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Careerist

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Careerist is a US-based career accelerator offering online courses in Manual QA, QA Automation, and a QA Bundle that includes manual QA and QA test automation. 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% work ...
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  • Alice George
    Alice George
    Student • QA Manual bootcamp • Online
    Oct 03, 2023
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    Good entry point into tech

    Careerist teachers know how to deal with students who can’t write a single line of code. They dole out the information in small doses. When they share a fact they always explain why it’s like that and how you can deal with it. I appreciate it! Besides, they talk a lot about the ins and outs of recruiting in the tech industry. I feel like I’m ready for my first job interview, but let me graduate first.
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  • John Sharp
    John Sharp
    Graduate • QA Manual bootcamp • Online
    Oct 02, 2023
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    My mentor convinced me I’m not hopeless


    I wanted to break into data analytics… In the 2nd month of the course I felt like it might not be for me. I was among the worst-performing students and I even thought about giving up. But first I asked the teachers for help and they held several extra consultations with me so I could catch up with the others. Later I felt inspired and motivated again, and my performance improved too. I’m really grateful for such support!


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  • Adedolapo Adebanjo
    Adedolapo Adebanjo
    Graduate • QA Manual bootcamp • Online
    Sep 30, 2023
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    Possible to learn

    It is broken down so you are able to learn and apply what you have learned. If you stick with it you’ll understand it. Didn’t really like how it was always different instructors some were better at teaching than others. The internship helped to learn alot because it’s hands on it can be overwhelming sometimes but it’s doable. Overall I liked it no complaints 
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  • Derek Ramsey
    Derek Ramsey
    Graduate • QA Manual bootcamp • Online
    Sep 29, 2023
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    Don’t skip classes and the rest will be fine

    The biggest mistake I made was skipping online classes. 😬 I had no tech experience and I took the QA bundle. I struggled to catch up with the rest of the group. When I put more effort into my studies I began to perform much better. The teachers were super helpful. They explained both the tech part and the career part in detail. They were always patient and positive. I recommend this course to anyone who wants to study diligently.
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  • Henry Martin
    Henry Martin
    Graduate • QA Manual bootcamp • Online
    Sep 28, 2023
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    Currently looking for a job

    I had my ups and downs during my studies. Some things weren’t easy to understand. Sometimes I didn’t have enough time because I also work full-time. I wish the teachers and career coaches could spend more time with me... Anyway, I’m happy that I graduated and learned so much useful info! For now I’ve had only one job interview and they didn’t hire me. I’m staying optimistic and keeping on searching! 
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  • Nikitin Zakhar
    Nikitin Zakhar
    Student • QA Manual bootcamp • Online
    Sep 27, 2023
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    Positive impressions only

    I’ve been studying systems engineering for 2 months and my perception of this occupation has changed considerably… It turned out to be more difficult and exciting than I imagined. They say that generally people study 6-8 hours per week on this course, but for me it takes around 10 hours because I want to memorize every single detail and I practice a lot on my own. Hopefully I will keep enjoying it until graduation.
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  • Ronnie Wallace
    Ronnie Wallace
    Graduate • QA Manual bootcamp • Online
    Sep 26, 2023
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    I wish I had joined Careerist earlier

    I began to think about online tech courses two years ago. First I lacked money and then I wasn’t sure which course to choose. Now I’m about to complete the Systems Engineering course at Careerist. I haven’t found a job yet but I’ve talked to graduates who are employed and they inspire me. Career coaching is so comprehensive so I’m not too worried about the job search.
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  • Angela Gilbert
    Angela Gilbert
    Graduate • QA Manual bootcamp • Online
    Sep 25, 2023
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    Career coaching was the best part

    I haven't worked for the last 10 years because I have small kids and I had no technical background, so I was quite nervous at the beginning of the course. Surprisingly the tech part of the studies was the easiest for me. I enjoyed doing the tasks and receiving feedback! The instructors said I was a quick learner, :) but I felt a bit insecure because I didn't know how to deal with employers. My career coach helped me a lot, she was absolutely brilliant! She explained everything to me and ...
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  • Bryden Andrews
    Bryden Andrews
    Graduate • Sales Engineering bootcamp • Online
    Sep 22, 2023
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    Expensive but rewarding

    The only thing I don’t like about careerist is the price! However, other providers charge just as much or even more... I borrowed funds to buy a course and I felt nervous because I wasn’t sure if this investment would pay off. But it seems it will! I spent 7 weeks after graduation looking for jobs. I had no results but then two companies invited me for an interview at the same time. Now I’m waiting for responses. If none of them accepts me I know I will find something, but of course it t...
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  • Anderson James
    Anderson James
    Graduate • Data Analytics bootcamp • Online
    Sep 21, 2023
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    Up-to-date and informative

    I’ve recently finished the course and now I can share my experience. In general it was great. I appreciated the well-structured curriculum and large amount of applied and up-to-date information. No boring, outdated theory, only practical advice and real cases. I can't say anything about employment yet but I really liked the content of the course.
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  • Chrishawn Douglas-Owens
    Chrishawn Douglas-Owens
    Graduate • Sales Engineering bootcamp • Online
    Sep 20, 2023
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    New, interesting, helpful

    Ive enjoyed my time spent studying and learning with Careerist. These mentors have real life experience and valuable insight that can’t be overlooked. I genuinely feel they want to see everyone succeed and will make sure you’re understanding in order to be successful. Come to Careerist with the mindset to put work into improving yourself while acquiring some skills on top of it.
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  • Dylan Robinson
    Dylan Robinson
    Graduate • Manual And Automation QA Bundle bootcamp • Online
    Sep 20, 2023
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    I just got a job!

    Yesterday I signed a contract! A small tech company hired me!!! I spent 4 months looking for a job. I managed to find a job using the Job Application Service by Careerist. I completed a test task and passed an interview. I’m so happy!
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FAQs

How much does Careerist cost?

Careerist costs around $6,200. On the lower end, some Careerist courses like QA Manual bootcamp cost $4,400.

What courses does Careerist teach?

Careerist offers courses like Manual And Automation QA Bundle bootcamp, QA Automation bootcamp, QA Manual bootcamp.

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. 304 Careerist alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Careerist on Course Report - you should start there!

Is Careerist legit?

We let alumni answer that question. 304 Careerist alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Careerist and rate their overall experience a 4.61 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.

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You can read 304 reviews of Careerist on Course Report! Careerist alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Careerist and rate their overall experience a 4.61 out of 5.

Is Careerist accredited?

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