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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- Samin EmraniVisual UX Designer • Graduate • UX Designer • OnlineVerified by LinkedInOct 01, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Great supports from your tutor, mentor and student advisor for the whole time of studying
Less than a year, I was looking for a new opportunity to change my job for months. I was disappointed about all those years that I did design projects and wasn't satisfied with what I had as a job. I'm over 30 and a "very conservative person" to make new decisions and change things in my life. The first time that a friend suggested me to look for UX courses, I started exploring and ask some friends in Toronto, New York and Berlin to give me a suggestion, where to study and what to do. Th...Less than a year, I was looking for a new opportunity to change my job for months. I was disappointed about all those years that I did design projects and wasn't satisfied with what I had as a job. I'm over 30 and a "very conservative person" to make new decisions and change things in my life. The first time that a friend suggested me to look for UX courses, I started exploring and ask some friends in Toronto, New York and Berlin to give me a suggestion, where to study and what to do. That was impressive that none of them knew each other, but all suggested to start with CareerFoundry.
I booked three calls and asked many questions. After the second call, they even recorded a video and explained all my questions in it. That time I felt the big difference in how they care about people.
One of the excellent options was I could pay in ten months, and that wasn't that much pressure for me. Still, I wasn't sure if I can finish it and was worried if I drop this course like several times that I dropped my design university courses.
I said to my student advisors, tutor and mentor about my most significant problem, "lack of self-confidence". And I could improve this feeling in the first month, and I resigned my job to focus/ practise more on what I learn.
That was impressive that usually during a day for several times, I asked many questions from my tutor (Moritz Oesterlau from Germany) and he answered all of them one by one or corrected my assignments with examples, different online sources, videos, etc. For several times he even created a video while reviewing my project to show how should I do the task.
Beside Moritz, I also had a fabulous mentor (Piet Alberts from South Africa) that helped a lot and showed me how to invest my time in the right way to have a professional result. It was awesome that all students could book 100 times their mentor for an hour video call.
I had to study 15 hours a week, but day by day, I feel greater about how I learn and have this much progress; After a while, I spent 10-12 a day to study, reading UX books or watching tutorials.
My third mentor (Marion Sénéchal from Switzerland) joined the team in the middle of course. Job guarantee wasn't only a word to get more students. I almost made "all the materials" for my CV, Linkedin and website from zero. (during all these times, I had great supports from three student advisors who asked me every week if I feel good or bad about course.
The last point I want to mention is after you finish all courses (job course too), every two weeks you have a video call with your job mentor and explained what you could do for getting job offers for six months. During this time if you get an interview before your next appointment, you contact the school, and they "immediately" book a special time for you (with your mentor or if it's not possible, with another mentor) and you work on the essential skills that are needed during the interview.
As a conservative person that is 30+, I highly recommend CareerFoundry to change your life and have your "new career", not "a job". - Arnold MedelUX Designer • UX Design Program • OnlineVerified by LinkedInSep 25, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
UX Design Immersion Course Review
Hours of instruction: 853. That is a lot of time devoted singularly to one course of study. For me, pretty much every day over the last 6 months. One can't say it was just a superficial look into the world of UX. Though, from my studies, it's clear it is just the tip of the iceberg. I feel that the Career Foundry course and the exercises we were required to do have given me a good, real world foundation into the world of UX Design. An online course requires a large degree of sel...Hours of instruction: 853. That is a lot of time devoted singularly to one course of study. For me, pretty much every day over the last 6 months. One can't say it was just a superficial look into the world of UX. Though, from my studies, it's clear it is just the tip of the iceberg. I feel that the Career Foundry course and the exercises we were required to do have given me a good, real world foundation into the world of UX Design. An online course requires a large degree of self discipline (something I admittedly struggle with) but I was able to work through it and fall into a rhythm that helped me get through. The information provided seemed up to date and relevant to the real world and constant contact with my tutor and mentor (both current professionals) helped reinforce that. I found both of them to be top notch, always giving me precise feedback and suggestions on how I can improve my work. The student advisors were always helpful and provided quick responses (within 24 hours) to any organizational questions I had. Their Slack student community was also a plus, providing peer review, anecdotes and support when things got tough. It's also a great source of networking. Negatives? I suppose the online format can be a challenge as there is no instructor on a zoom call, for example. Lots of reading and tasks to perform every day. It can be a lot to juggle. I found the Career Foundry website and the messaging a bit wonky. Ironically hard to navigate and the tutors/mentors didn't always get our messages. I'll see once I start working in my new field if it was enough to get a foot in the door. Did I learn anything? I'd say so. I only knew this subject matter peripherally through my current job. It will be up to me to practice what I've learned through self-directed challenge so I can really absorb and internalize it. I would recommend this program as it is well organized and logically put together. Each exercise builds off of the knowledge you'd learned before and concepts are repeated so that you don't forget. Only time will tell if it is enough for me to transition into this new career. - Bara'a AbuHusseinUX Designer • Graduate • UX Design Program • OnlineVerified by LinkedInSep 16, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
CareerFoundry changes my life.
Back in October 2017, I have the opportunity to join the User Experience Design course at CareerFoundry, completed the course in June 2018, and immediately I got my first UX role in July 2018.
CareerFoundry course helped me to find myself and my passion, also the course curriculum is fully rich, appropriately comprehensive, and self-paced, and supported with an abundance of resources for every step along the way which helped me to build my skills and guiding me to work in a c...
Back in October 2017, I have the opportunity to join the User Experience Design course at CareerFoundry, completed the course in June 2018, and immediately I got my first UX role in July 2018.
CareerFoundry course helped me to find myself and my passion, also the course curriculum is fully rich, appropriately comprehensive, and self-paced, and supported with an abundance of resources for every step along the way which helped me to build my skills and guiding me to work in a career which I really love.
CareerFoundry community is a great supportive place with a positive and encouraging learning philosophy, during the course you will be surrounded by a well trained and professional team including mentors, tutors, student advisors, and the whole team who work to help you step by step to reach a professional level and prepare you for the job, also there is a welcoming community on Slack where it's easy to reach out and connect with other students.
As a previous student and a UX tutor now at CareerFoundry, I extremely believe the UX course with CareerFoundry is the right choice for you and your future and will help you to find your passion.
If you are considering to make a difference, and create a positive impact on your life, I highly recommend CareerFoundry.👍
I can't be more grateful for being part of this great community.
Bara'a
- KiraStudent • UX Designer • OnlineVerified by LinkedInSep 14, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
One of the best decisions I have ever made
Back in November of 2019, I realized that my current profession is not for me. So I started doing a research on how to use my base education divert to more exciting profession. After much research and countless phone conversations with bootcamps. I decided to proceed with CF.
The course is structured as the following:
1. Intro to UX where you learn to create a sketch prototype. This also acts as the stepping stone for the next section.
2. UX Design immersion. This is wher...Back in November of 2019, I realized that my current profession is not for me. So I started doing a research on how to use my base education divert to more exciting profession. After much research and countless phone conversations with bootcamps. I decided to proceed with CF.
The course is structured as the following:
1. Intro to UX where you learn to create a sketch prototype. This also acts as the stepping stone for the next section.
2. UX Design immersion. This is where you learn the meat of UX Design, from lo-fi to final polished product design
3. Cherry on top where you get to specialize in one of the following: Voice Design, Web Development & UI Design
We have a tutor, mentor and career advisor.
1. Tutor: Works with you to ensure that your assignments are in line with product development. Sometimes, I wish the mentors could be little tough on the students to nudge them more. I prefer someone little bit tough to get more out of me, but that's just my personal preference.
2. Mentor: This is where I talk to my mentor about my product and walk through my rationale on why I choose certain design decisions. I'd highly suggest getting in regular contact with your mentors to showcase your progress. They usually have suggestions and/or questions.
3. Career Advisor: I haven't had much exposure with him as I'm still trying to finish the course.
Because of what I learned so far, I feel like I've made the best decision. I learned many new concepts and how to tinker with ideas to create an exciting product. In addition to the supports given to you by CF, you also have to be motivated to make the career transition and learn something new.
I cannot judge how other bootcamps are structured. But I've learned a lot from CF and ready to use my knowledge to venture out to a different career path. - Mareike HeuerStudent • Intro to Frontend Development Course • OnlineVerified by LinkedInSep 08, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Great experience with a fully flexible remote program
I want to leave my review for the "Introduction to Frontend Development course" , which is part of the Full-Stack Web Development Program. My experience so far has been awesome. What I enjoy about CareerFoundry is the fact that it's fully flexible, so you can manage your own time. I also appreciate the help I received from my tutor and mentor, who were able to give me insight into bad coding practices, industry knowledge, as well as helping me when I wasn't able to proceed on my own. Alt...I want to leave my review for the "Introduction to Frontend Development course" , which is part of the Full-Stack Web Development Program. My experience so far has been awesome. What I enjoy about CareerFoundry is the fact that it's fully flexible, so you can manage your own time. I also appreciate the help I received from my tutor and mentor, who were able to give me insight into bad coding practices, industry knowledge, as well as helping me when I wasn't able to proceed on my own. Although the program is remote, there is a community of students who I can connect with on the Student Slack Channel, where there are not only web development specific task-help channels, but also career advisors, who always give you helpful tips. I recommend CareerFoundry to anyone who is looking for a flexible schedule and a community of support :) - ValerieStudent • Intro to UX Design Course • OnlineVerified by LinkedInAug 27, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
UX Design Intro Course
I am writing this review of the 4 week Intro to UX Design Course. I have had an amazing experience so far. I love the mentorship and guidance that CareerFoundry provides. I am glad that they started offering an intro course so that students can decide whether or not they are interested before continuing on to the full immersion courses. Based on my experience in the intro course, I am deciding to continue on to the immersion course as I feel it will be well worth it. - MarkGraduate • Full-Stack Web Development Program • OnlineVerified by LinkedInAug 22, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Full Stack Web Development Path Review
After doing plenty of research around the various bootcamps (and deciding that giving up my job wasn't an option) I went for the CareerFoundry Full Stack Web Development Course.
My main reasons for choosing the course were:- It was remote and self-paced - This meant I could work it around my full time job.
- The reviews I could find of the Web Development course were good.
- The price made it an affordable option (at the time it was £25...
After doing plenty of research around the various bootcamps (and deciding that giving up my job wasn't an option) I went for the CareerFoundry Full Stack Web Development Course.
My main reasons for choosing the course were:- It was remote and self-paced - This meant I could work it around my full time job.
- The reviews I could find of the Web Development course were good.
- The price made it an affordable option (at the time it was £2500 although I believe this has now increased).
- The material focused on JavaScript and a MERN (MongoDB, Express, React, Node.js) stack which is a up-to-date approach.
- You are given a tutor and mentor throughout the course who both work in tech, you also get a career coach when you complete the course.
- The Job Guarantee was transparent. Many bootcamps offer a 'job guarantee' but the CareerFoundry one felt like it was written to reassure students of the effectiveness of the course rather than providing so many hoops to jump through no-one would ever qualify for a refund!
The Learning Platform & Content
As the course if fully remote you complete your bootcamp using CareerFoundry's online platform. This platform is easy to use and shows you goals (such as how many sections you need to complete each week). The majority of the lessons are text-based and are laid out really well, each one has a step-by-step task at the end and these seem to get less prescribed as time goes on requiring you to put some of your new skills to good use and learn all about problem solving too. Typically your tutor marks most your work and provides feedback and a pass/needs more work and your mentor marks the final project of each section...you also have Skype calls throughout with your mentor too.
The content as a whole is excellent and I found that I learnt a lot, there's also lots of 'if you'd like to learn more follow this...' links which enable you to go deeper. For me, the pace was spot-on and other than the Redux section which completely confused me I found the whole thing was explained and presented really well. The great thing about having a tutor is that when you get stuck you can reach out to them.
The Extras
The Full Stack Web Development course also offers some extras beyond the material of the course itself.- Mentor/Tutor - Both of these people are there to help you and already work in the industry. I ended up changing mentors halfway through but both were really good. My only piece of feedback for CareerFoundry would be that some more guidance for both students and mentors around what these calls should entail would be really helpful for making the most of them.
- Slack - CareerFoundry offer a Slack community for students past and present. I found that I didn't really use this as the majority of the discussions were around the UX/UI courses rather than Web Development but they were nice to have.
- Career Course - Halfway through your main course you gain access to the career course. This course talks you through things like telling your story as a career changer, helps you write a CV and cover letter, shares good places to apply for jobs, helps you create a good LinkedIn profile and offers some interview advice. As part of this course you have a mentor who offers feedback on your submissions and can tailor their advice when you start applying for roles. My career mentor was excellent and I certainly owe some of my success coming out the course to him.
Summary
Overall I would certainly recommend the CareerFoundry Full Stack Web Development course. The communication from CareerFoundry was great, the course content was really good and they constantly related the content and principals into the workplace which made you feel like you were preparing to put your coding into practice as you went along. I also felt like they didn't try and spoon-feed you everything but helped build your confidence in reading documentation, Googling and learning new things (skills that have really helped me as I've continued my learning after the course). - Taylor RomneyGraphic Designer II • Student • UI Design Program • OnlineVerified by LinkedInJul 17, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Perfect place to transition careers
CareerFoundry has helped pave the way for me to transition into a new career path. Their curriculum is appropriately comprehensive and self-paced, tuition is reasonable, and they provide an abundance of resources for every step along the way. I have no regrets and am so grateful I found them! They've also continued to stick to their job guarantee despite the COVID pandemic, which to me speaks volumes. - JoannaStudent • UX Designer • OnlineVerified by LinkedInJul 16, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Beginner Student
I am currently taking the UX intensive bootcamp that spans for 10 months. I am on the last achievements, working towards my portfolio, and I can tell you that it was well worth the price. I was a little hesitant at first, but the amount of information you can learn is crazy. This not only teaches you how to build a portfolio, but could also apply to creating a business and other aspects of your life. The tutor and mentor are so on point, and will answer my messages quickly when I am stuc...I am currently taking the UX intensive bootcamp that spans for 10 months. I am on the last achievements, working towards my portfolio, and I can tell you that it was well worth the price. I was a little hesitant at first, but the amount of information you can learn is crazy. This not only teaches you how to build a portfolio, but could also apply to creating a business and other aspects of your life. The tutor and mentor are so on point, and will answer my messages quickly when I am stuck. The people are so accommodating. You can tell that everyone there is super passionate about what they do, and this inspires me. I never learned completely online, and I find that I have been able to adapt really well with such a strong community! - ChristopherGraduate • UX Design Program • OnlineVerified by LinkedInJul 16, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
UX Design Program Review
I just recently graduated from the UX design program and I had a great experience with CareerFoundry. Especially the tutor and mentor combination really helped and motivated me to stay on track with the course and answering all the questions I had to better understand UX design and its industry. 
NathalieGraduate • Intro to UX Design Course • OnlineVerified by LinkedInJul 16, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceGreat mentoring and tutoring
I just finished the Introduction to UX Design course on CareerFoundry, overall a really fantastic course. What helped me the most were the detailed and encouraging feedbacks from my tutor as well as the opportunity to get two mentoring calls. I really enjoyed the course project too.- MichaStudent • UX Design Program • OnlineVerified by LinkedInJul 07, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
A great structure and community for learning online and career transitioning!
I have completed the Intro to UX Design course and I am currently doing Career Foundry's full UX Immersion.
I think CF provides great value for money compared to the other schools and I really love their positive and encouraging learning philosophy. The course is structured well, having you complete a piece of your project during each lesson.
Having a mentor to call and get feedback from is super helpful. As someone doing a career transitioning havin...I have completed the Intro to UX Design course and I am currently doing Career Foundry's full UX Immersion.
I think CF provides great value for money compared to the other schools and I really love their positive and encouraging learning philosophy. The course is structured well, having you complete a piece of your project during each lesson.
Having a mentor to call and get feedback from is super helpful. As someone doing a career transitioning having this resource feels so valuable. Also there is a welcoming community on Slack where it's easy to reach out to the school, career counsellors, and other students for help.
Since it's a self paced course, you have to be disciplined enough to stick with it- you will get out how much you put in. But overall I can say that the school provides a lot of elements to helping you succeed which is great.
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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. 1,508 CareerFoundry alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed CareerFoundry on Course Report - you should start there!
Is CareerFoundry legit?
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