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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Adele DrewStudent • UX Design Program • OnlineVerified by GitHubApr 30, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/AA great experience with CareerFoundry - UX Design Course
At present, I'm pursuing the UX Design Course and have completed one-third of the second segment. This marks a complete transition in my career, and I found the Intro to UX (the initial milestone) to be an excellent primer on the topic, with no overwhelming or unattainable aspects. It has equipped me with all the necessary tools to navigate the remainder of the course.
My tutor and mentor have been invaluable in my journey, always available to assist or answer any queries....At present, I'm pursuing the UX Design Course and have completed one-third of the second segment. This marks a complete transition in my career, and I found the Intro to UX (the initial milestone) to be an excellent primer on the topic, with no overwhelming or unattainable aspects. It has equipped me with all the necessary tools to navigate the remainder of the course.
My tutor and mentor have been invaluable in my journey, always available to assist or answer any queries. Furthermore, they inspire me and instill confidence in my abilities and ideas.
I'm eagerly anticipating my graduation in a few months.- Reece SuttonUX Designer • Student • UX Design Program • OnlineVerified by LinkedInApr 23, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Grateful for CareerFoundry
I spent a lot of time reviewing different bootcamps to take for UX design, and CareerFoundry stood out to me as the best. Their pricing is fair, and the lessons are good. I love getting to learn by doing, and CareerFoundry does a great job of setting up each lesson with a practice assignment at the end. I also love that I have a personal tutor, and a mentor that I get to meet with once a week for advice and guidance. I could not recommend CareerFoundry enough. I have had a great experien...I spent a lot of time reviewing different bootcamps to take for UX design, and CareerFoundry stood out to me as the best. Their pricing is fair, and the lessons are good. I love getting to learn by doing, and CareerFoundry does a great job of setting up each lesson with a practice assignment at the end. I also love that I have a personal tutor, and a mentor that I get to meet with once a week for advice and guidance. I could not recommend CareerFoundry enough. I have had a great experience with them! - Jake WahmannStudent • UX Design Program • OnlineVerified by LinkedInApr 03, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Unbeatable Mentorship Experience
CareerFoundry has simply shattered my expectations for an online career change program.
I’ve been through many online programs and have worked in the online education/career change space, and I can confidently say CareerFoundry has the art of online career changing down to a science.
The UX Immersion Program is easy to follow, super-intensive, and full of one-on-one support.
Most online programs do not provide one-on-one mentorship and tutoring guidance which I would...CareerFoundry has simply shattered my expectations for an online career change program.
I’ve been through many online programs and have worked in the online education/career change space, and I can confidently say CareerFoundry has the art of online career changing down to a science.
The UX Immersion Program is easy to follow, super-intensive, and full of one-on-one support.
Most online programs do not provide one-on-one mentorship and tutoring guidance which I would say is CareerFoundry’s biggest strength.
I don’t know where I would be without my Tutor and Mentor and I’m excited to continue my journey to becoming a true UX Designer. - David MaldonadoUX Designer • Graduate • UI Design Program • OnlineVerified by LinkedInMar 16, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Best Educational Experience I've had so far!
I started my CF program in UI Design on January, 2022 and finished it on January, 2023 so it took me a little longer than I expected to finish but I did so with a full-time job. Before getting into the CF program I started learning progressively with youtube videos, then Coursera courses and finally CF program. This way I made sure I was making the right choice in my career change journey into Tech from Aviation. I can't stress enough how good this program is and I have a bachelors in me...I started my CF program in UI Design on January, 2022 and finished it on January, 2023 so it took me a little longer than I expected to finish but I did so with a full-time job. Before getting into the CF program I started learning progressively with youtube videos, then Coursera courses and finally CF program. This way I made sure I was making the right choice in my career change journey into Tech from Aviation. I can't stress enough how good this program is and I have a bachelors in mechanical engineering. CF gives you literally everything you need to do a career change. You will get a tutor and a mentor that are experienced (and working) in the industry and after you finished the program they provide an invaluable course on job preparation that gives you all the tools you need to find that first job. Also, you get a mentor for your job prep too. CF will give you all the tools you need to have a successful educational transition into the real world of tech but it requires the students effort to make it work. This is a 50/50 deal and it can only work if you take every suggestion and implement it. They know what they are doing but without proper student execution it wont matter. Be ready to study hard and give it your all and take every single course from the introductory ones to the job prep, it is really worth it. After I finished my course I found my first job in 6 weeks. Some context, I'm new in town, no prior industry experience, the job market at the time of this review is awful with tech companies laying off people by the thousands, and it is a 100% remote job at a great company that I like. All in all, I can't recommend CF enough as my experience was great from start to finish and it's paid off. Also, I got a better salary now as a first-time designer than at my previous career with a decade of experience. If you are sure about the new career path that you want to take, this is a great way to get to the job you ultimately want. Just remember to make that extra effort so it works. Happy Learning! - Kristan OlivoUX/UI Designer • Graduate • UX Design Program • OnlineVerified by LinkedInMar 11, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Best Bootcamp I have ever joined.
After pandemic, I decided to go back in school and take some classes for career change. I landed into CareerFoundry which is the best decision I ever made. With all the hard work and support with my advisor, it paid off as I landed to my first job as a UX/UI designer. I am grateful and appreciative that I found CareerFoundry. - ChuiStudent • UX Design Program • OnlineVerified by LinkedInMar 03, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Affordable complete courses
This is the most affordable course throughout the internet, I have tried other boot camps but careerfoundry is my favorite place to learn. Tutor and mentor are super responsive, I didn’t have to wait too long for a problem to be solved. - Rebecca BidusCurrent Student • Student • UI Design Program • OnlineVerified by LinkedInJan 17, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Perfect for Self-Paced Study
As a recent university graduate who was used to online courses and wanted to dive into a new specialization, I'm having a wonderful time with this course! The tutors, mentors, and advisors provide constant support. Since it's generally self-paced, it works well especially to those who want to be able to learn a new skill efficiently. I haven't received job assistance yet since I am still in the main program, but it looks promising! - Hossnieh ShahhosseiniGraduate • Full-Stack Web Development Program • OnlineVerified by LinkedInDec 15, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Not for Beginners with no experience
I started the course very perfectly and was happy learning frontend and basics. When I started the Full Stack Immersion, my first mentor couldn't help me because he didn't know what he was talking about. It seems like he didn't know anything about javascript. It took a month for him to help me with a simple issue with one of the features of a simple project. My second mentor was better, but the material was poorly updated or explained. I had to book a call with my mentor to explain some ...I started the course very perfectly and was happy learning frontend and basics. When I started the Full Stack Immersion, my first mentor couldn't help me because he didn't know what he was talking about. It seems like he didn't know anything about javascript. It took a month for him to help me with a simple issue with one of the features of a simple project. My second mentor was better, but the material was poorly updated or explained. I had to book a call with my mentor to explain some materials, and since he was super busy, it took a week or more to get help each time. After all, one of the reasons that I got this course with CareerFoundry was the job guarantee. Basically, without any experience and a related university degree, there would be no chance of getting a job, and collecting the requirements for getting a refund is a full-time job itself. I DO NOT recommend this school/Bootcamp to anyone who doesn't have related experience or degree. I applied for many jobs in many companies in the US and only got one interview in 7 months, and still no job. - Corey HarthoornStudent • Full-Stack Web Development Program • OnlineVerified by GitHubNov 29, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
CareerFoundry Full Stack Web Development
Overall, it's a great class and I love my tutor and the mentor that I've been paired up with. They are super helpful and do everything they can to help you figure things out.
My only complaint is that a lot of the course work was written in 2020, and many of the dependencies you'll be using have been updated (several times) since then, making it difficult to use some the code that they give you in the course material. You often will have to go your own way to figure out how to re...Overall, it's a great class and I love my tutor and the mentor that I've been paired up with. They are super helpful and do everything they can to help you figure things out.
My only complaint is that a lot of the course work was written in 2020, and many of the dependencies you'll be using have been updated (several times) since then, making it difficult to use some the code that they give you in the course material. You often will have to go your own way to figure out how to reach the end, instead of the way they intended you to take. That said, I feel I am better equipped to debug issues than someone who didn't have that experience, since I've had a lot more bugs than someone who took this class when the material was written.
I can't rate the Job Assistance program yet as I am still in the program and have not started looking at jobs. - Meenu MStudent • UX Design Program • OnlineVerified by LinkedInNov 09, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
My experience so far with CareerFoundry!
I am genuinely excited to review my experience with CareerFoundry so far!
Let me give a quick intro about myself. My name is Meenu and I am from India. I recently graduated with a Master's degree in Physics. During my penultimate year at university, I decided to change careers into UX design and quickly started researching short courses and bootcamps that I could afford at the time. Shortly after that, I read a medium article review of the UX design boot camp program at CareerFoundry ...I am genuinely excited to review my experience with CareerFoundry so far!
Let me give a quick intro about myself. My name is Meenu and I am from India. I recently graduated with a Master's degree in Physics. During my penultimate year at university, I decided to change careers into UX design and quickly started researching short courses and bootcamps that I could afford at the time. Shortly after that, I read a medium article review of the UX design boot camp program at CareerFoundry and I was immediately hooked. I continued to research more about the program and the curriculum. Later, after comparing different boot camp programs regarding their curriculum, fee, and job opportunities after completing the program, I decided to go with CareerFoundry as it turned out to give me the most value for the fee that I am paying. Also, compared to so many other boot camps, I find the course fee at CareerFounry to be the most affordable for a 10-month program.
Something that attracted me to choosing CareeFoundry is that they are committed to providing a human-centered experience. I have been assigned a wonderful mentor and tutor who have given me immense support and encouragement from the beginning. I enrolled in the program even before I completed my degree and because of that, I had taken some time off in between. Both my mentor and tutor were truly supportive of this and later when I started doing the course full-time, they keep providing me with the most genuine feedback on every task that I have completed so far. It has been a truly grateful experience to have such great designers who have a lot of experience in the industry. As a career changer, it has definitely helped me move forward in this journey with courage and confidence. The curriculum is one area that I would like to see improved. The curriculum, in my opinion, is more focused on theory and writing, and sometimes there seems to be a lag between tasks. Considering this is purely my personal opinion, it is possible for other people to have different opinions than mine.
Last but not least, I can't conclude this review without mentioning my Student Advisors. Everyone is truly kind and supportive. I know from my own experience that they work truly hard to solve our issues without wasting any time. I am so glad to have the amazing Student Advisors that I have to share this journey with. - Bethany R.Data Analyst • Graduate • Data Analytics Program • OnlineVerified by LinkedInNov 01, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Career Foundry Data Analyst Bootcamp
I have completed the Data Analytics bootcamp and within a month I have secured a new position as data analyst! I believe the course gives you a very solid foundation to build off of. I would definitely suggest spending time researching on your own, and building your community on LinkedIn as there are so many people willing to teach and assist on there as well. Career Foundry teaches you the fundamentals of how to do projects, start to finish, while executing presentations that are vis...I have completed the Data Analytics bootcamp and within a month I have secured a new position as data analyst! I believe the course gives you a very solid foundation to build off of. I would definitely suggest spending time researching on your own, and building your community on LinkedIn as there are so many people willing to teach and assist on there as well. Career Foundry teaches you the fundamentals of how to do projects, start to finish, while executing presentations that are visually appealing. You have a mentor and tutor to help you along the way to answer questions and meet with you. And they have a good community on LinkedIn and Slack that are always willing to help as well. Definitely recommended! I had a few friends in analytics review a few bootcamps and they all pointed to this one for a few main reasons: 1) It establishes a portfolio that presents your final work and shows off your skills 2) you have a good community to assist and help when you have questions 3) there is a job guarantee that comes with a career specialist to help you prepare, present yourself, and interview well. - Dimitrios AOperations coordinator • Data Analytics Program • OnlineVerified by LinkedInAug 31, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Good foundations for career change
The CF Data Analytics program equips anyone without any background on the field with a good foundation to further develop their skills in Excel, Tableau, SQL and Python. The theory and exercises on each chapter build on the previous ones so you get a cohesive result at the end of each section. Individual studying beyond the scope of this course is necessary to learn more complex applications of the abovementioned skills. My mentor and tutor have been helpful and they reply quickly when ...The CF Data Analytics program equips anyone without any background on the field with a good foundation to further develop their skills in Excel, Tableau, SQL and Python. The theory and exercises on each chapter build on the previous ones so you get a cohesive result at the end of each section. Individual studying beyond the scope of this course is necessary to learn more complex applications of the abovementioned skills. My mentor and tutor have been helpful and they reply quickly when I text a question. Good experience so far.
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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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4.7
Instructors
4.7
Curriculum
4.6
Job Assistance
4.5
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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?
We let alumni answer that question. 1,508 CareerFoundry alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed CareerFoundry and rate their overall experience a 4.66 out of 5.
Does CareerFoundry offer scholarships or accept the GI Bill?
Right now, it doesn't look like CareerFoundry offers scholarships or accepts the GI Bill. We're always adding to the list of schools that do offer Exclusive Course Report Scholarships and a list of the bootcamps that accept the GI Bill.
Can I read CareerFoundry reviews?
You can read 1,508 reviews of CareerFoundry on Course Report! CareerFoundry alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed CareerFoundry and rate their overall experience a 4.66 out of 5.
Is CareerFoundry accredited?
While bootcamps must be approved to operate, accreditation is relatively rare. CareerFoundry doesn't yet share information about their accreditation status.