Avocademy

I reviewed countless UX Bootcamps, but Avocademy continued to stand out to me. It had everything I decided I was looking for after doing research on what I would need/want in a Bootcamp AND it was affordable. I got an email about a graduate zoom call where Avocademy graduates shared their experience from day one to landing a job as a UX Designer. This call made me want to sign up immediately. Hearing their stories, hearing them talk about feeling that inevitable imposter syndrome and that it was normal and ok, reassured me that I, too, could do this. I just needed to START and get to work. So I did. 

The course provides written and video content and lots of examples along the way, which was very helpful for a visual learner like myself. This course is so supportive in the way it is written; reminding you are doing a good job, reminding you to take care of yourself, etc. As a neurodivergent mom of 3 transitioning from being a SAHM and entrepreneur, those little details helped me a LOT. The project seems huge and overwhelming at first, but they do an excellent job of breaking it down into bite size pieces and reminding you to just focus on that one step in front of you. The mentorship they provide is amazing too, the mentors are great at what they do and always offering helpful tips and ideas, and the option to meet virtually with a mentor is available as often as you need.

There were times when I grew impatient, waiting for mentors to review my work and worrying I wouldn't meet my deadlines for each phase, but it all worked out in the end. Is this a perfect course? No, but it's ever-evolving and they are very transparent about that, which I appreciate. They are always always looking for ways to improve their students experience and that's a sign of the type of environment you want to be in. 

The learning environment was exactly what I needed and knowing that I had the option to join Career Jumpstart to further my education and experience with support in my job search - well, I absolutely made the right decision in choosing Avocademy. 

I took Avocademy‘s UXUI foundations course and immediately enrolled into Career Jumpstart. The founders Maca and Alex are highly involved and supportive along with all of the mentors. I decided to continue with Avocademy because of their unlimited mentorship and affordability. The job tracking, resume and portfolio reviews, mock interviews, interview debriefs, design challenge help and salary negation offered are so valuable. I highly recommend Avocademy to anyone making a career change into UX/UI! 

I worked in law as a paralegal, and the job wasn't for me. I saw an add for Avocademy on IG, and it looked really interesting. I'm so glad that they did a great job designing the add, because it's been a great experience. They do a wonderful job giving you a foundation to build from. They also show you how to learn more, which is so important. Their "Career Jumpstart" program is literally why I have a job as a UX designer. I couldn't be more grateful or appreciative. Everything that they put on their ads and website is true, and I can't recommend them highly enough. I was a paralegal in February and I'm a Junior UX designer in September.

I joined Career Jumpstart and was able to land a job 6 weeks after I started applying all thanks to Avocademy. In the past, I had been trying to find a job for a year and wasn't successful. I didn't fully understand what it takes to become a competitive candidate and land a job. Thanks to this program, I could create a good resume and portfolio. The mentors are great, they are designers and have been in the field for a while, so they give you great and actionable advice. I would recommend this course to anyone that wants to transition into UX/UI Design.

I just landed my first full-time position as a designer thanks to Avocademy! 

It took me two months to complete the Foundations course. Almost three months to complete career jumpstart. And 32 days of job searching to land my first full-time role in tech. If you're like me, I was really curious about Avocademy and would come on here to read reviews because I was nervous about signing up for it. However, I can honestly say it's been the best decision. The course material is really informative + all the mentors are incredibly knowledgable. The career jumpstart portion allowed me to work with international clients and build my portfolio. 

I feel prepared for my new role and highly encourage anyone who has wanted to make the career shift into tech to consider joining this program. It has changed the direction of my life. 

My advice to new students: take advantage of all of the resources/people available to you! sign up for mentor sessions + really study the material being offered! Also, believe in yourself. You can do this! Tech needs more people like you in it! 

Having tried another bootcamp previously before Avocademy, I can truly say that Avocademy is top tier and number one. Before joining the UX/UI Foundations course a few months ago, I was feeling so lost and confused on where I wanted my career to go. I had no direction and wasn't sure how I'd afford the average bootcamp which costed more than I was making per year.

Avocademy not only saved my career, but it gave me hope and allowed me to find what I truly wanted to do in life, all without spending my entire life's savings. To add, the curriculum was so straight forward and easy to follow, which allowed me to grow my knowledge without feeling stuck or confused. I received all the help I needed in a quick amount of time. Also, the job assistance was some of the best I could ever possible imagine receiving. They really give all the tools you need to be very successful in this industry. Please, do yourself a favor and join Avocademy. It's literally the best the out there. 

I was initially hesistant joining a bootcamp I saw on an Instagram ad but from my experience the last 2-3 months have been amazing. The source material is great and the mentors are always updating it to fit industry standards, the mentors themselves are knowledgable and patient with us newbies in the field, and the overall experience we gain as students to prepare us for the real world is unmatched. The foundations class helped me learn more the UX design side with UI mixed in. The Career Jumpstart program which I'm in now has been good for learning to work in a group and with actual clients on projects. Maca and her team really care about us all and want to us to suceed in the field. With their help and our hard work, I feel good about making this career change.