CareerFoundry

I thought how odd its all online and with little or no contact with Mentor/Tutors. I have to do all the work on my own? No not true. It requires a different level of discipline, I did not think I had. But has been great! I  am in daily contact with my tutor (Henrietta) at the beginning they sent me little screen capture videos commenting on my work and the more, I go along they write reviews and I have a Mentor, (Olga) I can call on skype and we can discuss what I need to do. I am still in the course so the Job Assistance. Part I have not reached. it is unlocked and I really should do it. l will do it over the Christmas break. It is nearly Christmas and started on Sept 23rd. Jan 22nd, I am finished with 6 weeks just to work on. My portfolio, I am already applying to jobs a the feedback has been great. After I graduate I hope to get a job earning 35,000. In Berlin that a lot of money.

A great course and a great organization. I'm more than halfway through my course and am enjoying the process very much so far. The structure, the material, the tutors and mentors are all great and they really help you to get the most out of your studies and stay motivated. I've never done an online course before, but I actually enjoy it very much and way more than I would previously have thought. The UX of the website is of course great and makes you feel motivated throughout the course. All excercises are very logical and explained in a way that is understandable to someone who is completely new to a topic, but also enjoyable to someone who isn't. There are always tons of links to articles or other material that helps you to immerse yourself even deeper in a topic that interests you. Overall I can only say good things about the course and CareerFoundry in general! And I am really happy that I can take this course and learn as much as I have.

I am in the middle of my UI Design course and took a sneak peak into the rest of the course material. To be honest, I didn't think of much starting the course, just knew, this will probably the best online place for a course like this. And it is!

The strucutre is loigc, well written, everything you should know and beyond is there, the support is there, exercises that keep you on point, communcation, community, etc.

Really well done, I have a great Tutor and Mentor, both help you along the course. And then we can build a portfolio which is big in the user experience sector!

Nice couse, well done, thanks!

I was a teacher for seven years and decided for a career-change and I am so happy that I found CareerFoundry. I had no experience in design but the UI course eased me into the world of design and is equipping me for the real world. It is a 6 months course so obviously it is intense because there so much to learn. But what CareerFoundry offers is so beneficial to help you get started in a career in UI/UX. 

First of all, the curriculum is solid in their theories and the projects are perfect to practice what was learned. And the assigned projects are for you to include in your portfolio! You don’t have to worry about building your portfolio on your own because CareerFoundry has your back! 

Secondly, you have your tutor who checks your work each step of the way and you also have a mentor who checks the final projects. I have phone call sessions with my mentor and she is always giving me advice on my projects and teaches me extra skills and know-hows on particular topics. 

Lastly, CareerFoundry provides a job course that equips you to get a job. They help you with you resume, portfolio, and even you confidence. They have good coaches on staff. 

It does take a lot of time during your weeks to complete your tasks so you do need to have time management throughout the course. Especially if you are working at the same time. 

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I completed the UX immersion and UI course with CareerFoundry and found the overall experience intense but informative. Make sure you get along with your mentor as their guidance will be key to your development throughout the course. Having a teaching background I can say that the curriculum is well designed and easy to follow. Also, they provide a great community to share your experiences with so you feel supported. From this point of view I'm satisfied, however the marketing is deceptive and I don't think the course is worth the cost. The course was marketed for 15-20 hours per week part-time yet I found myself spending double the amount of time. Juggling this with a full time job was so intense. I felt burntout and also lost the motivation and joy of learning this new field. They fail to take into account the hours spent on learning new programmes (if you're not a designer) and time spent on research and extra reading material (which is necessary to gain a full understanding of the lessons to enable you to complete the tasks). Also, I think this course benefits those who want to apply for work in the UK or US. If you're looking for work in the resf of Europe it's difficult. They guarantee you will be able to get work as a junior UX/UI designer but I was constantly rejected for not having enough 'experience'. I was unable to get a job and as a result gave up trying. And forget about getting the refund, it's impossible. Sadly,not worth the money!

I am almost done with UX Immersion and it has been an amazing learning journey and experience thus far... I had no background in UX before starting the course and I now believe I have the required fundamentals to work in this field. It is intensive because every task requires focus and understanding within a short period of time, but I guess this is good practice to get a "feel" of the real world. I am also blessed with experienced and kind mentor and tutor who are always there for me! They have been such a great encouragement and source of guidance in this new journey of mine! 
Can't wait to see what happens next! 
 

I was sceptical about online learning, but CF did an amazing job of building the whole platform. The curriculum is very well structured and each lesson is followed by practical work. Tutors and mentors are timely, encouraging, helpful and their feedback is always constructive. Another great thing is that CareerFoundry offers 50% discount on almost every UX/UI design related software. 

I would dearly recommend it to everyone who wants to jump into this creative field.

As a full-time employee, I was pretty hesitant when looking at in-person and online bootcamps. What made me choose CareerFoundry was the flexibility of the program, the curriculum (you can tell it’s structured and written by professionals who know what they are doing) and the responsiveness of the staff. You feel like you belong to a team of people who genuinely want you to succeed, I have never seen them denying assistance to anyone, whatever the step they were in.

Someone wrote that you can find most of the materials of the course online and for free — it’s true, but I don’t think the material should be the reason why one enrolls at CF. You choose CF because you don’t want to take all the steps by yourself, because you want to be backed by a strong community and a tutor, and a mentor, who carefully review your tasks and make it easier for you to identify your areas of improvement. I know myself and I know I struggle to keep the motivation alive (especially when I have to study after a full work day) and I’m sure I wouldn’t be able to do all this if it wasn’t for Carlo and Sophie guiding me through the course, providing precious insights based on their hands-on experience in the field. For me, the real value of CF is ultimately the “human” aspect.

Don’t expect, though, that you won’t be doing research on your own and expand your knowledge on other resources. I strongly recommend deepening your UX knowledge on your own, based on your interests and your career plan: it’s an ever-evolving field so the sooner your start, the better, especially because some chapters are a great starting point but are not exhaustive in themselves. They give you the right direction, then it's up to you to carve your own path.

Speaking strictly about the workload, I am pretty ahead of the milestones while working full-time, so the deadlines feel quite reasonable. I can’t say much about the job assistance because I have just started the job preparation course, but it looks up-to-date. I even started applying some of the knowledge I learned during these months in my current job and it’s very rewarding: I look forward to finishing the course and seeing what the future holds for me in this wonderful field.