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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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  • Vivian
    Vivian
    Graduate • UI Designer Professional • Vancouver
    Apr 05, 2017
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    Great Learning Environment!

    Coming from a four year design program previous to this, as well as a few internships in various agencies/start-ups, I found RED to have the same friendly, community vibe - if not better! Working with like-minded people, has definitely motivated me and made the learning experience great.

    In my short time here, I've worked on many client projects that have really taught me how to navigate the world of design and how to effecitvely communicate with clients about ideas/art direction...

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  • McKenzie
    McKenzie
    Graduate • UX Designer Professional • Vancouver
    Jan 20, 2017
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    Quality Training, Real Support

    12-week intensive programs aren't for everyone. However, I HIGHLY recommend RED Academy. For me, it was the perfect fit for my career transition into UX. A huge part of success with RED Academy is that you get what you put in. The program is intense and you'll spend a lot of time working on projects. But if you put in the work, RED will provide all the resources you need to succeed.

    The other students are also great. I got to know the people in my class really well and made some ...

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  • Joseph Lee
    Joseph Lee
    Graduate • UX Designer Professional • Vancouver
    Jan 17, 2017
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    UX Designer Professional (Full-time)

    I must say that I had my share of skepticism coming into the program due to the short duration compared to traditional programs at public institutions. What if it was true and that I can learn the skills necessary to transition in the tech industry in three months? The time saved would be invaluable and I decided to enroll in the full-time UX Design program. In hindsight, I'm glad that I took the program at RED Academy.

    I can confidently say that I gained more real world skills i...

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  • Liam
    Liam
    Student • UI Designer Professional • Vancouver
    Jan 17, 2017
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    I miss RED.

    RED will give you all the tools and love you need to get the ball rolling.  You'll miss all the cool people you meet once your finished.  Do the full time! It's so worth it. 

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  • Patricia Bharwaj
    Patricia Bharwaj
    Graduate • Digital Marketing Professional • Vancouver
    Jan 17, 2017
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    Digital Marketing Professional

    I graduated from Simon Fraser University (SFU), one Canada's top institutes, with a Bachelors degree in Psycholgy and high hopes for the future. While I learned a tremendous amount within my undergrad, I was lacking practical hands on skills that are required to succeed in today's fast paced job force. I quickly became aware that experience was an absolute necessity to get any job, and unfortunately I was lacking in both experience and passion for the psych field. 

    That's when I ...

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  • Rodrigo
    Rodrigo
    Project Manager/Account Manager • Graduate • Digital Marketing Foundation • Vancouver
    Jan 16, 2017
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    Digital Marketing Professional

    I decided to attend the Digital Marketing Foundations course at RED because I felt I was lacking the skills, tools and knowledge after I finished my bachelors degree in Business. 

    The courses are taught by the industry's best with years of hands-on experience on every topic + great speakers form the top tech companies in Vancouver. The part-time Digital Marketing Foundation course gave me more than a “foundation” in digital marketing, it provided me with up-to-...

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  • Caitlin Dyk
    Caitlin Dyk
    Graduate • Toronto
    Jan 13, 2017
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    Web Developer Professional

    The web development professional program did a great job of preparing me for a career in web development. I was taught coding languages and workflow processes that are currently being used in the industry, how to research the answers to new coding challenges and how to debug code. The program is very fast paced, but I learned so much during the 12 weeks there.

    The instructors were amazing! They are incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about coding, and did a great job teaching...

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  • Daniel Hernandez
    Daniel Hernandez
    Bachelor of Psychology (UBC) • Student • Digital Marketing Professional • Vancouver
    Dec 24, 2016
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    Digital Marketing Professional



    After finishing my university arts program at a major academic institution I had become quite disappointed with the lack of practical, hands-on, experience I had developed. Thus, my interest in helping digital agencies in Vancouver's tech industry was hindered by my lack of relevant knowledge and experience. RED Academy provided a great solution to my gap in knowledge and experience in tech. Overall, RED Academy programs are extremely hands-on, allowing you to wor...

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  • Brittaney Anderson
    Brittaney Anderson
    Public Relations Specialist • Graduate • Digital Marketing Foundation • Vancouver
    Dec 22, 2016
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    RED teaches skills you'll actually use

    I decided to take Digital Marketing at RED after noticing that the world of public relations was becoming increasingly driven by online content. I was hoping to gain some basic industry knowledge that I could apply to my day-to-day work for clients, but what I took from the course was much more. 

    I was pleasantly surprised with the wealth of content and practical tips that our instructor, Michael Steele, was able to provide in such a short timeframe. I found great value in the op...

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  • Jillian Greenwood
    Jillian Greenwood
    Graduate • UX Designer Professional • Vancouver
    Nov 21, 2016
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    Launched a new career thanks to RED

    Was in the first cohort of UX Design full-time program, and it helped me to switch careers and get hired as a UX Designer. The school's culture and instructors are so great. The networking opportunities with other students is also an amazing aspect. Would highly recommend the school to anyone looking to advance their skills in the tech industry. This is the new education model, and it WORKS!

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  • Gregory Ma
    Gregory Ma
    Graduate • UX Designer Professional • Vancouver
    Nov 17, 2016
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    A great introduction to the world of tech and design.

    I first heard about RED Academy through a family member. I had just completed a 6 month introductory program for design at BCIT, which had left me a little lost in terms of career direction. I knew that I wanted to do something design related, but lacked a specific skill set that would allow me to do so.

    I decided to take the UX Desgin Professional program in hopes that it would suppliment my visual design learnings. I figured it would be a proper marriage of learning.

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  • Tim Davis
    Tim Davis
    Founder & CEO • Graduate • UX Designer Professional • Vancouver
    Sep 24, 2016
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    RED and their UX Part-Time Course

    My journey with RED has been an incredibly informative, personalized and eye-opening experience. I come from a technical background, but before starting the course I had no previous web or app design experience. My motives were entrepreneurial: I want to build a web-centric company in my own (smart homes) industry, starting with nothing more than an outlining idea.

    The course was well structured, fast evolving and inspiringly taught: there were several ‘light-bulb’ moments. The c...

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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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