Beginex helped me transition from Graphic Design to a UX/UI role. Prior to Beginex, I had taken a UX Design Certificate course at the Fashion Institute of Technology but needed additional work in my portfolio in order to be able to apply for UX roles. I learned about Beginex from one of our guest instructors who had used it himself to transition into UX Design. It sounded like a great program since it paired you with a real client as well as mentors who work in the field to help guide you and your team through every step of the UX Research and Design process. It turned out to be exactly what the guest instructor had said it would be and gave me a stellar portfolio piece that helped me get my current job within a month of finishing the program. The program worked so well in part because the client and mentors were required to attend class every week, which meant that we had critical facetime with them all. After the project was completed we also received guidance on building an effective portfolio, resume writing, and interviewing, as well as coaching and practice on design challenges. The mentors were really amazing. A couple of them even spent time outside of class to help me with my resume and portfolio. After the course ends you have access to virtual career support from mentors as well as the opportunity to work on another client project with 2-3 classmates if you need an additional portfolio piece. Overall it's a really amazing course, especially for the price. I would definitely recommend it to anyone trying to transition into UX Research or Design. | 