CareerFoundry
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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.
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AnonymousUX Design Program • OnlineOct 18, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceNot everything it’s promised to be
CareerFoundry does a great job with their curriculum. They provide you with good amounts of basic design theory coupled with hands-on assignments.
However, many of the assignments felt like busy work. I would have rather worked on portfolio pieces in each section than arbitrary assignments that won’t see the light of day after they’ve been submitted.
That being said, there already is a substantial amount of work that you’ll need to put into your portfolio piece during the U...CareerFoundry does a great job with their curriculum. They provide you with good amounts of basic design theory coupled with hands-on assignments.
However, many of the assignments felt like busy work. I would have rather worked on portfolio pieces in each section than arbitrary assignments that won’t see the light of day after they’ve been submitted.
That being said, there already is a substantial amount of work that you’ll need to put into your portfolio piece during the UX immersion course. You should walk away with at least one solid piece from the bootcamp considering you’re given a few months to work on it.
Also speaking of the portfolio pieces - it’s promised that you will walk away with 3 projects, but I found the first piece you work on in the intro class to be a bit too simple to put on your portfolio. I am about to start the third piece and am hopeful that it will be substantial enough.
I was really attracted to the mentoring aspect of the bootcamp, but I found myself relying on outside mentorship early on. The adverts promise mentors who are highly experienced and who work at recognizable companies, but both my mentors really had only started their UX journeys within the last few years. Not to diminish their accomplishments and experience, but I would be much more comfortable with mentors who have at least 5 years of dedicated UX experience - not a mixture of Graphic design or fine arts and some UX. For example one of my mentors had only graduated from the same bootcamp only a year a half before I started.
Overall, I found that the bootcamp has taught me quite a bit about design principles and general practices within the industries. Though I do have some buyer’s remorse from the mentorship and the lack of portfolio pieces you will get out of the course.- AnonymousStudent • UI Design Program • OnlineOct 18, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
UI Design course
The course was really well done and well organize. Great content and great people. To do it was one of my best decisions. - AnonymousStudent • UX Designer • OnlineOct 18, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
The experience I was looking for.
It's been almost three months since I started the UX design course and I cannot find a reason not recommending it.
I am in constant communication with my tutor and I have weekly meetings with my Mentor. Both of them send me a lot of additional resources to read and advice on how to improve my work.
Another thing I love about this course is the flexibility that I have to read and do assignments whenever I have time.
- AnonymousOnlineOct 18, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Best learning experience
This is the best learning experience that I had in my life. People at CareerFoundry are extremely friendly and are always there to help you with whatever questions or problems you could have.
This changed my vision about learning.
5* and hand down. - AnonymousStudent • Full-Stack Web Development Program • OnlineSep 16, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
great boot camp
I am currently taking the full stack web development course at CareerFoundry. It has been very challenging, but also exciting, as I gradually figure out how everything works, having come into this with almost no coding experience. My mentor at CareerFoundry has been very supportive, encouraging, and helpful. - AnonymousSep 16, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Good Professionals but need to improve the content
I started the course of Data Analytics in Career Foundry in March 2021.
Until now I learned several important tools, such as SQL, EXCEL, PYTHON, TABLEAU. But in all of them I have the impression that the content is not deep enough to make me feel comfortable and confident for a job application.
Despite that, I can assure that the professionals behind the course are great. - AnonymousStudent • Student • UX Designer • OnlineAug 27, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
UX Design
UX Design Immersion Course and UI Specialization - overall the course provides a general and basic background of UX, but does not seem to provide enough foundational information that is necessary. Example is they touch on "accessibility" but have 1 paragraph on it during the actual coursework and most of the info I had to google and learn elsewhere. The tutors are OK and seem to have a pre-determined cut and paste response format that is provided to them on how they respond to your tas...UX Design Immersion Course and UI Specialization - overall the course provides a general and basic background of UX, but does not seem to provide enough foundational information that is necessary. Example is they touch on "accessibility" but have 1 paragraph on it during the actual coursework and most of the info I had to google and learn elsewhere. The tutors are OK and seem to have a pre-determined cut and paste response format that is provided to them on how they respond to your tasks. I had to switch mentors due to scheduling issues and both are so-so at best. A lot of the course work and studies is the effort you put in to do the extra learning outside of the base of what's provided. They keep telling you to use the slack channel and to reach out to student advisors, but the student advisor question submit is responded by bots and isn't helpful when you just want to reach out to someone about your personal case. The delay in response could be due to the time difference between the US and Germany, but I definitely do not like the slack format as it is chaotic to follow. - AnonymousStudent • UX Designer • OnlineAug 25, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
UX Design Course
I have started to UX Design Program. It is not even my second month yet but I have learned a lot. My favorite part of it is its flexibility and how my mentor and tutor are always there to help with any question in my mind. It is a career path that is designed just for us so I would suggest it to anyone who is interested. - AnonymousUX Designer • Student • UX Designer • OnlineAug 18, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
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I was given a learning envelope that allows me to study in peace because I have all the resources to enjoy the process, persevere and succeed. - AnonymousGraphic Designer • Student • UX Design Program • OnlineAug 18, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
A career-building course that works
Super focused career-building course, teaching the things that actually work. With help from a tutor, a mentor, and several student advisors, an answer is only ever a message and just a few hours away. The structure and tools to keep up with the course at your own pace really support a self-learn experience that can be done even while working a full-time job. - AnonymousStudent • UX Design Program • OnlineAug 09, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
UX Design - recommended!
I'm halfway through the UX Design course and am learning a lot. Prior to the course, I had a small amount knowledge of UX Design through my past job and this course has helped me understand it much more, particularly with the tools we used in User Research, so I can see how it can be applied to a real-life UX role. I like the structure and consistent pace of the course as well as working on the project. My tutor and mentor respond to me in good time and I find the mentor sessions valuabl...I'm halfway through the UX Design course and am learning a lot. Prior to the course, I had a small amount knowledge of UX Design through my past job and this course has helped me understand it much more, particularly with the tools we used in User Research, so I can see how it can be applied to a real-life UX role. I like the structure and consistent pace of the course as well as working on the project. My tutor and mentor respond to me in good time and I find the mentor sessions valuable, encouraging and supportive.
I'd really recommend it particularly if you can put all your efforts into it. I'm currently working full-time as well as studying and have found it challenging but it's completely doable if you're very focused and keep the balance. - AnonymousStudent • OnlineAug 09, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
UX/UI Design Immersion Course Review
I am a little over halfway through the CareerFoundry UX Immersion course and am enjoying it. The course provides a great foundation on which to build. Like any remote, self-paced program, you will get out of it exactly what you put into it. I am enjoying taking the time to learn different programs, working through the frustrations of growth, and figuring it out. They are definitely not going to do it for you which is as it should be! The tutors and mentors are great resources and be prep...I am a little over halfway through the CareerFoundry UX Immersion course and am enjoying it. The course provides a great foundation on which to build. Like any remote, self-paced program, you will get out of it exactly what you put into it. I am enjoying taking the time to learn different programs, working through the frustrations of growth, and figuring it out. They are definitely not going to do it for you which is as it should be! The tutors and mentors are great resources and be prepared to prepare and ask a lot of questions.
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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.
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