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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TiernanSales Director • Student • UX Design Program • OnlineNov 04, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceEngaging, flexible and definitely worth the investment!
I’m 3/4 of the way done with my UX/UI design course with CareerFoundry and have nothing but positive things to say about it. The lessons are well-organized, easy to read and engaging with clear examples and video tutorials. I work a full time job in Sales and am a new mom, but still find that I can easily fit in at least 2 tasks a week to stay on track to finish the course on time. I also really enjoy how each student is assigned a tutor who provides prompt feedback on the individual, we...I’m 3/4 of the way done with my UX/UI design course with CareerFoundry and have nothing but positive things to say about it. The lessons are well-organized, easy to read and engaging with clear examples and video tutorials. I work a full time job in Sales and am a new mom, but still find that I can easily fit in at least 2 tasks a week to stay on track to finish the course on time. I also really enjoy how each student is assigned a tutor who provides prompt feedback on the individual, weekly tasks, and then also a mentor who reviews your overall work. Having two different perspectives and a lot of individual attention is more than I anticipated from an online, “go-at-your-own-pace” course. All the Skype calls, slack chats and task feedback are very constructive and helpful. From my first project to where I am now, I can already see a HUGE improvement and am feeling more and more confident every day that I’ll be able to pursue this as a new career path. It’s not inexpensive, but it’s definitely a worthwhile investment! If you are serious about changing your career and want to learn a new skill, I would 100% look into setting up a call with a CareerFoundry rep to discuss your options to see if it will be a good fit.- Zac HansonOct 29, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Career Foundry UX program review
Just finishing up the curriculum now. Career foundry has a well thought out curriculum that gets you making good content to add to a portfolio. Even though I don’t have a UX job yet, I’m confident the skills I’m learning will help me get there. - Matin MohammadiUser Experience Specialist • Student • Voice User Interface Design Course • OnlineOct 28, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Voice Interface Design
Loved the course and cannot wait to start my journey in VUI as a professional I have been a CF student for couple of courses now and absolutely love them. - Cody RobertsStudent • UX Design Program • OnlineOct 28, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Worthwhile Courses
The UX Design course has been super helpful in learning the beginning to end process a UX designer goes through. I’ve been a web designer for years, but this course has helped me fill in my UX knowledge gaps. I feel more prepared now to go out and get a new job in the UX field. - Marcus RiveraStudent • UX Design Program • OnlineOct 28, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Amazing program
CareerFoundry has been such an amazing program for me. They have been so thorough and the mentors they assign to you really have an immense passion for what they do. I have learned so much and this course has given me the skills/confidence to move forward as a UX designer. They were so accommodating and patient during this pandemic and I can’t describe my gratitude for CareerFoundry. My biggest bit of advice for anyone looking to sign up with CareerFoundry is this: just like anything in ...CareerFoundry has been such an amazing program for me. They have been so thorough and the mentors they assign to you really have an immense passion for what they do. I have learned so much and this course has given me the skills/confidence to move forward as a UX designer. They were so accommodating and patient during this pandemic and I can’t describe my gratitude for CareerFoundry. My biggest bit of advice for anyone looking to sign up with CareerFoundry is this: just like anything in life, you get what you put into it. You can totally succeed from this program if you put the work in! - ElizabethStudent • Data Analytics Program • OnlineOct 28, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Great material, great advisors!
All around great course material with easy to read and understand lessons and real-world examples. The advisors are knowledgeable and you are given job search and resume support! - DevonStudent • UI Design Program • OnlineOct 28, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
A Professional, Personalized Experience Online
The content of the course is broken down in a way that's easy to learn and well organized. However I think the most beneficial part of the course is that they set you up for success from the very start, providing helpful timelines to keep yourself on track, a tutor who reviews every assignment and provides feedback, and a mentor who is there to offer higher level support and insight that I wouldn't have access to on my own. Not to huge the large network of other students who are there to...The content of the course is broken down in a way that's easy to learn and well organized. However I think the most beneficial part of the course is that they set you up for success from the very start, providing helpful timelines to keep yourself on track, a tutor who reviews every assignment and provides feedback, and a mentor who is there to offer higher level support and insight that I wouldn't have access to on my own. Not to huge the large network of other students who are there to peer review and support you along your journey, and the student advisors and career specialists who are always providing advice, job tops, updates on the industry, etc. Overall, its been such a great experience and although I've been doing the course remotely, on my own, I do not feel alone at all! - Chapin M.Artist/Designer • Student • UI Design Program • OnlineOct 28, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Career Shifting Design Program in Digestible Bites
CareerFoundry offers incredibly comprehensive design programs that can be absorbed step-by-step through the many achievements and exercises each program is broken-down into. As a student, you have an abundance of supporting resources via mentors, tutors, student advisors and the student slack community which is all designed to help inspire and guide you as you navigate through the program. I highly recommend CareerFoundry for anyone looking to get into the UI/UX and Development fields of...CareerFoundry offers incredibly comprehensive design programs that can be absorbed step-by-step through the many achievements and exercises each program is broken-down into. As a student, you have an abundance of supporting resources via mentors, tutors, student advisors and the student slack community which is all designed to help inspire and guide you as you navigate through the program. I highly recommend CareerFoundry for anyone looking to get into the UI/UX and Development fields of design. - MarcoStudent • UX Design Program • OnlineOct 28, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Great, but time consuming course
I would like to change my career from engineering to UX Design. After careful consideration, I decided to join CareerFoundry. So far I don't regret this decision either. I'm very satisfied with the course. It's constantly updated and there are always improvements in the course material. So I feel well prepared and up to date. Sometimes, I wish I had a little more background information. Then I have to do my own research, which I find important for learning.
I sometimes find the de...I would like to change my career from engineering to UX Design. After careful consideration, I decided to join CareerFoundry. So far I don't regret this decision either. I'm very satisfied with the course. It's constantly updated and there are always improvements in the course material. So I feel well prepared and up to date. Sometimes, I wish I had a little more background information. Then I have to do my own research, which I find important for learning.
I sometimes find the descriptions of the learning contents and tasks misleading and unclear. But maybe it's also because English is not my mother tongue. However, my tutor and mentor are always there to help me and usually answer within a short time. So far, every one of my questions has been answered in an understandable way.
For most exercises, I usually need much longer than indicated. But I also have no previous knowledge in design and have to read and familiarize myself with the topics and tools first.
I just started the job preparation course, so I can't say much about it yet. But after my first video call with my mentor, I'm confident that it's as well structured as the main course and that I will find a job quickly. - Mariia RStudent • UX Design Program • OnlineOct 28, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
UX Design course
It was a great time learning UX design at Career Foundry.
The instructors are very supportive and always provide additional resources for learning. My mentor changed during the course, however, CareerFoundry team made the transition very smooth. The tutor was always there and answered all the questions I had.
The curriculum was sometimes confusing. As a complete beginner, I would wish some more tips about upcoming tasks and what to prepare for it. Between some tasks, there is a...It was a great time learning UX design at Career Foundry.
The instructors are very supportive and always provide additional resources for learning. My mentor changed during the course, however, CareerFoundry team made the transition very smooth. The tutor was always there and answered all the questions I had.
The curriculum was sometimes confusing. As a complete beginner, I would wish some more tips about upcoming tasks and what to prepare for it. Between some tasks, there is a huge gap in requirements and you have to learn fast in order to stay on track.
Job Assistance works perfectly. Every student becomes a designated Career Specialists who guide you through the course. The Job Preparation course also makes the job hunt very structured and easy.
Overall, I would say this Bootcamp is a great value for money. I really do feel that I am ready for a job after these five months. - Alexandra MansillaUX Designer • Graduate • UX Designer • OnlineOct 28, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
UX Design Course
I have taken part in the UX Design course and I would totally recommend it.
I dare to change my career to one very new but also that had to do with understanding people's needs.
My mentor and tutor were always very helpful and reachable. I have had all the support I needed to succeed in this course and I feel prepared to start this new position in any company. - SophieStudent • UX Design Program • OnlineOct 28, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
UX Design Course
As someone with a full-time job, a side-hustle job, a chronic illness and very little to spend on a course, I put doing this course on the back burner for months before I finally decided to bite the bullet, get a loan from the bank and just do it. And I am SO HAPPY that I did! While it's possible to do the course much faster, I am chipping away at it on top of my other jobs and make sure that I fully understand the material before moving to the next chapter, and all I ever receive from ...As someone with a full-time job, a side-hustle job, a chronic illness and very little to spend on a course, I put doing this course on the back burner for months before I finally decided to bite the bullet, get a loan from the bank and just do it. And I am SO HAPPY that I did! While it's possible to do the course much faster, I am chipping away at it on top of my other jobs and make sure that I fully understand the material before moving to the next chapter, and all I ever receive from the teachers and mentors is pure support.
Since I began the course, they have rejigged their course curriculum and it now includes more information on the job hunt and interview questions throughout the whole course. A tutor helps you go through smaller tasks and they also assign you a mentor who you can book calls with and go through coursework with or talk about the industry or how you are feeling along the way.
It admittedly is expensive, and I am only able to do this course because my bank had mercy on me and gave me the loan. However, I found out that where I live in Germany, it is counted in your tax returns and so I will actually be getting some money back this year thanks to that purchase! More than that, an investment in yourself is always worth it- just make sure to do some free online courses first to make sure that you really like it!
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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?
Right now, it doesn't look like CareerFoundry 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.
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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.