Careerist education termsEffective as of July 23, 2024.
Thanks for visiting the Careerist Education Terms page. Careerist Inc. (“Careerist Inc.”, “Careerist” or “we”) adopts and implements General Education Rules to better clarify the educational process of our training programs. These General Education Rules are part of the educational process and can be reviewed by Careerist at its sole discretion. UPON ENROLLMENT, STUDENTS AGREE TO CAREFULLY READ AND AGREE TO THESE EDUCATION TERMS.
1. Education process
1.1. The Student is entitled to request a re-enrollment (one time only) for the next cohort of their program, but the final decision about this re-enrollment is at Careerist’s sole discretion and is subject to availability.
1.2. Access to training materials is private and non transferable. The Student is responsible for the safekeeping of the training materials, login details, and password information. Careerist has the right to suspend access to training materials if any suspicious activity is detected.
1.3. Access to training materials is valid during the twelve (12) months after the Student first enrolls in the program, unless otherwise provided by these Education Terms.
1.4. The training program schedule, video recordings, homework tasks, and Student learning rating can be found in Careerist’s Learning Management System.
2. Mentorship.
2.1. The Student may request up to two (2) one-on-one Mentorship sessions per week, either by phone or by email, for the purpose of completing homework and/or reviewing lesson materials.
These support sessions are subject to the additional following conditions:
2.1.1. The Mentors email addresses and phone numbers are provided by request via [email protected] or the Student’s Slack channel.
2.1.2. The maximum duration of each support session by phone is 60 minutes and should be booked by the Student no later than two (2) business days in advance.
2.1.3. Mentorship by phone and email for each lesson is not cumulative and not interchangeable (i.e., if the Student does not use Mentorship for a certain lesson, the Student may not roll them over as additional mentorship for another lesson).
2.1.4. Mentorship sessions are available exclusively for the training programs listed below and are subject to the specific limitations outlined herein. The scope, frequency, and duration of mentorship sessions may vary by program and are governed by the conditions specified in each program description.- Data Analytics.- QA Engineering.- QA Automation.- UX Design.
- Tech Sales: the number of Mentorship sessions is limited to three (3) per month.
2.2. The Student is eligible to receive Mentorship only regarding the lesson materials. This type of support does not provide consultations with respect to job counseling or other requests which are not connected to the lessons materials.
2.3. While Mentorship is integral to the Learning section of the program, the Student may also request additional Mentorship sessions during the Internship and Career Coaching. These additional sessions are subject to availability and at Careerist’s sole discretion.
3. Internship.
3.1. Internship, as a part of Careerist training program, offers students the opportunity to gain beneficial practical experience by participating in internal and external projects, including completing tasks provided by Careerist´s partner company.The internship is for the Student’s educational benefit. The internship is unpaid, indicating neither the Careerist nor the partner company provides financial compensation to students participants of the internship. Internship does not involve the formal employment of the student by the Careerist or Careerist´s partner company.
By accepting the participation in the internship program, Student acknowledges and understands that the internship is a training and educational experience for which the Student will not receive any wages, employee benefits, or other compensation. The Student further acknowledges and understands that the Careerist and its partner companies will not consider the Student to be an employee during the internship and that the Careerist and its partner companies are not required to hire the Students as an employee or contractor upon completion of the internship. The internship will be performed remotely and students agree to have necessary equipment and stable internet connection.
3.2. The Internship opportunity includes:
Basic-level internship: internship simulator (internal internship) and/or internship (external internship), depending on the training program type.
Extended internship project (it refers to completing tasks provided by Careerist's partner company, according to the criteria outlined in these Education Terms).
3.3. The Internship opportunity is subject to eligibility criteria outlined below.
3.3.1. The basic-level internship access criteria:
Software QA Engineering.
The Software QA Engineering program includes a 4-week internship (external). To gain access to the internship a student needs to:
Achieve a score of 75% or higher in the Learning section by completing homework and quizzes.
QA Automation.
The QA Automation program includes a 3-week internship. To gain access to the internship, a student needs to:
Achieve a score of 50% or higher in the Python module in the Learning section by completing homework and quizzes.
Achieve a score of 70% or higher in the QA Automation course in the Learning section by completing homework and quizzes.
Tech Sales.
The Tech Sales training program includes a 4-week internship. To gain access to the internship, a student needs to:
Complete 80% of the coursework by passing quizzes and submitting homework assignments in the Learning section..
Systems Engineering.
The Systems Engineering training program includes a 4-week internal internship/internship simulator. To gain access to this internal internship /internship simulator, a student needs to:
Complete 80% of the coursework. Students can reach this milestone by passing quizzes after each lesson in the training program;
Turn in and receive a passing score on all mandatory homework assignments.
UX Design.
The UX Design training program includes a 5-week internship. To get access to the internship, a student needs to:
Complete all mandatory homework;
Receive a passing score on all mandatory quizzes.
3.3.2. A Student who was granted access to the basic-level internship but failed to complete it is entitled to one re-enrollment to the basic-level internship, but the final decision on re-enrollment is at Careerist’s sole discretion and is subject to availability.
3.3.3. A Student who completes the basic-level internship (if applicable, depending on the training program), is entitled to gain access to the extended internship project, but the final decision about this access to the next level is at Careerist’s sole discretion and is subject to availability. The duration of the extended internship project is determined by the training program and it is limited to the period in which the internship provides the students with beneficial learning and in no case shall exceed six months. The extended internship project entails receiving by Student one assignment per week from a Careerist partner company. It is mandatory for the Student to complete a minimum of two assignments per month within the specified deadline. In the event that a student fails to fulfill the requirement of two assignments per month within the designated time frame, Careerist reserves the right to terminate the internship.
3.4. Access to any level of internship is granted and valid only if the Student complies with all requirements of the project and these Education Rules. Careerist has the right to revoke access to the internship in the case of any noncompliance to the project requirements.
3.5. The Student is provided with support during the internship by email and via messaging application (Slack). The Student is eligible to receive support from the Internship department only regarding the internship. The Internship department does not provide consultations with respect to job counseling or other requests that are not connected to the internship.
3.6. Internship materials are private and not transferable. The Student is responsible for keeping internship materials safe. Careerist has the right to suspend access to internship materials if any suspicious activity is detected.
3.7. Please be informed that by joining an internship, you accept full responsibility for the applicable laws, including but not limited to labor and immigration laws and regulations. If it is applicable to your situation, you agree to receive all necessary visas and permissions and to comply with all applicable regulations to be eligible to get access to the internship. You agree to indemnify, defend and hold Careerist, along with its affiliates, officers, directors, contractors, employees, subsidiaries, educational partners, agents, and permitted assigns, harmless from any liability for, or assessment of, any claims or penalties or interest with respect to such labor or immigration requirements, including any liability for, or assessment of, penalties imposed on Careerist, its affiliates, officers, directors, contractors, employees, subsidiaries, educational partners, agents, and permitted assigns, by the relevant authorities with respect to any violations of labor or immigration laws set forth herein.
3.8. By joining the internship program, you agree to sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) as required by the internship program’s terms and conditions. Please be aware that Careerist reserves the right to cancel the internship program if you refuse to sign the NDA.
4. Career Coaching Services.
4.1. Career Coaching services include mock interview sessions, recommendations on how to build a LinkedIn profile and resume, recommendations regarding job search strategies (the geography and number of relevant positions to apply for, and extra information regarding the interview process in tech companies), personalized job matching, and job search tracking.
CAREERIST CAREER COACHING SERVICES FOR NON-US STUDENTS ARE LIMITED TO MOCK INTERVIEW SESSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS ON BUILDING A LINKEDIN PROFILE AND RESUME. CAREERIST DOES NOT OFFER STUDENTS SERVICES RELATED TO APPLYING FOR WORK OR INTERNSHIP VISAS OR ANY OTHER TYPE OF AUTHORIZATION TO LIVE AND WORK IN THE US. CAREERIST DOES NOT OFFER SERVICES RELATED TO JOB SEARCH MARKET GUIDANCE OUTSIDE THE US.
4.2. Career Coaching services are divided into two steps: Job Search Preparation and Active Job Search.
4.3. Job Search Preparation.
4.3.1. For the Software QA Engineering program students Job Search Preparation is divided into two steps (up to 8.5 weeks in total):
- Career Course (up to 30 days) - with video lessons and 3 mandatory homeworkand
- Intensive Career Coaching (up to 30 days) - with 5 not mandatory 1-1 sessions with the career coach and a mandatory Final (Mock) Interview with an Interview Specialist.
The Student has up to three (3) attempts to complete the Final (Mock) Interview.Please be advised that "no show-up"/canceled OR rescheduled less than 24 hours sessions are counted as an attempt.Successful completion of the Final (Mock) Interview is mandatory to receive the final certificate of completion and access to 12 months of Active Job Search step.
4.3.2. For the Tech Sales program includes:
- A total of nine (9) coaching sessions;
- Recommendations from career coach on how to build a LinkedIn profile and resume;
- Recommendations from career coach regarding job search strategies (the geography and number of relevant positions to apply for, and extra information regarding the interview process in tech companies).
Month 1: Foundational Development – includes 4 sessions, 30 minutes each
Months 2–4: Strategic Advancement – includes 5 sessions, 30 minutes each
All students will receive Continuous Support for a period of six (6) months from the start of Career Coaching, as well as access to bi-weekly group coaching sessions. If students require additional assistance and wish to extend the coaching period, they must contact their Career Coach. All extensions and group coaching activities are subject to coach availability.
At the end of the coaching stage, all students are required to complete a mandatory final (mock) interview with an Interview Specialist.
The Student has up to three (3) attempts to complete the Final (Mock) Interview.Please be advised that "no show-up"/canceled OR rescheduled less than 24 hours sessions are counted as an attempt. Successful completion of the Final (Mock) Interview is mandatory to receive the final certificate of completion.
4.3.3. For the rest of the training programs, the Job Search Preparation step includes 1:1 mock interviews, resume and LinkedIn building with a Career Coach. This step may take up to eight (8) weeks, depending on the student’s performance; Job Search Preparation completion is mandatory to progress to the Active Job Search step.
4.4. Active Job Search
This step includes recommendations regarding job search strategies, personalized job matching, and job search tracking. This step may take up to 12 months, depending on the student’s performance, commitment to maintaining contact with a Career Coach, and adherence to the Careerist Educational Terms.
4.5. If a student fails to engage actively in the Career Coaching process, they may be removed from the Career Coaching service. Career Coaching services are subject to eligibility criteria and general rules of offering as set forth below:
4.5.1. You have passed the internship stage successfully (according to the rules of the internship stage, depending on the course you have chosen).Your Career Coach is assigned within 3–5 business days of completing your internship stage.If you are in a Software QA Engineering program, a Career Coach for 1:1 sessions is assigned after your successful completion of the Career Course. However, you will have access to a Career Coach who can assist with questions throughout this stage. To successfully complete a Career Course , you agree to finish the lessons and assignments (and have these assignments checked and approved by the Careerist instructor/resume specialist, where applicable) within one month of gaining access to the Career Course.
4.5.2. You maintain contact with your Coach and respond to your assigned Career Coach within 72 hours after the initial contact (outside of emergency situations).In the subsequent Active Job Search step, you contact your Coach at least one (1) time per month via call or email and discuss job-related activities to update them upon necessity. This should focus on reviewing your job search progress:
- via form, located in the LMS- networking activities (adding relevant connections daily until reaching 500+ connections, conducting outreach activities).- interview updates (company name, position details, how many rounds and what questions were challenging).
4.5.3. You thoroughly complete each step in the Career Coaching process; to gain access to the Active Job Search step of the Career Coaching services, you need to have 100% of the Job Search Preparation step completed within the time frame indicated on the Career Coaching step in your personal account of the Learning Space (these time frames depend on the course you have chosen and are shown in your Learning Space).
4.5.4. You are expected to adhere to the Career Coach's guidance on resume and LinkedIn profile development, and to engage in studying the mock job interview questions and answers within the specified time frame allocated in your personal Learning Space account (under Career Coaching, dependent on your chosen course).
4.5.5. Schedule calls with your personal Career Coach via the Calendly link. You are responsible for attending these 1:1 sessions fully prepared and providing your Career Coach with a clearly defined agenda and list of objectives in writing (via email) at least 24 hours in advance. The objectives and agenda must pertain to the Careerist educational process or job search process.Communication Platforms: Career Coaching calls can be conducted via phone, Google Meet, or Zoom.You refrain from booking more than one (1) call for the same calendar day. If you need to reschedule, you will notify your Career Coach at least 24 hours in advance.
Communication Platforms: Career Coaching calls can be conducted via phone, Google Meet, or Zoom.
You refrain from booking more than one (1) call for the same calendar day. If you need to reschedule, you will notify your Career Coach at least 24 hours in advance.
Advance Notice for Rescheduling or Cancellation:
You agree to reschedule sessions to a time slot that is available in the Career Coach calendar;
You may reschedule sessions only for justified reasons, such as personal emergencies or unforeseen circumstances. You will strive to fulfill your commitments;
You must communicate any changes to the session schedule to the Coach in writing via email or text message.
4.6. The period of unlimited 1:1 sessions with your assigned Career Coach implies an unlimited number of 1:1 sessions lasting up to 60 minutes each during the period of Career Coaching services.Please note that if you are in the Software QA Engineering program, the number of 1:1 sessions with the Career Coach during the Job Search Preparation step is limited to five (5) sessions within one (1) month of Career Course completion. The sessions expire after that time.You have unlimited 1:1 sessions with a Career Coach during the Active Job Search step.Careerist reserves the right to suspend the option of unlimited 1:1 sessions if (without prior notification to your Career Coach) your performance falls below the expected standard required to progress through the current coaching step and complete it within the indicated time frame in the Learning Space.
4.7. Students are expected to maintain regular communication with their Career Coach. In the event that you fall behind schedule without a valid reason (as defined in this document), you are required to notify your Career Coach and furnish supporting evidence for the delay. You accept full responsibility for reaching out to your Career Coach when you are ready to continue the Program (both during the Job Search Preparation and Active Job Search steps).In some emergency cases (health issues, medical emergencies, or death of an immediate family member such as parents, siblings, and children), the Job Search Preparation step can be prolonged at the student’s request, subject to confirmation by the Career Coach and at the discretion of Careerist.
4.8. To get your final certificate of completion and get access to the Active Job Search you have to pass the Final (Mock) interview (3 attempts available, including "no show-up"/canceled OR rescheduled less than 24 hours sessions).If you are unable to pass the Final (Mock) Interview after 3 attempts (including cancellations or rescheduled sessions with less than 24 hours' notice), the student won't be eligible for the final certificate of completion.For Software QA Engineering program students a mandatory requirement for receiving the Certificate of Completion is to pass the Final Mock interview within the 30-day window during the Intensive 1:1 Career coaching.
4.9. Coach Change: You have the right to request one Career Coach change during the entire service period. When requesting a coaching change, You must provide a clear description of the issue, including specific examples related to their current coaching arrangement. You are required to provide evidence and documentation that substantiates the unsatisfactory quality of the current Career Coach’s services to proceed with a Career Coach change request. After analyzing your Career Coach change request and supporting documents, we will grant or deny the Career Coach change request. Careerist’s decision is final and binding.
5. At Careerist, we uphold a secure and education-centered community for all our students. Our unwavering dedication lies in upholding the principles of courtesy, inclusivity, and teamwork. It is our expectation that the manner in which we engage in communication at Careerist will consistently mirror these principles.All students agree to abide by the Careerist communications policy, which forbids the following:
Harassment or discrimination of any kind, including but not limited to race, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, or disability;
Offensive or abusive language, personal attacks, or threats towards fellow users, staff, or any individuals;
Posting or sharing of explicit, inappropriate, or offensive content;
Unauthorized sharing of confidential company information;
Spamming or excessive self-promotion;
Violation of any applicable laws or regulations in our communication channels.
We believe adherence to these guidelines will help foster a positive and inclusive learning environment at Careerist.To create a welcoming and inclusive environment that promotes learning, collaboration, and positive engagement, please keep to the following communication guidelines:
Be respectful and treat others with respect, kindness, and empathy;
Foster positivity and try to keep discussions positive, encouraging, and supportive;
Stay on topic and keep conversations focused on the program content and objectives;
Embrace different perspectives, respect diverse opinions, and engage in constructive discussions.
6. Careerist may suspend additional services or immediately terminate them if: (i) you use the services in a way that disrupts or threatens the services or violates the Careerist communication policy; (ii) we determine, in our sole discretion, there is evidence of fraud with respect to your account; (iii) we receive notice or we otherwise determine, in our sole discretion, that you may be using services for any illegal purpose or in a way that violates the law or violates, infringes, or misappropriate the intellectual property rights of any third party.
