Avocademy

Full disclosure: I completed Avocademy's UX/UI Foundations bootcamp prior to completing their Career Jumpstart (CJ)  program. This review will relate primarily towards my experience for CJ!

I can only speak to my experience but to start, I completed Avocademy's ux/ui foundations bootcamp then applied to CJ. In order to be accepted, you have to be able to complete a design challenge and explain your thought process along with mentors taking your portfolio into consideration. I was accepted into CJ and began my journey on January 2, 2023. 

CJ is split into 3 phases: phase 1 is introductory modules as well as design practice thru Figma, phase 2 (my personal favorite) was where students got to work with real life clients on real life projects, and phase 3 is the job searching phase.  Phase 1 is pretty self-explanatory - they wanted us to brush up on best practices by reading articles/watching videos/completing design practice activities.  Phase 2 was my favorite part because I was able to actually get real life experience working on client products! I completed 2 client projects on teams of 5, where I was a team lead for one of them. (Pro tip: apply to be a team lead - recruiters and hiring managers love the experience!) This gave me a great insight to see what it'd be like to work in an agile setting with cross functional collaboration teams (designers/pm/developers/stakeholders). This was just a truly unique experience that I don't think I could've gotten anywhere else. Phase 3 was an interesting one for me because I lucked out. I ended up finiding my job about 3 weeks into my job search and the hiring manager loved me so much they ended up offering me the top of the pay range for the job! 

All in all, without this program that Maca and Alex have built with their own hands, I don't think I would've been prepared enough to make this career change within 8 months. The endless support I received from mentors and peers alike helped motivate me throughout both of these bootcamps. While 8 months seems like a short time, I had to put in countless hours of hardwork to make something I'm proud of. If you have the money, time, and are willing to put in the effort, I say you take the chance to break into ux/ui design by joining these bootcamps!!

Recently paid $1900 dollars for this program and then fell sick and wound up in hospital. When I tried to resume my courses- didn’t even get past 2 courses- they locked me out and said they would not adjust program despite medical records/evidence.

Not only did I waste so much money on this, but the staff was so rude and money hungry they didn’t care. It would’ve taken nothing for them to let me do the program I paid for but they refused. I am warning everyone of this horrible experience and money wasted on this non accredited fake program. Literally could learn more on youtube (which they point you to anyways). BEWARE- go with a real, accredited school/program. 

Hands down the most wonderful experience I've ever had. Words cannot express how grateful I am for Avocademy. They'll provide you with all the necessary tools and resources to streamline your UX/UI Design Bootcamp experience.  If you're looking to transition into UX/UI Design or on a career pivot, this Bootcamp will not let you down! The mentors and instructors truly care about you as a person and a student. I successfully transition into a UX Designer role in 10 months and I owe it to Avocademy for making it possible! I will 150% recommend it to anyone looking to enroll in a UX/UI Bootcamp! If you're still on the fence or unsure about it, reach out to me on LinkedIn at (www.linkedin.com/in/eminnow) and I will be more than happy to share with you my experience!

I come from a background in psychology and education. After discovering UX, I felt like I finally found the career path that was meant for me. I then began to research boot camps. After some (read: A LOT) of contemplation, I decided to go with Avocademy, and I am SO glad that I did. 

Avocademy appeals to all learning styles by providing information in a variety of ways, from textual information and videos to hands-on projects. There is also unlimited mentorship that you can utilize throughout both the Foundations course and Career Jumpstart. 

I am currently in the Career Jumpstart program, and I am super excited to get started on real client projects and start building my portfolio. 

If you are serious about transitioning and changing your life, then do not hesitate to give Avocademy a try!

I had the most amazing experience with Avocademy learning everything I needed to become a UX/UI Designer! The Avocademy Foundations Course is by far the most comprehensive, affordable, learning friendly, and support provided program available. The course was extremely fun, informative, and well put together. All of the lessons and activities built upon the next, making learning easy and fun. Through out the entire course, you have a huge amount of support from the team. Everyone was friendly and always eager to help you with anything. I would definitely recommend this course (and already have) to anyone interested in becoming a UX/UI Designer. I would also recommend joining the Career Jumpstart Program to gain the experience you need to launch your career and all other courses they offer now or in the future! Thanks Avocademy!^^

Avocademy has made UX/UI Design accessible for everyone, Including me as a BIPOC woman. The foundations course is self-paced but the timeline helped me stay disciplined. I had some setbacks due to life but the mentors at Avocademy were very empathetic about my situation and allowed me to pause my enrollment and continued the rest of my bootcamp after my recovery. I struggled with my interview skills a lot and with the unlimited mentorship, I was able to practice alot and enhance my interviewing skills. I got over my limitations and achieved my goals! Not only did I get one offer but i got 2 offers! I'm so grateful for this bootcamp to help me break into the Tech industry and do something I've always wanted to do since high school. 

I recently took an online course on UX/UI Foundations with Avocademy, and it exceeded all my expectations. The course was well-structured and covered all the important topics in UX/UI Design. The content was digestible and easy to follow.

One of the things that impressed me the most about the course was the variety of content provided, from video lectures to hands-on activities. This made the learning experience dynamic and kept me engaged throughout the course.

I also appreciated the supportive community of students and the quick response from the mentors whenever I had a question or concern. The course provided ample opportunities to connect with others, which helped me to expand my network and learn from others.

In conclusion, I highly recommend this course to anyone looking for a career change, and/or to gain a comprehensive understanding of UX/UI Design. It has given me the tools and confidence to advance in my career, and I am sure it will do the same for others. Thank you Maca and Avocademy for making this all possible and for an amazing learning experience! This was one of the best decisions I've ever made.

I am so happy that I took the leap and signed up for the program. Money for me has always hindered making investments like this, however, the payment options are super and won me over and truly helped me commit. I've always wanted to get into the tech industry and admired those that do this type of work. The course itself is built to help and guide you along the way, there were so many resources available, tools, blogs, and videos outside of the course material they provide that really add to what you learn overall. The mentors are all so helpful and the fact that they are in the field and have an understanding and an openness to teach and answer any questions big or small I really appreciated. You have access to chat with peers and mentors, you have access to set one-on-ones with mentors as often as you'd like, and having that time to ask specific questions and get them answered and learn their tips and tricks was a big deal for my learning style. Also getting to do this all while having a full-time job online in my downtime is amazing, anyone can do this if you have the passion, it's also so fun! 

I highly recommend this course to anyone who is interested in learning UX/UI and all that comes with it, there is so much behind the role and it is so cool how you are set up for success with Avocademy. Big fan! :)

The Avocademy crew are doing the MOST to help their graduates bridge the gap between school and landing the first job.  This is where most people get stuck... after school ends; when new designers are left with the "Now what?" feeling.  They've got super kind mentors (constructive criticism) and lessons designed to help combat the imposter syndrome. I felt that their guidance was so helpful that I ended up coming back and participating in their Career Jumpstarts program to gain valuable experience in team leadership, project management, and producing professional products for our portfolios.