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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AnonymousStudent • Intro to UX Design Course • OnlineMar 10, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceUX Introduction Course & UX Immersion Course
Students sign up for the UX immersion course and are enrolled in the 4-week introduction course before they start the immersion course. The introduction course throws students into the entire UX design process so that students get an overview of the entire process before the immersion starts. The immersion program starts off very slow and picks up after going through the history of UX. The company promises a job guarantee, and there is some confusion about the details of the guarantee. T...Students sign up for the UX immersion course and are enrolled in the 4-week introduction course before they start the immersion course. The introduction course throws students into the entire UX design process so that students get an overview of the entire process before the immersion starts. The immersion program starts off very slow and picks up after going through the history of UX. The company promises a job guarantee, and there is some confusion about the details of the guarantee. The job prep course doesn't open until students are 50% of the way through the course, and students must complete the job prep course in order to be eligible for the job guarantee. Make up your own mind about this! The career services team does not help students until they get into the job prep course.- AnonymousStudent • UX Designer • OnlineMar 10, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
UX Design Course
I am attending UX Design Course at CareerFoundry. This a hands-on course based on learn-by-application approach. This course is separated in 3 parts, first is Intro, second Immersion and third is Specialisation, there is also mentorship and tutoring provided as well as vast student community. I am in Immersion part now and so far I am pretty pleased with it.
But, there is some room for improvement, here's what I've noticed:
- Some parts seem a bit dated (ex. technology wise - some...I am attending UX Design Course at CareerFoundry. This a hands-on course based on learn-by-application approach. This course is separated in 3 parts, first is Intro, second Immersion and third is Specialisation, there is also mentorship and tutoring provided as well as vast student community. I am in Immersion part now and so far I am pretty pleased with it.
But, there is some room for improvement, here's what I've noticed:
- Some parts seem a bit dated (ex. technology wise - some recommended software are not in use anymore, or resources wise - some websites are also not available anymore)
- A lot of times, there is a short description of the task and then it feels like we are left hanging and we need to know how to do it. Mostly it requires a lot more research on our part (I don't mind researching, but it takes a lot of time)
- Not all of us have a new or great idea about our project app, so if there is some way to help generate ideas in the beginning, that would be great
- Some tasks are too large versus others, it sometimes creates a nice balance, but some should be separated (ex. interviews and surveys - students opt not to do the survey because it takes a lot of time along with interviews)
- At the beginning of the course I've felt immediately overwhelmed (even though I knew some terms and phrases used in UX) as it offers a lot of information without easing into it (a way to make the students feel less overwhelmed, at least in the beginning)
- It would be beneficial if there was more accent on what is important and what we should pay extra intention in doing the tasks (ex. on what details should we pay extra attention in competitive analysis). And maybe an explanation on why we are doing tasks in this order (sometimes the order is not logical).
That's all folks! - AnonymousGraphic Designer • Student • UI Design Program • OnlineMar 10, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
UI Immersion course
This course is 100% online and flexibly paced which has been great for my learning as I work full time as a graphic designer. My tutors and mentors have been very supportive and knowledgable which has helped with my understanding and growing confidence! I would recommend careerfoundry to anyone looking to gain new skills or a career change! - AnonymousStudent • UX Designer • OnlineMar 10, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
UX Design
I do enjoy being full time Bootcamp UX Design student. All the materials and tasks are challenging and also fun at the same time. I learned a lot about all the things I never thought before and hands up to my favorite Mentor and Tutor who always supported me on daily basis! - AnonymousUX Design Program • OnlineMar 10, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
UX Design Course
The content ist structured in a very good way and I like that you can go in your own pace. Perfect for me as I don't need much of interaction if you work on your own mainly - AnonymousStudentFeb 19, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Great Course and Well Paced
I like how the course is on your own speed and the program will advise you on how fast to be going. Additionally, I love the mentorship and the tutoring that I receive. - AnonymousStudent • UX Designer • OnlineFeb 17, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
UX Designer
I am taking UX Designer course at CareerFoundry. This is my very first experience of learning from bootcamp and UX Design. I highly recommend CareerFoundry who is looking for a new career change. All the mentors, tutors and other staffs are super kind and supportive. Whenever I have a questions, they are always there for me and provide me with very rich resources. Even though it is an online course where I can manage my own timing, the time guideline helps me to stay on track and the sta...I am taking UX Designer course at CareerFoundry. This is my very first experience of learning from bootcamp and UX Design. I highly recommend CareerFoundry who is looking for a new career change. All the mentors, tutors and other staffs are super kind and supportive. Whenever I have a questions, they are always there for me and provide me with very rich resources. Even though it is an online course where I can manage my own timing, the time guideline helps me to stay on track and the staff always checks on me to provide help.
Thank you CareerFoundry. - AnonymousStudent • Intro to UX Design Course • OnlineFeb 17, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
My Experience So Far…
My experience at CareerFoundry has been good so far. Because this is an online course, it requires a lot of discipline, hard work from students, and can feel isolating.
CF is very organized as course materials are easily accessible and follow. Exercises are simple, but sometimes too simple, where it doesn’t explain the subject well enough for you to fully understand.
Not everything that you need to learn will be taught by CF, like design software, so you’ll have to learn on...My experience at CareerFoundry has been good so far. Because this is an online course, it requires a lot of discipline, hard work from students, and can feel isolating.
CF is very organized as course materials are easily accessible and follow. Exercises are simple, but sometimes too simple, where it doesn’t explain the subject well enough for you to fully understand.
Not everything that you need to learn will be taught by CF, like design software, so you’ll have to learn on your own.
At 70% into the course, I feel that I don’t know enough and still have a lot of outside learning that I need to do in order to prepare myself for interviews. So, one thing I’ve learned is that it takes discipline and hard word to complete the CF successfully. Therefore, start everything that you’re supposed to do early when you’re advised to do so.
Staff members are very responsive.
It isn’t easy, but it will be rewarding when you land the job that you wanted. - AnonymousStudent • UX Design Program • OnlineFeb 17, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
CareerFoundry - UX Design Course Review
Simply put, CareerFoundry's UX Design course is a great way to build a solid foundation in User Experience Design. Having recently graduated university with a degree unrelated to UX, I had a desire to learn the fundamentals and the CareerFoundry course has made me feel like I'm learning the necessary skills and becoming equipped with the tools needed to enter the industry. - AnonymousUx • Graduate • UX Designer • OnlineFeb 17, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Ux Design course
The course is well structured but could improve on certain aspects:- the first trial period or BootCamp is too fast to make a good work out of it. You rush in between things, 3 weeks on working days are 15 days. The lesson and the task are not in-depth, but then the result must be. In my opinion, the tutor needs things as they should be and not as "easily" explained in the short lesson before the tasks.
- The help desk never really helped me
- More realistic ti...
The course is well structured but could improve on certain aspects:- the first trial period or BootCamp is too fast to make a good work out of it. You rush in between things, 3 weeks on working days are 15 days. The lesson and the task are not in-depth, but then the result must be. In my opinion, the tutor needs things as they should be and not as "easily" explained in the short lesson before the tasks.
- The help desk never really helped me
- More realistic times for task. It says it can take up to 3 days to do a task but still, the progress shows you you can accomplish 3 tasks a week.
- Interview questions and presentations instead of videos made with real people.
- Interaction with other students made monthly, maybe some extra classes online or something not to be always answering your own questions.
Pretty Good things are:
- Tutor and mentor access and help
- Overall classes content
- Slack Community
- Examples of tasks accepted before yours
- Job preparation course
- AnonymousStudent • UX Design Program • OnlineFeb 17, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
UX Design
Im very grateful for this opportunity and course. Just sometimes I wish there were more quick guidance and a stronger teacher-student model - AnonymousStudent • UI Design Program • OnlineJan 18, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Amazing!
The UX Design bootcamp is easy to follow as someone from outside the field (Finance) and provides the resources (tools + mentors) to help students succeed.
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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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