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Average Rating4.91
139 Reviews
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Tradecraft in San Francisco offers full time, 12-week immersive bootcamp programs for smart, motivated people who want to get into tech. Tradecraft offers courses in Sales & Business Development, Growth Marketing, Product Design and Engineering. The program has been designed by industry-leading experts to ensure that students graduate with the depth and breadth of knowledge to make meaningful contributions from day one at a high-growth startup. Tradecraft stude...
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  • Caitlan
    Caitlan
    Graduate • Growth • San Francisco
    Aug 09, 2018
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    Build your own career path at TC

    The first thing you learn in TC is that it is a kitchen and not a restaurant. Before any mentor can help you, you need to have a clear goal of what you are trying to achieve. The program is then shaped by your goals and ambition. I echo what others say in their review: make sure you figure out what you want to get out of it first before you dive in. This way, you can better tailor your experience. 

    Besides the curriculum, the mentors and the network are the most valuable assets of ...

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  • Gabe
    Gabe
    Product Manager • Graduate • Product Design • San Francisco
    Aug 01, 2018
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    A critical step on my career path

    One year ago, I was unsatisfied with my career, and I knew I had to make a change.  I was working in marketing and wanted to make the switch to product. More specifically, I wanted to work in product at a behavioral health startup.  After thinking through my options, I decided that studying product design would be a step in the right direction. I chose Tradecraft because of its reputation (it was recommended to me by an expert in the digital health space), my interactions with its alumni (...

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  • Haomin
    Haomin
    Product Designer • San Francisco
    May 23, 2018
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    Career changers- this program is for you!

    Tradecraft was a game changer for me. I had wanted to switch careers into Product Design for some time, but never found the momentum or the guidance learning on my own.

      Through the program, I was able to gain:
    • design instructors who put together a comprehensive design course
    • projects with early stage startups to build my portfolio
    • career guidance on each ste...
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  • Nan
    Nan
    Growth Marketing Manager • Graduate • Growth • San Francisco
    May 21, 2018
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    Jumpstart Experience

    I discovered Tradecraft (TC) completely out of the blue while listening to a podcast about entrepreneurship. When people say timing is everything, I believe it, especially through this experience. 

    At that time I was closing an e-commerce company I had started. I was looking for my next move and considering a multitude of options. In the midst of that, I found out about TC. I wasn't sure what to expect and was initially attracted to it because of the network it could provide me as ...

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  • tea
    tea
    UX Designer • Graduate • Product Design • San Francisco
    May 18, 2018
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    Do it for you!

    It happens more often than you think, and at any stage of life: dissatisfaction with the status quo. Sometimes you arrive at this point knowing what's caused it, ready to seek change. Sometimes you might not be so lucky, leaving behind a litany of choices the have defined your windy road. But that's okay, that's what Tradecraft is here for.

    Tradecraft is the place you stop by on your journey down the beaten path that gives you a chance to really take a good look at yourself and you...

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  • Eric
    Eric
    Product Designer • Graduate • Product Design • San Francisco
    May 17, 2018
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    Best design experience you can get

    TC has nonetheless been one of the best decisions I've made for myself in my career. I came from a tech background but wanted to transition to design but had no portfolio pieces to show for to make a career change. TC will be great fit if you want to get hands on experience on working with startups and working on real problems. The design instructors Zac and Jake are top notch and gave me such invaluable feedback throughout my time there. You'll make amazing friends and be part of a wonder...

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  • Seb
    Seb
    Analyst • Graduate • Growth • San Francisco
    Mar 01, 2018
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    Analyst

    I was looking for a place to learn skills and I found community

    Tradecraft is not for everyone. If you want to just show up for a few hours a day, learn a functional skill and leave - then stop reading.

    If you want to grow as a person, as a professional and find yourself amongst a community of wonderful people, then this can be an incredible place for you.

    I found that this helped me understand my potential, helped me focus my learning on the ...

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  • Joseph Serino
    Joseph Serino
    Student • San Francisco
    Jan 11, 2018
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    Tradecraft revealed my true potential

    After completing this course I stop squandering my potential and started to really understand and accept my abilities. To be honest, the course was quite an uncomfortable and difficult experience and that’s exactly why I recommend it - because those are the situations we learn the most from. It’s been a year since I completed the course and the value I recieved continues to reveal itself.

     

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  • Katie
    Katie
    Interaction (UX) Designer • Product Design • San Francisco
    Nov 02, 2017
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    The reason I am where I am now!

    Even just a year ago, before I went through Tradecraft, I never would've imagined myself to be in the role I am now! It definitely wasn't easy, but I owe a huge part of the help to Tradecraft and the network I've built there.

    Having gone through the program, I know that each one of these reviews you see here are genuine and spoken with the best intention to inform you of each TC alum's personal journey and experience.

    I knew what I wanted to get out of Tradecraft when I...

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  • Agnes
    Agnes
    UI/UX Designer • Graduate • Product Design • San Francisco
    Oct 24, 2017
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    TC give you the tools, YOU bring the hustle

    I first got introduced to the field of UX when I was working as a product manager, and I quickly realized that I really enjoyed the creative thinking and problem-solving aspects of the design process. After several months of taking online courses and reading articles and books in my spare time, it became clear to me that trying to learn UX on the side was not ideal, both in terms of learning different concepts/tools as well as practical application. This led me to start looking...

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  • Paige
    Paige
    Digital Marketing • Graduate • Growth • San Francisco
    Oct 17, 2017
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    Successful Pivot from Design to Marketing

    I was a graphic designer at a major corporation for 3.5 years and felt stuck doing the exact same routine every day. I knew I needed to make a career change and go back to Marketing, but I had zero experience in it since graduating from college. Once there were rumors of my team being laid off, I started searching for marketing bootcamps or evening MBA programs. 

    I had previously worked with General Assembly, so I thought their Digital Marketing course was the obvious choice. How...

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  • Julia Hartwig
    Julia Hartwig
    Growth Marketing Lead • Graduate • Growth • San Francisco
    Oct 01, 2017
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    Life Accelerator, break into start up

    Tradecraft was one of the most transformational experiences of my life.  

    First some facts:

    • I moved to San Francisco the day before beginning TC
    • Within 2 weeks of graduating, I had a job as a Growth Marketing Lead at a startup

    I have always been lost with my career goals.  I never really understood how to effectively apply for the jobs I wanted, or what skill set those jobs needed.  Over the course of three months, Tradecraft introdu...

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Imogen Crispe
Imogen Crispe
Updated August 11, 2016
Adam attended Tradecraft ’s 12-week growth marketing bootcamp in San Francisco, with a mission to shake up his skills in tech. Although he had a ton of tech experience with A/B testing and experimentation, he realized he couldn’t land the marketing career that he wanted. Read more about his thoughts on learning in a bootcamp classroom, why he used Tradecraft to take hold of his own destiny, and how he was hired in a Paid Acquisition role at Udemy. Plus, Adam gives us ...

tradecraft Alumni Reviews Summary

Overall Experience
4.9
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4.9
Curriculum
4.6
Job Assistance
4.7
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How much does tradecraft cost?

tradecraft costs around $14,000.

What courses does tradecraft teach?

tradecraft offers courses like Business Development & Sales, Growth, Product Design.

Where does tradecraft have campuses?

tradecraft has an in-person campus in San Francisco.

Is tradecraft worth it?

tradecraft hasn't shared alumni outcomes yet, but one way to determine if a bootcamp is worth it is by reading alumni reviews. 139 tradecraft alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed tradecraft on Course Report - you should start there!

Is tradecraft legit?

We let alumni answer that question. 139 tradecraft alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed tradecraft and rate their overall experience a 4.91 out of 5.

Does tradecraft offer scholarships or accept the GI Bill?

Right now, it doesn't look like tradecraft 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 139 reviews of tradecraft on Course Report! tradecraft alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed tradecraft and rate their overall experience a 4.91 out of 5.

Is tradecraft accredited?

While bootcamps must be approved to operate, accreditation is relatively rare. tradecraft doesn't yet share information about their accreditation status.

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