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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BellaProgram Manager • Data Analytics Program • OnlineNov 18, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/AData Analytics Course
I started the course in May, 2020. This goal for me was to learn to define how a business is currently operating, how to look for changes, identify patterns, and spot anomalies that give an indication of how a company or organization is performing, as well as improve technical skills like Python and SQL. This course is so detail-oriented and easy to follow that I was able to deliver great results at current my job by using new knowledge. This course is interesting and challenging and exa...I started the course in May, 2020. This goal for me was to learn to define how a business is currently operating, how to look for changes, identify patterns, and spot anomalies that give an indication of how a company or organization is performing, as well as improve technical skills like Python and SQL. This course is so detail-oriented and easy to follow that I was able to deliver great results at current my job by using new knowledge. This course is interesting and challenging and exactly what I need to give me the confidence to “rebrand” myself.- JeremyStudent • UX Design Program • OnlineNov 18, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Good preparation for real-life work
CareerFoundry gives you meaningful assignments that help prepare you for real-life UX work and walks you through the entire start-to-finish process of UX design. The instructors I've had have been very demanding, which is good, because I want my instructors to actually have job-level standards as opposed to checking off boxes. My main complaint is that the job prep course seems out of touch and recommends things that aren't good ideas (elevator pitches, evaluating your own skills on your...CareerFoundry gives you meaningful assignments that help prepare you for real-life UX work and walks you through the entire start-to-finish process of UX design. The instructors I've had have been very demanding, which is good, because I want my instructors to actually have job-level standards as opposed to checking off boxes. My main complaint is that the job prep course seems out of touch and recommends things that aren't good ideas (elevator pitches, evaluating your own skills on your resume, etc.) - Josue SUI Designer • Student • UI Design Program • OnlineNov 18, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
How is the UI Design Program
I am currently taking the UI design program. Started in June 2020 and hope to finish in March 2021. The top things about Careerfoundry are the mentors and tutors that are always available and happy to help, the Job Preparation Course which orients the student on the job search process. Careerfoundry is a little expensive but totally worth it. No regrets. - Carolyn VossStudent • UI Design Program • OnlineNov 18, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
UI Design
Self-guided online learning that covers tools, techniques, and skills for those interested in UI design. Heavily geared toward those seeking to change careers. Offers a lot of support through tutors, mentors, and career specialists. A great deal of supplemental material can give real depth to the education. They break the projects down into task parts that are very manageable and accumulate towards finished portfolio pieces. You really get out as much as you put in, and I have felt ...Self-guided online learning that covers tools, techniques, and skills for those interested in UI design. Heavily geared toward those seeking to change careers. Offers a lot of support through tutors, mentors, and career specialists. A great deal of supplemental material can give real depth to the education. They break the projects down into task parts that are very manageable and accumulate towards finished portfolio pieces. You really get out as much as you put in, and I have felt very encouraged through the process so far (a little over halfway through the full immersion course now). The guidance and lesson focus has felt very practical with a nice mixture of the educational and the practical. - BertanUX Designer • Graduate • UX Designer • OnlineNov 16, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
I loved it!
I really enjoyed learning all these new design skills with this course.
My tutor and mentor helped me to become a better designer day by day.
- AnnaGraduate • UX Design Program • OnlineNov 13, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Too expensive for what it's offering
Unfortunately I was not impressed by the course. Most of it is platform agnostic, meaning the student has to do the extra work of guessing good external resources to learn a software. For 6k you would at least expect some guidance in this regard. Also there are no career service office hours in europe-friendly timezones, depending on where you're based, career consultants work around 11pm your time - at the same time tuition is the same for Europe and US...Unfortunately I was not impressed by the course. Most of it is platform agnostic, meaning the student has to do the extra work of guessing good external resources to learn a software. For 6k you would at least expect some guidance in this regard. Also there are no career service office hours in europe-friendly timezones, depending on where you're based, career consultants work around 11pm your time - at the same time tuition is the same for Europe and US. Last but not least they offer the free Slack version, meaning all important communication and messages get deleted after some days. Again, when asking for 6k for a 10-month program, you set certain expectations regarding quality. Heavily disappointed and wouldn't tell a friend to go there, this money can be spent in way better ways.Madina of CareerFoundry
Program Advisor
Nov 13, 2020
Hi Anna,
thank you for sharing your thoughts.
We are sorry that your experience did not match your expectations, and we are always open to feedback in order to improve the product we offer. We would very much like the opportunity to investigate your case further, as the points that you have cited are extremely uncommon for the vast majority of our students.
Could you please contact us at: feedback@careerfoundry.com
We look forward to hearing from you and addressing the points raised.
Best regards,
Your CareerFoundry Team - Oana TurcanStudent • UI Design Program • OnlineNov 05, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Joining CareerFoundry was the best decision I ever made
I would like to share my experience at CareerFoundry with everybody who is interested in changing their career or improving their skills. Before I started CareerFoundry UI Design Course I really didn’t know what to expect. I didn’t want to make a mistake and make the wrong choice, so I started doing some research. This was very important to me because I was going to put all my energy and effort in this career change. Looking back, I realize there couldn’t have been a better choice for me...I would like to share my experience at CareerFoundry with everybody who is interested in changing their career or improving their skills. Before I started CareerFoundry UI Design Course I really didn’t know what to expect. I didn’t want to make a mistake and make the wrong choice, so I started doing some research. This was very important to me because I was going to put all my energy and effort in this career change. Looking back, I realize there couldn’t have been a better choice for me. This was the best! I started the course after reading many reviews and all the information I needed. The course is incredibly well structured and even though you really don’t know what to expect, you receive support at every single step. My mentor and my tutor have been next to me all the time, giving me very helpful and valuable information about the course and this field I had no idea about at that point. They are very professional and devoted to it. I’m really happy and grateful for all their support and now I am heading towards the end of this course and am ready to take the next step. I really recommend CareerFoundry! - SabineGraduate • UX Designer • OnlineNov 05, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
UX Design Course
In this course, you learn all the skills to be a UX Designer. They even teach you some UI skills at the end, so it also enables you to work as a UX/UI Designer. I can definitely recommend this course because it is online, so you can work on it when you have time, you have to submit 3 tasks per week on average, which works well normally, can be stressful sometimes, when you re for example in the UX Immersion course and doing all the testing. I fould it challenging but also very rewarding,...In this course, you learn all the skills to be a UX Designer. They even teach you some UI skills at the end, so it also enables you to work as a UX/UI Designer. I can definitely recommend this course because it is online, so you can work on it when you have time, you have to submit 3 tasks per week on average, which works well normally, can be stressful sometimes, when you re for example in the UX Immersion course and doing all the testing. I fould it challenging but also very rewarding, and all the feedback from your tutor and mentor really pushes you to give your best, they always help you if you have questions. I just found that a lot of tasks take longer than indicated, e.g. a task that takes supposedly 7-9 hours, took me way longer for example. But I guess that also depends on your background and how much effort you want to put into it. I have a background in graphic design which helped a lot. I would def recommend this course! - Martin GambleUX Designer • Student • UX Design Program • OnlineNov 05, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
UX Design (Immersion)
Overall an incredibly rich experience that comes highly recommended. The course content is well structured and keeps you on your toes by completing four tasks per week. I have a lot of commercial experience in graphics, design and project management, therefore I found the course to be steady throughout. Some topics were new and I found these more of a challenge. Obviously there is a lot to learn and I intend to go through the course for a second time as all online resources are available...Overall an incredibly rich experience that comes highly recommended. The course content is well structured and keeps you on your toes by completing four tasks per week. I have a lot of commercial experience in graphics, design and project management, therefore I found the course to be steady throughout. Some topics were new and I found these more of a challenge. Obviously there is a lot to learn and I intend to go through the course for a second time as all online resources are available forever. There is a lot of reading and it took me a while to get used to reading everything on screen, but I soon adapted. My tutor and mentor were helpful, knowledgeable and supportive. I finished the course in around 4 months, but I like I said, I will spend additional time reviewing some material. - Gurpreet MannUI/UX Designer • Student • UI Design Program • OnlineNov 05, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
The Best UI/UX Program Out There. .
I researched many schools such as Design Lab, Flatiron, etc before finally deciding on Career Foundry- UI Immersion Course. They have very affordable rates, offer a payment plan and tuition refund if you do not find a job after completing the program. The tutors and mentors are super responsive and helpful and the course is split up into different achievements making it easy to tackle. It is very flexible and can be done while working or going to school. I have learned so much during my ...I researched many schools such as Design Lab, Flatiron, etc before finally deciding on Career Foundry- UI Immersion Course. They have very affordable rates, offer a payment plan and tuition refund if you do not find a job after completing the program. The tutors and mentors are super responsive and helpful and the course is split up into different achievements making it easy to tackle. It is very flexible and can be done while working or going to school. I have learned so much during my time at Career Foundry and can't wait to get out in the field and put all that I have learned to use. - MarciaStudent • UX Designer • OnlineNov 04, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Great mentors!
I like the course as it's self paced with great support from my student tutor, mentor, and job specialist counselor. I am learning so much with the course, and it has been a good experience. - Henrietta BarkoUnemployed • Student • UX Designer • OnlineNov 04, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Education of my life
I'm more than happy and content with the education I had. I honestly feel this was the only course I've ever taken that helped me to improve actual skills. I like that it's not 90% theory based, but still can get a basic knowledge that is needed. I feel that I am prepared for an entry level position in the design industry, however I had nothing to so with it before, as I studied law.
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CareerFoundry Alumni Reviews Summary
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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FAQs
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!
Is CareerFoundry legit?
We let alumni answer that question. 1,506 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 1,506 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.