careerfoundry
About
About
CareerFoundry is an online bootcamp that offers flexibly paced programs for career changers in web development, UX design, UI design, and data analytics. 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 month or their money back.
All programs cover the in-demand job skills required as well as real-world tools employed by professionals in the field. The 7-month Web Development Program explores HTML, CSS, JavaScript, API building, server-side development, test-driven development, progressive web apps, native app development, and more and covers how and when to use industry-standard tools including Atom, GitHub, Node, React, Angular, Vue, and Bootstrap and more. The 10-month UX Design Course explores the entire UX design process including user research and testing, rapid prototyping, iterative design, interaction design, responsive design, and visual design, and covers the tools Balsamiq, Sketch, Figma, InVision and more. The 6-month UI Design Program explores responsive design, visual design principles, designing for different platforms, wireframing, mockups, prototyping, testing, and UX design. It covers the tools Sketch, Adobe XD, InVision, Balsamiq, Figma and more. The 9-month Data Analytics Program explores statistical analysis and testing, data visualisation, data querying, predictive analysis and covers the programming language Python and tools Excel, TableauTableu, PostgreSQL and more.
All students will graduate with projects they can show to potential employers to ensure they land their first job. Web development students will create a simple portfolio website and a variety of apps, including a native app as well as a NoSQL database-driven React app complete with its own API. UX Design students work on three complete apps for their portfolio, choosing from various project options. UI Design students build a marketable portfolio that includes the UI for eight projects. Data analytics students work on six projects, covering designing and producing visualizations, dashboards, reports, presentations, and more.
Students have access to a dedicated Career Specialist who provides tailored coaching for job hunting and interviewing. Graduates of the program who do not land a job within six months of graduating are eligible for a full refund.
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.
Recent CareerFoundry Reviews: Rating 4.67
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Courses
Courses
Data Analytics Program
ApplyStart Date Rolling Start Date Cost $6,900 Class size 25 Location Online In this program, you'll learn all the job skills, tools, and processes you need to break into your new career as a data analyst—with a job guarantee to boot. You’ll receive individualized mentorship through our dual mentorship model that pairs you with not one but two data professionals to support, advise, and give feedback throughout the program. The program is 100% online and flexibly-paced, and our curriculum is expert-authored and built entirely in-house, providing a rigorous, project-based, and adaptive learning experience. The full journey is split into three parts: Intro to Data Analytics, Data Immersion, and Job Preparation. This setup ensures you start out with the basics, and finish as an expert in data analytics with a professional portfolio with real-world projects to set you apart in the job market. You’ll also have a solid approach to your job search, and the ongoing support of our Career Services Team as you apply for jobs and prepare for interviews as a qualified data analyst.Financing
Deposit N/A Financing Full tuition available through our partner Skills FundTuition Plans Contact us at olivia@careerfoundry.com for tuition plans and pricing in Euros and Pounds. Refund / Guarantee Two week trial period—cancel and receive a full refund. Job guarantee available for eligible applicants. Scholarship Contact us at olivia@careerfoundry.com to learn about scholarships offered. Getting in
Minimum Skill Level None—suitable for complete beginners Prep Work None required Placement Test No Interview No
Digital Marketing Program
ApplyStart Date None scheduled Cost $6,900 Class size 25 Location Online In this program, you’ll learn all the job skills, tools, and processes you need to become a digital marketer—with a job guarantee to boot. You’ll receive individualized mentorship through our dual mentorship model that pairs you with not one but two marketing professionals to support, advise, and give feedback throughout the program. The program is 100% online and flexibly-paced, and our curriculum is expert-authored and built entirely in-house, providing a rigorous, project-based, and adaptive learning experience. The full journey is split into three parts: Intro to Digital Marketing, Digital Marketing Immersion, and Job Preparation. This setup ensures you start out with the basics and finish as an expert in digital marketing with a professional portfolio with real-world projects to set you apart in the job market. You’ll also have a solid approach to your job search, and the ongoing support of our Career Services Team as you apply for jobs and prepare for interviews. With 96% of our eligible graduates successfully landing jobs within six months of graduation, we’re confident about the quality and effectiveness of our process. Graduate from our Digital Marketing Program, follow our job search guidelines, and you’ll land a job in the field within 180 days of graduation—or your money back.Financing
Deposit N/A Financing Climb Credit, Ascent FundingRefund / Guarantee 14 days Getting in
Minimum Skill Level No marketing experience is required. Prep Work No prep work is required. Placement Test No Interview No
Full-Stack Web Development Program
ApplyCSS, Front End, HTML, JavaScript, jQuery, Agile, Algorithms, AngularJS, Git, MongoDB, MVC, Node.js, React.js, REST, Scrum, SQL
OnlinePart Time15 Hours/week28 WeeksStart Date Rolling Start Date Cost $7,900 Class size 25 Location Online In this program, you’ll learn all the job skills, tools, and processes you need to break into your new career as a web developer—with a job guarantee to boot. You’ll receive individualized mentorship through our dual mentorship model that pairs you with not one but two web development professionals to support, advise, and give feedback throughout the program. The program is 100% online and flexibly-paced, and our curriculum is expert-authored and built entirely in-house, providing a rigorous, project-based, and adaptive learning experience. The full journey is split into three four parts: Intro to Frontend Development, Full-Stack Immersion, and Job Preparation. This setup ensures you start out with the basics, and finish as an expert in web development with specialized knowledge and a professional portfolio with real-world projects to set you apart in the job market. You’ll also have a solid approach to your job search, and the ongoing support of our Career Services Team as you apply for jobs and prepare for interviews as a qualified web developer.Financing
Deposit N/A Financing Financing available via SkillsFundTuition Plans 7 monthly instalments or an upfront fee. Contact us at olivia@careerfoundry.com for pricing in Euros and Pounds. Refund / Guarantee Two week trial period—cancel and receive a full refund. Job guarantee available for eligible applicants. Scholarship Contact us at olivia@careerfoundry.com to get a $500 scholarship. Getting in
Minimum Skill Level None—suitable for complete beginners Prep Work None required Placement Test No Interview No
UI Design Program
ApplyStart Date Rolling Start Date Cost $7,900 Class size 25 Location Online In this program, you’ll learn all the job skills, tools, and processes you need to break into your new career as a UI designer—with a job guarantee to boot. You’ll receive individualized mentorship through our dual mentorship model that pairs you with not one but two UI professionals to support, advise, and give feedback throughout the program. The program is 100% online and flexibly-paced, and our curriculum is expert-authored and built entirely in-house, providing a rigorous, project-based, and adaptive learning experience. The full journey is split into four parts: Intro to UI Design, UI Immersion, your choice of one specialization (Frontend Development for Designers, or Voice User Interface Design or Animation for UI Designers), and Job Preparation. This setup ensures you start out with the basics, and finish as an expert in UI Design with specialized knowledge and a professional portfolio with real-world projects to set you apart in the job market. You’ll also have a solid approach to your job search, and the ongoing support of our Career Services Team as you apply for jobs and prepare for interviews as a qualified UI designer.Financing
Deposit N/A Financing Financing available via Skills FundTuition Plans Contact us at olivia@careerfoundry.com for tuition plans and pricing in Euros and Pounds. Refund / Guarantee Two week trial period—cancel and receive a full refund. Job guarantee available for eligible applicants. Scholarship Contact us at olivia@careerfoundry.com to learn about scholarships offered. Getting in
Minimum Skill Level None required Prep Work None required Placement Test No Interview No
UX Design Program
ApplyStart Date Rolling Start Date Cost $7,900 Class size 25 Location Online In this program you’ll learn all the job skills, tools, and processes you need to break into your new career as a UX designer—with a job guarantee to boot. You’ll receive individualized mentorship through our dual mentorship model that pairs you with not one but two UX professionals to support, advise, and give feedback throughout the program. The program is 100% online and flexibly-paced, and our curriculum is expert-authored and built entirely in-house, providing a rigorous, project-based, and adaptive learning experience. The full journey is split into four parts: Intro to UX Design, UX Immersion, your choice of one specialization (User Interface Design for UX Designers, Frontend Development for Designers, or Voice User Interface Design), and Job Preparation. This setup ensures you start out with the basics, and finish as an expert in UX with specialized knowledge and a professional portfolio of real-world projects to set you apart in the job market. You’ll also have a solid approach to your job search, and the ongoing support of our Career Services Team as you apply for jobs and prepare for interviews as a qualified UX designer.Financing
Deposit N/A Financing Financing available via Skills FundTuition Plans 10 monthly instalments or an upfront fee. Contact us at olivia@careerfoundry.com for pricing in Euros and Pounds. Refund / Guarantee Two week trial period—cancel and receive a full refund. Job guarantee available for eligible applicants. Scholarship Contact us at olivia@careerfoundry.com to get a $500 scholarship. Getting in
Minimum Skill Level None—suitable for complete beginners Prep Work None required Placement Test No Interview No
Reviews
CareerFoundry Reviews
- Review- 6/28/2022Anonymous • Student • Course: UX Designer • Campus: OnlineI have jumped into new career UX designing in my 40. I was scared at first but the course and career foundry team is excellent.Soon i will start my job prep course. Then i will be fully ready to start my new career. I recommend this institute to every one who is looking forward to change career and have no time to run to school aswell.
- UX Design Program Jun '21 Cohort- 6/27/2022Anonymous • Student • Course: UX Design Program • Campus: OnlineOverall a fantastic program if you're willing to put in the work! The student experience is highly dependent on the tutor and mentor you happen to be assigned— so just something to keep in mind. Student support via the student advising team was excellent. Lastly, I've had one interaction with two different career specialists and both were a bit disappointing because I didn't really feel supported— but hopefully just an anomaly! Still, I would highly recommend this program.
- UI Design- 6/9/2022Anonymous • Student • Course: UI Design Program • Campus: OnlineVery helpful Tutors and Mentors. I am happy with the curriculum. So far I only encountered that the estimated times are showed to the low, it takes longer than what they announce.
- Half term review- 6/9/2022Anonymous • Photographer and project manager • Student • Course: UX Design Program • Campus: OnlineI’m review this course started in 2022 from a mid term perspective
- Awesome way to learn!- 6/8/2022Anonymous • Nanny • Student • Course: UX Designer • Campus: OnlineI am loving learning using career foundry! They have a mentor program that’s super helpful so you get feedback and advice from someone in the field right now! The lessons are self paced and easy to understand. I’m not done yet, but it’s helped me a lot and I can’t wait to finish and get into the ux design field!
- Ux course- 6/8/2022Anonymous • Student • Course: UX Designer • Campus: OnlineInformative course
- UX Design- 5/25/2022Anonymous • Student • Course: UX Design Program • Campus: OnlineThe lessons are really easy to follow and the tutors and mentors give great feedback
- UX Design Student- 5/25/2022Anonymous • Student • Course: UX Designer • Campus: OnlineUX Design course by CareerFoundry is a great program for those who want to change their job and learn something from scratch. Although it is a bit intense if you do it part time beside working full time, it worth it at then end.
- Worst School!- 5/24/2022Anonymous • Student • Course: Full-Stack Web Development Program • Campus: OnlineI just graduated from the FullStack immersion course, There is no any Job guarantee cause they blocked me for no reasons after I finished the Course.
I kept the whole course working on my own cause they could not hire any Good Tutors.
The Mentors of the Job prep. is not related to the course, I advice anyone who wants to learn Full-Stack Immersion to join a professional Boot Camp to get a real knowledge to find a job.
- UX Design Program- 4/27/2022Anonymous • Graduate • Course: UX Design Program • Campus: OnlineOn the surface Career Foundry looked great. Reasonable pricing, self-paced, walk away with 2 portfolio-ready projects. I signed up and hit the ground running. The introduction course was very good. Took a couple of weeks to complete and gave you a good sense of the UX design process. However, once you get to the main UX Immersion course, that's when things start going downhill. This is a long, drawn-out course. There are so many filler exercises that are there just to make the course feel more substantial. When you boil everything down, really you're mostly just relearning what was learned in the introduction course. There are many tasks such as describing what your ethical values are which I found to be an eye-rolling experience. It would have been better if they scraped these filler tasks that don't actually contribute anything to your final project and focused more on fleshing out your product. The course only requires you to design 3 main features within your product. Most of the products I have seen coming out of this course feel largely unfinished.
The worst part of this program is the tutor/mentor system. Most of your exercises are reviewed by your tutor. My tutor was very helpful when needed. They were quick to mark my work and gave some snippets of valuable insight here and there. The mentor only marks the final exercise of each module of which there are 5. This is where the major problems started happening. I had a tutor who was directing me one way only to get to the mentor who disagreed with their direction and wanted me to redo a load of work that I had already completed just to please the mentor. The majority of the mentor's feedback felt conceited, rather than helpful. As though they were trying to validate their position there. I have spoken with other students who had the same frustrations. In my opinion, it would make more sense to get rid of the mentor system they have and leave it to the tutors. The mentors feel tagged on and are there as more of an obstacle than anything. Ultimately interaction with actual tutors/mentors is kept to be very minimal. Your time is spent reading the course materials and working through the exercises by yourself.
Overall I am not quite sure if I am happy that I purchased this course. I would think twice before recommending it to a friend.
- UX Course- 3/23/2022Anonymous • Student • Course: UX Designer • Campus: OnlineThe online school offers practical, market-ready knowledge in a fairly reasonable time. The mentors, tutors and other advisors are helpful to support students along the way.
The overall curriculum is practical and straight-forward, although sometimes are a bit confusing, but does not block to make overall progress.
The only drawback is that a student basically has to make progress alone, but once you learn how to do that you will find only benefits.
The satisfaction guarantee seems reasonable and provides remedy for scepticism regarding the online format if you have any. (Imagine a university refunding a horror fee if you cannot find a job.)
- CareerFoundry UX Program Review- 3/10/2022Anonymous • Student • Course: UX Design Program • Campus: OnlineCareerFoundry has been very helpful in getting me acclimated to industry standard design practice. I do believe that what you put in is what you get out but the mentors, teachers and advisors are here to help you however they can. The slack channel is also helpful to connect with other students. I am appreciative of the help I’ve gotten throughout my course and I can’t wait to start applying and becoming a professional UX designer!
