CareerFoundry

I started my course in Jan 2021 and 6 months in, I can say that I have learned a lot! 

My favourite things about the course:
- The curriculum is well defined and structured. Each topic is explained clearly, with context and examples. When using tools, you will have a tutorial to follow on the side
- Tutor + Mentor feature is helping me progress and understand more than what it’s explained in the course. Moreover, I get repeated feedback, support and help with whatever hurdles I come across
- Resources and examples: each chapter has a task you have to submit. You always have a breakdown of things you need to include in your assignment plus examples of successful tasks. This helps a lot if you don’t know where to start from or tend to overthink stuff. 

Improvement points:
- This is purely subjective, put some parts of the course would be more helpful if they had video explainers next to them

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I started the Intro to UX Design course with CareerFoundry in February and continued full-time with the UX Immersion thereafter. Ever since I began, I have really loved the course content and enjoy how it is laid out in a way that I can progress at my own pace with the great support of my tutor, mentor, and student advisors. It's great to be using the course content and putting what I've learned into practice all the time with the course project. It goes from one steady step to the next and allows me to feel that it is a continuous process building from one lesson to the next. I'm really looking forward to completing the course and being able to present my work in the form of a portfolio.  Read less

I made the difficult decision to leave my job and embark on a career change into UX design with Career Foundry. I was initially unsure which program to enroll in, but I ultimately chose CF because of its affordable price, compared to other Bootcamps on the market. The best part of the program is the access you get to professional mentors and your career mentor. I found the career mentor to be especially helpful as I began my job search. Five months after starting the program, I landed a senior UX design role. I believe that recently graduating with an MBA played a big part here, but I also couldn't have done it without the portfolio that I built in the CF program. CF is a good program for people who are highly motivated to put in work, inside and outside of the classroom, to make their dreams a reality.  Read less

Honestly, this course deserves full marks in every category. I was skeptical at first, but once I started on my first day and was able to interact with others, check the curriculum and even jump into the course - I loved it. You are supported every step of the way and the tutor, mentors and specialist genuinely help you and go overboard to make sure you are confident and ready for the professional life. I would 100% recommend it (and actually have been since I started haha)

Benefits:
- It's a community, I was able to connect with people from all over the world that instantly click with me because we are all going through the same career change phase. 
-Community help, that means any questions, bumps, even emotional breakdowns you may have.. are instantly met with answers, and support. I was able to ask awkward questions in regards to salary and how to deal with recruiters by so many individuals with similar experiences...
-The course is so detailed, and so informative that I felt very prepared in my interviews and was even asked once by a senior design how did I learn all this in less than a year..
- the mentors.. That alone should be in a category on its own. They are amazing. I was blessed in every course with amazing mentors that responded so quickly to any question I have. Some even went beyond and would schedule emergency calls with me if I needed help before an interview (even on their family day!) and they really made it a point that my success is not graduating - it's finding a job I like and maintaining it. Their goal is your future success. 

Cons:
- I wish there were more social events in which they would help us meet up if we're in the same city. There are some groups that do that but mainly students organized it themselves. But this is very minor and more of an added value. Read less

I started the UX Design course in as I need a career change when COVID hit.
As with starting anything new, there is always this uncertainty-factor; Will this really be something for me? Will I be able to commit to studying again for 6 months? etc...
What I really liked was Careerfoundry's free short introduction course where you get an email every day for a week with a brief introduction on the some of the UX & Design principles and some ideas on what the daily life of a UX professional looks like.
This definitely helped me in making the final decision to choose UX Design.

Now the courses itself are well thought out and put together in a logical way. I had a great tutor guiding me along the way and who was available to me whenever I had questions about a certain topic.
In every lesson we got familiar with a new concept, workflow, design process and at the end of each lesson, a task given to immediately put this new knowledge to test.
I really like this practical, hands-on and project based way of studying.
At the end of every chapter (Achievement), your mentor, a UX professional with years of experience, gives feedback on your results from said chapter.
I firmly believe that the guidance and support of both my tutor and mentor have played a crucial role in finishing the UX Design course.
Additionaly, you are also added to CF's Slack community, a great place to talk about anything design and even more importantly, give and get feedback to fellow students!

At the end of the course, you have a solid understanding of the design thinking process and all steps that come with it, you will feel comfortable using design software such as Balsamiq, Sketch, Figma, XD, etc.... and most importantly, you will have created a beautiful portfolio piece about the project you decided to design.
There's also a Job Preparation course which becomes available to you upon 50% completion of the course.
As a career changer or when you're looking to get your first job with little to no experience in the professional world of design, this is a great support to prepare you for job interviews, map out your career and career preferences and polish your portfolio.

If you've got a problem-solving attitude and you can deal with getting all kinds of feedback (this is somewaht at the heart of every design process!), I can highly recommend CareerFoundry's UX Design course!




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I am really impressed and extremely satisfied with CareerFoundry's UI Design Program. My course was divided into 6 Achievements with an average of 9 exercises per module, and from the start I could already notice that I would be learning real and relevant skills. 

The course is planned in a way that each exercise gives you a theory lesson plus a task to practice the theory you've just learned. This gives the student a sense of moving up and evolving throughout the course and also to really feel that they're understanding what is being taught.

I was also glad to see that all the subjects and content are up-to-date and there's a lot of external material for the students to consult to better inform themselves about the concepts that are being explained. 

Plus, they're system of learning and working on tasks makes the students feel more confident as the course progresses, and the resulting portfolio feels like an accomplishment the student can be proud of.

I also have high praises for both my mentor, my tutor and my career specialist. All of them helped me better understand the concepts and the tasks, gave me relevant and motivational feedback and helped me feel more confident by the end of the program.

Last but not least: CareerFoundry's Slack Community was the cherry on top of the cake. I've met several other students and alumni there, expanded my network, was able to exchange precious knowledge and took part in several webinars with valuable industry insights. Read less

I'm currently doing the UI Design Program at CareerFoundry and am very happy with it!

The courses are clear and very well documented. The best part is having a tutor and a mentor supporting you throughout your journey and their insights on the working world are priceless.

I would highly recommend CareerFoundry to anyone redirecting their careers towards UI or UX Design. Read less

I am now 3/4 way through this course. It's been great, really enjoyable and I feel confident with the concepts I'm learning. I did research before choosing CareerFoundry and am glad I went with them. Mentors and Tutors have been fantastic too, really helpful and encouraging. Read less

This is a good course for introduction to UX Design. I will say that the initial sets of assessments were very basic and a little bit frustrating to have to go through as I did not feel they taught me anything.  In the end though, it is a good course.  I feel that it would benefit from more videos and some instruction on how to use the platforms that they are telling you to use for the boot camp's deliverables.   Read less

I was looking for a new path in my career. I studied fashion design but I have always been interested in research and to apply design to find solutions. I found career foundry when I was looking for new options and I decided to study with them because of the support of your mentors and Tutors, it’s easier to make an important change if you are supported by professional people. Read less

CareerFoundry tutors are very detailed and helpful. I feel like the courses give me all the resources I need to become a UX designer. I am about 75% done with the course. The tutors and the job strategy coaches make me feel confident that I can go into the UX world! Read less

I was really nervous starting this course way outside of my comfort zone. Careerfoundry has been so supportive in every single aspect. From support and understanding with organising payments, the tutors and mentors for this course, I have so many options in terms of asking for help and clarification, I have access to students also undergoing the same course, they remind me of things I forget that are important for my study journey, career advice, the whole 9 yards. Truly careerfoundry goes above and beyond what I would expect from a school in getting me where I need to be. Read less

The mentorship and tutoring in the course is top notch. If you are a career changer, do not worry at all because you are covered. The course is hands one and all by the end of the course you will be job ready. This is the best decision I have ever taken in my life. The job guarantee Programm is top notch.  Read less

CareerFoundry gave me the platform and boost to change my career. I went from a non-design background to landing a full-time digital product designer internship within 6 months. My mentor experience was incredible and I am grateful for the feedback, encouragement and industry trips I received from both my tutor and mentor. I chose the course partly because of the self-paced approach. You truly get out of it what you put into it. My biggest tip: Make friends with fellow students via the active Slack group and LinkedIn! I've met incredible people within the design community and CF changed my pandemic year...for the better. Also, remember that this program is just a launching point and it'll take networking, volunteering, side projects and hard work to go the extra mile in the job search. Read less

I am currently a student at Careerfoundry and it's one of the best decisions I've made. 

I did a career change from Interior Architecture to UX Design. I was nervous but excited to start my journey in tech. I researched so many bootcamps, but I chose Careerfoundry. Careerfoundry provides a comprehensive curriculum: Intro to UX, UX immersion, Job Preparation, and a Specialization course. The course takes 10 months to complete, yet people manage to complete the course in 6 months. But if you're a beginner, I encourage you to take your time and grow, as there's so much new and indispensable information.

You will get a Mentor, Tutor & Job Prep Mentor - The team is helpful, you'll get lots of support and guidance. You also have a whole cohort with other students who will be on an exciting journey with you. So, get well acquainted and exchange UX tips. 

I chose CF over other schools due to the price, support, and job guarantee. When looking for a Bootcamp, aim for those with a job guarantee. The tech industry is competitive and getting a tuition refund - if you don't land a job in 6 months is paramount. "Popular" boot camps will charge you over £10K and not even guarantee you job security (You know who...) - Don't fall for it.

One thing I will say about this course is effort and determination matter. On this course, GIVE IT ALL YOU'VE GOT. The journey is not easy, and there will be times when you will get frustrated. Be prepared and realistic. But this is a part of the process, it will be rewarding when you graduate and become successful. Like all things worth having, it takes hard work. 

So, get out there and make your mark. Good luck. Read less

Brilliant school, it offers a lot. If you have have the time to use all it offers you can do brilliantly. It’s platform is well done, it encourages you to keep going, by splitting the course into manageable bits. The job preparation course is what really makes the course stand out for me, in the end you want a job, and just some nice portfolio case studies most likely doesn’t get you the job you want. The profile prep, interview prep and guide on the job journey is totally worth the money. And on top of that, you have a personal tutor and a mentor for your coursework.
self study needs dedication and self discipline, if you have that I think you would be well matched with CF. Read less

When you go to school you will always hear your professors tell you that you will learn on the job. This is the first school where I've learned at school and I'm confident to start work. It feels like I have few years of experience. 
The tutors are patient and very resourceful. Read less

I'm in the middle of a Career change with hopes of becoming a UX Designer, and I knew I wanted to attend a boot camp to learn the fundamentals. I read up on the options out there and decided on Career  Foundry, based on it's positive reviews. Happily, the reviews were correct! Career Foundry has been an awesome learning experience, and the my tutor and mentor are SUPER supportive. I've learned a ton in just under 8 months and feel confident that I'll succeed in my career change.  Read less

I am enrolled in the CareerFoundry Web development course, and honestly can say that so far it has been a very good experience. There are loads of links to additional reading and materials, and the course content itself is very good. I love the fact that you get assigned a tutor and a mentor and you have a community that can reach out to. The course itself is quite intense as well and covers a lot of aspects of web development.  Read less