Avocademy

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 always have great and honest feedback and are there to help you improve. I've begun the Career Jumpstart course by Avocademy and it took what I learned in UX/UI Foundations to the next level, and I can feel myself getting better every day. A great quality course that is constantly updating and improving to be more beneficial for its students, I highly recommend Avocademy!

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 continue a UX/UI career.

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.

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 blocks of user experience. Learning Figma was a breeze thanks to their clear instruction, and the best part? Applying those skills to a real-world case study. This wasn't just hypothetical – it was a chance to tackle a design challenge with real-world implications. The icing on the cake? Mentorship from experienced UX/UI professionals. They weren't just instructors, they were invested partners, guiding me through the entire design process from start to finish. By the end, I had a polished case study showcasing my newfound skills – the perfect foundation for my UX/UI portfolio. Avocademy doesn't just build your foundation, it sets you up for success.

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

I started at avocademy in July of 2023, I was nervous of transitioning careers in my late 20s but avocademy has been such a great help in giving me the tools and framework to successfully transfer in UX desgin. Currently I am in their Career Jumpstart... Read More program where you get to work on real client projects to add to your portfolio and get the job search help, which is amazing with how competitive the UX job market can be. I am excited for my next chapter and am forever grateful I gave this program a go.

I really enjoyed Avocademy. I did foundations and now I am doing Career Jumpstart. I have learned very valuable skills (and continue to do so). The mentors are very helpful and available to you if you have questions. I always felt supported. I definitely... Read More recommend this for anyone looking to learn UX Design.

Pros: As someone who is naturally curious yet cautious, it took me a year after discovering Avocademy to finally enroll, and I regret not doing it sooner. Having tried other boot camps, I can confidently say this program is far superior. It offers a comprehensive... Read More curriculum that thoroughly covers everything you need to understand about UX/UI design.

Cons: I would have appreciated the inclusion of one more project to enhance my confidence upon completion. Perhaps accelerating the same process could allow students to finish with two projects for their portfolio.

The mentors were all so helpful. There were times where I had to get an extension to finish the foundations program, but everyone was so kind and understanding. There aren’t really any cons, I think if people commit to the foundations program me for example... Read More if I had committed more time I wouldn’t have been as stressed, but it was hard balancing work, school, and the program, but everyone here was very understanding!

Pros:
The program provides an opportunity to upskill to an in demand job that could potentially change your life.

Avocademy costs a fraction of what you would pay at a college or even other similar bootcamps. The founder has said that she wanted to make... Read More sure her bootcamp was accessible to everyone because she wants to make a difference in the community.

Even at the lower cost, there’s not a sacrifice in quality! I heard from another student who came to Avocademy after attending another UX/ UI bootcamp (that cost $15K) that the quality of education at Avocademy is the same or better than the other one they attended.

There’s a whole team of mentors and Student Success (kind of like guidance counselors) who are there to support you on your journey.

The program is 100% remote and, though you have deadlines, you can decide your own hours.

Even though it’s remote you won’t feel disconnected because we have groups on Slack where we chat, we get Loom videos from the mentors, and I’ve even collaborated with other students directly in the design using the chat function. Also you can schedule a zoom chat or Slack huddle with a mentor whenever you need it.

UX/ UI design is like a dream job if you’re creative, or if you like helping people, if you like interviewing people, if you like writing, graphic design. There are many jobs under the umbrella of UX UI so there’s really something for everyone.

If you’re worried about AI taking over tech jobs, definitely consider UX UI! The very nature of the job is human centered design, or creating designs that resonate with humans. And who is best placed to offer this? Humans!

Cons:
This course will require you to dig deep and work hard. It’s not just learning how to place things on a screen, it’s learning WHY we want to place things on the screen, where they should go and what weight and color they should be. It’s honestly a whole new way of thinking and can be a steep learning curve. But if you’re willing to put in the work you can have a whole new career on an extremely short timeline!

The mentors have high expectations from students. They won’t approve something until it’s 100% right so I’ve had projects where I’ve had to rework things up to 5 times. But it’s because they don’t want you to fail! They have a high work ethic and seem to really care about our success.

I mentioned remote as being a positive because it is for me, but if you’re someone who’s not used to working remotely, that can take some getting used to. Sometimes you have to be really proactive in reaching out for help. But the support is there when you do!

I am grateful for the Avocademy Career Jumpstart program, particularly because of the opportunity to work on real projects and receive helpful feedback along the way from senior designers.

I was able to land a role after taking this course. I believe it... Read More was in large part due to the real projects added to my portfolio and the help of design mentors along the way.