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RED Academy

Average Rating4.42
65 Reviews
16 Courses

RED Academy is a full-time, 12-week or 24-week design and technology bootcamp with courses taught on-site at RED's campuses in North America and Europe as well as at participating university campuses. Programs are taught by seasoned industry professionals where students work with real clients on real-world projects. Coursework is designed to be modular, immersive and radically relevant to today's tech industry, giving students the skills, tools and software to help them succeed in today’s fast-paced digital economy. RED exists to develop and support the designers, developers, disruptors and entrepreneurs of tomorrow. Course subjects include full stack web development, UX design, digital marketing, UI/communication design, and app development.

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  • Hillary
    Hillary
    Graduate • Web Development Professional • Vancouver
    Aug 21, 2020
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    Out dated and mismanaged

    I was in the last graduating class for Web Development and a week before our final presentations with the client, the CEO announced they let go of all their faculty and staff effective immediately and the school was shut down because of COVID. However, after 2 hours of many of the students saying that was unacceptable because many had already paid for the next cohort, he admitted they would have shut down regardless because they were bankrupt. I know students who are yet to get their mon...
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  • Zoha Badar
    Zoha Badar
    Graduate • Digital Marketing Professional • Toronto
    Dec 05, 2019
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    RED Academy changed my life!

    RED Academy honestly changed my life in SO MANY WAYS!

    I was in the 2019 summer cohort. Some background information, I went to a university in Ontario and I have a degree in Commerce. While at university, I took a course in Digital Marketing which sparked my interest in the field. However, that course was so vague as it was only 3 hours every week only for 2.5 months. After graduating, I found out about RED and decided to go for it!

    Fast forward to the actual course and ...

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  • Reza Askari
    Reza Askari
    Wealth Manager • Graduate • Digital Marketing Professional • Vancouver
    Apr 02, 2019
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    DM Program Review

    I didn't really know what to expect when going to take the Digital Marketing Professional course at RED. How are they going to teach me anything in 3 months? Now that it's done, I'd say I learned more in 3 months than 4 years at University. 

    The value for me went beyond the learning. It reminded me of being back in grade-school because you are surrounded with the same group of colleagues full time.. except now you're adults. You're more reasonable, less shy, less awkward, etc. I ...

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  • Fiona Brownlie
    Fiona Brownlie
    UX designer • Graduate • UX Designer Professional • London
    Sep 26, 2018
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    UX Design Course

    I came onto the course with some skepticism. I was looking to retrain and was worried I would be able to learn enough in 12 weeks to change careers. I have to say I was more than impressed with the course and with Red as a whole. From my first conversation with Michelle who put my fears at ease to the first day where the Red method was explained. I was constantly reassured and made to feel supported by everyone.

    Working with real clients was a positive and rewarding learning experi...

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  • Rita Patricio
    Rita Patricio
    UX designer • Graduate • UX Designer Professional • London
    Sep 24, 2018
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    Great experience, steep learning curve!

    I joined RED for the UX designer Professional course in order to kick start my career change. I have recently graduated and I am honestly impressed with the amount of things I've learned in just 12 weeks. The course was great for me and the instructors were always helpful. I have joined the full time course and I do not regret it. It was intensive, yes. It required hard work, YES. But it was also a very quick way for me to learn the most important processes and tools used in the Industry. ...

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  • Laura Camozzi
    Laura Camozzi
    Engagement Specialist • Graduate • Digital Marketing Foundation • Toronto
    Mar 14, 2018
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    Digital Marketing Part-Time Program

    Red Academy was an invaluable jumpstart for my career.   I not only had the opportunity to network with hiring (relevant) industries but I also got the support I needed to take my current role to the next level.  Working with closely with analytics and other marketing tools, I was able to collaborate with team members and put the data to use.  I appreciated the real-world experience brought to each lesson - having industry professionals actually teach just makes more sense.

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  • Aseel
    Aseel
    Junior Software Engineer • Graduate • Application Developer Professional • Toronto
    Mar 09, 2018
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    App Dev at Red

    Prior to joining Red Academy, I had some experience in web development (self-taught) and a background in Computer Science. But I had absolutely no clue what I was doing, no idea how to start my career, and no idea how to highlight my skills to companies. On my very first day at Red Academy, both Carlos (who wasn't even my instructor) and Peter (general manager) spent an hour with me each going over my resume and cover letter. And later, Ali (App Dev instructor) also did the same. Ali did a...

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  • Ember
    Ember
    Student • UI Designer Professional • Vancouver
    Sep 07, 2017
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    Graduated and a Student AGAIN!

    REDA is good to me.

    Professionally, they are a team of masters in their field willing to give the time of day and the care to actually teach people who know nothing. The teachers are the most pleasant people I have ever worked with! They know and teach how to deliver constructive criticisms and I would very much like to be one of them when I get in the world of tech. The staff will give their two cents when you ask and actually would take some time in their responses because they...

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  • Keawe
    Keawe
    Digital Marketer & Full Stack Developer • Student • Digital Marketing Professional • Toronto
    Aug 26, 2017
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    Real life | Education | Defined

    I have been in corporate manangement for over 20 years. I decided to take a year off to update my knowledge. I got a bootcamp at another school. And then I went to RED to take Digital Marketing. I think RED is the best school in town. What sets RED apart from other schools is how much RED truly cares about the students. At RED I do real work projects from real clients. I learn from instructors who have deep industry experience. And not only am I learning real skills, I meet great friends w...

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  • John W.
    John W.
    Graduate • Full-stack Developer Professional • Vancouver
    Aug 20, 2017
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    Fantastic way to dive into the industry

    I had a great experience at Red Academy, the 6 month course for full stack development was difficult, but it's what to be expected at a bootcamp with so much material to go through. It took a while to get used to the concept of googling and researching how to develop, because the approach to learning is different from most schools. The instructors are well accomplished and their background to get to where they are today are mostly self learned, and that is the mentality they push toward st...

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  • Corrina
    Corrina
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    Jul 27, 2017
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    UX Design Professional - Toronto Review

    Red Academy provided me with an invaluable experience. I come from a background that was completely separate from UX but, with great instruction, I was able to bridge my previous expertise with this newly developed skill set. Working with RED’s community partners allowed us to practice and solidify the skills we learned in class. Our instructors were experts and challenged us to always think strategically while problem-solving for humans. The 12-weeks and experience with RED Design Labs wa...

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  • Mad Alumni
    Mad Alumni
    Web Developer • Graduate • Web Developer Professional • Vancouver
    Jul 26, 2017
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    Learning Material Access Taken Away

    I attended RED in the summer of 2016. I secured a job before attending the course and have nothing but good things to say in regard to the program itself. I was lucky enough to have some amazing instructors and an extremley small class size. Most of the skills I learned at red I still use in my day to day job. I was distrubed however to see my access denied from the old learning app. Red had some great slides that I found easy to follow. As an alumni I was always under the impression I wou...

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Liz Eggleston
Updated December 26, 2023
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Updated February 07, 2018
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Imogen Crispe
Updated July 16, 2021
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Lauren Stewart
Updated October 21, 2020
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Lauren Stewart
Lauren Stewart
Updated December 30, 2016
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Updated August 01, 2016
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Updated October 03, 2024
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RED Academy Alumni Reviews Summary

Overall Experience
4.4
Instructors
4.5
Curriculum
4.3
Job Assistance
4.2
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Guarantees Job
Job Assistance
Includes Housing
Offers Corporate Training
Accepts GI Bill
Licensing
PTIB Registered, EQA Registered
FAQs

How much does RED Academy cost?

RED Academy costs around $19,000. On the lower end, some RED Academy courses like UX Designer Professional cost $7,950.

Where does RED Academy have campuses?

RED Academy has in-person campuses in Edmonton, London, and Vancouver.

Is RED Academy worth it?

RED Academy hasn't shared alumni outcomes yet, but one way to determine if a bootcamp is worth it is by reading alumni reviews. 65 RED Academy alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed RED Academy on Course Report - you should start there!

Is RED Academy legit?

We let alumni answer that question. 65 RED Academy alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed RED Academy and rate their overall experience a 4.42 out of 5.

Does RED Academy offer scholarships or accept the GI Bill?

Right now, it doesn't look like RED Academy offers scholarships or accepts the GI Bill. We're always adding to the list of schools that do offer Exclusive Course Report Scholarships and a list of the bootcamps that accept the GI Bill.

Can I read RED Academy reviews?

You can read 65 reviews of RED Academy on Course Report! RED Academy alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed RED Academy and rate their overall experience a 4.42 out of 5.

Is RED Academy accredited?

PTIB Registered, EQA Registered

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