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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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  • Ashley
    Ashley
    Paralegal • Applicant • UX Designer • Online
    Sep 16, 2021
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    Great UX bootcamp for beginners

    After doing extensive research on finding a program best suited for me, I came across CareerFoundry. The program offers both a tutor and mentor specifically for you, and I love both my tutor and mentor assigned to me. I like that the course lets you go at your own pace but shows you the deadline it should be completed by for each section. The curriculum is in-depth and easy to understand, considering I knew very little about UX Design. I'd absolutely recommend CareerFoundry to beginning ...
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  • Matty
    Matty
    Student • Student • Intro to UX Design Course • Online
    Sep 16, 2021
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    UX Design Bootcamp

    A fantastic dive into the techniques and best practices of the UX designer.
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  • Pauline Margossian
    Pauline Margossian
    Student • Software Engineering Program • Online
    Sep 16, 2021
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    Thank you CareerFoundry!

    As a student with no background in web development & coding in general, I feel CareerFoundry is the best choice I have ever made. The curriculum is very well organised, I was skeptical at first when I knew it was online but when I started the course I felt involved in the course more than ever, there's so much to learn and to practice that you don't feel the time pass by and you just want to finish one task and start another.  
    My tutor and mentor are people who you look up to the...
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  • Vira
    Vira
    Student • UI Design Program • Online
    Sep 16, 2021
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    Compelling and competing UI course

    I'm very happy I've chosen CareerFoundry for the start of my UI career. 
    It's not only easily accessible and can be done from any corner of the world, but its program is covering if not all, but the most important topics of UI/UX design.

    I love the way the course is organised and planned. The platform can be tricky sometimes, but it's very well-planned and easy to use, compared to many other online education platforms I've tried before.

    Daily you have a team of course ad...
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  • Kane Roskell
    Kane Roskell
    Student • UI Design Program • Online
    Sep 16, 2021
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    CareerFoundry UI

    As a career changer, I have found CareerFoundry to be absolutely amazing. The instructors are so knowledgeable and helpful, and you really feel encouraged to work hard. The course is self paced so even if you’re busy you can still find time to study. Each task is super interesting and prepares you for real life scenarios/projects when you start working in your field. 
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  • Cinged
    Cinged
    Student • UI Design Program • Online
    Sep 09, 2021
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    Great School

    I am happy with my decision to attend CareerFoundry over the other high-ranking schools for UI Design. The class work is easy to read and understand, the work is a healthy challenge to complete (not too hard, but not so easy you get bored). The support has been amazing. My tutor is timely and encouraging, my mentor is local and extremely helpful, and I just met my career specialist who was very understanding and intuitive to my work position. I would definitely recommend this school to o...
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  • Maria
    Maria
    Student • UX Design Program • Online
    Sep 09, 2021
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    Wonderfully flexible online platform!

    I have been so extremely grateful for the team at CareerFoundry! My tutor Rachel is so kind and helpful with her feedback (and always timely!). My mentor Sam has been so encouraging, I really appreciate his feedback on my achievements (the bigger portions of the project that he reviews). I would highly recommend CareerFoundry to anyone who needs the flexibility of online learning and is unable to attend live discussions. They have a HUGE slack community that is always at the ready to con...
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  • Betty
    Betty
    Student • UX Design Program • Online
    Sep 09, 2021
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    UX Immersion Course

    I'm still not done my course yet but so far it has been great! I was on the fence of choosing between general assembly and UofT bootcamp but eventually decided on careerfoundry and I'm happy that I did. Having an mentor and tutor to support in your journey is very motivating and there is also a slack community where you can meet other people that are also taking the course. I would highly recommend this course as it has a job guarantee and a career specialist which other bootcamps don't ...
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  • Nina
    Nina
    Student • UX Design Program • Online
    Sep 09, 2021
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    Excellent community!

    I’m about to hit 7 months in my course snd i’m absolutely loving it! The curriculum is structured efficiently and the staff is absolutely amazing! 
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  • Nour
    Nour
    Illustrator and UI Designer • Graduate • UI Design Program • Online
    Sep 09, 2021
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    UI Design

    It is my second month taking the UI Design course at CareerFoundry and I am loving it. I have previous experience in graphics and illustration and taking this course is adding a valuable set of skill that I think will allow me to grow and advance my career. The course is easy to follow and the Tutor is very helpful and responsive. Online learning with CareerFoundry has been great!
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  • Leelo
    Leelo
    Student • UX Designer • Online
    Sep 09, 2021
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    Highly reccomend

    Career Foundry has put together a course that it is a very easy to follow. I had no previous experience in User Experience Design and find that I have evolved so much during the past 4 months.
    I wish sometimes the exercises would be given more realistic time frames. I flew through some exercises and now with final design I feel like I am working all the time and still lagging behind. 
    Overall a great experience and my mentor is superb! My tutor has also always given me very valued ...
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  • Arianna
    Arianna
    UX Designer • Online
    Sep 09, 2021
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    UX Course

    Course created for people who wants to change their career and start in the UX world
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  • Titash Mukherjee
    Titash Mukherjee
    Student • Student • UX Design Program • Online
    Aug 27, 2021
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    I have had a wonderful time with CF curriculum and tasks assigned. I am happy to know I've made the right decision with my career change, and I am proud to have gotten this far, and I look forward to working as a designer. 

    CF student advisers are responsive, supportive, and thorough. They helped through a difficult time and made me feel confident about moving forward at my own pace. I have yet to start working with my job counselor, however the first meeting went very well.
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  • Anadtasia
    Anadtasia
    Student • Online
    Aug 27, 2021
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    UX Design

    The course is structured very logically, allows to build up your knowledge in the tech field step by step. What I really like, that there is a practical exercise after each theoreticall block, which gives me a better feeling that I am learning by doing and not just from reading the material. What I miss is technical details how to be better in visual design. This I might have to catch up from online tutorials. Regarding my tutor and mentor, they are really helpful, always ready to answer...
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  • Lilli
    Lilli
    UX Design Student • Student • UX Design Program • Online
    Aug 27, 2021
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    The biggest blessing!

    I am immensely intrigued by my CareerFoundry experience so far. The guidance, support and patience is immaculate and I am happy with the experiences I make and how good and easy things are going- the texts are insightful, Resources are shared and the Feedback to submitted tasks are also super insightful. I am rarely being left behind and my mentor and tutor regularly check-in with me and make sure I don‘t fall behind or leave any valuable experience out.
    All feedback is inspiring and ...
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  • Kelsey Morgante
    Kelsey Morgante
    Student • Online
    Aug 25, 2021
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    Intro to UI course

    Introductory one month course to the UI immersion program - This introductory course fully prepared me for the UI immersion program. Having both a mentor and tutor who are extremely experienced and at my fingertips throughout the course sets this program apart. I highly recommend this course!
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  • Ruchira Mehta
    Ruchira Mehta
    UX designer • Student • UX Designer • Online
    Aug 25, 2021
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    UX designer

    Really impressed with UX course as it contains UX immersion and specialization as well as job preparation.
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  • Jairus Nouvel
    Jairus Nouvel
    Student • UX Designer • Online
    Aug 25, 2021
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    Outstanding learning experience

    CareerFoundry has been only a positive experience for me so far. The team responsiveness is just mind-blowing. Also, I have an amazing mentor that keeps checking on how am I doing.  The only thing that annoys me is listening to the audio format of the course 😊.
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  • Siddhant Mehta
    Siddhant Mehta
    UX designer • Student • Intro to UI Design Course • Online
    Aug 25, 2021
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    UX designer

    Very good experience. Really helped a lot. Curriculum is good. Job assistance was provided.
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  • Gyozo Vancsura
    Gyozo Vancsura
    Restaurant Manager • Student • UX Design Program • Online
    Aug 25, 2021
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    Gyozo Vancsura's review

    Very good and detailed course. My tutor and mentor are both amazing. They always have the answers if I get stuck. I cannot comment much on the job assistance as I am not there yet, but I am sure it'll be a great help in the job search so I give it a good rating in advance so I can submit this review. The only thing is as a feedback (not a negative one tho, just a mention) that CareerFoundry says with 20 hours of weekly work students can submit 2 tasks per week with more hours put into th...
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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 $8,500. 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, Product Design Program, Product Management 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. 1,531 CareerFoundry alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed CareerFoundry on Course Report - you should start there!

Is CareerFoundry legit?

We let alumni answer that question. 1,531 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 1,531 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.

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