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CareerFoundry

Average Rating 4.66
1,531 Reviews • 0 Courses

CareerFoundry is an online bootcamp that offers flexibly paced programs for career changers in web development, UX design, UI design, product 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.

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  • Avery
    Student · UI Design Program · Graduation year 2020

    Thorough and exciting start to UI Design and Sketch!

    I’m just about finished my intro to UI Design course and so far it’s been great!  They’ve really walked through the steps of how to use the Sketch program well. The contact with everyone involved has been great and my tutor and mentor been awesome too! I’m moving quicker through the course than the target and it’s because I’m so excited about it and because they make it so easy to follow! Can’t wait to see what the next section brings!

    Overall
    5.0
    Curriculum
    5.0
    Job support
    N/A
    Instructors
    5.0
    Flag Submitted December 18, 2019
  • Niall O
    Student · Graduation year 2020

    All together happy!

    I thought how odd its all online and with little or no contact with Mentor/Tutors. I have to do all the work on my own? No not true. It requires a different level of discipline, I did not think I had. But has been great! I  am in daily contact with my tutor (Henrietta) at the beginning they sent me little screen capture videos commenting on my work and the more, I go along they write reviews and I have a Mentor, (Olga) I can call on skype and we can discuss what I need to do. I am still in the course so the Job Assistance. Part I have not reached. it is unlocked and I really should do it. l will do it over the Christmas break. It is nearly Christmas and started on Sept 23rd. Jan 22nd, I am finished with 6 weeks just to work on. My portfolio, I am already applying to jobs a the feedback has been great. After I graduate I hope to get a job earning 35,000. In Berlin that a lot of money.

    Overall
    5.0
    Curriculum
    5.0
    Job support
    N/A
    Instructors
    5.0
    Flag Submitted December 18, 2019
  • Geonyoung Lee
    Freelance Digital Marketing Specialist

    Great course content

    I'm half way finishing the UX immersion course and I am more than satisfied with the course. The course content is very structured and especially, the advice & tips that you receive from your tutor and mentor are so valuable and I'm defibitely learning a lot from that. I feel much more confident about UX field which was very blurred for me before I started the course. I would recommend this course. :) 

    Overall
    5.0
    Curriculum
    5.0
    Job support
    N/A
    Instructors
    5.0
    Flag Submitted December 18, 2019
  • Katrina
    Student · UX Design Program · Graduation year 2020

    A comprehensive leg up in ux

    I have been extremely happy with the content and method of the ux course, and along with the direct tutor feedback and individual mentor calls, I feel like I will leave the course with the skills to allow me to obtain employment in the field that I am looking for. 

    Overall
    5.0
    Curriculum
    5.0
    Job support
    5.0
    Instructors
    5.0
    Flag Submitted December 18, 2019
  • Kriszta
    Student · UI Design Program · Graduation year 2020

    Rockstar course, great content and professional support

    A great course and a great organization. I'm more than halfway through my course and am enjoying the process very much so far. The structure, the material, the tutors and mentors are all great and they really help you to get the most out of your studies and stay motivated. I've never done an online course before, but I actually enjoy it very much and way more than I would previously have thought. The UX of the website is of course great and makes you feel motivated throughout the course. All excercises are very logical and explained in a way that is understandable to someone who is completely new to a topic, but also enjoyable to someone who isn't. There are always tons of links to articles or other material that helps you to immerse yourself even deeper in a topic that interests you. Overall I can only say good things about the course and CareerFoundry in general! And I am really happy that I can take this course and learn as much as I have.

    Overall
    5.0
    Curriculum
    5.0
    Job support
    5.0
    Instructors
    5.0
    Flag Submitted December 18, 2019
  • Andrej
    UI Designer, UX Writer, Content Strategist · UI Design Program · Graduation year 2020

    This is really well-thought-out!

    I am in the middle of my UI Design course and took a sneak peak into the rest of the course material. To be honest, I didn't think of much starting the course, just knew, this will probably the best online place for a course like this. And it is!

    The strucutre is loigc, well written, everything you should know and beyond is there, the support is there, exercises that keep you on point, communcation, community, etc.

    Really well done, I have a great Tutor and Mentor, both help you along the course. And then we can build a portfolio which is big in the user experience sector!

    Nice couse, well done, thanks!

    Overall
    5.0
    Curriculum
    5.0
    Job support
    5.0
    Instructors
    5.0
    Flag Submitted December 18, 2019
  • Lisa Cho
    Student · UI Design Program

    The decision that gives me hope for my future

    I was a teacher for seven years and decided for a career-change and I am so happy that I found CareerFoundry. I had no experience in design but the UI course eased me into the world of design and is equipping me for the real world. It is a 6 months course so obviously it is intense because there so much to learn. But what CareerFoundry offers is so beneficial to help you get started in a career in UI/UX. 

    First of all, the curriculum is solid in their theories and the projects are perfect to practice what was learned. And the assigned projects are for you to include in your portfolio! You don’t have to worry about building your portfolio on your own because CareerFoundry has your back! 

    Secondly, you have your tutor who checks your work each step of the way and you also have a mentor who checks the final projects. I have phone call sessions with my mentor and she is always giving me advice on my projects and teaches me extra skills and know-hows on particular topics. 

    Lastly, CareerFoundry provides a job course that equips you to get a job. They help you with you resume, portfolio, and even you confidence. They have good coaches on staff. 

    It does take a lot of time during your weeks to complete your tasks so you do need to have time management throughout the course. Especially if you are working at the same time. 

    If you are planning to start your course with CareerFoundry use this code for a 10% discount when you sign up.

    https://careerfoundry.com/en/referral_registrations/new?referral=V7WQgx0g

    Overall
    4.0
    Curriculum
    5.0
    Job support
    5.0
    Instructors
    5.0
    Flag Submitted December 17, 2019
  • CeeCee
    Student · Graduation year 2019

    Good Curriculum but not worth it!

    I completed the UX immersion and UI course with CareerFoundry and found the overall experience intense but informative. Make sure you get along with your mentor as their guidance will be key to your development throughout the course. Having a teaching background I can say that the curriculum is well designed and easy to follow. Also, they provide a great community to share your experiences with so you feel supported. From this point of view I'm satisfied, however the marketing is deceptive and I don't think the course is worth the cost. The course was marketed for 15-20 hours per week part-time yet I found myself spending double the amount of time. Juggling this with a full time job was so intense. I felt burntout and also lost the motivation and joy of learning this new field. They fail to take into account the hours spent on learning new programmes (if you're not a designer) and time spent on research and extra reading material (which is necessary to gain a full understanding of the lessons to enable you to complete the tasks). Also, I think this course benefits those who want to apply for work in the UK or US. If you're looking for work in the resf of Europe it's difficult. They guarantee you will be able to get work as a junior UX/UI designer but I was constantly rejected for not having enough 'experience'. I was unable to get a job and as a result gave up trying. And forget about getting the refund, it's impossible. Sadly,not worth the money!

    Overall
    2.0
    Curriculum
    5.0
    Job support
    2.0
    Instructors
    4.0
    Flag Submitted October 31, 2019

    CareerFoundry of CareerFoundry

    Team

    Nov 13, 2019


    Hi CeeCee, 

    thank you for sharing your thoughts!

    We are always open to feedback in order to improve the product we offer. We would very much like the opportunity to look into your situation, as the points that you have cited are uncommon for the majority of our students. 

    Could you please contact us at: 
    feedback@careerfoundry.com
    We look forward to hearing from you and addressing the points raised.

    Best regards,

    Your CareerFoundry Team
  • Jia Yin Loon
    Student · Graduation year 2019

    Intensive and amazing programme !

    I am almost done with UX Immersion and it has been an amazing learning journey and experience thus far... I had no background in UX before starting the course and I now believe I have the required fundamentals to work in this field. It is intensive because every task requires focus and understanding within a short period of time, but I guess this is good practice to get a "feel" of the real world. I am also blessed with experienced and kind mentor and tutor who are always there for me! They have been such a great encouragement and source of guidance in this new journey of mine! 
    Can't wait to see what happens next! 
     

    Overall
    5.0
    Curriculum
    5.0
    Job support
    5.0
    Instructors
    5.0
    Flag Submitted October 17, 2019
  • Ante
    Student · Graduation year 2019

    Well structured and organised UX Design Course

    I was sceptical about online learning, but CF did an amazing job of building the whole platform. The curriculum is very well structured and each lesson is followed by practical work. Tutors and mentors are timely, encouraging, helpful and their feedback is always constructive. Another great thing is that CareerFoundry offers 50% discount on almost every UX/UI design related software. 

    I would dearly recommend it to everyone who wants to jump into this creative field.

    Overall
    5.0
    Curriculum
    5.0
    Job support
    5.0
    Instructors
    5.0
    Flag Submitted October 17, 2019
  • Maria S. Manganiello
    Student · UX Design Program

    UX Design Course Review

    As a full-time employee, I was pretty hesitant when looking at in-person and online bootcamps. What made me choose CareerFoundry was the flexibility of the program, the curriculum (you can tell it’s structured and written by professionals who know what they are doing) and the responsiveness of the staff. You feel like you belong to a team of people who genuinely want you to succeed, I have never seen them denying assistance to anyone, whatever the step they were in.

    Someone wrote that you can find most of the materials of the course online and for free — it’s true, but I don’t think the material should be the reason why one enrolls at CF. You choose CF because you don’t want to take all the steps by yourself, because you want to be backed by a strong community and a tutor, and a mentor, who carefully review your tasks and make it easier for you to identify your areas of improvement. I know myself and I know I struggle to keep the motivation alive (especially when I have to study after a full work day) and I’m sure I wouldn’t be able to do all this if it wasn’t for Carlo and Sophie guiding me through the course, providing precious insights based on their hands-on experience in the field. For me, the real value of CF is ultimately the “human” aspect.

    Don’t expect, though, that you won’t be doing research on your own and expand your knowledge on other resources. I strongly recommend deepening your UX knowledge on your own, based on your interests and your career plan: it’s an ever-evolving field so the sooner your start, the better, especially because some chapters are a great starting point but are not exhaustive in themselves. They give you the right direction, then it's up to you to carve your own path.

    Speaking strictly about the workload, I am pretty ahead of the milestones while working full-time, so the deadlines feel quite reasonable. I can’t say much about the job assistance because I have just started the job preparation course, but it looks up-to-date. I even started applying some of the knowledge I learned during these months in my current job and it’s very rewarding: I look forward to finishing the course and seeing what the future holds for me in this wonderful field.

    Overall
    5.0
    Curriculum
    5.0
    Job support
    N/A
    Instructors
    5.0
    Flag Submitted October 17, 2019
  • Andrej Kandare
    Communication Specialist · UX Design Program

    Intense and makes you want to learn even more!

    It's been very intense and hard, but after each assignment I feel like I'm building upon my knowledge, which is great. I like deadlines and without them I definitely wouldn't come that far. Hope to finish the course on time. What the UX Design course (full-time) has done for me, is not to just spark a real enthusiasm about the topic, but also gave me tools to be more confident in embarking onto a completely new journey. A special shout-out to the brilliant tutor I had!

    Overall
    4.0
    Curriculum
    4.0
    Job support
    N/A
    Instructors
    5.0
    Flag Submitted October 17, 2019
  • Duong Le
    Graduate · UX Design Program · Graduated 2019

    Lever looked back

    I'm very happy that I chose to study with CF. They always have resources available to provide the support that I needed. On top of that, students get to attend networking events/workshops to expand our knowledge and contacts. I enjoyed my UX Course thoroughly and had great relationship with my mentors and tutors.
    Overall
    5.0
    Curriculum
    5.0
    Job support
    N/A
    Instructors
    5.0
    Flag Submitted October 17, 2019
  • J.Meier
    Founder/CEO · Software Engineering Program · Graduated 2018

    Best further education measure for employed persons

    I have already done the Web-developer course and currently I am working on the UX course. The insights helped me to understand a lot of aspects these two professions. Even tough I am full-time employed, the content and the tasks are manageable (if you have at least some kind of related knowledge). The Mentor and Tutors are helpful and have never turned down a question.

    Overall
    5.0
    Curriculum
    5.0
    Job support
    5.0
    Instructors
    5.0
    Flag Submitted October 17, 2019
  • Angela Kabasobokwe
    Customer Experience to UX Designer · UX Design Program

    CareerFoundry UX Design

    I am just over half way through my course and throughly enjoying it! The support from both my tutor and mentor is amazing, they provide clear, constructive and timely feedback enabling me to swiftly improve my work and continue with the assignments. I found that they are also incredibly emotionally supportive in times where I may have felt overwhelmed or stressed! It took me a long time to choose the establishment I would study UX with, and no doubt believe that I made the best decision! Thanks guys 😃

    Overall
    5.0
    Curriculum
    5.0
    Job support
    N/A
    Instructors
    5.0
    Flag Submitted October 17, 2019
  • Olga
    Student · UX Design Program · Graduation year 2020

    Marketing manager to UX designer

    I did more than half of Career Foundry UX immersion course and I should say it is one of the best decisions i made in my life.

    Course is well structured and opportunity to work with real tutor and mentor gives me both flexibility and good level of feedback.

     

    Overall
    5.0
    Curriculum
    5.0
    Job support
    N/A
    Instructors
    5.0
    Flag Submitted October 17, 2019
  • Shweta
    Student · UI Design Program

    Well structured and useful course!

    I am currently studying UI design course at Career Foundry and i am really liking the course material, there is a lot of information , and is really well structured. I am glad i found this course!

     

    Overall
    5.0
    Curriculum
    5.0
    Job support
    N/A
    Instructors
    5.0
    Flag Submitted October 17, 2019
  • Juliette
    Graduate · UI Design Program · Graduated 2019

    Such a great investment!

    CareerFoundry is an awesome investment for people who want to learn a new skill, change careers, or just improve on the skills they already have. I took the UI Design course and am so happy I chose this particular program. It is self-paced but they give clear milestones to keep you on track, which is exactly what I needed. Pluse, the mentor + tutor I got matched with helped me so much throughout the course. Highly recommend!

    Overall
    5.0
    Curriculum
    5.0
    Job support
    N/A
    Instructors
    5.0
    Flag Submitted October 16, 2019
  • Maggie
    Student · UX Design Program · Graduation year 2020

    Very solid beginning to UX Career

    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!

     

    Overall
    5.0
    Curriculum
    5.0
    Job support
    5.0
    Instructors
    5.0
    Flag Submitted October 16, 2019
  • Lena
    Student · UX Design Program · Graduation year 2020

    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!

    Overall
    5.0
    Curriculum
    5.0
    Job support
    5.0
    Instructors
    5.0
    Flag Submitted October 16, 2019
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