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tradecraft

Average Rating4.91
139 Reviews
3 Courses

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 students work with a large group of world-class mentors and a small group of inspiring peers. Students gain real work experience during the course of the program by working on projects for Silicon Valley companies.

Tradecraft’s unique approach to training means that graduates will have access to programs and resources until they get a job. Tradecraft offers ongoing mentorship and support to their alumni.

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  • Alicia
    Alicia
    Business Development & Sales • San Francisco
    Mar 02, 2016
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    Moving to San Francisco to join Tradecraft was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.

    I have a quantitative background in economics and healthcare policy. Before joining Tradecraft, I worked as a business analyst for a global company. Like many fellow TC-ers, I found Tradecraft as I was looking to transition into the fast-paced, results-driven startup scene the most effective and efficient way possible.

    I still remember my first conversation with the Program Director...

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  • Anonymous
    Student • San Francisco
    Mar 01, 2016
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    The place to be.

    Tradecraft is simply amazing. The program made me find my true reasons of what I like and why I like those things. Now I can truly understand myself and optimize all the variants in my life to reach my goals and push hard everyday.

    The curriculum is awesome. My growth instructor is one of the best growth marketers in SFO, he inmersed me in the growth world and gave an excepcional introduction to every growth aspect I should know. The way the program works is very efficient, becau...

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  • Jean-Marc Ly
    Jean-Marc Ly
    Graduate • Growth • San Francisco
    Feb 06, 2016
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    Guided me on the right path

    Tradecraft was an event that changed my outlook on career and what I wanted for myself. Through the program, i gained confidence, knowledge, networks and a community of fellow students who are always willing to lend a helping hand. 

    Tradecraft made me step out of my confort zone, allowed myself to be vulnerable and eventually gain the support of the staff and fellow students. The resulting growth propelled me to the right direction and helped solidify my career path. 

    T...

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  • Scott Valentine
    Scott Valentine
    UX Lead • Graduate • Product Design • San Francisco
    Jan 27, 2016
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    Huge Return oInvesting In Myself

     

     

    From the amazing people I met and created lasting relationships with to the hands-on experience I gained from meeting key players in the scene and working with them on their UX needs, Tradecraft brought more personal and professional growth in 3 months than I got from 2 years of college. 

    The mentorship I received and the networking opportunities that I had access to gave me the confidence I needed to walk into 21 different interviews over the 2 months imm...

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  • Anonymous
    Graduate • Product Design • San Francisco
    Jan 20, 2016
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    Best Decision I've Ever Made

    I had recently become a licensed architect and wanted to change careers. Living in San Francisco I had an amazing opportunity to leverage my design background as a product designer. Tradecraft gave me the opportunity to jump in with both feet and really immerse myself in my new career and industry. Apply to Tradecraft if you want:

    1. To surround yourself with incredibly smart & motivated people.

    2. A better ROI than college.

    ...
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  • Faisal Al-Khalidi
    Faisal Al-Khalidi
    Growth Marketer • Graduate • Growth • San Francisco
    Jan 18, 2016
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    Fast-track your career in startup tech!

    I joined Tradecraft in the 20th cohort from September to December, focusing on Growth.

    Having gone through the 12-week program, and now working full-time at Soma Water here in San Francisco, I can confidently say that Tradecraft significantly boosted my career trajectory. 

    The biggest value that I got out of Tradecraft was the community. The Tradecraft network is one of the most well-connected communities in Silicon Valley. You'll find that the network is extremely help...

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  • RJ
    RJ
    UX Designer • Graduate • Product Design • San Francisco
    Jan 14, 2016
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    3 months of actionable wisdom + a lifelong community

    What brought me to Tradecraft?

    I was a long time management consultant before a personal situation triggered me to think about how I wanted to spend my time. While I loved the people I worked with, I didn't feel I was making much impact. After many coffee chats, I discovered product/UX design was a topic I could spend days pouring over. Sticky notes and Sharpies just made me giddy. I was pretty confident this is what I wanted to do, so I looked for ways to get me into the field q...

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  • Anonymous
    Graduate • Product Design • San Francisco
    Jan 08, 2016
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    Great Experience!

    My experience with Tradecraft was really great. I participated in the Product Design track, cohort 18 and managed to land a job at a startup in San Francisco within two weeks after the program. 

    The curriculum is highly relevant and the instructors in the Product Design track was really awesome and always willing to help out. 

    The concept of "learning by doing” is a really great way to learn design and that is something that you’ll get a lot o...

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  • Toby Silverman
    Toby Silverman
    Product Designer • Graduate • Product Design • San Francisco
    Jan 08, 2016
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    An Incredible Experience - Personally and Professionally

    TL:DR

    Tradecraft is a rare gem of a school and community. If you are at all interested in doing a career accelerator program, I would highly, highly, recommend doing it, even if you need to take out a loan to do so (which I did).

     

    Personal Background:

    I was struggling financially as a photojournalist and found myself getti...

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  • David Habif
    David Habif
    Product Design • San Francisco
    Oct 13, 2015
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    A serious opportunity for serious individuals.

    Tradecraft was one of the most rewarding experiences of my professional career. I was accepted to the Product Design track, which I began with zero previous PD experience. Ultimately, I learned more in 3 months through Tradecraft's instructors, mentors, and previous + current students than I've learned in any previous 3 months of education.

    I moved forward from the program with an incredible body of knowledge, a deep design skill set, a clearer und...

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  • John Ferrigan
    John Ferrigan
    UX Designer • Graduate • Product Design • San Francisco
    Jul 31, 2015
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    Gives You the Tools

    Tradecraft is a unique and empowering experience. Looking for roles with startups isn't easy, and Tradecraft strikes a good balance of giving you the necessary hard skills, soft skills, and support while letting you do the necessary heavy lifting to make the experience your own. If you are thinking about doing it, just take the plunge.
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  • Hilary
    Hilary
    ux designer • Graduate • San Francisco
    Jul 29, 2015
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    Great opportunity to get into tech industry

    I was part of the first class of tradecraft. While we were still figuring out small things here and there this porgram was one of the best decisions I have ever made. If you are interested in getting into the tech industry tradecraft is a great opportunity. Part of what makes it so successful is the strong community they have built, the awesome instructors, but it is also the strong individuals you will be surrounded by. The commitment and drive from each hand picked student...

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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, ...

tradecraft Alumni Reviews Summary

Overall Experience
4.9
Instructors
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?

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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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