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 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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AyaStudent • UX Design Program • OnlineApr 29, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceStructured journey to be a UX Designer
I’ve passed the first half course to of CUX. Each learning is valuable and assignments are supported by friendly and helpful teachers. It held me to keep my motivation high and I can see myself growing. The way I think and see any software/application has changed. I also improved to explain my design decisions and teachers always give me valuable feedbacks.
Moreover, when I need a general support, staffs are responsive and helpful. Thanks to CF’s simple and helpful journey, I can ...I’ve passed the first half course to of CUX. Each learning is valuable and assignments are supported by friendly and helpful teachers. It held me to keep my motivation high and I can see myself growing. The way I think and see any software/application has changed. I also improved to explain my design decisions and teachers always give me valuable feedbacks.
Moreover, when I need a general support, staffs are responsive and helpful. Thanks to CF’s simple and helpful journey, I can be laid back and concentrate my goal to be UX designer :)- JordiUX/UI Designer • Student • BerlinApr 29, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
UI Design
I am currently studying at Careerfoundry and it's one of the best decisions I've made in my life.
The team at CareerFoundry is always helpful and you'll get lots of support and guidance.
One thing I want to say about the UI course is that it needs a lot of effort from your side. Be prepared to work a lot, this is part of the whole learning process.
Have fun and good luck! - LenaGraduate • UX Design Program • OnlineApr 29, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
UX Design Course
I feel like, I made a good decision with the CareerFoundry UX Design Course for my future. The overall culture at CareerFoundry is very supportive, friendly and encouraging. The Workload however is a lot, and was really frustrating for me at times. - Michael LennonStudent • Intro to Frontend Development Course • OnlineApr 26, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Great Productive Intro for Absolute Novices
I took this course in Feb and really enjoyed it. Coming from a complete novice, not very technical background I really liked how efficient the course was, enabling you to start creating real websites and features from the very start. Instead of spending ages going through a slow introduction and the theoretics of everything,
Career Foundry's short course leads to you creating a tangible product to show off after a few days. If you want to go back and learn more about the pieces be...I took this course in Feb and really enjoyed it. Coming from a complete novice, not very technical background I really liked how efficient the course was, enabling you to start creating real websites and features from the very start. Instead of spending ages going through a slow introduction and the theoretics of everything,
Career Foundry's short course leads to you creating a tangible product to show off after a few days. If you want to go back and learn more about the pieces behind each step instead of just following the instructor, the step-by-step text under the video really helped with my understanding.
I liked that the instructor was natural with their typing and didn't go too fast, teaching us good habits about going back to check your code to fix it when things aren't displaying properly. I also liked that instead of just the bare minimum, they teach you features like Mobile Responsive in CSS, something that it's not obvious to include but really important if you want to work as a web developer with a client.
I'm going to go back over the course in a while to refresh my memory again, then decide which area I want to focus on first. - TashaUI Designer • Graduate • UI Design Program • OnlineApr 25, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
UI Design Program - Worth every penny!
UI ProgramThe UI Immersion is 5 months at 30 hrs/week or up to 9 months at 15 hrs/week.- I utilized all of the 9 months, and CF kindly added an extra month at no cost due to the pandemic. The additional time helped me complete my design portfolio!
- At the bottom of every task are student examples that are helpful references.
- Note: the courses require hard work and commitment. Ultimately, it is the student who needs to make it all ...
UI ProgramThe UI Immersion is 5 months at 30 hrs/week or up to 9 months at 15 hrs/week.- I utilized all of the 9 months, and CF kindly added an extra month at no cost due to the pandemic. The additional time helped me complete my design portfolio!
- At the bottom of every task are student examples that are helpful references.
- Note: the courses require hard work and commitment. Ultimately, it is the student who needs to make it all happen, but with the help from the tutor & mentors.
Each student is paired up with both a tutor, who reviews the tasks, and a mentor that reviews the final task at the end of each achievement.- I noticed some students received better support from their tutors and/or mentors than others. I wish I pushed harder (past the resistance) to change my tutor, which was the only negative experience. Luckily the second mentor I changed to was a better match to my needs when it came to providing detailed feedback.
Career prep
Halfway through the program, students can opt in for the job preparation course. Similar to the immersion, a career specialist is assigned to provide guidance and support.- Every Wednesday, students can also attend the Office Hours to get even more answers to burning questions and even get feedback on their resume, portfolio, and Linkedin profile!
- My career specialist was filled with positive energy and attitude. She helped pull out my confidence and sincerely believed in me.
- This portion of the course was extremely helpful and truly valuable!
- Stefano BarbisGraduate • Data Analytics Program • OnlineApr 22, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Hard yet straightforward
I finished the data immersion course with CF. It was a very straightforward, chug and plug kind of Bootcamp. From 1-10 difficulty i would grade this an 8 as there are some challenging statistic concepts and much coding. The hardest part about it was not getting enough support from tutoring in a timely manner. You have one tutor for the entirety of your course, the challenge is to get your schedules to match up so that the courses can be graded on a timely manner. Reaching the tutor prove...I finished the data immersion course with CF. It was a very straightforward, chug and plug kind of Bootcamp. From 1-10 difficulty i would grade this an 8 as there are some challenging statistic concepts and much coding. The hardest part about it was not getting enough support from tutoring in a timely manner. You have one tutor for the entirety of your course, the challenge is to get your schedules to match up so that the courses can be graded on a timely manner. Reaching the tutor proved quite a challenge specially during holidays. - Dena C.Student • Data Analytics Program • OnlineApr 21, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Learning useful skills
Overall, I have had a positive experience with Career Foundry. I am currently in their Data Analyst program. I’ve been learning lots of new skills and my tutor/mentor have been very helpful and encouraging. The lessons are interesting and the tasks have been challenging. In this course, you work with real data from several different industries and the programs covered are Excel, SQL, Tableau, and Python. My only criticisms are that there have been some minor mistakes in the lessons and s...Overall, I have had a positive experience with Career Foundry. I am currently in their Data Analyst program. I’ve been learning lots of new skills and my tutor/mentor have been very helpful and encouraging. The lessons are interesting and the tasks have been challenging. In this course, you work with real data from several different industries and the programs covered are Excel, SQL, Tableau, and Python. My only criticisms are that there have been some minor mistakes in the lessons and sometimes it takes longer than I would like to get in touch with my teachers. That said, CareerFoundry has always been accommodating with extra time to finish my course when there were technical problems out of my control. I haven’t begun my job search yet, so I can’t speak to that part of the program. That said, I’ve looked over the curriculum for the Job Preparation part of the course and it is very thorough! - EllesApplicant • UI Design Program • OnlineApr 21, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
REVIEW
I believe that the curriculum has some issues which I hope are going to be solved in the future.
My main concerns are i) the estimations of learning are highly unrealistic ii) the content of the modules are not well organised.
Nevertheless, I feel so grateful of my mentor and the help I receive. - Pallavi PatkeAI Conversation Designer • Graduate • Voice User Interface Design Course • OnlineApr 21, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
UX Immersion + VUI Specialization
What stood out to me the most is the excellent quality of mentorship that CareerFoundry provides to all its learners remotely. For someone transitioning mid-career such as myself, it was a boon to finally have a dedicated expert show me how to do things in a certain way. The 'what' is easy to figure out by reading information in books/blogs etc., but the approach, the technique, the hacks and the mindset need to be inculcated. CareerFoundry's systematic, mentorship-driven curricula insti...What stood out to me the most is the excellent quality of mentorship that CareerFoundry provides to all its learners remotely. For someone transitioning mid-career such as myself, it was a boon to finally have a dedicated expert show me how to do things in a certain way. The 'what' is easy to figure out by reading information in books/blogs etc., but the approach, the technique, the hacks and the mindset need to be inculcated. CareerFoundry's systematic, mentorship-driven curricula instills that kind of discipline in you inspiring you to push your own boundaries. - SamUX Designer • Graduate • UX Designer • OnlineApr 21, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
UX Designer
Well, to be honest, this was a terrifyingly inept program. I have to say that some of the mentors and advisors were helpful, but it was clear that this is simply a business and there is no quality control of the student work being produced. There is no standard to educate folks that have no design background with the tools they will need. They are simply setting their students up to fail. I landed on my feet because I have the training and skill set. Most people do not. This was incredib...Well, to be honest, this was a terrifyingly inept program. I have to say that some of the mentors and advisors were helpful, but it was clear that this is simply a business and there is no quality control of the student work being produced. There is no standard to educate folks that have no design background with the tools they will need. They are simply setting their students up to fail. I landed on my feet because I have the training and skill set. Most people do not. This was incredibly disappointing.Victoria of CareerFoundry
Program Advisor
Apr 21, 2021
Hi Sam,
Thank you for sharing your feedback.
We are sorry that your experience did not match your expectations, and we are always open to feedback in order to improve the product we offer. We would very much like the opportunity to investigate your case further.
Could you please contact us at feedback@careerfoundry.com
We look forward to hearing from you and addressing the points raised.
Best regards,
Your CareerFoundry Team - Tyler PhillipsStudent • UI Design Program • OnlineApr 16, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
UI Design - CareerFoundry Review
This design course was a fantastic experience! I'm a graphic design student with only my associates, but I opted to go with CareerFoundry rather than taking more classes for a bachelor's. I felt I could gain more experience in a shorter time for a lower cost. With that being said, here's my experience in detail:
1. The Information - To let you know right out the gate, it's a good amount of reading, and your experience will only be enhanced if you read the multitude of links and re...This design course was a fantastic experience! I'm a graphic design student with only my associates, but I opted to go with CareerFoundry rather than taking more classes for a bachelor's. I felt I could gain more experience in a shorter time for a lower cost. With that being said, here's my experience in detail:
1. The Information - To let you know right out the gate, it's a good amount of reading, and your experience will only be enhanced if you read the multitude of links and resources they provide. The information itself is a solid way to understand your design app, and the overall design process. It also helps to give insights on what you will be doing in the workplace which is a nice addition. I will say that aside from a couple of times, they never get too detailed on their topics. Each task will have you jumping around from topic to topic trying to learn everything you're reading, and depending on how fast you want to complete the course, it could be a lot to take in.
2. The tutor/mentor experience - My tutor has been wonderful. With rapid feedback, and giving real world expectations, I've been able to constantly be critiqued and judged based on whether a design solid or lacking something. I think that the tutor itself is worth the money, because being able to have feedback from an experienced professional at the drop of a hat is incredibly important to growing as a designer. My mentor has also been a great way of learning about what I should expect in the workplace, learning about what and what not to say during interviews, talking about design trends, how they got their first job as a designer, and many more topics.
3. The price - I believe I payed around 6,500 USD, and I can confidently say, without even getting into the Job Preparation Course or the Specialization Course yet, that I would do it again in a heartbeat. I think that for everything you get, the price of a semester at a 4 year college is definitely worth the investment. You learn everything you need to jump into the workforce, and UI/UX designers make quite a bit more in comparison to graphic designers for example. Being able to pay that back after finding a position in a month or two, for up to 9 months of feedback, learning, and conversations with people in the industry? That's value!
Overall I recommend CareerFoundry to anyone who wants to advance as a designer, or move into the design field from a different field entirely. You'll learn what the real advantages are when it comes to having a different skill set, and be excited even more about how you can use it to become an even better UI designer. - BeccaContent producer • Graduate • Intro to UX Design Course • OnlineApr 16, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Fab course!
I really enjoyed my 4 week intro course. My tutors always responded promptly with in-depth feedback and clear direction.
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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. 1,502 CareerFoundry alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed CareerFoundry on Course Report - you should start there!
Is CareerFoundry legit?
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Does CareerFoundry offer scholarships or accept the GI Bill?
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You can read 1,502 reviews of CareerFoundry on Course Report! CareerFoundry alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed CareerFoundry and rate their overall experience a 4.66 out of 5.
Is CareerFoundry accredited?
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