CareerFoundry
Average Rating4.66
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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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- DinaStudent • Full-Stack Web Development Program • OnlineVerified by LinkedInAug 31, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Full Stack Web Development Bootcamp
I've gotten through just over half the course. The first half was pretty good, I was absorbing lots of information and putting it into practice. But at the halfway point things got weird. The reading materials didn't cover the topic (React) very well, and the few (short) videos were basically just repeating what was in the text.
I think if you have a good mentor and tutor, your experience will be positive. I haven't been so lucky, I went through 3 mentors who either disappeared, did...I've gotten through just over half the course. The first half was pretty good, I was absorbing lots of information and putting it into practice. But at the halfway point things got weird. The reading materials didn't cover the topic (React) very well, and the few (short) videos were basically just repeating what was in the text.
I think if you have a good mentor and tutor, your experience will be positive. I haven't been so lucky, I went through 3 mentors who either disappeared, didn't show up for calls, or told me to figure things out on my own "because it's a better learning experience." So, what am I paying for? My tutor seemed to copy and paste all his feedback, because when I messaged him he didn't seem to understand my questions, I guess English was a language barrier.
For me, it's not worth the cost, so I'm dropping out. I hate to miss the job search support, because I think my career coach was actually going to be good, but I can't justify paying so much for unclear reading materials and unhelpful mentors. - Winston MuijsStudent Webdeveloper • Student • Full-Stack Web Development Program • OnlineVerified by LinkedInAug 31, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Excellent career kickstart
CareerFoundry is a great organization for people how want to change their career and start working in Tech, as a web developer, UX designer or in data science. The Courses start at the foundation of each field, and are easy at the beginning. When you progress the exercises become more challenging and you have to solve problems in different ways, but with the right guidance and support of a tutor and a mentor, professionals working in the field. The study advisors are great and supportive...CareerFoundry is a great organization for people how want to change their career and start working in Tech, as a web developer, UX designer or in data science. The Courses start at the foundation of each field, and are easy at the beginning. When you progress the exercises become more challenging and you have to solve problems in different ways, but with the right guidance and support of a tutor and a mentor, professionals working in the field. The study advisors are great and supportive. I would like to recommend CF for everyone that wants to change their horizon, take a splash and swim to another dream. It’s great organization with motivate and supportive people. 
Anmol RaiUI Design Program • OnlineVerified by LinkedInAug 16, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/AAnmol Rai - UI Design Program
The program is very engaging but quite extensive and demanding.- Laurel RonningStudent • UI Design Program • OnlineVerified by LinkedInAug 15, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Great course overall
In my opinion, the best thing about this boot camp was access to an experienced mentor to answer all my questions and give me valuable feedback on projects. I now have a solid number of case studies in my portfolio for projects that I worked on throughout the course. Overall, the course gave me a solid understanding of UI design processes and tools. However, I do wish that it had given me some exposure to basic graphic design techniques; knowing how to use tools like Photoshop would take...In my opinion, the best thing about this boot camp was access to an experienced mentor to answer all my questions and give me valuable feedback on projects. I now have a solid number of case studies in my portfolio for projects that I worked on throughout the course. Overall, the course gave me a solid understanding of UI design processes and tools. However, I do wish that it had given me some exposure to basic graphic design techniques; knowing how to use tools like Photoshop would take my UI design work to the next level. - Priyanka Bangalore NagarajaStudent • Full-Stack Web Development Program • OnlineVerified by LinkedInAug 15, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Course review
CareerFoundry course Full Stack Web Development is very simple to understand about programming. I have done many courses in different Institution but I felt this is very convincing related to syllabus and the support from their tutor, mentor and student advisor. - Lorena TadićUX Design Program • OnlineVerified by LinkedInAug 15, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
UX design program
The program is great. I'm half way through and feeling already like I have learned a lot!
My mentor helps me when I get stuck and really boosts my motivation.
So far, I'm satisfied. - MichelleStudent • UX Design Program • OnlineVerified by LinkedInJul 13, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Feeling confident and prepared :-)
I am almost towards the end of the immersion now, and am feeling really confident with how CareerFoundry has prepared me for the UX field.
The intro to UX course gives you a quick look into with the different parts of UX, so you can get a taste of all of it before you really dive in. The immersion course expands heavily on what you learned in the intro, and you are prompted to choose a project that will...I am almost towards the end of the immersion now, and am feeling really confident with how CareerFoundry has prepared me for the UX field.
The intro to UX course gives you a quick look into with the different parts of UX, so you can get a taste of all of it before you really dive in. The immersion course expands heavily on what you learned in the intro, and you are prompted to choose a project that will become your main case study for the immersion course. CareerFoundry shows you your timeline progress, so you can visually keep track how far along you are in the program by weeks and by tasks. It is very independent work, so self-motivation is big. The lessons are detailed and provide you with plenty of information to understand the topic they're teaching you, and there are always extra links to articles so you can go even more in depth. There are weekly submission goals that also shows your expected program and time finish that help to keep you on track. This has helped me become more disciplined and stick to the deadlines so I either submit according to my expected timelines. I also really really love that they show you how long a task might take, like 1-3 hours or 10+ hours. I like to plan ahead so I really love this feature.
If you don't like your mentor or tutor, you can also always request a change. I was nervous I wouldn't connect with mine but it's quite the opposite. My tutor is great! I really want to highlight how much I love my mentor and our extremely valuable video calls - she's very encouraging but also highly critical. She's the head of a large (like 40+ member) UX team at a major grocery store company and always provides me with honest feedback and ways to improve my portfolio, telling me what she'd be looking for when hiring for her company. I doubt myself and put a lot of pressure upon myself, but I always leave our calls feeling sooo much better and that everything will be okay!
I haven't started the job prep course yet, but I am in it, so I can see that they help you develop your identity (in the context of what you're passionate about) and clean up your portfolio and resume. I know this is definitely assistance I need, so I'm glad to have it. Interestingly enough, the user experience of the CareerFoundry website is ... lacking lol. It works fine but sometimes, I find myself laughing clicking around because it makes no sense that a website hosting a UX design course has such unintuitive UX. CareerFoundry, if you're reading this - pls conduct research with your own students, tutors, and mentors!
I remember reading through Course Report obsessively, trying to figure out if I should go into UX and if I should choose CareerFoundry...
So if you're wondering if UX design is right for you... Do you like studying human behavior (psychology)? Do you love comparing products to find the best one? Do you enjoy solving problems and thinking critically? Do you enjoy divulging your thought processes behind what you do? Then go for it :-)
(bonus points - this one might be hard for a lot of people, but is crucial for UX - you will have to learn to let go of your ego and be objective - you cannot be stubborn with your designs. It's part of what I love about UX design - your work will always evolve and get better, as long as you take in and adapt to the feedback you get)
I was in between multiple programs and absolutely hate having regrets. But I am really glad with my choice. I'm (naturally) nervous for the job hunt but I genuinely feel so much more confident and excited to enter this field now thanks to CareerFoundry <3 - Ivana NewbyUX Design Program • OnlineVerified by LinkedInJul 13, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Very thorough and preps you for the real world
I am at the last few weeks of my program and compared to UX research I’ve done in the past, CareerFoundry gives you everything you need. You also get a mentor and a tutor along your journey who have been extremely helpful with my feedback. - Sheila EspañaStudent • UX Design Program • OnlineVerified by LinkedInJul 13, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
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I’m coursing Ux Design Course and I can’t be happier with my decision. The support from the team is amazing. I have a health problem and they support me not only with my studies giving me more time to complete the course, they also support me in a personal way.
The course is so complete. There are plenty of resources, they prepare you for job interviews, make your porfolio and to find a job.
You will never feel alone doing the course. It’s not that kind of course that you complet...I’m coursing Ux Design Course and I can’t be happier with my decision. The support from the team is amazing. I have a health problem and they support me not only with my studies giving me more time to complete the course, they also support me in a personal way.
The course is so complete. There are plenty of resources, they prepare you for job interviews, make your porfolio and to find a job.
You will never feel alone doing the course. It’s not that kind of course that you complete tasks alone without any contact with a tutor. You will have a tutor and a mentor to guide you in the industry. Absolutely recommended. - TimonWeb developer • Student • Full-Stack Web Development Program • OnlineVerified by GitHubJul 13, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Versatile training in every important aspect
Coming from a non technical background, I enjoyed the variety of topics it covers.
Career Foundry did a good job in picking on-demand technologies.
The training is mostly understandable and only need update in some sections to the newest release or splitting some of the tasks.
The community I find valuable and we learn from each other even though we live in completely different places.
The career coaching is also a great deal and itself worth a lot. Consists of a course w...Coming from a non technical background, I enjoyed the variety of topics it covers.
Career Foundry did a good job in picking on-demand technologies.
The training is mostly understandable and only need update in some sections to the newest release or splitting some of the tasks.
The community I find valuable and we learn from each other even though we live in completely different places.
The career coaching is also a great deal and itself worth a lot. Consists of a course with several tasks to improve your professional appearance aswell as a dedicated career coach.
Over all I feel like being prepared for a lot of topics and it is on me to deepen the knowledge!
I would recommend, though to visit a few online courses about the basic HTML, CSS an JavaScript. It helps a lot to overcome some obstacles BEFORE the course. - Samia IslamApplicant • Full-Stack Web Development Program • OnlineVerified by GitHubJul 13, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Great combination of course outlines
The course contents are nicely set up. Instructions are very transparent and easy to understand. The support that I have got from the instructor, tutor and other staffs when needed has been very prompt and useful. - Heike BochtStudent • UX Design Program • OnlineVerified by LinkedInJun 28, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
UX Design Course
I am almost halfway through the UX Design Program and I love it.
I've done other online courses, even in UX, which gave me a good understanding of the field, but this course is very much deeper.
You have two parts: the intro part, where you learn almost every part of UX casually - this is where a lot of other courses end - and then the second, immersive part, where you pick a project that you work on. In this part you learn everything a UX Designer needs to know and almost everyt...I am almost halfway through the UX Design Program and I love it.
I've done other online courses, even in UX, which gave me a good understanding of the field, but this course is very much deeper.
You have two parts: the intro part, where you learn almost every part of UX casually - this is where a lot of other courses end - and then the second, immersive part, where you pick a project that you work on. In this part you learn everything a UX Designer needs to know and almost everything will be covered by Tasks, you have to submit.
With every task you can see what a few other students have submitted - so if you don't understand the assignment, you can then get an idea. This helps a lot.
From Day 1 you have a tutor and a mentor. When you are halfway through you can do the job preparation course, where you get another mentor, who helps you prepare for your first job. I can't say much about this, since I am not there yet. But my "normal" mentor already helped me with questions about jobs and work.
The course is parted in little sections and it's viable to do like 4-5 tasks a week (full-time). I can recommend it.
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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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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?
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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.