CareerFoundry
Average Rating4.66
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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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Kevin HallStudent • Intro to UX Design Course • OnlineNov 24, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceCareerFoundry Intro to UX Review
The introduction to UX Design course offered by Career Foundry was a great fit for my busy schedule. The course being taught at my own pace was ideal since I am currently a full time student. I received a lot of helpful feedback for all of my assignments which made the effort I put into them worth it. I would recommend this course to anytime who is trying to learn the fundamentals of UX Design.- NicoleStudent • UX Design Program • OnlineNov 20, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
My experience with Career Foundry
The structure of the course itself is great! My tutor has been really helpful, she responds within minutes most of the time. However, my experience with my mentor isn't too good, I had to wait for 3-4 days for his response, which was slowing down my career growth. It was upsetting that I felt like my tutor was the only person supporting me during the UX program. It really depends on your luck if you get a good mentor, and to request for a change of mentor isn't as simple as we think. I a...The structure of the course itself is great! My tutor has been really helpful, she responds within minutes most of the time. However, my experience with my mentor isn't too good, I had to wait for 3-4 days for his response, which was slowing down my career growth. It was upsetting that I felt like my tutor was the only person supporting me during the UX program. It really depends on your luck if you get a good mentor, and to request for a change of mentor isn't as simple as we think. I am currently still waiting for the mentor team to respond to me about this matter and hopefully I get a new mentor to give me guidance and support. - NickWeb Developer • Student • Intro to UX Design Course • OnlineNov 19, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Be Careful
I read many reviews before deciding to sign up for the CareerFoundry's UX Design Program. The reviews tend to be pretty good, so I had high hopes when I started the program. However, my experience was not was I was expecting, and I'll get into that.
Initially, I talked to the program advisor, and she told me there would be hundreds of mentor calls that would be available to me. That was one of the main reasons I picked CareerFoundry over DesignLab and Springboard. The program advi...I read many reviews before deciding to sign up for the CareerFoundry's UX Design Program. The reviews tend to be pretty good, so I had high hopes when I started the program. However, my experience was not was I was expecting, and I'll get into that.
Initially, I talked to the program advisor, and she told me there would be hundreds of mentor calls that would be available to me. That was one of the main reasons I picked CareerFoundry over DesignLab and Springboard. The program advisor was responsive and helpful. Everything sounded good to me, so I signed up shortly after that. What they don't tell you is that your mentor will only be available for limited hours per week. You will have to compete with your mentor's other students to schedule meeting times. I was in the program for two weeks, and my mentor was "available" for 4 hours per week, which split between students who schedule the fastest.
I messaged my mentor and tutor on the first day and started working my way through the program. A week had gone by, and my mentor still hadn't responded. All of the useful insight I had received had been from fellow students on Slack. My tutor was Indian, with English as a second language for him, I often found him difficult to understand at times. I had my girlfriend, who is a linguist, look over some of the messages that I wasn't understanding, and she told me they didn't make any sense.
I was on my second week at this point, and my mentor was still unresponsive, so I asked for a new mentor. They told me to keep messaging him, so I did, and I still didn't receive a response. I asked for a new mentor again (which I never got).
I started asking if others were having issues with their mentors and tutors in the Slack channel, and it turns out I wasn't the only one. There was an active thread about people having issues (I took five screenshots of this). Other students had been asking for new mentors or tutors as well. I think there was a known issue with the notifications for the website's chat.
Towards the end of my second week, my tutor rejected one of my projects. I looked over it a few times, and I couldn't figure out where the issue was because he was kind of vague. I asked him to clarify because I didn't understand. He told me, "It's not that hard. Keep trying. I'm sure you'll figure it out". And that was it for me. I sent a message to notify of my withdrawal from the program. And then my mentor responded. :)
Overall, despite my bad experience, the program isn't that bad, but it is heavily dependant on who you get for a mentor and tutor. I talked to a lot of my fellow students, and the majority of them were having good experiences and were happy with the program. The curriculum, although not very deep, provides a solid foundation for core concepts that you need to know, and it helps you practice them. But because they don't make getting a new mentor or tutor easy, I cannot recommend the program. If they did, I would probably still be in it.Madina of CareerFoundry
Program Advisor
Nov 20, 2020
Hi Nick, thank you for sharing your feedback.
We are sorry that your experience did not match your expectation. You feedback is very valuable for us and we are determined to investigate and improve the issues you mentioned.
We would very much like the opportunity to look into your case further, as the points that you have cited are extremely uncommon for the vast majority of our students. It would also help us to tackle the problem immediately.
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 - Pedro VieiraGraphic Designer • Intro to UX Design Course • OnlineNov 19, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Career Foundry - A great experience.
I've only completed the UX intro course, but the experience has been great. The course program is very well thought, you can track your progress through the website, the content is very complete and relevant and the staff, like mentors, tutors, and advisors, are all very helpful and nice. It's hard work, but you'll get everything you need to complete the course. Fully satisfied!! - Salvatore Della CorteGraduate • UI Design Program • OnlineNov 19, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
UI Design
Wow! My personal experience was just great! I do recommend this academy so far - worth the feeling and overall approach. Tutors/Mentors were pretty sharp too. - Daniel de Oliveira PereiraStudent • StudentNov 19, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
UX Desigh Certified Course
The online full-time certification course, that allows people to completely have a new life and new career in a new field. In my case, UX Design - David DevotoStudent • UX Design Program • OnlineNov 19, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Previous knowledge not required (Pros & Cons)
The CareerFoundry program has a very well structured learning program, it is very well explained, at the end of each session there is a task to complete, which helps to better understand the content. The task is then submitted and reviewed by your assigned tutor, whom will gives you feedback and real life industry's insights.
You will also have a mentor with whom you can schedule calls and review your portfolio exercises.
Once reaching 50% of the program, you will then have the opt...The CareerFoundry program has a very well structured learning program, it is very well explained, at the end of each session there is a task to complete, which helps to better understand the content. The task is then submitted and reviewed by your assigned tutor, whom will gives you feedback and real life industry's insights.
You will also have a mentor with whom you can schedule calls and review your portfolio exercises.
Once reaching 50% of the program, you will then have the option to work with a career advisor on your: goals, career strategy, LinkedIn profile, resume, interviews method etc.. I found this option really helpful and the earliest you start with it the better prepare you'll be.
Coming from the cruise ship industry, my background is hospitality, no previous knowledge about design, UX, programs or any technology field related existed. CareerFoundry guided me through the whole process, within few weeks I was already able to prototype and design an application.
I agree that the price to learn is not cheap and you can found cheaper options but in this case "You get what you paid for".
To summarise:
Pros- Great content and program structure.
- 1-2 portfolio projects to show at the completion of your course.
- Tutor to review all your exercises and guide you through them.
- Mentor and Career Advisor to prepare you to the "real world".
- Slack channel where you can join a community, find "study-buddies" or simply network.
- A lot of information available: blog, online office hours, reading material...
- CareerFoundry student's discount in programs.
- Flexible program to learn at your own pace.
Cons- Price.
- The program doesn't teach you how to use the tools, which can be time consuming if you're not familiar with similar's programs.
- A mentor is a pretty important figure in your career, it would have been great if you could choose and not get assigned to one.
If you have any doubts or questions you can always contact me on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/daviddevoto
I'll be happy to connect and assist!
Cheers
David Devoto
- Karen DunlopUX Design Program • OnlineNov 19, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
UX Design
Beginning to end UX design, career changer course. An extra subject of UI at the end. - Mari SteffenStudent • UI Design Program • OnlineNov 18, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Just the UI training I’ve been looking for!
I had been researching UX boot camps for months before deciding on CareerFoundry. I chose it because they have a full UI immersion course, and I feel that it has given me the exact skill set that I have been looking for to pursue a job in UI, UX, or product design. I had taken a shorter UX course through another company and found that it was lacking in comparison to what I have learned at CareerFoundry. The job coaching is also such a valuable resource and really helps to unlock the tric...I had been researching UX boot camps for months before deciding on CareerFoundry. I chose it because they have a full UI immersion course, and I feel that it has given me the exact skill set that I have been looking for to pursue a job in UI, UX, or product design. I had taken a shorter UX course through another company and found that it was lacking in comparison to what I have learned at CareerFoundry. The job coaching is also such a valuable resource and really helps to unlock the tricks and tools needed to succeed in the job search. I already have built a great portfolio and I’m not finished with the course yet. I feel confident that I will be prepared for the job market once I have completed the program. - BellaProgram Manager • Data Analytics Program • OnlineNov 18, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Data Analytics Course
I started the course in May, 2020. This goal for me was to learn to define how a business is currently operating, how to look for changes, identify patterns, and spot anomalies that give an indication of how a company or organization is performing, as well as improve technical skills like Python and SQL. This course is so detail-oriented and easy to follow that I was able to deliver great results at current my job by using new knowledge. This course is interesting and challenging and exa...I started the course in May, 2020. This goal for me was to learn to define how a business is currently operating, how to look for changes, identify patterns, and spot anomalies that give an indication of how a company or organization is performing, as well as improve technical skills like Python and SQL. This course is so detail-oriented and easy to follow that I was able to deliver great results at current my job by using new knowledge. This course is interesting and challenging and exactly what I need to give me the confidence to “rebrand” myself. - JeremyStudent • UX Design Program • OnlineNov 18, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Good preparation for real-life work
CareerFoundry gives you meaningful assignments that help prepare you for real-life UX work and walks you through the entire start-to-finish process of UX design. The instructors I've had have been very demanding, which is good, because I want my instructors to actually have job-level standards as opposed to checking off boxes. My main complaint is that the job prep course seems out of touch and recommends things that aren't good ideas (elevator pitches, evaluating your own skills on your...CareerFoundry gives you meaningful assignments that help prepare you for real-life UX work and walks you through the entire start-to-finish process of UX design. The instructors I've had have been very demanding, which is good, because I want my instructors to actually have job-level standards as opposed to checking off boxes. My main complaint is that the job prep course seems out of touch and recommends things that aren't good ideas (elevator pitches, evaluating your own skills on your resume, etc.) - Josue SUI Designer • Student • UI Design Program • OnlineNov 18, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
How is the UI Design Program
I am currently taking the UI design program. Started in June 2020 and hope to finish in March 2021. The top things about Careerfoundry are the mentors and tutors that are always available and happy to help, the Job Preparation Course which orients the student on the job search process. Careerfoundry is a little expensive but totally worth it. No regrets.
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CareerFoundry Alumni Reviews Summary
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?
We let alumni answer that question. 1,502 CareerFoundry alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed CareerFoundry and rate their overall experience a 4.66 out of 5.
Does CareerFoundry offer scholarships or accept the GI Bill?
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Can I read CareerFoundry reviews?
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?
While bootcamps must be approved to operate, accreditation is relatively rare. CareerFoundry doesn't yet share information about their accreditation status.