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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 did a lot of research before choosing Career Foundry. I also took the free portion of a few other online bootcamps, to get a feel for what I liked and which I would choose. In the end, I went the less expensive route and honestly feel like I wasted my money. The tutor/mentor system is a joke. I got more of a response from the guys at The Firehose Project (another bootcamp) when I did their free 2 week starter course, than I did in 4 month at CF. When you are completing a structured ...
I did a lot of research before choosing Career Foundry. I also took the free portion of a few other online bootcamps, to get a feel for what I liked and which I would choose. In the end, I went the less expensive route and honestly feel like I wasted my money. The tutor/mentor system is a joke. I got more of a response from the guys at The Firehose Project (another bootcamp) when I did their free 2 week starter course, than I did in 4 month at CF. When you are completing a structured program and you run into things you dont understand, you need answers right away in order to continue with a full understanding. I was lucky to get a response at all from my tutor. When finally got around to checking my work, he passed things that created huge issues down the line and never should have been allowed. The few times I got him in chat to ask a question, he seemed to be clueless. My mentor (checks final projects and gives career advice in 4 spread out video calls), on the other hand, was awesome. He could see the issue Myself and many others were having with our tutors.
The course work leaves much to be desired. The front end course is written very well. The back end relies on blazing through very technical situations w/o much explanataion and then tells you to get a deeper understanding by meeting with your tutor... what tutor?
If I could do it over again, I would pay a bit more and go with my first instinct- Another course. In fact, I purchased the Complete Ruby on Rails Developer Course(video) through Udemy just to help decipher the Career Foundry course. It was $20 and offers much more insight and explanation, and is essentially where I got my understanding from.
If you are looking for one on one learning, go elsewhere. If you are looking for written direction do the Ruby on Rails Tutorial(free). There is no reason to take this course w/o the mentor experience, and that is what ended up happening.
The front end course is very good. The chat rooms, while sparsley populated, are a big help. They offer a money back gaurantee if you dont find work in six months, which is awesome.
Rosie Allabarton of CareerFoundry
Blog Editor
Oct 19, 2016
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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