Avocademy

I recently attended Avocademy's UX/UI Foundations program and had a great experience. The mentors provided a wealth of knowledge and experience that was invaluable. They gave us a deep dive into the fundamentals of UX/UI design and provided hands-on exercises to apply the concepts. The mentors were engaging and available for any questions or concerns. Overall, I gained a lot of information and skills and would highly recommend it to anyone looking to learn more about UX/UI design. I also joined the Career Jumpstart program which is going extremely well, you get so much help and support! I was apprehensive about doing a Bootcamp but honestly, my future now looks bright! 5 stars.

Avocademy was easy to follow. They give you all the tools, unlimited mentorship, and a community to help you through this. Although some mentors lacked experience, many were helpful and knew what they were talking about. YOU are responsible for your success in the course, they give you the tools, and it's up to you to use them and set the time to study independently. The pricing is incredible, and they are overall very flexible and want to help you. I appreciated how supported I felt through all the different aspects of the course. Changing industries and starting a new career is scary, and that was important to me to be part of a community that understood me. I successfully got a job as a UX Designer, and I couldn't have done it without Avocademy.  

A year ago I was searching for a new career path that allowed me to use my critical thinking, creativity and people skills all together. I was burnt out at work and feeling really lost/unfulfilled in the career path I was in. One day, I was on TikTok and a video popped up about Avocademy. I had heard of UX Design before through the free Google courses they offer but Avocademy seemed different. Their TikTok videos came across as relatable and they made it seem like I could really dive in to this UX world, even though I was a little bit intimidated and knew nothing about it. I followed them and after seeing them pop up on my feed week after week, and researching more about UX in the process, I took the leap of faith and signed up for the Avocademy Foundations course. While still working full time, I started learning so much about UX/UI Design and I applied what I learned from watching videos and reading articles into my own project in the Foundations course. Back then I didn't realize how much value I would get from following this path. It is so wild to see how I started knowing NOTHING about this field and after Foundations, I had a completed project for my portfolio. I went from choosing a problem within a topic I was passionate about, to interviewing people about that problem, to aggregating research and applying it to create user stories, to actually creating the product that would solve the problem that many people, including myself, were facing in their lives. Even though learning all of it wasn't easy, and at times I felt like I had to get back up after feeling overwhelmed about it all, it has been one of the most rewarding things I have done in my professional career because I took control of my future and am changing my life to create my dream career. If I can do it, TRUST ME YOU CAN TOO! I am now in Career Jumpstart with Avocademy and I am about to start working on projects for real clients, I am so excited! Thank you Avocademy for popping up on my TikTok feed that day, I am so grateful. <3

I completed Avocademy's UX/UI foundations course in May 2023 and now I'm working through their Career Jumpstart program and I have enjoyed it all so far! Maca was very intentional in creating this program and has set up the foundations course in a way that makes you confident in your ability to transition into UX/UI. It was great to have mentors available to help throughout the process to answer any questions you have whether it be design related or to learn more about what the "day in the life of a UX/UI designer" looks like. Overall the foundation's course was very informative and gives you a great idea of what being a UX/UI designer is all about. 

Avocademy provided me with the necessary tools and support to embark on a successful career transition. Through my self-teaching efforts, I recognized the significance of having a structured learning environment and expert guidance to maintain my focus. Avocademy caters to a wide range of learning styles and boasts exceptional mentors who inspire and motivate you to reach your full potential. I acquired extensive knowledge about empathy and prioritizing the user's experience, as Avocademy guided me through the entire app design process with a user-centric approach. Each module and assignment offered the valuable opportunity to receive feedback from industry professionals, ensuring the development of my skills by learning from experienced individuals. Upon completing the program, I have a comprehensive portfolio showcasing a compelling case study, and I am eager to continue building upon the foundational skills provided by Avocademy. I wholeheartedly recommend Avocademy to anyone interested in making a career transition to the field of UX/UI design.

Career Jumpstart gave me all of the tools I needed to successfully find my first UX job. They give you real client projects that you can showcase in your portfolio. These project allowed me to get a better idea of what working with clients is like, managing deliverables and deadlines, and also gain the experience of leading your team! There are also so many resources available to help you succeed and mentors that are available to answer any questions you may have. I feel confident and excited to start my job and grow as a designer!

I had a stressful experience because of poor directions primarily. some mentors give contradicting feedback or feedback is given in the wrong order. you are committed to resubmitting your assignments until you receive an approval instead of a grade which becomes very toxic. in some cases, I had more design knowledge and experience than some of the mentors. the course does not acknowledge grey areas in design rules and the modules need major updating. I am glad for the experience but unfortunately you get what you pay for. Also I was rejected for career jumpstart because I was assertive throughout the course. If you take the ux/ui foundations, be prepared to waste time re-doing things that you could have done well in the first couple of tries if the instructions were better. I gave a ton of user experience feedback and recommendations to avocademy and I have no doubt in my mind that some of my advice was heeded.