Online Bootcamp UX/UI Design

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UX/UI Portfolio Mentorship with an original case
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What is the job
of a UX/UI designer?

Research user behavior and preferences.
Create user scenarios and flows to test ideas and interactions.
Design prototypes for effortless navigation and visually appealing experiences.
Test and refine designs based on user feedback.
Collaborate with the business and stakeholders.

This program
is designed for

Beginners

Join our UX/UI Design training program to get started in a sought-after tech career and create products that matter.

Career Changers

Become a UX/UI Designer fast with live-workshops, hands-on practice, 1:1 Career Coaching, and real-world assignments.

Visual Designers

Boost your versatility with UX/UI design! Whether you’re looking for a new job or a promotion, we’re here to help!

In-Demand Career

3900+

UX Designer job openings available in the US

$62-114K

Earn $62K / year to start and up to $114K as a senior

TOP 10

UX Design is ranked TOP 10 Highest-Paying Tech Jobs

+2M

Applications developed every year for the past 5 years

Launch Career with Top Experts

Amanda Stockwell

UX research and strategy expert with 15 years of experience

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Kimetha Dunn

Design Researcher  at Microsoft; mentor for designers/researchers early in their careers

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Andrew Riddle

Manager with Walmart Global's UX team; 20+ years experience in marketing and UX leadership

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Jonathan Boehr

Senior UX Designer and Design Researcher at Lowe's, 24 years of experience in creative services

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Sola Babatunde

UX/UI Designer with experience working at Facebook, Adobe, Airbnb, Microsoft, and startups

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STEP-BY-STEP
GAMEPLAN

Intensive training

Learn & practice

Join live workshops and learn via self-paced recorded training. Practice new skills with hands-on assignments, homework and quizzes

16 weeks

1:1 Tech Mentorship

Receive personalized feedback on your tasks and projects. Join 1:1 sessions and group calls with your tech mentor

During learning

Start Your Internship

Gain real work experience you can showcase in your resume and discuss in your job interviews. We integrate your internship into the program

7 weeks

Landing a job

1:1 Career Coaching

Our 1:1 sessions prepare you for job interviews, improve your resume, and optimize your LinkedIn profile

5+ weeks

Job Search

Explore openings and track all of your applications in one place to accelerate and simplify your job search

8+ weeks

You’re hired!

Our graduates earn an average starting salary up to $127K per year

Graduate's story:
from healthcare
to ux/ui

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15 weeks
of learning

Module 1 M1. Foundations of UX and Research Methods

Foundations of UX and Research Methods

2 weeks

Delve into the heart of UX design. Learn about the current state of UX, how to identify and define problem statements and analyze competitors. Get acquainted with various research methods and conduct your first user interview.

Introduction

Introduction to the course and instructors
Overview of the design thinking methodology
Practicing design thinking with a FigJam exercise

Introduction, CourseOverview, DesignThinking, FigJam

State of UX and Problem Statements

Introduction to the product development life cycle and product design
Understanding product thinking
Choosing a problem to solve and defining a problem statement

ProductDesign, ProductThinking, CaseStudy, ProblemStatement

Structuring Feedback & Competitive Analysis

Learn what is competitive analysis
How to identify competitors and choose criteria for analysis

CompetitiveAnalysis, Feedback, Communication, UXReseach, ResearchMethods

Research Methods & Interview with User

Deep dive into research techniques - qualitative and quantitative, attitudinal and behavioral
Learning to conduct user interviews — how to find users and construct questions

ResearchMethods, ABtesting, UsabilityTesting, CardSorting, Surveys, UserInterviews

Module 2 M2. Basics of UI Design

Basics of UI Design

1.5 weeks

Introduction to the elements of UI design. From typography to color, iconography to grid systems, you'll learn the basics of visual communication and how to make apps and websites not just usable, but beautiful.

Introduction to UI & Basics of Figma

Introduction to UI design and the main composition rules
Developing watchfulness and finding inspiration
Practice in Figma to learn the interface

UIDesign, CompositionRules, Inspiration, Figma

UI | Typography & Colors

Understanding the basics of colors and fonts
Constructing hierarchical texts
Practice in Figma to work with color and text

Colors, Fonts, TextHierarchy, Figma

UI | Iconography & Grid

Introduction to iconography and the grid
Practice in Figma to create icons

Iconography, Grid, Figma

Module 3 M3. From Research to Design Planning

From Research to Design Planning

2.5 weeks

This module bridges the gap between research and design planning. Learn how to synthesize research findings and formulate hypotheses. Explore UX exercises such as creating personas, user scenarios, identifying jobs-to-be-done and building user flow.

Synthesizing research & Hypotheses

Overview of synthesizing UX research and best practices Practicing creating Affinity Mapping
Synthesizing UX research data into Think/Feel/Say/Do (Empathy mapping)
Planning next steps with educated hypothesis statements

UXResearch, DataSynthesis, HypothesisStatements, EmpathyMapping, AffinityMapping

Product brief & UX Exercises

Understanding the importance of a product brief
Exploring UX exercises (JTBD, Personas, User Flows)
Discussing how these exercises can inform the design process
Practicing writing a product brief

ProductBrief, UXExercises, JTBD, Personas, Practice

L10

UX Exercises: Personas, User scenarios, JTBD

Deep dive into UX exercises—including personas, user scenarios, and JTBD
Applying these models in practice
Discussing the role of UX exercises in the design process

UXExercises, Personas, UserScenarios, JTBD, UserPersonas

L11

Feature Prioritization

Learning popular strategies and prioritization frameworks
Applying these methods to shape the product idea and form the feature list
Discussing the importance of feature prioritization in product development
Practicing using prioritization frameworks

Strategies, PrioritizationFrameworks, ProductIdea, FeatureList, DotVoting, RICEMethodology, ProductDevelopment

L12

User Flows

Introduction to user flows and their importance in UX design
Step-by-step guide on how to create a user flow
Understanding how user flows contribute to better understanding of users
Discussing how user flows can improve your design skills
Practice in creating user flows

UserFlows, UXDesign,DesignSkill, FigJam

Module 4 M4. Prototyping and Testing

Prototyping and Testing

2.5 weeks

Learn to bring your design ideas to life through prototyping. Learn how to go from sketches to low-fidelity prototypes and then create mid-fidelity prototypes using Figma.You'll also learn how to conduct user testing to validate your design decisions.

L13

Low-Fidelity Prototypes & Sketching

Understanding different types of prototyping and their purpose
Defining and explaining low-fidelity prototypes
Practicing designing low-fidelity prototypes using Figma

Prototyping, LowFidelityPrototypes, Figma, Sketching, Design

L14

User Testing

Learning what prototype testing is and how it works
Understanding the benefits of testing a prototype
Knowing when and how to conduct prototype testing

UserTesting, PrototypeTesting, PaperPrototyping, ConductingTests, Design

L15

Figma: Deeper View

Gaining deeper experience with Figma
Learning about hot keys to make prototyping and sketching more efficient
Participating in a Figma workshop

Figma, DeepView, HotKeys, Prototyping, Sketching

L16

Figma: Auto Layout, UI Kits, Mid-Fidelity Prototyping

Learning what auto layout is and how it can help organize elements
Understanding the anatomy of a UI Kit and its use in Figma
Learning what a mid-fidelity prototype is and when to use one
Practicing creating mid-fidelity prototypes

Figma, AutoLayout, UIKits, MidFidelityPrototyping, Practice

L17

Figma Mid-Fidelity Prototyping Workshop

Practicing designing mid-fidelity wireframes in Figma
Learning how to use Figma's tools and features effectively
Using existing UI kits and components in Figma

Figma, MidFidelityPrototyping, Workshop, UIKits, Components

Module 5 M5. Advanced UI Design and Hi-Fidelity Prototyping

Advanced UI Design and Hi-Fidelity Prototyping

3.5 weeks

This module takes your UI design skills to the next level. Learn about drawing inspiration from existing designs, creating components in Figma, and designing with atomic design principles in mind. Learn how to move from mid-fidelity to high-fidelity wireframes.

L18

UI: Inspiration vs. Duplication, Figma, and Sets of Components

Exploring the capabilities of Figma for creating high-fidelity wireframes
Learning how to build your own set of reusable components within Figma
Streamlining the design process and ensuring consistency across your designs

UI, Figma, Components, HighFidelityWireframes, DesignProcess

L19

UI: Design system and Components & Atomic design

Learning how to build and adjust a set of components to fit specific design needs
Understanding how to use a design system to maintain consistency across multiple projects
Adapting a design system as your design evolves over time

UI, DesignSystem, Components, AtomicDesign, Adaptability

L20

Hi-fidelity wireframes

Learning how to build high-fidelity wireframes and effectively present designs
Incorporating typography, color, and other visual elements into the wireframe
Finding mockups and other design resources to help bring wireframes to life

HighFidelityWireframes, DesignPresentation, Typography, Color, DesignResources

L21

Practice in Figma

Practicing designing high-fidelity wireframes in Figma
Mastering Figma's tools and features, including the use of UI kits and components
Practicing design skills and receiving feedback from instructors and peers

Figma, HighFidelityWireframes, DesignPractice, Feedback, UIKits

L22

Practice in Figma, Continued

Practicing designing high-fidelity wireframes in Figma
Mastering Figma's tools and features, including the use of UI kits and components
Practicing design skills and receiving feedback from instructors and peers

Figma, HighFidelityWireframes, DesignPractice, Feedback, UIKits

Module 6 M6. Finalizing Designs and Prototypes

Finalizing Designs and Prototypes

1.5 weeks

Focus on finalizing your designs and prototypes. Make your prototypes interactive, learn about responsive design, and get acquainted with the system guidelines of iOS, Android, and Material Design.

L23

Key Visual Elements in Figma: Clickable Prototypes

Focusing on key visual elements that improve the overall look and feel of a user interface (UI)
Incorporating key visual elements into UI designs
Creating engaging and interactive prototypes in Figma

Figma, VisualElements, UI, InteractivePrototypes, Design

L24

Responsive Design

Approaching the adaptation process and considerations for larger screens
Adapting a mobile design into a desktop and tablet design effectively

ResponsiveDesign, MobileDesign, DesktopDesign, Adaptation, UI

L25

iOS, Android System Guidelines, Material Design

Adapting designs to each platform considering differences in screen size, navigation patterns, and other key factors
Creating designs optimized for each platform with platform-specific UI elements and functionalities

iOS, Android, SystemGuidelines, MaterialDesign, UI

Module 7 M7. Case Study

Case Study

2 weeks

Learn how to present your portfolio effectively, design for behavior and emotions, and deliver your final presentation. It's all about showcasing your skills, the processes you've learned, and the designs you've created.

L26

Making a Case Study

Understanding the structure of a UX case study and the key components to make a compelling case study
Exploring the steps in creating a successful case study
Presenting a case study in a clear and concise manner

CaseStudy, UX, Presentation, Storytelling, DesignProcess

L27

Making a Portfolio Presentation & Presentation Skills

Learning the best practices for presenting case studies
Structuring and formatting presentations effectively
Communicating the design process and insights and using storytelling techniques

Portfolio, PresentationSkills, Storytelling, Communication, DesignProcess

L28

Design for Behavior and Emotions

Exploring how design elements influence user behavior
Understanding the relationship between design elements and user behavior and emotions
Creating designs that effectively communicate their intended message and create an engaging user experience

Design, UserBehavior, UserEmotions, Communication, UserExperience

L29

Final Presentation

Presenting case studies and receiving feedback from instructors
Gaining practical insights and confidence to continue UX careers

FinalPresentation, Feedback, SelfAssessment, Insights, UXCareers

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Internship

Gain experience to impress a future employer by completing a real-world internship.

Work on an active project with the guidance, support, and feedback of a Lead UX/UI Designer.

Spend just 2 hours a day!

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Projects

Create your own portfolio during learning and internships with projects from real companies.

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1:1 Career Coaching improves your job -readiness and accelerates your job search.

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Interview preparation:

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Problem-solving exercises
Behavioral questions
Mock interview practice

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Next cohort starts: May 6 | Seats left: 9

Learning: 15 weeks

Practice new skills on the live-workshops (+rec) with hands-on assignments, homework and quizzes.

Real-world Internship: 7 weeks

Work with an active business under the guidance of a Lead UX/UI Designer, get support and feedback.

1:1 Career Coaching: 5+ weeks

Design portfolio, improve resume and LinkedIn profile, train presentation skills with your personal Career Coach.

Job Search Support

Apply for UX/UI jobs using JAT, save time, connect with career coach pre-offer and +1 month after.

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