CareerFoundry

AtI'm currently enrolled in the UI Design course at CareerFoundry, and I'm almost halfway through. So far, it's been a very positive experience. Student advisors, tutors, mentors and fellow students respect each other and are very supportive and helpful. The lessons are interesting and suitable for people with or without previous knowledge or experience in, for example, graphic design. Instructions for tasks are clear and there is a step by step increase of complexity as the course continues. Fast feedback from my tutor and mentor lets me work on the course at my very own pace. There is only one real deadline, and that's the 6 month mark. By then, you have to be finished with every task and achievement. If you fail to do so, you can buy an extension to get more time. So it's really all about discipline and keeping yourself motivated.

At first, it looks like quite an investment. And it sure is! I thought about starting the course for a few weeks, before I finally made the decision to go for it. You invest in your future and skill set, so in contrast to going shopping and satisfying materialistic needs, you don't immediately get something in return. You'll have to be patient and willing to learn, and then, I'm sure, it'll pay off when you start a new and exciting career.

I want every future student to know exactly what kind of company CareerFoundry really is. I completed 100% of the coursework, had all four portfolio projects approved, and kept a six-month documented job search with biweekly check-ins. Despite this, my refund request was denied with made-up excuses that don’t exist anywhere in their Terms and Conditions.   And the silence starts right from the top. I sent 15 emails directly to [name redacted], the Director of CareerFoundry, and he miserably failed to even acknowledge a single one. This is the kind of “leadership” running the company silence, avoidance, and zero accountability. If the director ignores students, it’s no surprise that employees follow the same culture.   What I Did – Fully Documented and unjust denial:

• Full compliance ignored: I finished every requirement coursework, projects, and job search with no red flags raised at any point.
• Made-up rules: The denial was based on a false claim of a “broken” Tableau link and a random “hosting requirement” that was never in the Terms, never taught, and never communicated.
• Contradictions: If my portfolio was supposedly non-compliant, why did it pass two full reviews, even with visible typos, and why was I never flagged during the program?
• Mentorship failure: I asked repeatedly for guidance on refund documentation midway through, and was ignored — only to be penalized later for the very clarity I requested.
• Retroactive standards: Even my job tracker, which wasn’t required when I enrolled but which I maintained anyway, was suddenly used against me at the end.

Let’s be clear:

• [name redacted], the program advisor, spammed me with calls and emails until I enrolled. Once I paid, she went silent and never responded when I needed help.
• [name redacted] gave vague, empty responses when I asked about documentation, refusing to state what was actually required.
• [name redacted] showed up later with fabricated nonsense, claiming my portfolio needed to be hosted on some random platform that was never in the Terms, never taught in the program, never mentioned by any mentor or career specialist.
• My mentor [name redacted] approved my portfolio even though it had obvious spelling errors on the first slide. If this is “mentorship,” it’s a joke.

This isn’t education. This is a scam business model: lure students with “job guarantee” and “refund promise,” then hide behind silence, invented rules, and cowardly leadership when it’s time to honor the policy.   Shame on [name redacted] and his management team. A director who cannot acknowledge 15 emails sets the tone for a company built on deceit and silence.   Future students: Do not enroll. Save yourself. CareerFoundry will take your money, waste your time, and then slam the door shut when you hold them accountable. I have full documentation emails, approvals, and proof and will share it with anyone who asks.   CareerFoundry does not honor its promises. Period.  

I’m currently enrolled in the Career Foundry Full-Stack web development program, and I am on the second achievement of the second module of the course which focuses more on backend programming. 

The first module was amazing! Very well thought out and written with great resources for students to expand on the knowledge provided.

The second module has been good but far from perfect. I find myself googling questions that need to be explained better in the course. Also I have gotten some warnings during the second achievement in module two saying the code is deprecated… it’s pretty frustrating that the course isn’t kept up to date to the point the code is getting removed in the next release of mongoDB I think it was.

Overall I do think the course is worth it, 100%! But if you’re looking for a 100% self contained course, this is close but not 100% self contained.

The CareerFoundry Data Analytics Program is an intensive and thoughtfully structured course designed for those aiming to excel in the field of data analytics. From a personal perspective, the program is well-suited for individuals at any stage of their career, whether they are beginners or experienced professionals looking to refine their skills. It combines a comprehensive curriculum with hands-on projects, allowing students to build a versatile portfolio by tackling real-world data challenges.One of the standout features of CareerFoundry is its mentorship model. Having a dedicated tutor and mentor throughout the program provides consistent, personalized feedback, which makes learning more effective. The community aspect, through Slack and other forums, is particularly beneficial, as students can engage with peers, share insights, and gain constructive feedback on their work. This collaborative environment enhances learning and keeps motivation high.In terms of content, the program covers a wide range of tools and skills, from foundational topics like data wrangling and visualization to advanced techniques in SQL, Python, and Tableau. The pacing is rigorous yet manageable, especially with the support and flexibility that the online format provides. The program's emphasis on real-world application ensures that students are not only learning theory but are also prepared for practical data analysis tasks.Overall, CareerFoundry’s Data Analytics Program stands out for its strong curriculum, mentorship, and supportive community. It provides a robust foundation in data analytics, equipping students with the skills and confidence to make a successful transition into the field.

The course is designed to have the tutor help you through the course and respond to you within 24 hours. I chose the flex schedule which means I should be able to work at my own pace. Unfortunately, the tutor I was assigned to usually takes 3 to 4 days to respond. When I do have time to work on the course, I'm unable to because my coursework sits for days at a time waiting for my tutor to review. Exercises build one upon another, often having you delete old code and re-working things with new frameworks or libraries. Making it impossible to move on without the tutor reviewing.
When I first reached out to the advisors about potentially falling behind due to these consistent delays things got worse. I'm about halfway through the course and officially falling behind schedule. I sent another message to the advisors about my situation becoming worse with the unresponsive tutor and currently waiting for another response. Hopefully, I can get a new tutor or some time added to my schedule, again.  After reminding my tutor that he has 24 hours to respond or review exercises he has decided to start fighting with me over whether he has to respond saying he has students turn 5 assignments in in a day.  Very dishonest.

I'm currently enrolled in the Data Analytics course at CareerFoundry, and my experience so far has been very positive. The course has exceeded my expectations in terms of content and depth. I was initially looking for a program that would help me transition into a data-focused role, and CareerFoundry has delivered on that front. The curriculum is well-structured, starting with the basics and gradually building up to more complex topics, which has allowed me to gain a solid understanding of data analytics concepts.The hands-on projects have been particularly beneficial, as they’ve helped me apply what I've learned in a practical context. The support from tutors and mentors has also been excellent, with timely feedback and personalized guidance that has kept me on track.Although I haven’t yet reached the stage of job placement, I feel well-prepared for the upcoming challenges. CareerFoundry promises to assist with job preparation and placement, which is a critical component for me. I plan to update this review once I complete the course and have more insights into the job search process and how effectively the program supports its graduates in landing a job in the field of data analytics. So far, I’m impressed and excited about what’s ahead.

CareerFoundry is friendly and accessible bootcamp which is easy to complete at your own pace. Their range of mentors and tutors are all knowledgeable and friendly, though you may occasionally find you have to switch mentors if your timings just don't line up. Good news is the student advisors are super helpful and make this process easy!

The student community is very supportive and great for early networking of people in the same boat as you. 

I will say that on the UX course the resource articles are a little out of date, some having been published back in 2017. It would be nice if there were kept fresh with newer articles but the information contained is largely still relevant.

Additionally, sometime the platform can be a bit unintuitive and clunky, but only with lesser used functions I found personally.

Overall I am very happy with my experience with Career Foundry so farm

I'm currently a student in the UX Design Program at Career Foundry, I love how easy is to learn new abilities that will help me to become a better UX designer and eventually acquire professional growth. 

The course is divided into lessons, and each lesson is composed of a lecture/listening that will be evaluated through a task. Instructions are very clear and as a student, you are always guided by instructors and previous deliverables to use as references. Is such a joy to learn with Career Foundry. 

The knowledge I've acquired during this course helped me to find my first UX design job and has been helping me to develop my skills and become an experienced designer. 

The Career Foundry data analytics course proves to be both captivating and pleasurable, providing an easily comprehensible learning experience. The incorporation of hands-on projects adds a realistic dimension to the curriculum, facilitating the seamless construction of a comprehensive portfolio.

This educational program not only captures one's interest but also ensures an enjoyable journey through the intricacies of data analytics. The course content is presented in a manner that is accessible and straightforward, making complex concepts easily digestible for learners of varying backgrounds and levels of expertise.

What sets this course apart is the emphasis on practical application through hands-on projects. These projects serve as invaluable opportunities for students to translate theoretical knowledge into real-world scenarios, fostering a deeper understanding of the subject matter. The practical approach not only enhances the learning experience but also equips students with tangible skills that can be directly applied in professional settings.

Furthermore, the emphasis on building a portfolio adds substantial value to the course. It not only allows students to showcase their acquired skills but also serves as a tangible representation of their proficiency in data analytics, enhancing their employability in the competitive job market.

In conclusion, Career Foundry's data analytics course stands out as an engaging, enjoyable, and easily digestible educational experience, offering a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical application that is conducive to skill development and professional success.

I am taking the UX Design course with CareerFoundry. So far I found it to be a very thorough and useful course. I have learned a lot about each step of the process in UX. This gives me confidence to get a job when I have completed the course in the field. Great course, I would highly recommend to anyone who wants to take the next steps to grow in their career. The tutors are very helpful along the way too. 

I've felt supported throughout the entire experience. The lessons are structured in a way that keep me interested and make it easy to retain the information given. The expected pacing is reasonable even for people working full time, and the opportunity to rush ahead or slow down at my own pace removes the stress of arbitrary deadlines that many other schools have. The feedback I receive on assignments is useful, actionable, and encouraging. My instructors have answered all my questions and made me feel like I can continue asking them whenever I need to. I've found the curriculum to be well worth the investment.

I’m enjoying learning UX through CareerFoundry. The flexible model works really well for me since I can take a break if work/personal life is busy and make up for it when I have more time. Learning oline can be a bit lonely though especially when it involves tasks usually completed in teams like user research. I have found it helpful to go to mentor when I’m feeling lonely/unmotivated. The mentor/tutor model has been good.

I'm having an amazing experience with my data analytics course, starting with the introductory module on data analytics and then diving into the data analytics immersion program. The entire curriculum was exceptionally well-structured, ensuring comprehensive coverage of all aspects to truly make you an expert in analytics. Moreover, it emphasized creating the best possible portfolio to help you achieve your goals.

The mentors and tutors are highly knowledgeable, with impressive backgrounds in the industry. They are incredibly supportive throughout the course, going above and beyond to assist with each assignment. Their commitment to pushing you to excel was commendable, constantly raising the bar with every task.

I must also acknowledge the student advisors who consistently reached out and ensured that my course experience is excellent. Their attentiveness and dedication to making sure everything was going smoothly is greatly appreciated.
At the halfway point of the course, I can confidently give it a perfect 10/10 review from my perspective. I am eagerly looking forward to the upcoming chapters and pursuing my next career goal with the support of the CareerFoundry family.

Hey! I am Aayushi Engineer, currently pursuing UX Design progrom from CareerFoundry. Although I have faced difficulty catching up to my course timeline, I love studying though the platform. The mentors and tutors they provide have been so helpful and encouraging throughout the journey. I am about to graduate soon from the bootcamp and I would definitely  recommend it to everyone whoever is looking for an exclusive online course program out there.

The tasks and chapters provided here are easy to understand with references. They are all timely reviewed and discussed. I would like to take this opportunity to thank CareerFoundry as well. So, a big THANKS  to the entire team! :) I am very grateful to all of you who were involved in my program. 

Thank you,
Aayushi Engineer

The course materials are really good, with additional resources for further reading to help me understand the topic being discussed. It's good that they provide examples of how certain tasks are done so I will have an idea o how to approach the task expected of me to do. However, they need to make sure that the demo examples are correct become there were a few that does not really match how the tasks are supposed to get done correctly and as students, we tend to model our work based on the examples given. Another thing to point out is the allotted time for each task. Sometimes, the time estimates given per task are not very realistic. They need to consider that not all students are the same, not everyone absorbs what they read quickly and not everyone has a set of technical skills to meet the timeframe. I remember doing a few tasks which says 4-6 hours but in reality, there is no way I can finish them at that rate, especially if I had to interview 3-5 people, arranging the interview alone takes time plus the amount of time you spend gathering and organising the data and making a presentation. Other than that, I am really enjoying this course, my mentor and tutor are really awesome. Mohit is very encouraging and helps me to push myself to finish my tasks on time. Rachel has always been amazing, very thorough with her feedback and you can tell they she is actually taking her time in assessing my work. I am learning so much and I hope I finish on time despite my struggles in juggling my time between work and studying.

I am learning so much on a daily basis with CareerFoundry's UX Design Course. CareerFoundry has one of the best courses online and their tutor and mentorship model has helped me a great deal in understanding the UX Industry and the skills needed to not just enter the domain, but excel at it. I would definitely recommend it to someone who is looking for a domain change. The job assistance is the cherry on top!

I’m very happy and satisfied with the CareerFoundry UX Bootcamp. The support and feedback from the Tutor and Mentor are what keeps me motivated, energized and confident about the skill I’m learning. The curriculum is very thorough and easy to understand. Things are explained well and the hands-on learning approach is, in my opinion, the best. The lectures are 30-45 minutes long and the exercises truly provide a foolproof way to understand if you learned what you studied. The CareerFoundry staff is responsive and helpful and never makes you feel alone. The community on Slack is also a great presence and an easy way to find participants for your projects in an easy way. I would definitely recommend the course and CareerFoundry to my peers. 

I'm almost 4 months into my 9-month UI design course and I've been very impressed with the quality of the content and the student support. I have a great tutor and mentor who have been super supportive, and I feel like I'm learning a lot. I was looking for a course with great UX and UI—CareerFoundry practices what it teaches. I'm looking forward to the job placement support when I get to that point in the course.

The Career Foundry Bootcamp is an excellent program that provides students like me with a comprehensive education in UX design and equips us with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in the industry. The program also provides access to experienced tutors and mentors who are incredibly encouraging and insightful. Both the tutor and the mentor help us along the whole UX journey and are very motivating. It is this support of experienced tutors and mentors that helps me feel that I am well-prepared for my career. If you're looking to master attention to detail and build a strong foundation in UX design, then Career Foundry Bootcamp is definitely worth considering.

I am currently enrolled in a data analytics course and I am thoroughly enjoying it! The course is well-structured and the content is presented in a clear and organized manner. The Tutors and Mentors knowledgeable and engaging, and they are always willing to answer questions and provide additional support. The course covers a wide range of topics, from data cleaning and visualization to statistical analysis and machine learning, and I feel like I am gaining a deep understanding of each of these areas. The hands-on assignments and projects are particularly helpful in reinforcing the concepts covered in class, and I appreciate the opportunity to work with real-world data. Overall, I would highly recommend this course to anyone interested in developing their data analytics skills!
 

Initially I enrolled to improve my data analytical skills particularly in SQL, Tableau, and Python, but fortunately I got the opportunity to learn a lot more than that. I appreciate having an assigned tutor, mentor, and career specialist to ask questions and get personalized responses in a timely manner (within 8-16 hours). All three were detailed in their feedback on my assignments, and gave me useful tips for improvement in the future. I also appreciated that they're practitioners in the field, so I got a "real-world" perspective as it related to the fundamentals we were learning throughout the lessons. The lessons were broken down in a clear and easy-to-follow manner, so it's definitely doable for beginners and those who looking for a career change. Though there were definitely some challenging lessons for sure, they were never unreasonable for a student. While I'm not currently looking for a career change, I'm still participating in the job preparation portion of the course as it provides great tips and tools I may be able to use in the future. I particularly found the elevator pitch and resume building lessons beneficial as it helped me reframe how I present myself both verbally and on paper. 

I learned about this program when my job was on the line and I was being pushed to go back to college for a Bachelor degree. As there wasn’t a degree option relevant to my job, I pitched the Digital Marketing program at Career Foundry which I’d found while doing extensive research. It had great reviews and I had a phenomenal experience with my Admissions rep. Learning about career guarantee, the specialization, and the ability to have access to other courses made it even better. The company didn’t support the idea so I was let go and I immediately enrolled in the UX Design program. I’ve been in it for 2.5 months now and have absolutely no regrets. I have a great tutor and knowledgeable mentor and am impressed all around. 

At present, I'm pursuing the UX Design Course and have completed one-third of the second segment. This marks a complete transition in my career, and I found the Intro to UX (the initial milestone) to be an excellent primer on the topic, with no overwhelming or unattainable aspects. It has equipped me with all the necessary tools to navigate the remainder of the course.
My tutor and mentor have been invaluable in my journey, always available to assist or answer any queries. Furthermore, they inspire me and instill confidence in my abilities and ideas.

I'm eagerly anticipating my graduation in a few months.

I spent a lot of time reviewing different bootcamps to take for UX design, and CareerFoundry stood out to me as the best. Their pricing is fair, and the lessons are good. I love getting to learn by doing, and CareerFoundry does a great job of setting up each lesson with a practice assignment at the end. I also love that I have a personal tutor, and a mentor that I get to meet with once a week for advice and guidance. I could not recommend CareerFoundry enough. I have had a great experience with them!

CareerFoundry has simply shattered my expectations for an online career change program.

I’ve been through many online programs and have worked in the online education/career change space, and I can confidently say CareerFoundry has the art of online career changing down to a science.

The UX Immersion Program is easy to follow, super-intensive, and full of one-on-one support.

Most online programs do not provide one-on-one mentorship and tutoring guidance which I would say is CareerFoundry’s biggest strength.

I don’t know where I would be without my Tutor and Mentor and I’m excited to continue my journey to becoming a true UX Designer.

I started my CF program in UI Design on January, 2022 and finished it on January, 2023 so it took me a little longer than I expected to finish but I did so with a full-time job. Before getting into the CF program I started learning progressively with youtube videos, then Coursera courses and finally CF program. This way I made sure I was making the right choice in my career change journey into Tech from Aviation. I can't stress enough how good this program is and I have a bachelors in mechanical engineering. CF gives you literally everything you need to do a career change. You will get a tutor and a mentor that are experienced (and working) in the industry and after you finished the program they provide an invaluable course on job preparation that gives you all the tools you need to find that first job. Also, you get a mentor for your job prep too. CF will give you all the tools you need to have a successful educational transition into the real world of tech but it requires the students effort to make it work. This is a 50/50 deal and it can only work if you take every suggestion and implement it. They know what they are doing but without proper student execution it wont matter. Be ready to study hard and give it your all and take every single course from the introductory ones to the job prep, it is really worth it. After I finished my course I found my first job in 6 weeks. Some context, I'm new in town, no prior industry experience, the job market at the time of this review is awful with tech companies laying off people by the thousands, and it is a 100% remote job at a great company that I like. All in all, I can't recommend CF enough as my experience was great from start to finish and it's paid off. Also, I got a better salary now as a first-time designer than at my previous career with a decade of experience. If you are sure about the new career path that you want to take, this is a great way to get to the job you ultimately want. Just remember to make that extra effort so it works. Happy Learning!

As a recent university graduate who was used to online courses and wanted to dive into a new specialization, I'm having a wonderful time with this course!  The tutors, mentors, and advisors provide constant support.  Since it's generally self-paced, it works well especially to those who want to be able to learn a new skill efficiently.  I haven't received job assistance yet since I am still in the main program, but it looks promising!

I started the course very perfectly and was happy learning frontend and basics. When I started the Full Stack Immersion, my first mentor couldn't help me because he didn't know what he was talking about. It seems like he didn't know anything about javascript. It took a month for him to help me with a simple issue with one of the features of a simple project. My second mentor was better, but the material was poorly updated or explained. I had to book a call with my mentor to explain some materials, and since he was super busy, it took a week or more to get help each time. After all, one of the reasons that I got this course with CareerFoundry was the job guarantee. Basically, without any experience and a related university degree, there would be no chance of getting a job, and collecting the requirements for getting a refund is a full-time job itself. I DO NOT recommend this school/Bootcamp to anyone who doesn't have related experience or degree. I applied for many jobs in many companies in the US and only got one interview in 7 months, and still no job. 

Overall, it's a great class and I love my tutor and the mentor that I've been paired up with. They are super helpful and do everything they can to help you figure things out. 

My only complaint is that a lot of the course work was written in 2020, and many of the dependencies you'll be using have been updated (several times) since then, making it difficult to use some the code that they give you in the course material. You often will have to go your own way to figure out how to reach the end, instead of the way they intended you to take. That said, I feel I am better equipped to debug issues than someone who didn't have that experience, since I've had a lot more bugs than someone who took this class when the material was written.

I can't rate the Job Assistance program yet as I am still in the program and have not started looking at jobs.

I am genuinely excited to review my experience with CareerFoundry so far!
Let me give a quick intro about myself. My name is Meenu and I am from India. I recently graduated with a Master's degree in Physics. During my penultimate year at university, I decided to change careers into UX design and quickly started researching short courses and bootcamps that I could afford at the time. Shortly after that, I read a medium article review of the UX design boot camp program at CareerFoundry and I was immediately hooked. I continued to research more about the program and the curriculum. Later, after comparing different boot camp programs regarding their curriculum, fee, and job opportunities after completing the program, I decided to go with CareerFoundry as it turned out to give me the most value for the fee that I am paying. Also, compared to so many other boot camps, I find the course fee at CareerFounry to be the most affordable for a 10-month program. 

Something that attracted me to choosing CareeFoundry is that they are committed to providing a human-centered experience. I have been assigned a wonderful mentor and tutor who have given me immense support and encouragement from the beginning. I enrolled in the program even before I completed my degree and because of that, I had taken some time off in between. Both my mentor and tutor were truly supportive of this and later when I started doing the course full-time, they keep providing me with the most genuine feedback on every task that I have completed so far. It has been a truly grateful experience to have such great designers who have a lot of experience in the industry. As a career changer, it has definitely helped me move forward in this journey with courage and confidence. The curriculum is one area that I would like to see improved. The curriculum, in my opinion, is more focused on theory and writing, and sometimes there seems to be a lag between tasks. Considering this is purely my personal opinion, it is possible for other people to have different opinions than mine.

Last but not least, I can't conclude this review without mentioning my Student Advisors. Everyone is truly kind and supportive. I know from my own experience that they work truly hard to solve our issues without wasting any time. I am so glad to have the amazing Student Advisors that I have to share this journey with.

I have completed the Data Analytics bootcamp and within a month I have secured a new position as data analyst!  I believe the course gives you a very solid foundation to build off of.  I would definitely suggest spending time researching on your own, and building your community on LinkedIn as there are so many people willing to teach and assist on there as well.  Career Foundry teaches you the fundamentals of how to do projects, start to finish, while executing presentations that are visually appealing.  You have a mentor and tutor to help you along the way to answer questions and meet with you.  And they have a good community on LinkedIn and Slack that are always willing to help as well. Definitely recommended! I had a few friends in analytics review a few bootcamps and they all pointed to this one for a few main reasons: 1) It establishes a portfolio that presents your final work and shows off your skills 2) you have a good community to assist and help when you have questions 3) there is a job guarantee that comes with a career specialist to help you prepare, present yourself, and interview well.

The CF Data Analytics program equips anyone without any background on the field with a good foundation to further develop their skills in Excel, Tableau, SQL and Python. The theory and exercises on each chapter build on the previous ones so you get a cohesive result at the end of each section. Individual studying beyond the scope of this course is necessary to learn more complex  applications of the abovementioned skills. My mentor and tutor have been helpful and they reply quickly when I text a question. Good experience so far.