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Avocademy is a career education program that helps people transition to the UX/UI design field. Since we launched our UX/UI Foundations Program in 2020, we’ve mentored thousands of students, added new course offerings.
It’s our goal to create an affordable... Read More
Backed by a job guarantee, at Avocademy we believe there are 3 core steps to successfully transition careers:
Step 1: Learning a new skill
Step 2: Getting real-world experience
Step 3: Landing a job
Our UX/UI Foundations Program focuses on Step 1: Learn UX/UI Design. Our second program, Career Jumpstart, will help you do Step 2: Get real-world experience and build out your portfolio. Once you’ve done that we offer 12 months of job search support to ensure your success with Step 3: Landing a UX/UI Design job.
Our beginner-friendly program, UX/UI Foundations, has no prerequisites, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to succeed. In Career Jumpstart, you'll gain experience by completing real client projects, demonstrating your readiness to meet the needs of tech hiring managers. We will also coach you through the job search process, including applying, interviewing, and negotiating your new dream UX/UI Design role!
Avocademy offers a variety of financing options, including payment plans and deferred payments.
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Courses
Career Jumpstart
UX/UI Foundations
Avocademy Reviews
Average Ratings (All Programs)
Alexis Glenn
UX Designer | Graduated: 20248/21/2024
Course
Career Jumpstart
"It’s Hard Work But It’s Worth It"
I was working with graphic design, but could see the landscape of that field changing. I wanted to find a career where I could still be creative, but that would offer a lot of growth opportunity for the future and pay well. I came upon this program through... Read More
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Renee
Graduated: 20248/21/2024
Course
Career Jumpstart
"I Only Wish I'd Enrolled Sooner!"
Enrolling in Avocademy was one of the best decisions I made for my career. As I aimed to transition into UX/UI design, Avocademy's programs gave me the solid foundation and support I needed to make that leap. The courses were well-structured, and the... Read More
The mentors were consistently helpful and eager to assist, which was crucial in honing my skills and building a strong portfolio. The Career Jumpstart program was intense but rewarding, with a strong focus on job search strategies - be sure to follow their advice! While the job market can be challenging, Avocademy's support made the process much more manageable.
Thanks to the skills and confidence I gained at Avocademy, I received two job offers, including one through a referral from a former mentor at Avocademy. The program truly equipped me with the tools I needed to succeed.
If you're willing to put in the effort and fully utilize the resources Avocademy offers, this boot camp can open doors you never thought possible. I highly recommend it to anyone serious about transitioning into UX/UI design—it was absolutely worth it!
Anonymous
Graduated: 20247/18/2024
Course
Career Jumpstart
"The experience is what you make of it!"
Background:
I started Avocademy fresh out of undergrad knowing that I wanted a career in UX/UI design. I had a fundamental knowledge of UX/UI design prior to starting. I worked full-time in a different role throughout my entire time enrolled in the Foundations... Read More
Pros:
- Mentorship is readily available 7 days a week. This is especially important when you are job-searching and needing interview prep.
- The mentorship is EXTREMELY helpful. I couldn't have been prepared for my interviews without that assistance.
- The course content is easy to follow and is constantly being updated. Avocademy takes feedback from users seriously and implements changes.
- Feedback for assignments and portfolio/resume submissions is thorough, and given in a timely manner. Mentors are communicative and helpful both during online meetings and through DMs.
- There are plenty of opportunities for leadership which can be very helpful during the job search. During Career Jumpstart, try to be a team leader in a project.
Cons:
- The job search phase of Career Jumpstart is exhausting. Please be prepared to apply to 240+ jobs per month and/or work on additional projects if you'd like to add to your portfolio. This is very doable if you schedule your time well and make sure to include days off, but just know that it can be draining, especially if you are already working a full-time job.
- You may or may not be referred to jobs by Avocademy themselves, and even then, it's up to many different factors whether or not you get an interview.
TLDR:
My experience with Avocademy was positive, as I ended up getting a job in the UX/UI field with their guidance. That being said, the experience is what you make of it. Make sure to do your best during projects and ask questions, meet with mentors, and keep up with the job search requirements. The job search is hard, but a lot of it is up to luck and other factors. I felt discouraged at times, but mentors helped make me feel supported and I am glad I didn't give up.
Iqraa Bismi
Graduated: 20247/12/2024
"UX/UI Foundations Experience"
I finished UX/UI Foundations. If you don't understand recorded lecture videos, you can read the written version of what has been explained in videos + articles (In my case, only by watching the lecture videos, I was able to understand the lessons). The... Read More
After submitting an assignment, I received mentor feedback if I needed to edit/correct my work. Later, in the course, the feedbacks were given through videos, so it was easy to understand how to edit my work better.
When I got stuck, I booked a 1:1 tutoring class. I found availability the next day, and sometimes even on the same day. The course went smoothly for me! Everything was so organized!
Anonymous
Graduated: 20247/9/2024
Course
UX/UI Foundations
"Highly recommend Avocademy"
In December 2023, I took a leap of faith and enrolled in Avocademy's UX/UI Foundations course, immersing myself in the world of UX design. Avocademy was one of the greatest decisions I made for myself. I have since completed the curriculum, published... Read More
Since the start of my Foundations course, I've noticed and appreciated the fact that Avocademy has been actively updating their curriculum to stay up to date with industry standards. Along with consistent seminars with guest speakers and additional shared resources, I am confident in Avocademy fostering an understanding of how to navigate my future UX role in the workplace.
When researching different bootcamps, Avocademy's unlimited mentorship was a huge deciding factor for me. For the price and overall student experience, I would highly recommend Avocademy.
Kelly walker
Graduated: 20247/2/2024
Course
UX/UI Foundations
"I loved this foundations course with Avocademy, exactly what I needed to jumpstart my career!"
I wish the Avocademy foundations course would have taught more about figma and more about design concepts. I also wish I would have go the option to use ux folio. I soo other designers portfolios that look alot more 'customized and I already paid for... Read More
Judy Shu
Graduated: 20236/11/2024
Course
UX/UI Foundations
"Avocademy is great!"
I started Avocademy after being recommended by one of my friends, and I have had a great experience so far! I went through UX/UI Foundations, which gave me the guidance and structure I was looking for as I felt lost trying to learn UX/UI by myself. Mentors... Read More
Kendel Kirk
Freelance UX Designer | Graduated: 20246/10/2024
Course
Career Jumpstart
"Gives You the Necessary Skills to Land a Job"
Pros:
Cost is reasonable and they have payment plans.
Guidance is research-based.
I did land a job after going through this program.
It gives transferrable job-hunting skills (resume, interviewing, presentation, etc) that help, even if you decide to not... Read More
Cons:
It sometimes feels like the optimism of the place doesn't match the current job market. Are people landing jobs after this bootcamp? Yes. Is it the majority of people that are in the program? No. To counter this, you must be prepared to improve yourself, your work, and your portfolio way more than the mentors tell you to and to apply and interview way more than you think you'll need to.
Shannon King
UX/UI Designer | Graduated: 20236/9/2024
Course
UX/UI Foundations
"Avocademy's UX/UI Foundations: From Foundations to Portfolio-Ready in Record Time"
Avocademy's UX/UI Foundations program was the perfect launchpad for my design journey. I went from design novice to grasping the core principles of UX/UI in just a few months. Their curriculum wasn't just theory – it was a deep dive into the building... Read More
Amelia Nielson
Graduated: 20246/9/2024
Course
Career Jumpstart
"Very educational"
This program has helped me further and refine my design skills so that I can be job ready. The mentors are immensely helpful and supportive helping me feel even more confident in my design abilities. I can’t wait to apply my design skills to future projects.... Read More