So, you're looking to transition into the field of UX Design. It's a big step. You decide a bootcamp is the way to go. Sure, you can go on CourseReport and look at reviews. But keep in mind, that person has no comparison.
How would you like a review from a UX Professional that has worked as an instructor/mentor at many of these establishments?
My intention is to write an individual review of each place I have worked, but here is a quick list of opinions.
More information coming!
Bootcamp | Top Positive | Top Negative | Recommend |
Designlab | More depth of content. Teaches Design only. | No client projects. | Y |
Springboard | Have real-client projects. | The founders are not the nicest people. | Y |
CareerFoundry | Easy to do part-time. | Exact same projects since 2013. | N |
Thinkful/Bloc | Learn some front-end coding. | Content is not as strong on the UX front. | N |
Google UX Certificate | Go at your own pace. | No feedback. | N |
General Assembly | Flexibility. | The curriculum is not updated in a timely manner. | N |
Flatiron School | | Person handling the UX curriculum is really inexperienced (having worked with her). | N |
Interaction Design Foundation (IxDF) | Price | | N |
Avacademy | Price | | N |