CareerFoundry

I almost finished the UX design course with CareerFoundry and have to say there is little to complain about. The course is very well structured, the tasks are challenging but well crafted and the contact with my tutor and mentor is truly awesome. No matter which background you have or knowledge about design, everyone who is interested in a career change towards UX design should take a look at this course.
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I started the course mid2019 with almost no knowledge about web development, I had some basics in html and css, knew how to use git a bit but not much else. Now, I can code in vanillaJS, can use react and react native, did some angular, vuejs, advanced css and built a pretty good portfolio in the process. Definitely worth it! Read less

I studied the UI design course online whilst looking after my son. It was a challenge to make it work, but whats great about the course (and CareerFoundry) are the resources that come with signing up to this, or any of their courses, which allow you to get through the material and absorb the content fast. You get access to a tutor to get real-world examples of working in the industry, as well as direct answers to questions related to design and the course content. The tutors are very responsive, and at the end of every project, you have an assigned mentor that provides real guidance and direction on your work. As well as this huge advantage in learning, there are career advisors available that help you with your CV, preparing for interviews, and even applying for roles - which even comes with a 6 month job guarantee! I used all of the resources and was hired straight after completing the course (and landed several interviews prior). I highly recommend the UI design course. Again, here is a link to get a discount on the course fees: https://careerfoundry.com/en/referral_registrations/new?referral=dEYOAbrz - Good luck and enjoy! Read less

The course is very well outlined and covers topics in depth. Exercises help us understand the practical implementation of the topics and tutors and mentors are always encouraging and go extra miles to help and give additional resources along with rectifying the gaps in understanding. Will definitely recommend. Read less

I'm near the end of the mini course Intro to UI Design. So far I'm enjoying it and looking forward to starting the UI Immersion portion! I rather enjoy this type of course where I'm working at my pace with a deadline versus a boot camp. I have tried the boot camp elsewhere and while it is a good experience for some but it was quite overwhelming for me. If you're new to UI/UX, this is a great way to go. I had difficulty learning on my own before, but this program is giving me confidence and keeping me on my toes! Read less

I'm currently taking the full UX Design course from CareerFoundry and am just about to finish up my UX Fundamentals course.  I find the course content to be thorough and well-explained, so the student can easily understand and apply the concepts. I also like how they provide extra optional readings for students to learn more about the subject. Tutors are nice and welcoming but I would appreciate if they added a little more detailed feedback on the submissions.  I had one call with my mentor so far and she seems really nice with a lot of experience in the field and she answered all my questions with detail.  Looking forward to more detailed calls in the UX Immersion course.  Another bonus is the Slack community we gain access to as students, we can easily converse with other students, find study buddies, and help each other out.  So far, I'm enjoying the experience and I'm excited to learn more.   Read less

I joined CF in November 2019 after experiencing doubts about my previous career path I thought.... 'what IF I could be a UI designer?? Well CF helped me make that dream a reality.. Turning my 'what if' into 'why the heck not' i have learned so much during my time at CF, the community is awesome and everyone from the tutors to slack community keep you on your toes and moving forward. At this rate I am looking to graduate a while 4 months ahead of scheduel. All I can say is so far CF and the full UI design course was one of the best decisions I have made. 
Thanks C.F.!
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As someone who was changing careers after 20+ years, I was ready for a change. CareerFoundry gave me an amazing opportunity to do just that. From tutors, mentors, as well as the networking channels created for students, I always felt I received the support and guidance I needed. I was able to meet some of the most amazing and talented professionals along the way. I took UX Fundamentals, UX Immersion, UI Specialization, Frontend Development, and Voice User Interface Design - so definitely can speak on behalf of the quality of the programs! The job preparation course was extremely thorough as well. Most importantly, I landed my perfect job. Thanks CareerFoundry for changing my life and providing me the right skills to create my new career path! Read less

A really comprehensive UX course with a Specialization at the end. I have my Specialization left and have thoroughly enjoyed the course so far. The mentors and tutors are terrific, offering constructive feedback while being encouraging. The one thing I must mention is that their recommended time to finish some of the tasks may be slightly off (usually takes a little longer) for students who are completely new to the field. But the advisors and tutors help keep you on track. I have not gone through Job Assistance yet, but I highly recommend Careerfoundry ! Read less

I have heard about Career Foundry from my boyfriend, who took the web development course, and I decided to sign up for the UX Design course with two specializations in Front-end for designers and UI. I am currently going through the front-end specialization and I concluded the UX immersion in January this year. Overall it has been a very good experience both for me and for my boyfriend.  
The material provided is great, you receive a general class which is not hard to go through and gives you the basics of the lesson but then also the possibility to dive more thorough articles, readings and so on or advice for textbooks. You also have a tutor and a mentor which have been very helpful for me, I had the possibility to make all the questions that I wanted and the reply and reviews were always very quick: one/two days. I am also doing the job prep course at the moment which is very well done too, even if you are not looking for a job I think it is a great way to understand yourself and how to sell you on the market. Obviously Career Foundry just give you the basics so it is up to you to deepen your knowledge through internships, meetups and further readings. I am very happy with this course and I would do it again.  Read less

 

I did the UI Design bootcamp and Job Prep through CareerFoundry. It cost around 3,400, self-paced, and completely online.

• The Course: The class itself was great. It has a great structure and communication with mentors and tutors is easy. If you have a question they are required to respond within 48 hours but usually it was just within a day. The course is up to 6 months but I was able to get it done in 4. I felt like this learning structure just really worked for me.
• The Job Search course/guarantee: Once you finish the course, you have an option for a free job prep course which gives you the guarantee for your tuition refund if you are unable to find a job. This was the part where I was really let down with CareerFoundry. First, there are tons of requirements that you must make sure you follow. CareerFoundry doesn't just come out and say what they are. I had to specificialy ask.  There is a ton of follow up and check-ins throughout the course but once I started the job prep - contact with any leadership was really difficult. Next, The Career Specialist really didn't offer great mentoring. Their advice was really generic. I actually made a request to switch my mentor after she stopped answering my emails. I had a interview I needed to prep for and my career specialist couldn't be reached. After the 6 months, I reached out to several different people about getting my refund back. I sent all the information that they make you log. I had to follow up several times. Finally they scheduled an interview via skype. I'm in California and they are in Berlin so they were at really weird times. They tried to persuade me to stay an extra 3 months rather than get my tuition back. Then there was an additional exit interview via skype. Finally 3 weeks later - I got my tuiton back. I finished the Course in May, The Job Prep in Novemeber and I got my tuition back at the beginning of January. 
• Overall impression: Great course. You can probably find the same info online but the structure was what made it worth it for me. However, I felt like after I finished they really didn't care about my success. 

 

 

 

 

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I'm a former childhood educator who recently switched to UX Design.  I found CareerFoundry from a friend's recommendation, and have enjoyed the course, and found it challenging and interesting throughout.  I'm currently at the mid-way point. 

I had no background in graphic design or any of the software, but have managed to stay on course, albeit slowly at times.  My favorite part is the support staff, who are there to answer even the most basic questions, through instant chat or email messaging.  A massive community of like-minded and supportive people around the world are at your fingertips whenever you might need inspiration or questions answered.  Mentors guide your career goals and review your portfolio pieces.  If you work near full time on it, you'll move through in under 6 months.  A truly in-depth exploration into the history and present world of UX Design.

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CareerFoundry offers a great online UX Fundamentals course. They provide you with thorough reading material, a mentor who helps guide you along your way and a tutor who is there to help with any questions you may have throughout your course duration. On top of that, when you unlock the Job Preparation course, CareerFoundry really does care that not only are you getting a career from your learnings but they help guide you through the online learning journey. I would reccommend a section that gives their students tutorials on how to use design tools like Adobe XD instead of sending us a link to their direct tutorials. Otherwise, the material is thorough and CareerFoundry is always on your side, ensuring you get the most from their course. A question is never out of reach!

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After deciding to change my career from a motion designer to UX designer i came across Career Foundry. It was appealing with flexible learning and not too pricey. I am half way through and so far finding it great. Incredibly insightful and well taught with reading followed by tasks. I feel like I have already learned so much. All I would say is I think it would be a little harder for people totally new to design as you would have to learn all the tools as well as learning about UX and methodologies. Highly recommend!

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Although I only took a short-course for the UX Fundamentals, it gave me enough knowledge to have a good insight into the world of UX. It was well structured, and the tutors on hand were ready to answer any questions I had. Excercises were balanced between easy/medium difficulty and the time to complete was just about right. Would recommend for those interested into quick crash course into UX and see if it's for them or not.

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