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Launch your career
in 21 days.

Foundation is a 21-day online program for students and recent graduates. Two hours a week, a dedicated mentor and two real projects to kick-start your portfolio and your first job search.

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21 daysMin 2 hrs/weekSelf-pacedWeekly mentoring

Foundation programs
by career domain.

New programs launch every quarter based on what employers are hiring for. Filter by career domain to see open Foundation programs.

Marketing

Brand Manager

Brand management, content and growth marketing.

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Design Foundations

UX/UI, product and brand design.

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Web Development Foundations

Web development, no-code and data.

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Business Foundations

Sales, operations and project management.

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Your 21-day
learning journey.

Week 1

Orient & learn the toolkit

Kickoff session, mentor matching and the essential tools of your future job.

Week 2

Ship your first project

Deliver your first real project, reviewed in detail by your mentor.

Week 3

Go further, then publish

Complete a second project and publish your verified Shape skills profile.

What you get at the end.

Not just a certificate: a portfolio and verified skills recruiters can check.

  • Two reviewed projects
  • Weekly one on one with a mentor
  • A verified Shape skills profile
  • Access to the Shape network

Download the Foundation brochure
or talk to an advisor.

Get the full curriculum, schedule and pricing in one PDF, or book a free 20-minute call with a program advisor.

Frequently asked questions.

Is 2 hours a week really enough?

Two hours is the minimum to keep the pace. Most learners invest 3 to 5 hours a week.

Do I get matched with a company?

Foundation builds your verified profile. Introductions to hiring companies start with Advanced and Career Transition.

Can I skip straight to Advanced?

Possibly. Your skills assessment tells us if you can start directly at Advanced.

Start with Foundation.

21 days, two portfolio projects, one verified skills profile.

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