Avocademy

When I first joined the Foundations course, I was super nervous. As a graphic designer, I worried that UX/UI design would water down my skills or feel too basic and boring. I thought it wouldn’t give me the same creative freedom I was used to. But it’s... Read More been the complete opposite! UX/UI design has allowed me to flex my creativity, artistic skills, and love for colors, while also sharpening my precision and attention to detail. In fact, it’s made me a much better graphic designer overall.

One of the best parts of this course is the follow-along videos, which are great to fall back on if you ever feel like you’ve missed something. The mentors’ support has been incredible—providing thoughtful critiques that have pushed me to grow as a designer. I also love the grading system and how it tracks your progress, showing exactly how many tasks and assignments you have left to complete. It’s a supportive and structured program that makes learning UX/UI design both exciting and rewarding!

After completing UX/UI Foundations, and debated whether I wanted to continue and CJ and I am glad I did. I had the opportunity to work on two different projects and learned a lot from the senior designers, and enjoyed working with other students. Spent... Read More a few months applying for jobs and getting nervous for a while, but I finally landed one!

I really enjoyed the UX Foundations. As someone who had little experience in UX/UI before hand the course does a really good job of explaining and walking you through the fundamentals of UX/UI. The mentors are great and really take the time to work with... Read More your projects/assignments one on one to help you master the task. I would highly recommend this course if you are a beginner and trying to learn more or break into the field.

5 stars! I joined Avocademy's UX/UI Bootcamp with no prior design knowledge (other than Canva), and now I'm knee-deep in their Senior Career Jumpstart program. The course was thorough, engaging, and provided the skills I needed to confidently start my... Read More new career in design. What I love most about UX/UI is how it blends intuition with technology, allowing me to tap into my creativity while mastering the technical side. I'm so excited for what's ahead and so happy I stumbled on this program!

This program is not easy, even though it can be completed in a shorter timeframe. The materials and resources provided meet industry standards, as do the program's expectations. When I joined, I had very little knowledge of design, but I graduated with... Read More a wealth of information that will benefit my career in the long term. I can assure you that this is not an easy way to enter the industry. You need to be well-prepared, and Avocademy ensures that by offering exceptional support and mentorship. By the end of my program, I was able to secure a job in the field, equipped with extensive knowledge.

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 Instagram. I took a leap of faith and plunged into the program. I did Foundations first and then Career Jumpstart.this program is not easy. It takes a lot of time and dedication and can be demanding. I was also working commuting and have a child and family. It was a huge undertaking. In the end, I did end up finding my dream job though. It took a lot of work and dedication but paid off. This program is worth it if you are serious about committing yourself and switching to UX UI Design.

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 mentorship was particularly invaluable in developing my portfolio and preparing for interviews.

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!

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 and Career Jumpstart programs. I was in the job search phase for around 7 months until I got a job offer.

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.

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 lessons are explained bit by bit in the videos.

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!

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 my design portfolio, fostered connections with mentors and graduates, and have started Career Jumpstart to gain client experience and to enhance my job search skills.

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.