CareerFoundry

I had focused on digital marketing before but it didnt really fire me up. So I was looking round for a new direction that I could be passionate about. Having decided that UX sounded like something that I could get behind and focus on, I started searching for UX courses. There are so many courses available that I relied on reviews to seal the final decision, so I thought I should add my review as well.

After reading reviews I went with CareerFoundry : UX Designer course. The main reason for choosing this was the reviews, and the job guarantee. Also their interface looked clear and the content really focused on the career changer. and that resonated with me. 

Decision made, I started the course in the summer of 2018 and managed to complete it by June/July 2019. The course is tough, it is time consuming and to keep up with deadlines certain other time sacrifices must be made. But  I found the course fascinating and I felt really driven to finish the course so I managed to keep up with the progress indicators. The mentors are great (mine for UX was, Carlo Van Der Pluijim) , they challenge, support and keep you on the right track as you go along, tough but fair is how I would describe them. It's good that they pull you up on certain aspects of your work, as the whole point is to get you into a UX job, so you might as well do it right. 

As the course progresses you start working with a career advisor ( the one assigned to me was Richard Learthart). Richard helps you craft your previous skills into a great looking CV. His attention to detail and my work, definitely got me my first interview (and then job).These sessions and submissions are invaulable, probably best to start this half way through your UX course, it's more work but it gets you prepared for the next stage.  

Perhaps it was with luck, but also hard work and good support from the mentors and career advisors, I landed a great job (UX desginer) within the first month of finishing the course.  I think location is key, be prepared to move if you are in a remote area. 

This course is very good, and it will equip you well for the career change. It's not easy, and it does fill your time, but it is well worth it. If UX interests you, then I recommend this course, highly. 

Thanks, Chris

My adventure with Career Foundry started after I decided I wanted to improve my skills as a UX designer. I also completed their Amazon Alexa course with them. Both the UX course and the Amazon Alexa course were amazing! Their content was well organised, and often updated. Their professional mentors and tutors were always happy to help. They also make you feel like they genuinely want you succeed! Also, their Slack community was one of the best ones I've belong to: both the students and student advisors are active and engaging. 

It was such a refreshing and hands-on experience, I can't recommend it enough. 

To preface, I have only been in Careerfoundry's UX Design course for a month. Now with that being said, it has been an absolutely marvelous month. This is not a school, this is an opportunity. If something is not working for you, the guys at CF will find a way to make it work. If you're not feeling motivated, they'll find a way to motivate you. There is also freedom; while there are soft deadlines and structure, the amount of freedom given relieves the "chore" vibe you might get from a traditional educational institute. The provide the backbone to your learning and let you create and cater the rest to your needs. 

I'd love to include some criticism, just to make this review feel more real - but with one month under my belt, I have none. If you decide to go the bootcamp route to learning, then look no further. The price, quality and quantity of knowledge cannot be bested here. 

I am currently enrolled in UI design course from Careerfoundry, & I am so glad that I made this decision. There course is built brilliantly! Teaching you step by step all the necessary tools & skills, & alongwith that you have guidance from industry experts as your dedicated tutor & mentor, advisors & fellow students on platforms like slack. Managing a busy life with a two year toddler is a challenge but their flexible schedule allows me to study as per by convenience. If you are looking for a career change go ahead, take a leap & enroll here & you are in for something lifechanging!

I've been doing the 4 months course in UI Design and I would definitely recommend this to anyone who's been interested in graphic design or UI.
 

The courses and tasks are great, I had a very knowledgeableand helpful mentor, Olga, the teachers are very helpful and give you great and honest input and feedback on your project. You will learn every practical skill that you need to know to prepare you for the work life of a UI designer.
 

It's not a must but I would say that it helps you to somewhat have knowledge of Sketch before, just because I think you would get a better craftsmanship and result to publish in your portfolio. I have nothing negative to say about CareerFoundrys UI course, go for it if this is the design path you want to take!

Deciding to take the leap with this course is the best decision I have made in a long time. 3 months ago, I was searching through these reviews, trying to muster up the courage to dive head-first into something that would help me make the transition to a career that is more creatively fulfilling. 
I'm now halfway through the UI Design course with CareerFoundry, and I truly could not be more happy with my decision! The course walks you through the fundamentals of design, and as each assigned is project-based, you'll see your portfolio start to take shape as you progress through the course. Not to mention the amazing encouragement of the tutors, mentors and student advisors, you'll be in good hands! 
This course is fast-paced, but if you put a lot into it you'll get 10 x as much out of it!  

I've started the UX design course with Career Foudry on 24 of June.

The courses are easy to follow, to understand and they're really entertaining. You have links to other sources and videos from UX experts with clarifications on the course. At the end of every course there is a task and you need to submit 3 task per week. You are assigned a tutor and a mentor and the tasks are always corrected by the end oof the day when you submitted them, or the day after. My tutor always gave me really clear, detailed and helpful feedbacks and I am thankful to her.

Also on the course platform, you feel  like in a real community.

Overall, so far I have a good experience and I would clearly recommend the school!