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Careerist

Average Rating4.59
286 Reviews
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Careerist is a US-based career accelerator offering online courses in Manual QA, QA Automation, Tech Sales, UX Design, Data Analytics, and Systems Engineering. Careerist is designed to help students learn the skills needed to land a tech job. They are committed to making tech education accessible, and creating new career opportunities for individuals who want to get into the tech industry. Over 1,000 companies in 40 states now employ Careerist graduates, and 57% wo...

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  • Eliyahna VanKurin
    Graduate • QA Manual bootcamp • Online
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    Mar 23, 2023
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    Great Investment

    The Manual QA course by Careerist is a really great investment. I have enjoyed the courses very much and found them all highly accurate and informative. The instructors were consistent with one another and each class lead smoothly to the next for a cohesive experience. My mentor is very kind and professional and so helpful in preparing me for future interviews. I'm so glad that I decided to attend Careerist and hope to go on to take the automated QA course as well.
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  • Hanna
    Software Tester I • Graduate • QA Manual bootcamp • Online
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    Mar 21, 2023
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    Great Program, But Job Market Was Tough

    I took the Careerist Manual QA Bootcamp & it was the best thing I did for my mid-career pivot from tax accounting to tech.  

    Pros:
    - easy course that can be completed within a short amount of time 
    - can view the lesson on your own schedule & pace
    - included 2 internships 
    - hands-on experience with real companies & daily stand-up meetings
    - great feedback from the Leads on your test cases  
    - great mentorship, interview prep, resume review, LinkedIn ...
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  • Darya Raev
    Graduate • QA Manual bootcamp • Online
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    Mar 17, 2023
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    Best QA school

    I was lucky to graduated from Careerist. This months went really fast. I was enjoying every single class here. All teachers was accommodate and very helpful. I got so much information. All knowledge I received from that school helping me passing interview confident. I just started my search for job and I’m pretty sure I will get my first offer very soon. I started from scratch and I can consider myself as a professional QA engineer . Thank you Careerist for this opportunity. 
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  • Shanna Ford
    Student • Tech Support • Online
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    Mar 07, 2023
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    My perspective on tech was changed!

    I was introduced to the world of Tech Sales Engineering in this course and learned a lot about navigating this industry as a newbie.  I would say to attend the first few free courses to really gauge if this course is right for you. This is something they offer.
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  • Irina Tanzeem
    Software QA Engineer • Graduate • QA Manual bootcamp • Online
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    Feb 28, 2023
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    Best Bootcamp ever!!

    Honestly what can I say? This was one of the best decisions I made to join Careerist and I couldn't be happier. The lessons are easy to understand. The instructors are super nice and my mentor is honestly one of the best!! 
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  • Anna Diakova
    QA Tester • Graduate • QA Manual bootcamp • Online
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    Feb 22, 2023
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    Changed my life!

    I took Manual QA bootcamp 2020 and easily changed my job from Retail to IT! My dream to work from home came true! Good instructors, learning plan and learning materials. It’s awesome that they provide 2 weeks of practice so you will have a real experience when you finish your course! Highly recommend this course!
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  • Ami Shah
    Graduate • QA Automation bootcamp • Online
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    Feb 22, 2023
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    One of the best decisions of my life!

    I, myself was a non-IT person. I even did not have basic knowledge of technology. I have started with Manual QA course at Careerist, and gradually started to understand tech terminology, tech evolution, and skills sets that I need to acquire for a QA job. At Careerist, they have amazing instructors. They also provide many resources from which one can learn and understand the content completely.  I really appreciate the consistent support, guidance, and help I got throughout my journey fr...
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  • Jessica Cheng
    QA Analyst • Graduate • QA Manual bootcamp • Online
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    Feb 19, 2023
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    Excellent training courses for IT industry

    The course I attended at Careerist was QA Manual. I didn't have any QA experience before that or a Computer science degree, which it's hard for me to change work industries. Careerists support all the opportunities to help students to learn the skill they need for a Tech job and provided professional mentorship as well as technical skills training and guidance. They also provided internship experience after graduating from the course. It's like a door open for people who don't have years...
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  • Benjamin J. Joseph
    Student • Sales Engineering bootcamp • Online
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    Feb 11, 2023
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    High-Intensity, Rewarding, Exciting, and Challenging

    From my experience, I can just talk about what has made me enjoy this bootcamp experience. One of the instructors by the name of Farhan, is a blessing and a great employee to Careerist. I had an issue with the time zone, with another demo and mock presentation instructor, and apparently I did not show up, but I did and he said I didn't pass. Now I was told that my time zone would be different from his and I just followed and listened to what was said to me. Now Farhan saw what happened, ...
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  • Mike Brown
    Graduate • QA Manual bootcamp • Online
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    Feb 09, 2023
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    Has changed my life!

    I'm not going to lie, when I signed up for Careerist Manual QA Bootcamp, I was initially skeptical. Not necessarily of the program itself, but I wasn't sure what to make of an IT bootcamp. I kept feeling like this was too good to be true. I was coming from over 15 years of consumer electronics/ sales and I needed to make a change and I was looking for something that will allow me to workin IT without knowing coding, give me the flexibility of working from home and pay me more money to be...
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  • Rachel Winston
    Graduate • QA Manual bootcamp • Online
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    Feb 03, 2023
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    Should have done more research before I applied...

    If you have excess money to throw around, it's a nice experience. Otherwise, it's not worth it.
    There is a mismatch between what Careerist tells their students and the reality. They say there are SO MANY JOBS out there, you can make a LOT of MONEY, and you don't need to know how to CODE.

    The reality is, most companies are looking for Automation Engineers. How do you possibly stand out with less than a year experience of just Manual QA? (Sure, they probably want you to continue ...
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  • Elijah Tyson
    Graduate • Sales Engineering bootcamp • Online
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    Jan 24, 2023
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    This program was one of the WORST decisions of 2022 I made.

    Where do I even start... So I joined Careerist as an Entrepreneur looking to leverage a Sales Engineering position to help me re-adjust my lifestyle and grow my business. I was already well-versed in sales and sales cycles. But I felt I could get some competitive edge with the technical side. Before I joined the Course I did my due diligence and saw mixed reviews on the depth of technical information the course gives. So I was on the fence until I heard from one of their main affiliates ...
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Jess Feldman
Updated August 08, 2023
Jen, a graduate of Careerist s QA testing bootcamp wrote a Verified review of his bootcamp experience and won our latest sweepstakes competition! Over 1,500 tech bootcamp graduates wrote a Verified review for their school on Course Report and went into the draw to win a 500 Amazon gift card! We caught up with Jen to hear about her bootcamp experience! Want to win 500 in our next Reviews Sweepstakes? Write a Verified review of your coding bootcamp experience we ll pick the next winner ...
Nat Davis
Updated July 12, 2023
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Jess Feldman
Updated May 01, 2023
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Jess Feldman
Updated March 16, 2022
Roman Shcherbakov reached a ceiling as a Project Manager for a flooring company in Portland, Oregon. Ready to pivot into a more fulfilling and lucrative career, he explored his options in quality assurance (QA) by enrolling at Careerist s Manual QA bootcamp. With Careerist s Income Share Agreement, Roman was able to attend the online bootcamp at low-cost upfront and pay back tuition after he landed his first QA role at Nike. Roman shares how he juggled the Manual QA bootcamp while ...
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FAQs

How much does Careerist cost?

Careerist costs around $8,400. On the lower end, some Careerist courses like Sales Engineering bootcamp cost $4,600.

What courses does Careerist teach?

Careerist offers courses like Data Analytics bootcamp, Manual And Automation QA Bundle bootcamp, QA Automation bootcamp, QA Manual bootcamp and 2 more.

Where does Careerist have campuses?

Careerist teaches students Online in a remote classroom.

Is Careerist worth it?

Careerist hasn't shared alumni outcomes yet, but one way to determine if a bootcamp is worth it is by reading alumni reviews. 286 Careerist alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Careerist on Course Report - you should start there!

Is Careerist legit?

We let alumni answer that question. 286 Careerist alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Careerist and rate their overall experience a 4.59 out of 5.

Does Careerist offer scholarships or accept the GI Bill?

Right now, it doesn't look like Careerist 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 Careerist reviews?

You can read 286 reviews of Careerist on Course Report! Careerist alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Careerist and rate their overall experience a 4.59 out of 5.

Is Careerist accredited?

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