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Careerist

Average Rating 4.62
330 Reviews 3 Courses

Careerist is a US-based career accelerator offering online courses in Software QA Engineering, QA Automation, QA Bundle (that includes manual QA and QA test automation), Tech Sales,  Data Analytics, and UX/UI Design. Careerist is designed to help students learn the skills needed to land a tech job. They are committed to making tech education accessible, and creating new career opportunities for individuals who want to get into the tech industry. Over 1,000 companies in 40 states now employ Careerist graduates, and 57% work remotely.

Careerist's training programs include live classes, an internship, career coaching, and mentorship. The live lessons are recorded so students can review them whenever it works for their schedule. 

Careerist aims to help people fulfill their career aspirations and land high-paying, inspiring jobs in the tech sector. Careerist students receive 1:1 career coaching and mentoring. Students will learn how to effectively search for a job, answer interview questions, and how to significantly increase their chances of getting hired.  

Careerist was formerly known as JobEasy.

Reviews

330 alumni reviews of Careerist

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    Shawn B
    Graduate · Sales Engineering bootcamp · May 2023

    Careerist experience

    This is an overpriced program with generic information you can access online for free. The mentor I had was very inexperienced and I felt cheated because the company advertised their mentorship program as one with experienced mentors. The resume...
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    Farida of Careerist

    Community Manager

    Apr 09, 2024

    Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We're sorry to hear that your experience with our program did not meet your expectations.
    We strive to provide high-quality mentorship and resources to our students, and we apologize if you felt let down by the mentorship program and resume writing assistance. Your feedback regarding the mentor's experience will be taken into consideration as we continue to improve our offerings.
    Regarding the internship program, we apologize for any confusion regarding its structure. We aim to provide practical experiences to our students, and we'll review the program to ensure clarity moving forward.
    Your insights are valuable to us, and we appreciate your honesty. If there's anything else we can do to address your concerns or assist you further, please don't hesitate to reach out to us directly.


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    Louis Janvier
    Student · Software QA Engineering · May 2023

    Great bootcamp with minor issues

    I had an awesome experience with Careerist. The teachers were great. My only issue would be with some of the curriculum, it could have more information with intricacies that will better develop students in the QA field. The best part of the bootcamp...
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    Rigan P Patel
    Software QA Engineer · Software QA Engineering · April 2023

    Comprehensive and all inclusive preparation for Software Manual Tester role

    In February I stumbled upon an online program, joined FREE webinar, and decided to immediately join it. The program was focused on the Manual tester role in Software industry. It was to the point. I loved how instructors covered only what is needed to...
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    Francisco A.
    Student · Software QA Engineering · April 2023

    Good, structured study plan. Great team

    The program is well structured and pretty straightforward for someone who has basic tech understanding. The classes are consistently challenging but on a chill pace so I never felt like I as falling behind, and had the opportunity to revisit lessons...
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    M Alam
    Software QA Engineer · Software QA Engineering · April 2023

    Guided Learning Experience

    I am glad to share that I had the opportunity to take a Manual QA course with Careerist, and it turned out to be one of the best decisions I made. The course provided a solid foundation of knowledge that enabled me to step into the software testing...
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    5.0
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    Irina Potlog
    QA Manual Tester · Software QA Engineering · April 2023

    I think this is the best school ever!

    Careerist is a very nice and very well organized school!The instructors are very professional,dedicated and friendly ,always are there for you  and ready  to answer your 1000… question,they really care and truly want you to became a professional,they...
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    Heather Terrell
    Student · Software QA Engineering · April 2023

    My experience in QA

    I am happy with my choice to enroll in the course, and the QA manual practice was a pleasant experience that I thoroughly enjoyed. Overall, it was positive, and I am grateful for the chance to learn and develop my skills in this area.
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    Tamari Kurkhulishvili
    Student · Software QA Engineering · April 2023

    Grateful for the course

    I'm glad I decided to take the course and my experience in the QA manual practice was nice and that I enjoyed everything. It was a positive experience overall, and I appreciate the opportunity to learn and grow in this field.
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    Herbert Brown III
    Software QA Engineer · Software QA Engineering · April 2023

    Job ready, Information, fruitful

    Classes were flexible and knowledgeable! Teachers were informative with great ability to relate to the students. Great QA course setup and structure. Internship was a great way to get your feet wet on the day to day stand up meetings and actual work!...
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    Xavier Rice
    Student · Sales Engineering bootcamp · April 2023

    Careerist was a good experience

    Instructors are very knowledgeable and helpful. You will be taught all the necessary skills needed to join the workforce. They also offer great mentors to help set up your LinkedIn, Mock Interviews, Job Search Assistance, and Mock Demo Practice
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    Cartier Robinson
    Graduate · Software QA Engineering · April 2023

    So glad I did it!

    The content was detailed and thorough. I loved how we had two internships/projects to get us real life experience. The mentors and everyone who helped was kind and transparent about what I needed to improve on in order to be successful in the work...
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    Emmanuel Amofa
    Software QA engineer · Software QA Engineering · April 2023

    A wonderful experience

    A wonderful experience was all the help I got from the team! A very sophisticated and helpful experience. whenever I face any issue, I get prompt response and support! I highly recommend careerist to anyone who wants to get into software testing! A...
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    Eduardo Mandujano
    QA Software Tester · QA Automation+Python bootcamp · April 2023

    Unparalleled support

    I wholeheartedly recommend the Careerist Python/QA Test Automation course to anyone interested in skilling up! The course is definitely very technical in nature, but the instructors are knowledgeable and enjoy teaching. The materials are clear and you...
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    Edson Georges
    QA analyst · Software QA Engineering · April 2023

    Careerist was a great learning experience for QA

    I did my research while I was looking for a bootcamp to attend, Careerist always came up as one of the top. I decided to go with them because of the flexibility in payment. The course was very interactive, the teachers were knowledgeable professionals...
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    Jason Portee
    Graduate · Software QA Engineering · April 2023

    Careerist has most support!

    I tried my hardest to find something “wrong” with Careerist. But every question I had. Has been answered right away. Every obstacle they said I would encounter. Careerist has provided support to overcome! I am EXTREMELY confident that I will land a...
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    Roberto Vargas Ortiz
    Graduate · Software QA Engineering · April 2023

    Manual QA engineer course and mentorship

     I completed the manual QA engineer course with mentorship and it was an incredibly rewarding experience. The course materials were well-organized and easy to follow, and the mentor was extremely knowledgeable and supportive throughout the entire...
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    Martell Monette
    Graduate · Software QA Engineering · April 2023

    Awesome experience!

    I found the Manual QA course at Carreist to be a great experience because of the mentorship and course work. My knowledge of IT has improved greatly and now I have new skills to offer when it comes to maual testing. I especially love having the job...
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    Cathaline Jamison
    Sales Engineer · Sales Engineering bootcamp · April 2023

    Great boot camp experience!

    So grateful for all the amazing teachers. They were very professional, polite, and knowledgeable. They answered everyone’s questions and was patient and offered great advice as well. The lessons were very well constructed. I would definitely recommend...
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    Tom Djurdjevich
    Graduate · Software QA Engineering · April 2023

    Great experience and training

    The Careerist QA Manual course was an excellent preparation for my current job. When asked who knew Jira, I raised my hand and was the only one in my team of 10+ people who knew of it. The instructors, mentors, Max and the team were and are great. 
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    Zorynée Asé
    Student · Sales Engineering bootcamp · April 2023

    Careerist - Sales Engineering

    My experience thus far in Sales Engineering training has been a good one. Majority of the courses focus on the sales and soft skills needed in a Sales Engineering position. I already have a sales background and have a great understanding of these...
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Find answers to the most-asked questions.

Is Careerist worth it?

Careerist hasn't shared alumni outcomes yet, but one way to determine if a bootcamp is worth it is by reading alumni reviews. 330 Careerist alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Careerist on Course Report - you should start there!

How much does Careerist cost?

Careerist costs around $8,900. On the lower end, some Careerist courses like Software QA Engineering cost $5,900.

What courses does Careerist teach?

Careerist offers courses like Manual And Automation QA Bundle bootcamp, QA Automation+Python bootcamp, Software QA Engineering.

Where does Careerist have campuses?

Careerist teaches students Online in a remote classroom.

Does Careerist offer scholarships or accept the GI Bill?

Yes, Course Report is excited to offer a $700 discount off your Careerist tuition! Use this Special Link and complete the form on the Careerist website to receive the $700 discount from Careerist. This offer applies to the Careerist All-Inclusive Training Program

Is Careerist legit?

We let alumni answer that question. 330 Careerist alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Careerist and rate their overall experience a 4.62 out of 5.

Can I read Careerist reviews?

You can read 330 reviews of Careerist on Course Report! Careerist alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Careerist and rate their overall experience a 4.62 out of 5.

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