineVerified by LinkedInAug 16, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Anmol Rai - UI Design Program
The program is very engaging but quite extensive and demanding.
CareerFoundry Alumni Outcomes
Recent CareerFoundry News
Imogen Crispe
Updated October 31, 2018
Just as coding languages are always changing, things also change very quickly in the coding bootcamp industry! In October we read about two big acquisitions, some fundraises, and partnerships and rivalries between universities and bootcamps. We heard about the interesting backgrounds of some female bootcamp founders, and what demand there is for software developers in the tech industry! There were also articles about companies teaming up with bootcamps and two coding ...
Imogen Crispe
Updated October 14, 2022
So you want to land a job after coding bootcamp? The statistics are on your side 73% of bootcampers report being employed as developers after graduation. But did you know that many coding bootcamps go one step further and offer a job guarantee? We ve put together a list of in-person and online coding bootcamps in the USA and around the world which offer guaranteed job placement. And don t get caught off guard by the details we ve also included specifics about job guarantee tuition ...
Sean Beaubien
Updated April 16, 2020
UX? UI? So you ve seen the acronyms everywhere, but now you re wondering what exactly is the difference between the two terms? And to make it even more confusing, just what is a UX/UI designer? Some kind of unicorn hybrid? While some people tend to group the two positions in the same boat, they re actually separate disciplines that both share a common goal of creating a product that is centered around the needs of its users. But just how does the role of a UI designer differ from that of ...
Imogen Crispe
Updated November 21, 2016
Wojciech Hupert originally studied advertising and graphic design, but as the market demand for web skills increased, he transitioned into UX design. Now Wojciech is a UX Design Mentor at online coding bootcamp CareerFoundry . He also works full-time as a UX/UI Designer at Berlin startup BigchainDB. Wojciech explains why he wanted to get involved in education, how he uses his varied background to give career advice, and why he loves seeing CareerFoundry students grow and ...
Imogen Crispe
Updated September 02, 2016
Alex was a printer and graphic designer in the UK, and a teacher in Thailand before he moved to the states and decided to learn to code. He started CareerFoundry ’s six-month remote Web Development Program in January, and studied part time while working full time as a dog walker in NYC. Alex tells us why online bootcamp CareerFoundry suited him so well, explains how intuitive and easy to follow the lessons are, and even gives us a live demo of the learning platform. Q&A ...
Eric Bieller
Updated July 27, 2016
You ve probably heard about the field of UI design. Maybe you ve been wondering why it s so popular and whether learning UI design could be a way to shift careers into something more challenging, fun and lucrative. Well, I ve got some good news for you! In this post, I m going to dig into what UI design actually is, why it s so popular, and why you should start learning it right now. The UI design field has been growing tremendously over the last decade, and there are a lot of reasons for this. ...
Rosie Allabarton
Updated April 06, 2016
Are you thinking about becoming a web developer, but wondering if it s the right career choice for you? Then check out this list of five signs you ll love a career in code from CareerFoundry s Rosie Allabarton, to see if it matches up to your personality and skill set. Let us know what you think in the comments below! 1. You like problem-solving As a programmer, whether freelance, at a large corporation, or in a startup you ll quickly find you are solving problems on an hourly basis. If ...
Liz Eggleston
Updated October 21, 2021
CareerFoundry and Thinkful offer online mentored courses in Web Development, Data Science, and UX Design. But should you choose to study at CareerFoundry or Thinkful? Whether your concern is cost, curriculum or job placement, this deep comparison will help you decide which online coding bootcamp is best for you. Focus + Career Tracks The big difference between CareerFoundry and Thinkful is the number of courses offered. Both schools offer full-time tracks for individuals ...
Rosie Allabarton
Updated April 16, 2020
Learning how to become a UX designer and finding a role in the field is not as clear cut as you might think. Unlike the title Junior Web Developer, a job advertisement for a UX designer can have a number of interpretations and connotations, with different companies expecting dramatically different things. When you re thinking about a career in UX design it can be extremely confusing to understand exactly what you re getting yourself into, since often what companies are advertising ...
Liz Eggleston
Updated May 03, 2021
Most immersive bootcamps are less than six months and many offer part-time options, allowing parents to balance childcare and work commitments with learning to code. But as a mom thinking about a code school, what should you consider before taking the plunge? Eight moms (who are successful graduates of bootcamps like Flatiron School, Turing, Thinkful, and DigitalCrafts) share their tips for switching careers and re-entering the workforce. 1. Find out if Coding is your Calling ...
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CareerFoundry worth it?
+
−
Is CareerFoundry legit?
+
−
Does CareerFoundry offer scholarships or accept the GI Bill?
+
−
Can I read CareerFoundry reviews?
+
−
Is CareerFoundry accredited?
+
−
Locations
Career tracks
FAQs
How much does CareerFoundry cost?
CareerFoundry costs around $7,900. On the lower end, some CareerFoundry courses like Digital Marketing Program cost $6,900.
What courses does CareerFoundry teach?
CareerFoundry offers courses like Data Analytics Program, Digital Marketing Program, Full-Stack Web Development Program, Product Management Program and 2 more.
Where does CareerFoundry have campuses?
CareerFoundry teaches students Online in a remote classroom.
More Information
Guarantees Job
Job Assistance
Includes Housing
Offers Corporate Training
Accepts GI Bill
Is CareerFoundry worth it?
-
Employment Rate
-
Graduation Rate
-
Median Salary
Awards
Recent CareerFoundry News
By Jess Feldman
By Rachel Meltzer
By Jess Feldman