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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JenniferStudent • Full-Stack Web Development Program • OnlineJul 01, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/AFull-Stack Immersion
I have loved my entire experience with Career Foundry! I decided to sign up for the Full-Stack Immersion course after I completed a Computer Science Minor at my university. I felt like I wanted to take an additional course to fill in the gaps of knowledge from my previous education. Prior to taking the course, I did not feel confident in my full-stack development skills, and now I feel SO much more experienced and have a ton of projects that I can show off! My mentor has been amazing and...I have loved my entire experience with Career Foundry! I decided to sign up for the Full-Stack Immersion course after I completed a Computer Science Minor at my university. I felt like I wanted to take an additional course to fill in the gaps of knowledge from my previous education. Prior to taking the course, I did not feel confident in my full-stack development skills, and now I feel SO much more experienced and have a ton of projects that I can show off! My mentor has been amazing and helped me thoroughly understand difficult concepts. I'd definitely recommend Career Foundry to a friend- Joyce iongStudent • UX Designer • OnlineJul 01, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Great mentors and tutors throughout the course
Expansive course tasks with helpful tutor and mentor to guide you along the way. Most of the course materials are relevant to current industry, but it could do some updates so it matches the current industry standard. - HarriStudent • UX Design Program • OnlineJul 01, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Renewed sense of purpose!
I’m about 2/3 through my UX Design programme and I have nothing but positives to say about the course and CareerFoundry as a whole! Since the beginning, I have felt very supported on a personal level, getting timely feedback on tasks and guidance on the bigger picture as well. The course is geared towards learning practical skills, which I love because I can see directly how my skills will eventually lead to a whole number of future jobs. I can’t wait to finish my course and put my skill...I’m about 2/3 through my UX Design programme and I have nothing but positives to say about the course and CareerFoundry as a whole! Since the beginning, I have felt very supported on a personal level, getting timely feedback on tasks and guidance on the bigger picture as well. The course is geared towards learning practical skills, which I love because I can see directly how my skills will eventually lead to a whole number of future jobs. I can’t wait to finish my course and put my skills to the test in a job! - JordiGraduate • BerlinJul 01, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
UI Design
I just finish the UI course today. It takes four months to complete the whole course if you do it full time. I am very satisfied with the quality of the content and the methodology, but what I really liked was the fact that a tutor and a mentor support you during the course. - TinaStudent • UX Design Program • OnlineJul 01, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Make the Move with CareerFoundry Now!
CareerFoundry has made me excited to start my journey in UX Design. They give you a timeline of your courses and help you stay on track by showing your curriculum roadmap, which helps me plan my work schedule, family/social life, and course work.
The content of information is clear and easy to follow. The examples given throughout the lesson help to get a better idea of the concepts taught. I really like how there are periodic videos of a UX designer practice the task. On top of that...CareerFoundry has made me excited to start my journey in UX Design. They give you a timeline of your courses and help you stay on track by showing your curriculum roadmap, which helps me plan my work schedule, family/social life, and course work.
The content of information is clear and easy to follow. The examples given throughout the lesson help to get a better idea of the concepts taught. I really like how there are periodic videos of a UX designer practice the task. On top of that, there are approved tasks submitted by other students you can use for reference in helping you complete your own task. CareerFoundry really sets you up for success. My tutor's feedback on each of my exercises submitted have always been timely, encouraging, and helpful. He provides me with additional resources should I want more to further my understanding. My mentor has such a great resume and experience that his advice and tips are valuable notes I keep with me. I would recommend CareerFoundry to anyone who is on the fence of learning UX or comparing bootcamps. I'm so happy I moved forward with joining the program! - Baylee Sowter-HallingStudent • UX Design Program • OnlineJul 01, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
What I always wanted out of online learning
For the first time I actually feel supported in my online learning experience. Other programs/universities have always left me feeling on my own and in the dark, and I’m so thankful to have found CF. The whole team is SO eager to help, and having a tutor and mentor that truly care about their students is an absolute game changer. The program as well as it’s tutors/mentors make you feel like they not only care, but want to (and are) setting you up for success. I couldn’t be happier with m...For the first time I actually feel supported in my online learning experience. Other programs/universities have always left me feeling on my own and in the dark, and I’m so thankful to have found CF. The whole team is SO eager to help, and having a tutor and mentor that truly care about their students is an absolute game changer. The program as well as it’s tutors/mentors make you feel like they not only care, but want to (and are) setting you up for success. I couldn’t be happier with my experience so far. - TristanBarista • Student • OnlineJul 01, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
UX design bootcamp
I'm only mid way through a 10 month course with Careerfoundry, but I'm already finding everything to be informative and industry related. All the support from video meetings with my mentor to messaging my tutor for any help, has proved vital to my success in a career change and sets Careerfoundry apart from the competitors! - GaelleUX/UI Designer • Student • UI Design Program • OnlineJun 15, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Best decision I made!
I decided to retrain during the pandemic and went with CareerFoundry as their program is very flexible and comprehensive. I needed something I could work on in my own time alongside my full-time job. My background is in Fine Art Print Publishing; even though I had worked with designers for many years, I had very little experience of actually designing myself.
The course absolutely exceeded my expectations: in just about 8 months, I learnt an incredible amount and managed to secure my...I decided to retrain during the pandemic and went with CareerFoundry as their program is very flexible and comprehensive. I needed something I could work on in my own time alongside my full-time job. My background is in Fine Art Print Publishing; even though I had worked with designers for many years, I had very little experience of actually designing myself.
The course absolutely exceeded my expectations: in just about 8 months, I learnt an incredible amount and managed to secure my first job as UX/UI Designer within a couple of weeks from graduating. I'll be starting next month and I'm so grateful I picked CareerFoundry.
The wide-ranging program is split across 2 main parts: Intro to UI Design (to set you up with all the basic principles), and the UI Immersion program, which gets you really deep into the subject with focus on the creation of an impressive portfolio through hands-on project work.
Access to your own tutor and mentor was crucial and excellent. The tutor is on hand for the day-to-day tasks, and the mentor reviews your final projects. You can book regular calls with them to discuss anything from the projects you're working on, the industry, technical tips or just when you're in need for a motivational boost. Those calls were so useful and really helped guide me through it all as the program can be overwhelming at times, they certainly throw a lot at you. But I always felt very supported throughout.
As well as these 2 main parts, you get to pick a Specialisation course with a choice between Animation, Frontend Development or Voice Interaction. I went with Frontend Development as I felt it would set me up as a more 'rounded' designer to understand a little more about that side of things. I noticed many job ads for UX/UI Designers here in the UK required some knowledge of frontend so I went for it. This course was a real challenge for me as I had no prior experience of coding, but again, the mentor was instrumental in getting me through it. The content was overwhelming at times as there is a lot to cover in a short 6-8 weeks course. Having said that, it was truly rewarding to complete it. I may not be a coder, but the skills I acquired with this part of the course made me more credible when it came to talking about my process as a designer when facing the Director of Development for my second interview.
On top of all this, you also get access to the Job Preparation course which is absolutely brilliant. This course gives you all the tools you need to tackle the job market with plenty of confidence. By the end of it, your CV is exemplary, your portfolio is polished, your interview technique is convincing and you know how to write a striking cover letter. You also get access to the career specialist for another 6 months after you graduate so you can get all the support you need as you start to actively seek your first position.
I feel this part of the course was instrumental in making me a strong candidate when applying for jobs, it gave me all the confidence and tips I needed to really stand out from the pack.
Of course things were difficult at times, and it's certainly a commitment. You have to keep motivated but the CareerFoundry platform gives you access to great resources with a brilliant and proactive Slack community where you can get plenty of technical tips, industry advice as well as fantastic networking and career leads. I couldn't recommend this course enough, I'm delighted I took the plunge.
- AprilStudent • Full-Stack Web Development Program • OnlineJun 15, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Great online course
One of the best online training I've done in web development. It is certainly not easy and there were many challenges, but with patience, with the help of the support team, my tutor, and of course my mentor, these challenges can be overcome. I would definitely recommend this course to budding web developers who want to learn flexibly and remotely. - ViktoriaStudent • UX Designer • OnlineJun 15, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Ux
I like the curriculum and the support system (mentor tutor and job advice) , however I wish I could have some. More personal interaction with my tutor, e few face to face communication per video call instead of simply writing with them. - Barnaby BensonIndustrial Designer • Applicant • Intro to UX Design Course • OnlineJun 15, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
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The course has been all I could have hoped for and more!
It is organised and run incredibly well, enabling me to focus all my attention on the exercises and guidance of my tutors and mentors. I feel that I am being consistently challenged within a highly supportive structure, which provides me with the confidence that I will be more than prepared to take on proper work when the time comes. - ZeeStudent • UX Design Program • OnlineJun 15, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
No Regrets!
I'm taking the UX Design course and so far it's been really great! It's been almost three months since I started the program. I'm a career switcher, been in my current career for about 5 years, and UX is an entirely new career for me. Naturally I was very hesitant to sign up due to the risk, the new beginning, the unknown, as well as the cost of the bootcamp. Although other UX bootcamps are much pricier (over 10G!), the cost at CF was still a factor for me. After much much research on my...I'm taking the UX Design course and so far it's been really great! It's been almost three months since I started the program. I'm a career switcher, been in my current career for about 5 years, and UX is an entirely new career for me. Naturally I was very hesitant to sign up due to the risk, the new beginning, the unknown, as well as the cost of the bootcamp. Although other UX bootcamps are much pricier (over 10G!), the cost at CF was still a factor for me. After much much research on my end and speaking with a CF rep, who answered all my questions before being sure I wanted to get started, I decided to take the leap. The job guarantee or your money back, as well as the opportunity to try the bootcamp for 14 days to decide if I wanted to pursue it, were ultimately what helped me solidify my decision. I'm so happy I signed up for CF and I've learned so much thus far.
I will say that if cost is a factor for you as well, and you're good at teaching yourself, there are so many free resources out there and it is not necessary to take a formal class/bootcamp. However, I tried that at first, and if you're like me and need the structure of a curriculum and guidance of a tutor/mentor to be sure you're on the right track, then you may find CF to be very valuable, as I have found it to be.
The flexibility of the program has also been really great, as I'm still working full-time while balancing CF and other responsibilities. Although this has not been easy to do, I know it is worth it.
I rated the instructors a 3, since there are no instructors, but I was unable to move forward with the review without rating it. I also have not yet started the job assistance portion, so I cannot yet speak on that, but I'm very much looking forward to that part.
Feel free to click on the link below to get a discount for your CF program. Might as well take the plunge to sign up and get a discount doing it. :)
https://careerfoundry.com/en/referral_registrations/new?referral=B7LAlNr3
Good luck!
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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. 1,506 CareerFoundry alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed CareerFoundry on Course Report - you should start there!
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Does CareerFoundry offer scholarships or accept the GI Bill?
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You can read 1,506 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.