CareerFoundry
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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...
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.
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AnonymousGraduate • UX Designer • OnlineSep 16, 2016Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceUX Design Course
Mentors make or break this course, and if you get a good one, it's worth the money. Some students have had to switch mentors because feedback was very poor, or they weren't timely and involved in the student's progress. CF should restrict the number of students per mentor, so mentors are able to give adequate and timely feedback for each student and not feel overwhelmed by having too many students to deal with along with their day jobs.
The course content could be much better, an...
Mentors make or break this course, and if you get a good one, it's worth the money. Some students have had to switch mentors because feedback was very poor, or they weren't timely and involved in the student's progress. CF should restrict the number of students per mentor, so mentors are able to give adequate and timely feedback for each student and not feel overwhelmed by having too many students to deal with along with their day jobs.
The course content could be much better, and sometimes there are spelling or grammar mistakes. Some lessons are not very clear or well written, and some are. CF needs to review the course material regularly and make sure it is the best it can be. More visuals, and maybe video incorporated into lessons would make it much more engaging than just written text with links to other articles on the web.
CF is very open to feedback with the chance to rate and leave reviews after each lesson, and they do seem to want to improve and have made tweaks during the course.
They seem to be growing and adding more staff, which is good for students and having dedicated career support is beneficial seeing as they now have a get a job guarantee.
Aside from the mentor there aren't many personal touch points. You get automated emails from the 'career success team' but they lack a personal touch and feel too robotic.
The only way to network with other students and share tips and resources as well as get help is the CF Slack channel. CF should really pay to upgrade the account so there isn't a cap on number of messages available. Older messages aren't shown because CF has a free account.
Overall, you get what you put in. It is a starting point. You don't come away as an 'expert' and the limitations of online study, especially for the collaborative nature of UX design, leaves gaps in the knowledge/skill set when compared to in-person courses, but it's a good first step into the field and less expensive than in-person courses. If the 'get a job you love in 6 months, guarantee' works out, it's worth it.
Rosie Allabarton of CareerFoundry
Blog Editor
Oct 19, 2016
Dear AnonymousMany thanks for taking the time to write such a thorough and detailed review of your experience with CareerFoundry. Suffice to say, we are very sorry you did not feel you got the experience you deserved and we would like to do everything in our power to fully understand what happened.You wrote in your review: “Mentors make or break this course, and if you get a good one, it's worth the money.”We agree, our mentors really are the backbone of everything we do here! Would you mind telling us which course you took with CareerFoundry and who your mentor was? We truly appreciate all feedback we receive on our mentors.It is particularly beneficial to both parties if a student is able to provide feedback whilst still studying with us. We then act quickly to remedy any situation whereby you are not getting the care or tuition you need. For any student who is unhappy with their mentor’s performance, we are always happy to pair them with a different mentor as quickly as possible.You wrote in your review: “CF should restrict the number of students per mentor, so mentors are able to give adequate and timely feedback for each student and not feel overwhelmed by having too many students to deal with along with their day jobs.”Our mentors here at CareerFoundry choose the number of students they themselves feel able to take on. Some of them have day jobs, others mentor full time. None of our mentors are pressured into taking more students than they have the time to instruct, support, review and guide fully. If any of our students alert us to a mentor they are unhappy with then we act immediately to find out what the problem is and solve it ASAP. We are extremely proud of our mentor community: a community of world class experts in their fields. However mistakes do happen, and when they do we do everything in our power to put things right again.Your wrote in your review: “The course content could be much better, and sometimes there are spelling or grammar mistakes. Some lessons are not very clear or well written, and some are. CF needs to review the course material regularly and make sure it is the best it can be. More visuals, and maybe video incorporated into lessons would make it much more engaging than just written text with links to other articles on the web.”It’s really great that you took the time to give rigorous feedback on our course materials - thank you for that. We are constantly reviewing, updating and improving upon our expert-written content, we even have a team dedicated to just this job!Regarding video content, we encourage all of our students (and non-students too!) to attend the many free webinars we run alongside the course which contain instructional as well as inspirational content. We also use numerous graphics, images and diagrams within the course materials to aid each student’s learning. However your feedback that you would ideally work with more visual materials has been passed on to our Curriculum Team who will take your suggestion on when reviewing our course content for the future.You wrote in your review: “They seem to be growing and adding more staff, which is good for students and having dedicated career support is beneficial seeing as they now have a get a job guarantee.”Yes! CareerFoundry has in fact more than tripled in size since the beginning of the year. One very important aspect of this growth has been our Job Placement Team. This team is dedicated to placing our graduates into jobs they love in technology. If a graduate isn’t placed in a job they love within six months of graduating with us, they get all of their course tuition fees back. That’s how confident we are not just in the work of our Placement Team and our extensive network in the technology industry, but also in our extremely hardworking and talented students.You wrote in your review: “Aside from the mentor there aren't many personal touch points. You get automated emails from the 'career success team' but they lack a personal touch and feel too robotic.”We were extremely sorry to read that you felt like we lacked ‘a personal touch’! If there’s one thing we are passionate about it’s always being there for our students when they need us. We have a whole team of dedicated student advisors who work tirelessly answering student questions, as well as onboarding, guiding and supporting them in all of the administrative and personal aspects of studying a new course. We absolutely LOVE hearing from our students, and encourage all new students to get in touch with us upon enrollment. Could you perhaps provide us with some more details of your experience? Did you speak to anybody in our team?You wrote in your review: “The only way to network with other students and share tips and resources as well as get help is the CF Slack channel. CF should really pay to upgrade the account so there isn't a cap on number of messages available. Older messages aren't shown because CF has a free account.”Our Slack Community is a fabulous example of how engaged and active our students are. Yes, they help each other, they chat, some of them meet up in their own towns and cities and work together on projects, or have hackathons of their own. This community is something we are extremely proud of and many of our students have spoken of how this online community has kept them motivated and focused when they have otherwise felt isolated in their studies (a common problem with online learning).However, our Slack Community is not the only way our students get help. We have student advisors who help students with every aspect of the course; from overcoming technical issues, to helping a programmer find a coding partner. We obviously have expert mentors who teach the students and guide them through their course materials, meeting them regularly via Skype and reviewing their course submissions. We also have an entire Placement Team to get our graduates into their first jobs in the industry.Again we are deeply sorry you were not satisfied with your CF experience. We would love to talk to you in more depth about exactly what happened and see what we can do now to ensure you leave us with a wholly positive experience of us and what we do.Please do reach out if you can: my email is rosie@careerfoundry.com.Best wishes,Rosie Allabarton- Stephanie EdwardsStudent • UX Design Program • OnlineVerified by LinkedInJan 24, 2024Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Fantastic mentors, out of date resource links
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 cour...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 - Carolina LagardaProduct Designer • Student • UX Design Program • OnlineVerified by LinkedInJan 02, 2024Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
CareerFoundry - UX Design Program
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 w...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. - Priyanka KaramchandaniStudent • Data Analytics Program • OnlineVerified by LinkedInJan 02, 2024Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Interesting and Informative
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...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. - Kelly WoodardUX Designer • Student • UX Design Program • OnlineVerified by LinkedInJan 01, 2024Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
UX design
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. - Cody AyersStudent • Full-Stack Web Development Program • OnlineVerified by GitHubJan 01, 2024Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
CareerFoundry Full-Stack
This course is helping me create a better future for myself and family. The help you get from Tutors and Mentors is amazing and a great tool that I feel is unique to them! The courses and the resources they provide are great tools to help expand your knowledge for the future in working in web-development. - Greg AllisonStudent • Full-Stack Web Development Program • OnlineVerified by GitHubJan 01, 2024Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Well-Structured Full-Stack program
I enrolled a few months ago to transition from customer service to the tech industry. Each student gets to connect with a tutor as well as with a mentor who works in the industry. The content is also being updated regularly to include things like AI and other quickly evolving technologies. - Clare DillmanGraphic Designer • Student • UX Design Program • OnlineVerified by LinkedInNov 08, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Skill-building, Career-focused, Hands-On
I’ve learned invaluable skills during my time at Career Foundry’s UX boot camp that I can immediately apply to my current job and carry forward into my future career. The mentorship and guidance from tutors have been exceptional, making this learning experience truly enriching and practical. - Jaime SuarezStudent • Data Analytics Program • OnlineVerified by LinkedInSep 08, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Learn at your own pace
The Data Analysis bootcamp offered by CareerFoundry will guide you through all the topics, but lets you learn at your own pace, which is great for people who have a full-time job or for those who want to dedicate 100% to the program. Tutors and Mentors are available either way, and are willing to assist you when needed.
- ian changStudent • Digital Marketing Program • OnlineVerified by LinkedInAug 24, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Straightforward, educational, useful
I'm loving my careerfoundry marketing bootcamp. I love how you can go at your own pace, the work feels the challenging enough, and the tutors and mentors are easy to communicate with. I've learned a wide range of skills that'll apply to my marketing career and my mentor even thinks that the class is great. - Gabrielle HawkerStudent • Data Analytics Program • OnlineVerified by LinkedInAug 15, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Fascinating, engaging, and informative.
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 a...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. - Nishtha MehtaStudent • UX Design Program • OnlineVerified by LinkedInJul 25, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Learning in a flexible online environment
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. - Raul BrandCorporate Assistant Buyer • Student • Data Analytics Program • OnlineVerified by LinkedInJul 17, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
An Exceptional Journey into Data Analytics: 10/10 Experience with CareerFoundry
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 i...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.
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CareerFoundry Alumni Reviews Summary
Based on 1,400+ CareerFoundry reviews on Course Report, alumni appreciate the practical, skill-building approach of the bootcamps, particularly highlighting the mentorship, structured and engaging curriculum, and the flexibility to learn at their own pace. One student remarked, "The support and feedback from the Tutor and Mentor are what keeps me motivated, energized and confident about the skill I’m learning." However, some noted that learning online can feel lonely, especially for tasks typically done in teams.
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FAQs
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.
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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.