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RED Academy

Average Rating4.42
65 Reviews
16 Courses

RED Academy is a full-time, 12-week or 24-week design and technology bootcamp with courses taught on-site at RED's campuses in North America and Europe as well as at participating university campuses. Programs are taught by seasoned industry professionals where students work with real clients on real-world projects. Coursework is designed to be modular, immersive and radically relevant to today's tech industry, giving students the skills, tools and software to help them succeed in today’s fast-paced digital economy. RED exists to develop and support the designers, developers, disruptors and entrepreneurs of tomorrow. Course subjects include full stack web development, UX design, digital marketing, UI/communication design, and app development.

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  • Janis Vetsch
    Janis Vetsch
    Junior UI Designer • Graduate • UI Designer Professional • Vancouver
    Jul 10, 2017
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    UI & Communication Design Program Review

    I recently graduated from the UI & Communications Fulltime program at RED in Vancouver, BC. Throughout my time at RED I was able to not only hone my skills as a designer but further grow my passions and engage with them through the community partner projects.

    First and foremost, the word boot camp does not do RED Academy justice. RED has established a unique learning environment in which you can grow your skills, no matter your previous ...

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  • Warren
    Warren
    Graduate • Full-stack Developer Professional • Vancouver
    Jul 10, 2017
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    Full Stack Web/App Dev

    My 6 months here at red has been a great experience. The Program itself could use more poslishing such as organization and possibly more casual effective one on one check ins. But material covered in the course was delivered at a good pace as some materials had to be revisited on our request. The instructors we're able to make that time for us and made sure we got that skill down. The instructor and other staffs really made my expereience better. I feel a genuin connection with the staff a...

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  • Cat
    Cat
    Graduate • UI Designer Professional • Vancouver
    Jul 10, 2017
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    RED Changed My Life

     

    I absolutely loved my time at RED Academy.

    I learned more in my 3 months here than I did during my 3 years at University. The style of learning is definitely very hands on for the students and relies a lot on self-taught skills to take things further, but this is great because it develops skills that are required to work in the design community.

    During my time here every single member of staff was open and friendly, both in terms of schooling and just being ...

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  • Nilan Kasandas
    Nilan Kasandas
    UX Designer • Graduate • UX Designer Professional • Toronto
    Jul 07, 2017
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    Highly recommend RED Academy

    I was a student at RED Academy at the beginning of 2017. They teach you everything you need to know in order to succeed in the real world. In addition, the RED Design Labs initiative is a great way to accelerate your knowledge and hard skills further to advance your career. If you're considering a career in technology, I would at least consider looking into RED Academy as one of your top options. 

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  • Anton
    Anton
    Graduate • UI & Communication Design Professional • Toronto
    Jul 06, 2017
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    UI & VIsual Communications Professional

    The biggest difference that made this program stand out was the mentorship that is always available to any student. The UI lead instructor was extremely helpful to my personal development, very empathetic, yet challenging at the same time. The RED Labs lead was also always ready to help with invaluable advice based on more than a decade worth of industry experience. Overall, the staff at the school go above and beyond to foster the self-development of its students.

    The other amaz...

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  • Jakub Z
    Jakub Z
    Graduate • Web Developer Professional x • Toronto
    Jul 03, 2017
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    Red Toronto Avoid

    I chose RED after thoroughly reading the reviews, reviewing the content on their website, talking with them, and finally seeing the six-month money-back guarantee they had advertised on their site (which is gone now). After reviewing other schools, RED’s program seemed the most feasible with 12 weeks to learn the same amount other schools offered in 9 weeks. I had expected completing this program to be no easy feat and that a lot of work and dedication would be required and anticipated th...
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    Peter Lane of RED Academy

    General Manager

    Jul 06, 2017

    Hi Jakub,

    We know that our Toronto school has struggled to deliver what you initially expected entering the web development full-time program. We were facing many challenges during your particular cohort, and were trying our best to support students while rebuilding staff teams and company culture. We sincerely apologize for the negative experience you had with us as this was definitely not the experience we'd hoped for you.

    Following the feedback from your cohort, we have since been looking for the right people to fill the roles necessary to set our students up for success in the industry. We've made changes in the leadership and administration team, and filled those roles with people who are committed to supporting our students anyway they can. 

    Though we can’t undo the experience you’ve already had, we are sincerely and very much willing to continue to work with you in your job search. We will work with you on technical interviewing skills, resume reviews, cover letters, any sort of career coaching we can provide in addition to any suggestions you may have. If you are still open to receiving this support, please reach out to myself as I am the General Manager at the Toronto Campus either by phone: 647.793.2333 or email: peter.lane@redacademy.com

  • Haley Kusumoto
    Haley Kusumoto
    Social Media, Marketing & Events Coordinator • Graduate • Digital Marketing Foundation • Vancouver
    Jun 27, 2017
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    Digital Marketing Foundations Part Time

    I completed the 10-week part time digital marketing foundations class on Saturdays with Mike & Tonner. Fabulous class, great teachers, fabulous TA's, and great support from classmates. Well worth the $2500 investment. I've never taken in so much knowledge and received hands on experience with industry processionals in so little time.

     

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  • Patricia
    Patricia
    Digital Strategist & Communications Coordinator • Graduate • Digital Marketing Professional • Vancouver
    Jun 13, 2017
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    Digital Marketing Professional Review

    RED is not only a school, but a place you can call your second home, at the end of the day. Out of all of the schools and certifications that I've undergone (undergrad, Master's and PR certification) it was definitely the most intimate learning experiences I've ever had. So special! Right?

    Just a little disclaimer: the course is not for the faint hearted. You really need to be passionate about digital marketing and put 110% in order to stay on top of things. Procrastination will ...

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  • Anton
    Anton
    Paid Search Strategist • Graduate • Vancouver
    Jun 13, 2017
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    People who do things right

    I have changed my career from Sales to Digital Marketing Professional and got three job offers during the first month after graduation - this is all you need to know about RED!

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  • VINCENT BARBER
    VINCENT BARBER
    Graduate • Digital Marketing Professional • Vancouver
    Apr 16, 2017
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    Re-Engage Brain.

    Here's the deal: 12 weeks of how to become a competent digital marketing specialist at either entry or intermediate level. 

    For me, I found:

    -The course well planned out 

    -The course material is streamlined to give only relevant information that is current

    -The instructors are young and have recent experience to offer.

    -Most, if not, all elements of digital marketing are covered, particularly SEO and SEM best practices.

    But there'...

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  • Crystal
    Crystal
    Graduate • Full-Stack Designer Professional • Vancouver
    Apr 06, 2017
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    Highly Recommended

    A 12 week intense program (or as I did...a 6 month full stack program) is costly but worth every penny! It's definitely not for everyone, but as long as you're here and willing to commit, the things you take away from the programs are priceless. Having first hand experience of other programs at other local tech schools (BrainS------), I was blown away by the commitment these instructors and staff are willing to give to their students.  RED instructors actually create their own curriculum s...

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  • Jordan Amit
    Jordan Amit
    Graduate • Digital Marketing Professional • Vancouver
    Apr 06, 2017
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    Great experience at RED

    I had a really positive experience at RED. It was great to dive deep into Digital Marketing for such an intensive period, and I learned a lot. The instructors are awesome and super helpful. 

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Liz Eggleston
Updated December 26, 2023
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Updated February 07, 2018
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Updated July 16, 2021
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Lauren Stewart
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Updated October 03, 2024
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RED Academy Alumni Reviews Summary

Overall Experience
4.4
Instructors
4.5
Curriculum
4.3
Job Assistance
4.2
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Guarantees Job
Job Assistance
Includes Housing
Offers Corporate Training
Accepts GI Bill
Licensing
PTIB Registered, EQA Registered
FAQs

How much does RED Academy cost?

RED Academy costs around $19,000. On the lower end, some RED Academy courses like UX Designer Professional cost $7,950.

Where does RED Academy have campuses?

RED Academy has in-person campuses in Edmonton, London, and Vancouver.

Is RED Academy worth it?

RED Academy hasn't shared alumni outcomes yet, but one way to determine if a bootcamp is worth it is by reading alumni reviews. 65 RED Academy alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed RED Academy on Course Report - you should start there!

Is RED Academy legit?

We let alumni answer that question. 65 RED Academy alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed RED Academy and rate their overall experience a 4.42 out of 5.

Does RED Academy offer scholarships or accept the GI Bill?

Right now, it doesn't look like RED Academy 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 RED Academy reviews?

You can read 65 reviews of RED Academy on Course Report! RED Academy alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed RED Academy and rate their overall experience a 4.42 out of 5.

Is RED Academy accredited?

PTIB Registered, EQA Registered

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