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CareerFoundry is an online bootcamp that offers flexibly paced programs for career changers in web development, UX design, UI design, product 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.
I signed up for CareerFoundry's "Web Development" course with the belief that at the end of the course, I would be ready to apply for junior-level jobs in my area, as per their online promise. I was suckered in by their cutesy-poo story of some developer who was unemployed and after three months was working as a freelance developer. That may be well and dandy, but it would be nice to see a roadmap as to how to go down that path. But this is my review of Care...
I signed up for CareerFoundry's "Web Development" course with the belief that at the end of the course, I would be ready to apply for junior-level jobs in my area, as per their online promise. I was suckered in by their cutesy-poo story of some developer who was unemployed and after three months was working as a freelance developer. That may be well and dandy, but it would be nice to see a roadmap as to how to go down that path. But this is my review of CareerFoundry.
PROS
CareerFoundry is affordable. It is cheaper than other bootcamps where you pay 10% of your mortgage, but you pay for what you get.
My mentor was nice and knowledgable, but per CF you are only entitled to one Skype call per week. So Google and StackOverflow become your friends.
The community on Slack is (somewhat) engaging. There's a lot of "Hi, I'm from [insert country here]" where you can meet other people.
CONS
CF is more geared toward UX/UI development and freelance web development. So if you're looking for support in web development for a company, you won't find it here.
There are NO CAREER RESOURCES. No help for technical interviews, job preparation (they don't do placement), resume writing, nothing. Sidenote: how do you call yourself CAREERFoundry and provide no career support? They claim to have an "extensive job network", but that's for European jobs in UX/UI.
The majority of their lessons leave a lot to be desired. They say that no programming experience is required, but if you've never even looked at HTML before, you'll be blown away by the early assignments.
Good luck asking for help on the forums. I've come across problems with assignments and tried to post questions and received no help.
Your portfolio consists of "two" projects: the personal website and a Ruby on Rails app. Nothing to really impress a potential employer.
If you're a PC user, you will struggle with the RoR portion and they provide no support.
Bottom line is, you can go through Treehouse and get the same skills at a fraction of what you pay for CF. I cannot recommend this program to anyone.
How much does CareerFoundry cost?
CareerFoundry costs around $7,900. On the lower end, some CareerFoundry courses like Data Analytics 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 Design Program and 3 more.
Where does CareerFoundry have campuses?
CareerFoundry teaches students Online in a remote classroom.
Is CareerFoundry worth it?
CareerFoundry hasn't shared alumni outcomes yet, but one way to determine if a bootcamp is worth it is by reading alumni reviews. 1,482 CareerFoundry alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed CareerFoundry on Course Report - you should start there!
Is CareerFoundry legit?
We let alumni answer that question. 1,482 CareerFoundry alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed CareerFoundry and rate their overall experience a 4.67 out of 5.
Does CareerFoundry offer scholarships or accept the GI Bill?
Right now, it doesn't look like CareerFoundry offers scholarships or accepts the GI Bill. We're always adding to the list of schools that do offer Exclusive Course Report Scholarships and a list of the bootcamps that accept the GI Bill.
Can I read CareerFoundry reviews?
You can read 1,482 reviews of CareerFoundry on Course Report! CareerFoundry alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed CareerFoundry and rate their overall experience a 4.67 out of 5.
Is CareerFoundry accredited?
While bootcamps must be approved to operate, accreditation is relatively rare. CareerFoundry doesn't yet share information about their accreditation status.
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